Introduction

Through the exploration and implementation of innovative pedagogical practices, this certificate will help you create classrooms in which science, technology, engineering, arts and math are integrated into an engaging, coherent whole. While in the program, you’ll build on your pedagogical beliefs and explore the ways that you can better align what you believe with what you do, creating new approaches and sharing them with your peers. Focus on the ways in which STEAM is more than just five letters or a set of discrete disciplines and discover a new perspective on teaching and learning!

This certificate is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Whether you work in a pre-school, 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 STEAM in their own classrooms.

The STEAM Certificate Program trains educators in the core practices of inquiry-driven, experiential pedagogy, and authentic assessment as tools for instruction and curriculum design.

Relevant and engaging coursework takes into account the lives of working educators. The experiential, practical approach helps participants remain committed to their current job and personal responsibilities. The program combines online pedagogy with interactive teaching methodology which models the STEAM methodology we hope to see you implement in your own classroom practice. It includes small class sizes, individual attention from faculty, and real-time connection via telephone, online conferencing, and webinars.

Degree Requirements

Program Length

• All courses fully online
• Fifteen graduate credits
• Year-long program completed in spring-summer-fall of any academic year
• One-two courses per term

Courses:

• Principles of STEAM
• Critical Skills Classroom Immersion (face-to-face in Keene during the summer) or Teaching in the Critical Skills Classroom (online)
• Tech Tools for All Learners
• Building Inclusive Learning Communities
• Instructional Design
• #CS4All: Computer Science for the Non-Computer Scientist

Admissions / Cost / Aid

This new concentration will start in Fall 2018. Contact Ellen Keech, Assistant Director of Admissions, at ekeech@antioch.edu or by phone at 603-283-2132.

We are currently seeking approval for this certificate to be eligible for federal student loans; please check with Financial Aid for updates.

Introduction

Through the exploration and implementation of innovative pedagogical practices, the Integrated STEAM Education Concentration in the MEd for Experienced Educators will help you create classrooms in which science, technology, engineering, arts, and math are integrated into an engaging, coherent whole. While in the program, you’ll build on your pedagogical beliefs and explore the ways that you can better align what you believe with what you do, creating new approaches and sharing them with your peers. Focus on the ways in which STEAM is more than just five letters or a set of discrete disciplines and discover a new perspective on teaching and learning!

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Whether you work in a preschool, a graduate school or anything in between, this program is for educators interested in deepening their own practice and exploring and applying mindfulness-based approaches in their teaching or work context.

The STEAM Concentration trains educators in the core practices of inquiry-driven, experiential pedagogy, and authentic assessment as tools for instruction and curriculum design. Relevant and engaging coursework takes into account the lives of working educators. The experiential, practical approach helps participants remain committed to their current job and personal responsibilities. The program combines online pedagogy with interactive teaching methodology which models the STEAM methodology we hope to see you implement in your own classroom practice. It includes small class sizes, individual attention from faculty, and real-time connection via telephone, online conferencing, and webinars.

Degree Requirements

Program Length:

• 5 semesters
• 33 credits – fully on-line and low residency options available
• One-two courses per term

Concentration Courses:

• Principles of STEAM
• Critical Skills Classroom Immersion (face-to-face in Keene during the summer) or Teaching in the Critical Skills Classroom (online)
• Tech Tools for All Learners
• Building Inclusive Learning Communities
• Instructional Design
• #CS4All: Computer Science for the Non-Computer Scientist
• 3 units electives

Experienced Educator Core Courses:

• Practicum: Child Study
• Practicum: Curriculum
• Practicum: Equity & Change
• Philosophy of Education
• Developing Mind

Admissions / Cost / Aid

This new concentration will start in Fall 2018. Contact Ellen Keech, Assistant Director of Admissions, at ekeech@antioch.edu or by phone at 603-283-2132

Introduction

Our program has a unique focus on developing strong facilitative leaders for public, private and international schools. Our adult learners are committed to transforming schools into vibrant, community-embedded learning organizations, designed around the values of equitable educational outcomes, democratic practice, and student agency. By assuming an educational leadership role within your community, you’ll be positioned to help champion real change and bring transformative reform to evolving school systems.

This certificate is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

The education leadership programs at Antioch University New England reflect AUNE’s forty-five year educational philosophy that the developmental and learning needs of children should lie at the heart of educational endeavors and that schools should be structured and run in a humanistic and democratic manner in order to serve these students.

