MA in Humane Education

Introduction

The MA in Humane Education is recommended for non-classroom educators and social justice, animal protection, and environmental advocates who wish to work outside of school settings. Coursework enables students to raise awareness and educate effectively about the interconnected issues that affect people, animals, and the environment, with a focus on bringing about long-term, systemic change.

This Master of Arts degree is offered by Antioch New England in partnership with the Institute for Humane Education.

Program Overview

This 33-credit graduate program is delivered online, with an optional one-week, 3-credit summer residency held at the Institute for Humane Education in Surry, Maine.

MA students are required to take six foundational courses in humane education, plus practicum, two electives, and a capstone course. They are encouraged to attend a 3-credit Humane Education Residency week at the Institute for Humane Education in Surry, Maine. If unable to attend, students may take a third elective instead.

Degree Requirements

Program Length

• Credits: 33 credits

Foundational Courses

• Introduction to Humane Education
• Environmental Ethics
• Animal Protection
• Human Rights
• Culture and Change
• Building a Solutionary Practice

Additional Courses

• Practicum
• Humane Education Residency
• Elective #1
• Elective #2
• Capstone

Current electives include:

• Writing for Social Change
• Creative Activism
• Just Good Food
• Race, Intersectionality, and Veganism
• Solutionary Classroom: Pedagogy in Practice

Career Outlook

People with a degree in humane education work as changemakers in many different fields. Graduates teach at all levels of education, work for non-profit organizations as leaders and outreach educators, bring about cultural transformation through the arts, media, business, and technology, and have launched entrepreneurial initiatives.

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Admission

How to Apply

1. Complete the online admissions application, including:
   • Essay questions, admissions, and program-specific
   • Resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
   • Non-refundable $50 application fee
2. Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you earned a degree or certificate.
   1. email transcripts to [email protected], or
   2. mail to:
      Office of Admissions
      Antioch University New England
      40 Avon Street
      Keene NH 04341-3516
3. 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.
4. There are additional requirements for International applicants.
5. 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.

Official transcripts should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:

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.

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