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William Jewell Master's Degree Recommended Pathways - New Students

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

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?”

  • “How is the program structured if I start in Fall, Spring, or Summer?”

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

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

Pathways Overview

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

Expected Workload

For the accelerated 3-semester pathway, expect 5-10 hours of self-paced work per week outside of the live Zoom sessions.

For the 4-semester extended pathway, expect 3-6 hours of self-paced work per week, outside of the live Zoom sessions.

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

Fall Start Pathways

3-Semester Pathway (Fall Start)

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 620 Social-Emotional Learning & Facilitation
  • EDU 621 Mindfulness and Yoga in Education

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools
  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching

Summer (May–Aug):

  • EDU 632 Accessible & Differentiated Instruction
  • EDU 631 Emotional Intelligence and Belonging
  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation
  • EDU 640 Chair Yoga for Educators & Students

4-Semester Pathway (Fall Start)

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 620 Social-Emotional Learning & Facilitation
  • EDU 621 Mindfulness and Yoga in Education

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching
  • EDU 640 Chair Yoga for Educators & Students
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools
  • EDU 631 Emotional Intelligence and Belonging

Summer (May–Aug):

  • EDU 632 Accessible & Differentiated Instruction
  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation

Spring Start Pathways

3-Semester Pathway (Spring Start)

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 620 Social-Emotional Learning & Facilitation
  • EDU 621 Mindfulness and Yoga in Education

Summer (May–Aug):

  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools
  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching
  • EDU 632 Accessible & Differentiated Instruction

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 631 Emotional Intelligence and Belonging
  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation
  • EDU 640 Chair Yoga for Educators & Students

4-Semester Pathway (Spring Start)

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 620 Social-Emotional Learning & Facilitation
  • EDU 621 Mindfulness and Yoga in Education

Summer (May–Aug):

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching
  • EDU 640 Chair Yoga for Educators & Students
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools
  • EDU 631 Emotional Intelligence and Belonging

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 632 Accessible & Differentiated Instruction
  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation

Summer Start Pathways

3-Semester Pathway (Summer Start)

Summer (May–Aug):

  • EDU 620 Social-Emotional Learning & Facilitation
  • EDU 621 Mindfulness and Yoga in Education

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools
  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching
  • EDU 632 Accessible & Differentiated Instruction

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 631 Emotional Intelligence and Belonging
  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation
  • EDU 640 Chair Yoga for Educators & Students

4-Semester Pathway (Summer Start)

Summer (May–Aug):

  • EDU 620 Social-Emotional Learning & Facilitation
  • EDU 621 Mindfulness and Yoga in Education

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching
  • EDU 640 Chair Yoga for Educators & Students
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools
  • EDU 631 Emotional Intelligence and Belonging

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research

Summer (May–Aug):

  • EDU 632 Accessible & Differentiated Instruction

  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation

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