William Jewell Master's Degree Recommended Pathways - Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher and Transformative TEACHing & Leadership Training Graduates

Also Known As / Common Questions

“What courses should I take if I already completed Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga and Teacher Transformative TEACHing & Leadership Training before enrolling at William Jewell?”
“What is the recommended pathway for Fall, Spring, or Summer start?”

This program is currently undergoing accreditation, which we anticipate will be finalized by Spring 2026.

Pathways Overview

Completing the Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Training and Transformative TEACHing and Leadership exempts you from full participation in the following courses at William Jewell College as part of your Master's of Science in Education:

The Human Side of Teaching (4 credits) - EDU620
Educator Resilience and Well-Being (4 credits) - EDU621
Trauma-Informed Teaching (2 credits) - EDU 630
Mental Health in Schools (2 credits) - EDU 634
Chair Yoga for Educators & Students (2 credits) - EDU 640
Accessible & Differentiated Instruction (2 credits) - EDU 632
Emotional Intelligence and Belonging (2 credits) - EDU 631

Graduates have already fulfilled the learning outcomes of these courses through their Breathe For Change training and will complete the degree requirements through Training Recognition Credits (TRCs).

Training Recognition Credits (TRCs)

TRCs represent coursework already completed through your Breathe For Change trainings.

You will submit two assignments per course to demonstrate prior learning from your Breathe For Change experiences.

TRCs do not include live class meetings or new content—they exist to recognize your previous training within the William Jewell degree framework.

Note: TRC courses are not currently included in the pathways below. Upon accreditation they will be available for enrollment.

Expected Workload

Graduates who have already completed the Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Training & The Transformative Teaching & Leadership Training prior to enrolling at William Jewell College may follow a 2-semester pathway toward graduation.

For the 2-semester pathway, expect 5-10 hours of self-paced work per week outside of the live Zoom sessions. Because TRC courses involve reflection and submission of prior learning evidence, the workload will be lighter than a full course.

Below you will find the recommended course sequence for new students based on the start term (Fall, Spring, or Summer).

Fall Start Pathways

2-Semester Pathway (Fall Start)

Fall (Aug–Dec):

EDU 601 Defining Research in Education
EDU 602 Teacher Action Research

Spring (Jan–May):

EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation

Spring Start Pathways

2-Semester Pathway (Spring Start)