We believe adults in a school must work collaboratively with each other and the broader community to meet the needs of the children in their charge so that all children have an opportunity to reach their highest potential. Our dedication to equity in education means that part of this charge is knowing that we must have a fierce and tireless commitment to reducing the predictive value of any demographic or individual barriers to school success for all of the students within our scope of responsibility.

Degree Requirements

Course Sequence

Summer Hybrid Courses (face-to-face in Keene for two weeks and online)

• EDL 6270 Leading Transformations in Education (2)
• EDL 6290 The Learner-Centered School (2)
• EDC 5210 Facilitating Communities of Professional Practice (2)
• EDL 6250 Leadership Seminar I (0)

Fall On-line Courses

• EDL 6370 School Finance and Facilities (2)
• ED 6950 Leadership Practicum – Facilitative Leadership (2)

Spring On-line Courses

• EDR 6100 Leading with Data (2)
• ED 6960 Leadership Practicum: Teacher Evaluation (2)

Summer Hybrid Courses (Face-to-Face and on-line)

• EDP 5940 Equity Challenge for School Leaders (2)
• EDC 6390 School Law and Ethics (2)
• EDC 6300 Conflict Resolution for School Leaders (1)
• EDL 6280 Community Partnerships (1)
• EDL 6330 Human Resource Management (1)
• EDL 6350 Leadership Seminar II (0)

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Additional Information

Special Requirement for Admission

The state of New Hampshire requires applicants to this program to have at least 5 years experience as a classroom teacher in a public or private K-12 institution.  Many technology integration, library media specialists, and guidance counselors also qualify. Please contact us if you are not sure whether you meet this requirement.

Introduction

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 MEd program with a transdisciplinary focus on healing education is offered by the Waldorf Program of Antioch University New England in collaboration with Camphill Academy. It brings together experienced anthroposophic 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

Degree Requirements

Requirements

This is a 32 credit certificate program.

Course Sequence:

Summer 2016 (4 weeks):

• Renewal Institute 1
• Research 2
• Speech 3
• Eurythmy 3
• Evolving Consciousness
• Transdisciplinary Learning
• Human Development 2

Fall 2016

• Practicum>
• Contemplative Inquiry

Spring 2017

• Education for Social Renewal (online)>

Summer 2017 (4 weeks)

• Renewal Institute 2
• Research 3
• Foundations 2
• Painting 3
• Music Curriculum
• Adolescent
• Today’s Child

Fall 2017

• Master’s Project

Prerequisites

5-7 years of professional experience with a practice based on anthroposophic 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.)

Admissions / Cost / Aid

Introduction

Waldorf education is one of the fastest growing independent school movements in the world. By placing an emphasis on imagination, teachers who leverage this approach are better equipped to encourage students to think creatively, critically, and empathetically. It allows students to develop important artistic and social skills, while also promoting free thinking and moral responsibility.

The demand for trained Waldorf teachers is very high. This program prepares our students for possible careers such as an Elementary Waldorf Class Teacher, or Elementary Waldorf Special Subjects Teacher (Foreign Language, Handwork, Physical Education and other subjects).

This certificate is offered by AU New England

Program Overview

Waldorf curriculum engages the child in a broad range of disciplines in ways appropriate for a given age and level of development. Its ultimate goal is to awaken within the child a steadily increasing imaginative and intellectual capacity, a deeply held love for learning, a will to work, and a strong sense of moral responsibility to guide the child through adolescence and into adulthood.

The Program unfolds through a combination of group coursework, independent study, and practical experience, including an in-depth study of how the Waldorf curriculum meets the child’s cognitive, emotional, and moral needs, exploration of the theoretical foundations of Waldorf education and anthroposophy, and a learning community to which the student contributes personal experience, insight, and research. Course instructors bring fresh insights from direct classroom practice with children and teach artistic courses which develop creative capacities for application in the art of teaching and personal development.

There are three options to gain the 28 credit Waldorf Certificate: Full-time Year Round, Part-Time Summer Sequence Regular and Summer Sequence Advanced (Healing Education).

Year-Round Certificate(13 months to completion)
This full-time, 28-credit program is for those who live in the New England area or are able to relocate within a commuting distance of Keene, NH for the duration of the 4-semester program.

This program is ideal for both pre-service teachers (with little or no Waldorf teaching experience) and practicing Waldorf teachers who are able to take a fall leave of absence to attend classes in Keene, NH, resuming their school positions in January. Practicing teachers then complete an on-the-job “practicum” with the support of Antioch faculty advisors. This Keene-based program also offers the opportunity to complete an MEd that includes both the AWSNA-approved Waldorf Certificate and NH State Certification (with reciprocity with many other states).

