{"id":23,"date":"2012-07-09T13:33:55","date_gmt":"2012-07-09T18:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/coe\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:18:45","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/coepd\/","title":{"rendered":"College of Education and Professional Development"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The College of Education and Professional Development, accredited since 1954, is the oldest academic unit within Marshall University, dating back to 1867. Thirty-two educational certifications are offered, including certifications in early childhood, elementary education, secondary education and administration.<\/p>\n

The Master of Arts in Teaching provides students with degrees in other fields the opportunity to take professional education courses along with field experiences and graduate with teaching certification and a Master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

The College of Education and Professional Development provides an array of degree and professional development programs, continuing education opportunities and services that address needs of adult learners who are primarily fully employed students.<\/p>\n

The college provides professional\/technical expertise for the service area and is actively involved in addressing regional and state level educational, mental health and social issues.<\/p>\n

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\nWelcome to the College of Education & Professional Development at Marshall University.I\u2019m Kelly D. Bradley, and I\u2019m honored to serve this college and my home state of West Virginia. Students are my why. Everything we do\u2014preparing excellent teachers, counselors, and leaders; strengthening schools and communities; and opening doors to learning\u2014starts there.Here\u2019s what you can expect from us:\n