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William Jewell Master's Degree Program

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?”

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

Pathways Overview

The Master's of Science in Education in Transformative Teaching & Learning is typically completed in a 3 or 3.5 semester pathway.

  • 3 Semester (Standard Start): The 12-month degree plan is offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

     

  • 3.5 Semester (October or March Start): This pathway is for students enrolling after the standard start date. The first term is condensed (~7 weeks) to give you a head start on your Master's coursework. 

Expected Semester Workload

5–8 hours/week on average:

  • 2 hours live: Typically one 2-hour virtual class per week
  • 3–5 hours async: Expert videos, readings, and impact focused assignments
  • 2–3 assignments per course: application focused, not theory and busywork.

Beyond these 5–8 hours, you’ll also apply what you’re learning directly in your classroom, school, or educational context. This application is designed to integrate into the work you’re already doing as an educator, rather than adding separate coursework.

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

3 Semester Pathway: Standard Start

8 courses | 30 credits

Semester 1 - Build the Foundation

3 courses | 12 credits

  • 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 - Move Your Action Research Forward

3 courses | 11 credits

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

Semester 3

2 courses | 7 credits

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

3.5 Semester Pathway (October / March Start)

8 courses | 30 credits

October / March Semester 1 

2 courses | 6 credits

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

Semester 2

3 courses | 12 credits

  • 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

2 courses | 8 credits
  • EDU 642 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Semester 4

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

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