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William Jewell Master's Degree Recommended Pathways - New Students

The following are recommended graduation pathways for new students who are completing all courses for their Master’s degree through William Jewell College.

Note: If you are a current William Jewell student and have already started your degree coursework, your pathway might not match the options below.

Also Known As / Common Questions

  • “Which courses should I take each semester in the Master’s program?”

  • “What does the 3-semester vs. 4-semester pathway look like?”

  • “Which courses are recommended for my enrollment term?”

Pathways Overview

The Master's of Science in Education in Transformative Teaching & Learning can be completed in either a 3-semester accelerated pathway or a 4-semester extended pathway.

  • 3 Semester (Standard Start): The 12-month degree plan is “Full Time and Accelerated” and requires significant time to complete live classes and asynchronous coursework.  Only individuals who can commit to this amount of time outside of work should sign up for this track.
  • 3.5 Semester (Late Start): Same full-time, accelerated rigor as the 3 Semester plan, this pathway is for students enrolling after the standard start date. The first term is condensed (~7 weeks) to get you in sync with your cohort. Best for those who can commit significant hours outside of work.
  • 4 semester (Standard Start): The 18-month option is designed for full-time professionals, especially educators, and allows students to complete multiple courses each semester.
  • 4.5 Semester (Late Start): The same working-professional-friendly structure as the 4 Semester plan, built around a full-time job (especially for educators), but for students joining after the standard start. You begin with a condensed first term, then move into the standard multi-course-per-semester pace.
  • 5 semester (Standard Start): The 24-month option is also available for those seeking to pursue their degree at a more spacious pace, taking only 1-2 classes per semester.

Expected Workload

Expect to spend at least 1-2 hours of work outside of class meetings per credit hour enrolled. This includes the application component of the curriculum, which involves implementing practices within your classroom or educational context. 

For example: if you enroll in 8 credits, you should spend 8-16 hours per week on your asynchronous coursework. This includes time spent implementing what you’re learning in your classroom and educational context.

Below you will find the recommended course sequence for new students.

3 Semester Pathway: Standard Start

Semester 1

  • EDU 620 The Human Side of Teaching (4 credits)
  • EDU 621 Educator Resilience & Well-Being (4 credits)
  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)

Semester 2

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDU 642 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Semester 3

  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 credits)
  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation (4 credits)

3.5 Semester Pathway: Late Start

Semester 1 (classes start mid-way through Semester 1)

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 credits)

Semester 2

  • EDU 620 The Human Side of Teaching (4 credits)
  • EDU 621 Educator Resilience & Well-Being (4 credits)
  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)

Semester 3

  • EDU 642 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Semester 4

  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation (4 credits)

4 Semester Pathway: Standard Start

Semester 1

  • EDU 620 The Human Side of Teaching (4 credits)
  • EDU 621 Educator Resilience & Well-Being (4 credits)

Semester 2

  • EDU 642 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)
  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)

Semester 3

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Semester 4

  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 credits)
  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation (4 credits)

4.5 Semester Pathway: Late Start

Semester 1 (classes start mid-way through Semester 1)

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 credits)

Semester 2

  • EDU 620 The Human Side of Teaching (4 credits)
  • EDU 621 Educator Resilience & Well-Being (4 credits)

Semester 3

  • EDU 642 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)
  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)

Semester 4

  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Semester 5

  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation (4 credits)

5 Semester Pathway: Standard Start

Semester 1

  • EDU 620 The Human Side of Teaching (4 credits)
  • EDU 621 Educator Resilience & Well-Being (4 credits)

Semester 2

  • EDU 642 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)
  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 Credits)

Semester 3

  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 Credits)

Semester 4

  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Semester 5

  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation (4 credits)

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