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Certificate in Waldorf Education, Transdisciplinary Focus on Healing Education

 

Enlighten. Inspire. Effectively educate.

Waldorf schools are inherently self-administered with decisions made on-site by faculty, staff, and trustees. This allows for a truly fluid educational experience; child-centered and responsive to the changing needs of the student. Our Waldorf certifications will train you in theory and methodology while simultaneously incorporating hands-on opportunities and experiential learning. This approach enhances your ability to make an immediate impact on the educational experience of your students. Become a part of this revolutionary shift in how educators are teaching, inspiring, and encouraging the next generation of learners. This certificate is offered by AU New England


 

Program Overview

This advanced level Waldorf Certificate program with a Transdisciplinary focus on healing education is offered by the Waldorf Program of Antioch University New England in collaboration with the Camphill School of Curative Education and Social Therapy. It is open to applicants with 5-7 years of professional experience with a practice based on anthroposophical foundations OR who will have completed stage 2 of a program of the Camphill School of Curative Education and Social Therapy, bringing together experienced anthroposophical practitioners from various disciplines, united by the striving to work out of healing impulses in lifespan development. This program was designed for:

  • Class and subject teachers, early childhood teachers, high school teachers, extra-lesson teachers, and other therapeutic-oriented professionals
  • Adult and core group educators
  • Therapists, social therapists, and therapeutic community builders
  • Biographical counselors
  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Anthroposophic professionals in related fields

The Certificate in Transdisciplinary Studies in Healing Education enrolls a cohort every other spring. The program starts in the spring and is designed to be completed in 2 spring semesters and 2 summer semesters.

TSHE students entering in the spring of 2025 will enjoy residency coursework in Wilton, NH, for three weeks during July 2025.

Degree Requirements

Requirements

This is a 28-credit certificate program.

Course Sequence:

Spring I: Online courses, usually starting with a one-week intensive in early January:

  • Human Development II
  • Research II
  • Education for Social Renewal – featuring student research

Summer I: A three-week July residency with some pre and post-virtual work:

  • Kairos Institute I
  • Transdisciplinary Learning
  • Evolving Consciousness
  • Leadership Development
  • Healing Aspects of Music
  • Healing Practices I

Spring II

  • Online course: Contemplative Inquiry I
  • Internship or Practicum at a local site near the student

Summer II: A two-week July residency with some pre and post-virtual work:

  • Kairos Institute II
  • Trauma- and Grief-informed Teaching
  • Foundations of Human Experience
  • The Writer’s Voice
  • Healing Image in Story and Color
  • Eurythmy III
  • Healing Practices II
Prerequisites

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or have completed at least 60 credits at an accredited institution to enter the Certificate Program.


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.

Admissions / Cost / Aid

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.
    • email transcripts to [email protected], or
    • 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 and applicants without a Bachelor’s degree
  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.
  6. 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: 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

ProgramTermFinal Deadline
Transdisciplinary Studies in Healing Education MEd and CertificateSpringDecember 1

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Foundation Studies Prerequisite for TSHE studies: A minimum of five years of professional experience with a practice based on anthroposophical foundations OR completion of a four-year program of the Camphill Academy (Enrollment concurrent with the advanced level of a Camphill Academy program may be considered in exceptional cases.) If you are interested in Waldorf Teacher Education, please complete the Waldorf Programs Questionnaire. Upon receipt, we will review the questionnaire and communicate with you about your background. If you need further work in this area, we will share suggestions on how to proceed. Please continue with the application process for admission at the same time as you complete the Waldorf Programs questionnaire. If you have questions along the way, feel free to contact Dana Kedziora, Waldorf Admissions Counselor, or book an appointment with Dana via this link. For additional questions, you may email Carol Renzelman, Administrative Director, Education Department.

Fulfilling the Foundation Studies Prerequisite: We recommend that you study certain basic works by Steiner with a mentor or join a Foundations Study Group. Sharing your questions and having discussions with a mentor or group will deepen your understanding of the Anthroposophical basis of Waldorf education. We also recommend that you finish your mentorship experience with a course entitled “Life Cycles and Self-Development.” This Anthroposophical course is held for one week each July in Wilton, New Hampshire, one week prior to the start of our Waldorf Teacher Education Program (also in Wilton). For more information about this course and how to register please contact the Center for Anthroposophy in Wilton,NH. www.centerforanthroposophy.org Finally, we advise you to get started by reading the following books. All of the books below are available from Steiner Books at http://steinerbooks.org/

  • Rudolf Steiner, Anthroposophy in Everyday Life ISBN-13: 978-0880104272
  • Torin Finser, School as a Journey ISBN-13: 978-0880103893
  • Rudolf Steiner, Kingdom of Childhood ISBN-13: 978-0880104029
  • Henry Barnes, A Life for the Spirit: Rudolf Steiner in the Crosscurrents of our Time ISBN-13: 978-0880103954

Tuition & Financial Aid

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Cost

Waldorf Education CertificatesTuition Cost per CreditTotal Program Credits
Waldorf Teacher Education Certificate, Summer Sequence or Year-round Delivery$92428
Transdisciplinary Studies in Healing Education Certificate$92428
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