MEd in Humane Education
The World Becomes What We Teach
Antioch University’s MEd in Humane Education is recommended for school leaders and classroom educators working in public, private, and independent K-12 schools; early childhood educators; homeschooling parents; university faculty; curriculum developers; and outreach educators. Coursework helps educators build relevance, excitement, awareness, and compassion into their teaching practice. Teachers learn to present intersectional content related to environmental preservation, animal protection, and social justice in age-appropriate ways. There is a strong focus on critical, creative, and systems thinking.
This MEd 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. MEd students are required to take six foundational courses in humane education, plus a practicum, two electives, and a capstone course. Students 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.
President's Merit Scholarship
The President’s Merit Scholarships are awarded to new students seeking a master’s degree. Awards are determined by prior academic performance (minimum 3.40 GPA) and work/life experience. Awards of $6000 are distributed equally over the first two academic years of a student’s program. You must remain enrolled full-time, and your academic progress will be reviewed each term. You must complete each course in which you are registered in order to continue receiving the scholarship.
Additional Information
To earn the MEd in Humane Education, students must complete 33 credits.
Take a Look at the Catalog for a Full List of Requirements and Courses
Alumni of the humane education programs 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.
Faculty Spotlights
Deborah Kardane
Affiliate Faculty
Lina Blanchet
Adjunct Faculty
Mary Pat Champeau
Adjunct Faculty
Jackie Gerstein
Adjunct Faculty
Admissions / Cost / Aid
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.
If you think you are eligible, kindly contact Carol Renzelman, AUNE Education Department Administrative Director.
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.
- 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.
Application Deadlines
| Term | Final Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer | April 15 |
| Fall | August 15 |
| Spring | December 15 |
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
| Humane Education Degrees and Certificates | Tuition Cost per Credit | Total Program Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Education, MEd | $840 | 33 |
| Humane Education, MA | $840 | 33 |
| Humane Education, Graduate Certificate | $840 | 15 |
| View the Cost of Attendance Components | ||
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