Develop Your Practice,
Enhance Your Career
A flexible, faith-rooted master's degree for K–12 teachers and administrators. Complete your degree in as few as 2 years while working full-time.
About the MWS-E
More Than a Job: A Calling Shaped by Faith, Story, and Wisdom
At ICS, we believe teaching is shaped by the stories that form us, the faith that grounds us, and the students whose lives intersect with our own. The MWS-E gives educators a chance to step out of the daily rush and into a community where they can think deeply about their practice and why it matters.
Program at a Glance
Designed for Working Educators
Your Pathway
Two Ways to Complete Your Degree
The MWS-E is designed with flexibility in mind. Choose the pathway that best fits your professional goals and learning style.
6 Courses + Action Project + Summative Paper
Ideal for educators who want to apply their learning directly in their school context. Complete six courses, carry out a hands-on Action Project in your own setting, and write a summative paper reflecting on the experience.
7 Courses + Major Research Paper
Suited for those drawn to deeper scholarly inquiry. Complete seven courses and write a major research paper exploring a topic at the intersection of faith, education, and practice.
*Students may extend their timeline depending on course load and scheduling needs. Study at a pace that fits your life.
Guiding Principles
Integral Christian Scholarship for Educators
Rooted in the Reformational tradition and shaped by decades of ICS's commitment to integral scholarship, the MWS-E is built on four core commitments:
- Biblically Informed: Centred on the love embodied by Christ as the foundation for educational practice
- Deeply Contextualized: Relevant for the real questions and challenges educators face in their schools
- Aligned with Your Passion: Shaped by your own professional practice and calling
- Pursuing Wisdom: Through sound scholarly methods grounded in the pursuit of truth
Course Offerings
What You'll Study
MWS-E courses draw from ICS's rich catalogue of education offerings. Courses rotate on a regular schedule, and each is delivered online.
Not Sure Which Program?
MWS-E vs. MA-EL at a Glance
| Feature | MWS-E | MA-EL |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Fully Online | Fully Online |
| Study Mode | Part-Time Only | Part-Time Only |
| Course Format | Async + 6 Zoom Sessions | Async + 6 Zoom Sessions |
| Program Structure | 6 Courses + Project + Paper OR 7 Courses + Major Research Paper | 10 Courses + Praxis & Project |
| Research Emphasis | Practitioner-oriented | Foundational for PhD |
| Estimated Total Cost | ~$8,560 | ~$17,280 |
Both programs share the same rich course catalogue and community. The MWS-E offers a lighter, more affordable pathway; the MA-EL provides deeper research preparation.