Certificate in Mindfulness for Educators
Through the study and daily application of ancient and current applied philosophical perspectives, this certificate will help you find and harness your innate wisdom to develop a more compassionate classroom. While studying, you’ll find guidance to deepen your own mindfulness practice, develop an understanding of the history of mindfulness-based educational approaches and develop your own applications. Focus on the context in which the core principles of mindfulness and compassion affect the classroom to discover new perspectives on both teaching and learning strategies.
This degree is offered by Antioch University's New England Campus.
Program Overview
Whether you work in a preschool, a graduate school, or anything in between, this year-long, fully online program is for educators interested in deepening their own practice and exploring and applying mindfulness-based approaches in their teaching or work context. The Mindfulness for Educators Certificate Program trains educators in the core practices of mindfulness and compassion as formal practices and as lived and embodied responses to life in the classroom and in the world. Antioch University New England has the only graduate program with a focus on mindfulness that is just for teachers. Relevant and engaging coursework takes into account the lives of working educators. The cohort approach helps participants remain committed to daily meditation and informal mindfulness practices. The program combines online pedagogy with interactive teaching methodology. It includes small class sizes, individual attention from faculty, and real-time connection via telephone, online conferencing, and webinars.
Related Centers and Institutes
Additional Information
This is a year-long, fully online, 9-credit graduate certificate program designed for educators interested in deepening their own practice and exploring and applying mindfulness-based approaches in their teaching or work context. These three courses are a cohort-based sequence restricted to students matriculated in this certificate program or in the Mindfulness for Educators MEd program. The Mindfulness for Educators Certificate Program trains educators in the core practices of mindfulness and compassion as formal practices and as lived and embodied responses to life in the classroom and in the world.
Looking for more than a certificate? Consider an MEd in Mindfulness for Educators.
Faculty Spotlights
Paul Bocko, Ph.D.
Chair and Faculty
Jenna Carroll
Adjunct Faculty
Alison Henry
Teaching Faculty
Ken Finch
Adjunct Faculty
Admission
Education Programs at Antioch University New England value colleagueship and strong learning communities. We offer a 10% discount for 3 or more students from the same school or school district who attend any of our AUNE Education MEd or Certificate programs at the same time. Specific limitations and conditions apply. You can find more information here.
How to Apply
- Complete the online admissions application, including:
- Essay questions, admissions, and program-specific
- Resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
- Non-refundable $50 application fee
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you earned a degree or certificate.
- Email transcripts to [email protected] or
- Mail to Office of Admissions Antioch University New England 40 Avon Street Keene NH 03431-3516
- Two letters of recommendation are required from people who are in a position to evaluate your professional or academic work. The person making the recommendation may not be related to you.
- There are additional requirements for International applicants and applicants without a Bachelor’s degree.
- Interview with a faculty member of the department to which you seek entry if selected. This can be in person, by phone, or via Skype.
- Master’s and Certificate Programs do not require the GRE or any other standardized test for admissions. We consider all of your application materials and evaluate your academic potential in a variety of ways.
Official transcripts should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the Office of Admissions Antioch University New England 40 Avon Street Keene, New Hampshire 03431-3516. All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.
Application Deadlines
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer | May 1 |
| Fall | August 15 |
| Spring | December 1 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
A college education is an investment in your future. Let us help you understand the costs and explore the resources available to help make your college education even more affordable. The majority of AUNE students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public, and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants – are right for you. Our staff is here to help you so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program at AUNE.
Cost
| Foundations of Education (Experienced Educators) Certificates | Tuition Cost per Credit | Total Program Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Based Learning / Critical Skills Certificate | $840 | 15 |
| Educating for Sustainability Certificate | $840 | 12 |
| Place-based Education Certificate | $840 | 12 |
| Nature-Based Early Childhood Education Certificate | $840 | 12 |
| Mindfulness for Educators Graduate Certificate | $840 | 9 |
| Integrated STEAM Education Certificate | $840 | 15 |
| Certificate in Teaching and Learning | $840 | 15 |
| Certificate in Dyslexia Studies | $425 | 18 |
| Certificate in Transformative Education | $840 | 9 |
| Certificate in Trauma Informed Education | $840 | 18 |
| View the Cost of Attendance Components | ||
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