Part-time Summer Sequence (Regular) Certificate (30 months to completion)
This part-time, low residency, 28 credit program is for those who live farther away and cannot commute to weekly fall classes in NH in the fall. This includes the AWSNA-approved Waldorf Certificate.

Summer Sequence (Advanced) Certificate, Transdisciplinary Focus on Healing Education (17 months to completion)
This 28-credit program is for experienced Waldorf educators and anthroposophical practitioners. Click here to learn more about this program option. Advanced Healing Education Program applicants are required to have 5-7 years of professional experience with a practice based on anthroposophic 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.)

Degree Requirements

For Year-Round:

• Minimum number of required semesters: 4
• Expected study sequence: 
  • Summer I: 3 weeks — courses held in Wilton, NH – School dormitory/local rooms available (2018: Sunday, July 8 through Saturday, July 28, no classes July 14, 15, 21, 22)
  • Fall I: 15 weeks — courses held Wednesday through Friday plus 5 Saturdays on campus in Keene, NH
  • Spring I: 12-week internship (available nationwide – or worldwide)
  • Summer II: 4 weeks —  courses held in Wilton, NH

For Summer Sequence:

• Minimum number of required semesters: 5
• Expected study sequence: 
  • Summer I: 3 weeks — courses held in Wilton, NH – School dormitory/local rooms available (2018: Sunday, July 8 through Saturday, July 28, no classes July 14, 15, 21, 22)Summer I: 3 weeks, Wilton, NH (School dormitory/local rooms available)
  • Fall I: no courses
  • Spring I: Online course (4 credits)
  • Summer II:  3 weeks, Wilton, NH
  • Fall I: no courses
  • Spring I: 12-week Internship/Practicum (nationwide – or worldwide)
  • Summer III:  3 weeks, Wilton, NH

Requirements:

The Waldorf Certificate is available to individuals who are solely interested in pursuing training as a Waldorf teacher. Applicants without a BA must have at least 60 credits and have experience in education. The Waldorf Certificate Program is a summer entry program. This program requires 28 credits to complete.

Admissions / Cost / Aid

Introduction

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 degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Students who only want to focus on Waldorf education and do not want state certification can earn a 32-credit Waldorf MEd in Elementary Education in the year-round on-campus program, or the summer sequence program. Those with bachelor’s, or master’s degrees are eligible for this program.

Degree Requirements

To earn this degree, students must successfully complete a minimum of 32 credits distributed as follows:

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education

• Human Development
• Evolving Consciousness
• Anthroposophy-Projective Geometry
• Foundations of Human Experience
• Education For Social Renewal

Curriculum & Instruction

• Waldorf Elementary Curriculum Seminar
• Science Curriculum
• Waldorf Math and Language Arts
• Painting 1
• Painting 2
• Music Curriculum
• Drawing
• Eurythmy 1
• Speech 1
• Speech 2

Education & Social Policy

• Research for Social & Personal Change
• Adolescent

Plus non-credit required courses

• Eurythmy
• Arts to Accompany Foundations
• Today’s Child

Teaching Internship or Practicum

Master’s Project

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Admissions / Cost / Aid

Introduction

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 degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

This advanced track master’s program with a transdisciplinary focus on healing education is designed for those practitioners who wish to:<

• Further transform and evolve their practice through applied spiritual scientific inquiry
• Develop methodological approaches to work in a disciplined and focused way with questions arising from their practice
• Conduct research in a specialized focus area of their choice
• Enhance their capacity for collaborative inquiry and work in transdisciplinary contexts
• Innovate and plant seeds for future development within their field of practice

The overall aim is to move beyond mastery of one’s established professional practice, through active engagement in contemplative and collaborative action research, based on a deepened understanding of the human being and the development of tools and capacities for applied spiritual scientific research.

Participants in this MEd program will work together with AUNE and Camphill faculty during two summer residencies in Wilton, New Hampshire. Practicum and online action research projects will be undertaken in the intervening year, and a master’s project/thesis will be completed in the final fall semester. Each student will be assigned an advisor on the basis of a chosen focus area of research and professional background.

Degree Requirements

This advanced level Waldorf MEd program with a transdisciplinary focus on healing education is offered by the Waldorf Program of Antioch University New England in collaboration with the Camphill Academy. It is open to applicants with 5-7 years of professional experience with a practice-based on anthroposophical foundations OR will have completed stage 2 of a program of the Camphill Academy.

