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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?”

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: 12 month degree plan is “Full Time and Accelerated” and requires significant time in live sessions and outside of class work.  Only individuals who can commit to this amount of time and outside work should sign up for this track.
  • 4-semester: 18 month degree plan is designed for those working full-time, especially educators, to complete their degree while also taking multiple classes each session. 
  • A 24-month option is also available for those seeking to pursue their degree at a more spacious pace, taking 1-2 classes at a time.

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, which includes time implementing what you’re learning in your classroom and educational context.

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

Summer Start Pathways

3-Semester Pathway (Summer Start)

Summer (June–Aug):

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

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 credits)
  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 635 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)
  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation (4 credits)

4-Semester Pathway (Summer Start)

Summer (June–Aug):

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

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 credits)
  • EDU 635 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Summer (June–Aug):

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

Fall Start Pathways

3-Semester Pathway (Fall Start)

Fall (Aug–Dec):

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

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 credits)
  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Summer (June–Aug):

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDU 635 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)
  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation (4 credits)

4-Semester Pathway (Fall Start)

Fall (Aug–Dec):

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

Spring (Jan–May):

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 credits)
  • EDU 635 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)

Summer (June–Aug):

  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Fall (Aug–Dec):

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

Spring Start Pathways

3-Semester Pathway (Spring Start)

Spring (Jan–May):

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

Summer (June–Aug):

  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 credits)
  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 635 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)
  • EDU 603 Research Analysis, Synthesis and Presentation (4 credits)

4-Semester Pathway (Spring Start)

Spring (Jan–May):

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

Summer (June–Aug):

  • EDU 630 Trauma-Informed Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDU 634 Mental Health in Schools (3 credits)
  • EDU 635 AI, Teaching and Learning (4 credits)

Fall (Aug–Dec):

  • EDU 601 Defining Research in Education (4 credits)
  • EDU 602 Teacher Action Research (4 credits)

Spring (Jan–May):

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

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