Earning a Master of Education (MEd) from William Woods University provides educators with a practical, career-focused pathway to strengthen instructional expertise and expand leadership opportunities. Designed for working professionals, the university’s flexible online delivery and accelerated five-week courses allow students to balance graduate study with full-time teaching responsibilities. Through concentrations such as curriculum and instruction, reading instruction, and educational leadership, students build advanced skills in assessment, data-driven decision-making, and research-based teaching strategies that can be applied immediately in the classroom. Graduates are prepared for roles such as instructional coach, department chair, literacy specialist, or school leader, while also positioning themselves for future advanced study. The result is a flexible, relevant master’s degree that enhances professional credibility and supports measurable impact on student learning.
Our instruction is robust yet condensed for faster degree completion times.
Effective May 4, 2026, all in-state education graduate program rates will drop to the following:
Our application process is quick and easy with zero uneccesary requirements.
Earning a Master of Education (MEd) in Athletics/Activities Administration from William Woods University equips educators and coaches with the specialized leadership skills needed to successfully manage school and collegiate athletic programs. Designed for working professionals, the flexible online format and accelerated five-week courses allow students to balance graduate study with busy coaching or teaching schedules.
One Year of Coursework
30 hours; $325/credit hour
100% Online Instruction
Work around your schedule
Fast-Track Admissions
No tests, interviews or essays
Earning a Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction from William Woods University empowers educators to deepen their instructional expertise and expand career opportunities in today’s data-driven learning environments. Designed for working teachers, the flexible online format and accelerated five-week courses make it possible to advance professionally without stepping away from the classroom.
One Year of Coursework
30 hours; $325/credit hour
100% Online Instruction
Work around your schedule
Fast-Track Admissions
No tests, interviews or essays
Earning a Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership from William Woods University prepares educators to take on advanced leadership roles in schools and districts with confidence and effectiveness. The flexible online format and accelerated five-week courses allow working professionals to continue teaching while earning their degree. The program focuses on building skills in instructional leadership, school management, data-driven decision-making, and organizational development, equipping graduates to improve school culture and student outcomes. Graduates are well positioned for roles such as assistant principal, principal, curriculum coordinator, or other administrative leadership positions, while also establishing a pathway for further doctoral study.
One Year of Coursework
33.5 hours; $325/credit hour
100% Online Instruction
Work around your schedule
Fast-Track Admissions
No tests, interviews or essays
Earning a Master of Education (MEd) in Reading Instruction from William Woods University equips educators with advanced strategies to improve literacy and student achievement across grade levels. The program’s flexible online format and accelerated five-week courses allow working teachers to enhance their expertise without pausing their careers. Coursework emphasizes evidence-based reading instruction, assessment, intervention strategies, and literacy program leadership, giving graduates the tools to support diverse learners effectively. Graduates are prepared for roles such as reading specialist, literacy coach, or instructional leader, while also building a strong foundation for continued professional growth or doctoral study.
One Year of Coursework
30 hours; $325/credit hour
100% Online Instruction
Work around your schedule
Fast-Track Admissions
No tests, interviews or essays
Woods Wednesdays is a weekly live Zoom class designed for students who want deeper learning and interactive online education. Led by expert instructors, each optional session offers in‑depth exploration of course content, real‑time discussions, and Q&A opportunities. Students can connect with classmates, collaborate on ideas, and enjoy a dynamic virtual classroom experience that enhances understanding and enriches the regular curriculum.
Mar 30 – May 1
Spring
Session C
May 4 – Jun 5
Summer
Session A
Jun 15 – Jul 17
Summer
Session B
Jul 20 – Aug 21
Summer
Session C
Aug 24 – Sep 25
Fall
Session A
Sep 28 – Oct 30
Fall
Session B
Nov 9 – Dec 11
Fall
Session C
Our educational mission began more than 140 years ago in the aftermath of the Civil War, in the year 1870. The Christian Church of Missouri, as a work of compassion, founded a school for girls who had been orphaned by the conflict. The Female Orphan School of the Christian Church of Missouri, as it was called, eventually moved to Fulton, our present home, and grew to include other young women in addition to war orphans. Finances were always a challenge for this labor of love. In 1900 the school was saved from insolvency by a successful Missouri entrepreneur named Dr. William Stone Woods. Together with his wife, Dr. Woods wrote a check that redeemed the school’s entire debt. In gratitude, the University has borne his name ever since.
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