To earn this degree, students must successfully complete a minimum of 32 credits distributed as follows:

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education

• Evolving Consciousness
• Education for Social Renewal
• Foundations 2
• Today’s Child

Curriculum & Instruction

• Speech 3
• Eurythmy 3
• Transdisciplinary Learning
• Human Development 2
• Painting 3
• Music Curriculum

Education & Social Policy

• Renewal Institutes 1 and 2
• Contemplative Inquiry 1
• Research 2
• Research 3
• Adolescent
• Renewal Institute 2

Practicum

Master’s Project

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Admissions / Cost / Aid

Introduction

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 degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

People who only want to focus on Waldorf education and do not want state certification can earn a 32-credit Waldorf MEd in Elementary Education in the year-round on-campus program, or the summer sequence program. Those with bachelor’s, or master’s degrees are eligible for this program.

Upon completion of this program, graduates obtain a 32 credit MEd which includes the 28 credit, AWSNA-approved Waldorf Certificate. This full-time program is for those who live in the New England area or are able to relocate within a commuting distance for two summer residencies and one fall semester.

Sequence:

• Summer I: 3 weeks — courses held in Wilton, NH – School dormitory/local rooms available (2018: Sunday, July 8 through Saturday, July 28, no classes July 14, 15, 21, 22)
• Fall I: 15 weeks — courses held Wednesday through Friday plus 5 Saturdays on campus in Keene, NH
• Spring I: 12-week internship (available nationwide – or worldwide)
• Summer II: 4 weeks — courses held in Wilton, NH (Waldorf Certificate Complete)
• Fall II: begin Master’s Project (independent/online work, from wherever you are)

Degree Requirements

To earn the MEd degree (without N.H. Certification),  you must successfully complete a minimum of 32 credits distributed as follows:

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education

• Human Development
• Anthroposophy: Projective Geometry
• Evolving Consciousness 1
• Evolving Consciousness 2
• Foundations of Human Experience

Curriculum & Instruction

• Waldorf Curriculum 1
• Waldorf Curriculum 2
• Painting
• Clay Modeling
• Music Curriculum
• Eurythmy 1
• Speech 1  
• Speech 2  
• Drawing
• Science Curriculum
• Waldorf Math and Language Arts

Educational & Social Policy

• Waldorf Administration
• Waldorf Masters Project Research Preparation
• Adolescent

Plus non-credit required courses

• Arts to Accompany Foundations
• Oberufer Play
• Workshop in Middle School Drawing
• Today’s Child
• Handwork
• Sculptural Modeling
• Professional Seminar
• Readiness and Reading
• Mathematics and Movement

Master’s Project

Internship

• 1 semester supervised teaching in Waldorf School under approved Waldorf teacher

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Admissions / Cost / Aid

Introduction

Since 1983, the collaboration of the Waldorf and Elementary Teacher Certification faculty has provided a unique blend of essential Waldorf and progressive education courses and internship experiences leading to state certification. Students study Dewey as well as Steiner, learn Waldorf and public school methods in mathematics and reading, and intern in both a Waldorf and a public school.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

This program is the only one of its kind in North America. The MEd in Elementary Education with NH Teacher Certification is a 44-credit on-campus, year-round program for those who want to teach in Waldorf charter schools and become certified public school teachers. At the end of the program, students are prepared to apply for NH Certification.

Teacher Certification
Our certification programs meet the requirements for New Hampshire Teacher Certification. Plus, New Hampshire participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, established to encourage cooperation and facilitate mobility and licensing between states. Great news if you want to teach in another state!

Program Overview

Upon completion of this program, graduates obtain a 44 credit MEd with NH State Certification which includes the 28 credit, AWSNA-approved Waldorf Certificate.

This full-time program is for those who live in the New England area or are able to relocate within a commuting distance for the duration of the program. This program is just one semester longer than the standard MEd and includes a second internship at a public school.

Sequence:<

• Summer I: 3 weeks — courses held in Wilton, NH – School dormitory/local rooms available (2018: Sunday July 8 through Saturday July 28, no classes July 14, 15, 21, 22)
• Fall I: 15 weeks — courses held Wednesday through Friday plus 5 Saturdays on campus in Keene, NH
• Spring I: 12 week internship (available nationwide – or worldwide)
Summer II: 4 weeks —  courses held in Wilton, NH (Waldorf Certificate Complete) Fall II: 15 weeks — courses meet the first Friday afternoon and Saturday of each month in Keene, NH plus online
• Spring II: 15 weeks — courses meet the first Friday afternoon and Saturday of each month in Keene, NH plus online. Public school internship Monday to Thursday.

Degree Requirements

To earn a MEd degree with both Waldorf Teaching Certification and New Hampshire Elementary Education Teaching Certification, you must meet the general education requirements and you must successfully complete a minimum of 44 credits distributed as follows:

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education

• Human Development
• Conceptual Development & Learning Theory
• Anthroposophy: Projective Geometry
• Evolving Consciousness 1
• Evolving Consciousness 2
Foundations of Human Experience

Curriculum & Instruction

• Math Methods – Elementary
• Reading/Literacy Elementary
• Integrated Learning: Theory into Practice
• Waldorf Curriculum 1
• Waldorf Curriculum 2
• Painting
• Clay Modeling
• Eurythmy 1
• Speech 1  
• Speech 2  
• Drawing
• Science Curriculum
• Waldorf Math and Language Arts

Educational & Social Policy

• Teaching Exceptional Children
• School Law
• Waldorf Administration

Plus non-credit required courses

• Oberufer Play
• Workshop in Middle School Drawing
• Sculptural Modeling
• Arts to Accompany Foundations
• Handwork
• Professional Seminar

Elementary Teaching Internships

• One semester of supervised teaching in an approved public school Elementary setting
• One semester of supervised teaching in a Waldorf School under an approved Waldorf teacher

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Admissions / Cost / Aid

Introduction

Waldorf education is one of the fastest growing independent school movements in the world, with more than 1,000 Waldorf Schools in 60 countries. By placing an emphasis on imagination, teachers who leverage this approach are better equipped to encourage students to think creatively, critically, and empathetically. It allows students to develop important artistic and social skills, while also promoting free thinking and moral responsibility.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

The Waldorf Teacher Education Program at Antioch University New England has been at the forefront of Waldorf teacher education in the United States for more than 30 years. We continue to meet the very great need and demand for exceptionally trained Waldorf teachers. Become a part of this revolutionary shift in how educators are teaching, inspiring, and encouraging the next generation of learners.

Program Overview

The Program unfolds through a combination of group coursework, independent study, and practical experience. The main features are:

• in-depth study of how the Waldorf curriculum meets the child’s cognitive, emotional, and moral needs
• in-depth exploration of the theoretical foundations of Waldorf education and anthroposophy
• a learning community to which the student contributes personal experience, insight, and research
• professional seminars to reflect on direct school experiences, practice, and other aspects of the program
• course instructors with fresh insights from direct classroom practice with children
• artistic courses which develop creative capacities for application in the art of teaching and personal development
• exhilarating and demanding summer intensive sessions in a retreat setting on the scenic hilltop campuses of  a 200-acre Waldorf school in Wilton, New Hampshire
• personal, social, and professional connections with individuals and schools that last a lifetime

Delivery Models

As a fully accredited university, Antioch is uniquely able to offer several degree options and delivery models for Waldorf Teacher Education:

Master of Education
32 credits, 5 semesters, includes the AWSNA-approved Waldorf Certificate

• Year-Round Delivery for those who live in the New England area or are able to relocate within a commuting distance for the duration of the program.
• Summer Sequence

Master of Education with NH State Certification
44 credits, 6 semesters. The only MEd with Waldorf Certification program in North America that includes state certification! Year-round program.

Master of Education, Transdiciplinary Focus on Healing Education
32 credits, 4 semesters. Also available as a 28 credit certificate. For experienced Waldorf educators and anthroposophical practitioners. Summer sequence program.

Also Available:

Waldorf Certificate (approved by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America)
28 credits, 4 semesters. certification to teach in Waldorf schools in North America and many places worldwide.

• Year-Round Delivery for those who live in the New England area or are able to relocate within a commuting distance for the duration of the program.
• Summer Sequence

Waldorf Certificate, Transdiciplinary Focus on Healing Education
28 credits, 4 semesters. Summer sequence program.

Career Outlook

The demand for trained Waldorf teachers nationwide and worldwide is growing. This program prepares our students for possible careers such as:

• Elementary Waldorf Class Teacher
• Elementary Waldorf Special Subjects Teacher (Foreign Language, Handwork, Physical Education and other subjects)
• Waldorf Charter school teacher for which the MEd with State Certification is a professional asset
• Experienced Waldorf educators (including early childhood teachers) and anthroposophical practitioners are served by the MEd. in career development.

Admissions / Cost / Aid

Introduction

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 certificate is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Whether you work in a pre-school, 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, on-line conferencing, and webinars.

Degree Requirements

Program Length:

• All courses fully online
• Nine graduate credits
• Year-long program completed in spring-summer-fall of any academic year
• One course per term

Courses:

• Spring: Using Buddhist Frameworks to Reflect on Teaching and Learning
• Summer: Human Development and the Inner Landscape of Teachers and Learners
• Fall: Awareness of Body, Mind, Heart and Brain: Pathways to Change in Education

Introduction

Technology and education increasingly have become integrated. In the modern classroom, both magnify and support each other. Libraries have also become more than a place for books and studying. In a technological world, they serve as the hub of curiosity, innovation, and inspiration. Regardless of your familiarity with technology, this certification will ensure you understand all of the ways new advancements can be brought to your community’s classrooms and libraries to enhance the learning experience. Design a powerful learning experience by combining information, technology, and your education expertise for the greater good of your school community.

These certificates are offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

This program will allow you to add a Library Media Specialist or an Educational Technology Integrator Certification (or both!) to your existing teaching credential.  With only one on-campus course, you can complete this additional certification almost totally online.

In our Educational Technology Integrator Specialist (EdTech) certificate program, you’ll explore the ways that pedagogy and technology support and magnify one another. That’s because quality educational technology integration is 30% technology and 70% pedagogy. Whether you consider yourself a tech guru or a tech newbie, we can help you make sure that technology is working for you and your students, instead of the other way around.

The Library Media Specialist (LMS) certification only program at Antioch University New England (AUNE) reflects our Critical Skills Classroom model and our long-held belief that the developmental and learning needs of children are at the heart of educational endeavors and that schools should be structured and run in a humanistic and democratic manner in order to serve these students. The LMS serves as “master educator,” prepared to combine information, pedagogy, and technology to design powerful learning experiences for the school community.

Degree Requirements

Program Length

Ed Tech Integrator certificate:

• Start in January or May
• Five-semester, 18-credit degree program
• One summer course on campus at AUNE
• Five online classes with a focus on educational technology
• Complete the requirements for a New Hampshire Educational Technology Integrator Specialist certification

Library Media Specialist Certification:

• Begins in January or May
• Five-semester, 22-credit program
• Courses on campus for one week in July
• Online courses during the fall and spring
• Two, one-credit internships in your community or school

Courses

Online Courses:

• Tech Tools for All Learners
• Educational Advocacy and Leadership
• Building Inclusive Learning Communities
• Instructional Design
• Principles of STEM
• Selection for Collections: Selecting Children’s and Young Adult Library Material (only required for Library Media Specialist Certification)

   On-Campus Courses at Antioch University New England:

• Critical Skills Classroom Immersion (On Campus) OR Teaching in the Critical Skills Classroom (online)

Introduction

Our program has a unique focus on developing strong facilitative leaders for public, private and international schools. Our adult learners are committed to transforming schools into vibrant, community-embedded learning organizations, designed around the values of equitable educational outcomes, democratic practice, and student agency. By assuming an educational leadership role within your community, you’ll be positioned to help champion real change and bring transformative reform to evolving school systems.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

The education leadership programs at Antioch University New England reflect AUNE’s forty-five year educational philosophy that the developmental and learning needs of children should lie at the heart of educational endeavors and that schools should be structured and run in a humanistic and democratic manner in order to serve these students.

>We believe adults in a school must work collaboratively with each other and the broader community to meet the needs of the children in their charge so that all children have an opportunity to reach their highest potential. Our dedication to equity in education means that part of this charge is knowing that we must have a fierce and tireless commitment to reducing the predictive value of any demographic or individual barriers to school success for all of the students within our scope of responsibility.

Degree Requirements

Course Sequence

Spring I (online)

• Curriculum Practicum
• Elective Course

Summer I (face-to-face)

• Leading Transformations
• Learning Centered School
• Professional Learning Communities
• Leadership Seminar

Fall I (online)

• Leading with Data ; a school profile
• Practicum: Critical Friends Group Coaching I

Spring II (online)

• Equity Challenge for School Leaders
• Practicum: Critical Friends Group Coaching II

Summer II (face-to-face)

• Community Partnerships
• School Law and Ethics
• Conflict Resolution for School Leaders
• School Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership Seminar II

Fall II (online)

• Equity and Change Practicum
• Elective Course

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Additional Information

Program Goals

The goals of the educational leadership programs are aligned with New Hampshire state standards and the ISSLC standards for school leaders. These include:

• Setting a widely shared vision for learning.
• Developing a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
• Ensuring effective management of the organization, operation and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
• Collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
• Acting with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
• Understanding, responding to, and influencing the political, social, legal and cultural contexts.

Special Requirement for Admission

The state of New Hampshire requires applicants to this program to have at least 5 years experience as a classroom teacher in a public or private K-12 institution.  Many technology integration, library media specialists, and guidance counselors also qualify. Please contact us if you are not sure whether you meet this requirement.

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Introduction

AUNE has a long tradition of attracting and inspiring educators who think outside the box. Our Teacher Education Self-Designed Concentration builds an infrastructure through six core classes, but then allows you to meet your own personal goals by creating a unique program from courses throughout the department and University. Explore areas that you’re curious and passionate about in order to custom-tailor an educational experience that is personally designed to help you excel personally and professionally.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Meet your own goals by creating a unique program from courses throughout the department and the University. Interested in Waldorf Education and sustainability? Curious about the connection between mindfulness and teaching? Do you want to focus on integrating the arts into your elementary curriculum? It’s all possible here in the Experienced Educators program. Prospective students can talk to a faculty member to propose a course of study and then your own advisor will help guide you through the program to meet your goals.

Degree Requirements

Choose the learning style that works for you

We have a mix of online and face-to-face courses. Choose the style that best meets your needs. If you are interested in hands-on coursework, you may want to concentrate your time in our summer semester or for our weekend intensive electives. If you find that online learning fits your lifestyle better, then you can choose from among our online courses to meet your needs.

Required Courses for the Self-Designed Concentration are:

• Philosophy of Education and Change
• Developing Mind
• Child Study Practicum
• Curriculum Practicum
• Equity and Change Practicum

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

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Introduction

Through the study and daily application of ancient and current applied philosophical perspectives, our master’s program will help you find and harness your innate wisdom to develop a more compassionate classroom. While you study 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 AU New England.

Program Overview

The mindfulness in education movement is growing rapidly. The field needs teachers who are prepared to take a leadership position by deeply understanding how mindfulness practices work in their own classrooms and schools to advance teaching and learning.>

Teachers who pursue an MEd with a concentration in Mindfulness for Educators study the core principles of mindfulness and compassion. The program strengthens an educator’s innate wisdom through the study and daily application of ancient and current applied philosophical perspectives, and universal and human development models. It has a three-pronged approach:

• formal meditation practice
• study of the field of mindfulness
• application of ideas and approaches to classroom and other educational contexts

The program is rooted in the philosophy of reflective practice and inquiry. Each course is designed to lead teachers deeper into their own classroom experience and help them see the work of teaching and learning with fresh eyes. Antioch University New England (AUNE) has the only graduate program with a focus on mindfulness designed exclusively for educators.

The program schedule offers relevant and engaging coursework designed to accommodate the busy 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 classes, individual attention from faculty, and real-time connection via telephone, on-line conferencing, and webinars.

Degree Requirements

• 5 semesters (19 months)
• 33 credits
• Fully online and low-residency options available!

Typical course load is one online course and on practicum per term with optional residency or additional online coursework in the summer term.  Electives can include AUNE courses in place-based or problem-based learning, nature-based education, sustainability, leadership, and educational technology. You can also incorporate meditation retreat experiences, or external trainings related to teaching mindfulness to children and youth into the MEd program.

Online Courses:

• Using Buddhist Frameworks to Reflect on Teaching and Learning
• Human Development and the Inner Landscape of Teachers and Learners
• Awareness of Body, Mind, Heart, and Brain: Pathways to Change in Education
• Compassionate Action in the World
• Mindful Leadership
• Developing Mind *also available as an on-campus summer class
• Philosophy of Education *also available as an on-campus summer class

Practicum Courses

• Child Study
• Curriculum
• Equity and Change

On-campus Summer Courses at Antioch University New England

• Electives can include AUNE courses in place-based or problem-based learning, nature-based schooling, sustainability, leadership, and educational technology.  You can also incorporate meditation retreat experiences, or external trainings related to teaching mindfulness to children and youth into the MEd program.

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Career Outlook

For educators who want to be part of the mindfulness in education movement at a leadership level, this program offers a unique curriculum. Here you will find support and guidance to deepen your own mindfulness practice, develop an understanding of the history and contexts of mindfulness-based educational approaches and develop your own projects and applications while you study.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of secular and Buddhist definitions, frameworks, and practices of mindfulness.
• Students will develop and/or deepen their own mindfulness practice.
• Students will apply frameworks for mindfulness practice and the principles of mindful teaching to their own teaching and learning environments.
• Students will reflect on their experiences with mindfulness practices in the classroom and use the cycle of inquiry to explore and refine the impact of these practices on their teaching and their students’ learning.

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Introduction

Educators are agents for change, and change is needed now. What is required to achieve sustainability is a paradigm shift, one that can be encouraged through progressive education. The goal of educating for sustainability is to teach people how to meet their needs without compromising the environment and future generations. Regardless of your position as an educator or class that you teach, the fundamentals of sustainability can be weaved into your curriculum. Help lead a revolutionary shift in thinking and empower an entire generation to choose a healthier, more sustainable future.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Make sustainability a theme in your classroom or become a curriculum specialist or sustainability coordinator. Whether you teach kindergarten or high-school English, work in a farm-to-school program or an environmental education center, this program can give you the skills and credentials to be a leader in sustainability education.

Through a mix of field, classroom and online experiences, you have a chance to connect with educators from around the country and the globe who are making sustainability the core focus of their teaching and professional lives.

This MEd concentration focuses on the interdependence of environment, economy and equity (the three Es of Educating for Sustainability) and how we can incorporate sustainability at any grade level and in every subject area. It is the first MEd program in the U.S. linking education and sustainability. As educators, we have the opportunity to model sustainable practices, to open our students’ minds to the possibilities of a sustainable future and to help guide them to be responsible citizens for change in their communities.

Degree Requirements

Online Courses:

• Real World Sustainability
• History and Practice of EfS

Practicum Courses:

• Child Study
• Curriculum
• Equity and Change

Summer Classes at Antioch New England in Keene, NH:

• Principles of Sustainability
• Childhood and Nature
• Critical Skills Level 1 Institute
• Sustainable Leadership

6 elective credits (choices may include):

• Compassionate Action in the World
• Principles and Practices of Mindful Leadership
• Building Inclusive Learning Communities
• Next Generation Teaching and Learning
• Teacher Facilitation in a Problem-Based Learning Classroom

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Educating for Sustainability program have the capacity to:

• Help move their schools toward sustainability.
• Use U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development Guidelines.
• Develop holistic integrated curriculum.
• Understand advocacy and leading a project towards sustainability.
• Incorporate EFS themes into teaching and classroom practice.
• Foster improvement in sustainability practices in schools or organizations.
• Integrate EFS curricula into existing learning standards.
• Connect professionally to the national and international EFS arena.
• Help others understand sustainability across a variety of contexts.

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Introduction

School libraries are the hub of the 21st century learning experience. Help students utilize the newest technology resources they need to solve meaningful problems by earning an MEd with a New Hampshire State Library Media Specialist concentration. Designed for teachers who recognize that the role of the media specialist is bigger than just the library, be prepared to take on a leadership role in the larger school setting while remaining engaged as a student educator.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Managing information in the 21st century is complex, exciting, and rewarding work that extends beyond the scope of the traditional librarian. School libraries serve more and more as “learning studios”  for students and for teachers. Libraries provide access and resources for a broader set of learning experiences, from exploring new genres of literature and applications for technology to joining the Maker Movement and solving meaningful problems of pedagogy and practice.

With the increasing changes in the use of media and technology in schools and classrooms, these tools should be guided by leadership and pedagogical strategies rooted in the integration of instruction, information, and technology. Antioch University New England is committed to developing the Library Media Specialists that schools need today: facile in the use of sound facilitation, leadership, and instructional strategies; informed about the latest trends in education, information, media, and technology; and prepared for the changes and innovations to come over the course of their careers.

Degree Requirements

Program Length:

• 5 semesters
• 33 credits – fully online and low residency options available
• One-two courses per term

Online Courses:

• Tech Tools for All Learners
• Educational Advocacy and Leadership
• Building Inclusive Learning Communities
• Instructional Design
• Principles of STEM
• The Developing Mind * also offered as an on-campus summer option
• Philosophy of Education  * also offered as an on-campus summer option
• Teaching in the Critical Skills Classroom (online) OR Critical Skills Classroom Immersion (On Campus)

Practica and Internships:

• Child Study
• Curriculum
• Equity and Change
• Internship 1 (k-6)
• Internship 2 (7-12)

On-Campus Courses at Antioch University New England:

• Critical Skills Classroom Immersion (On Campus) OR Teaching in the Critical Skills Classroom (online)

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Help teachers and students process, locate, and evaluate information for usefulness, quality and credibility
• Possess the leadership and administrative skills necessary to not only manage a collection, but also to navigate the selection and use of resources and tools
• Facilitate the ethical, legal, and responsible use of information by educators and students
• Craft and facilitate meaningful learning experiences for students and adults
• Lead schools in the selection and use of technology to enhance student learning

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More Information

We require applicants who seek a New Hampshire EdTech Integrator credential through this program to hold a current teaching credential and to have at least 3 years experience as a classroom teacher in a public or private K-12 institution. Please contact us if you are not sure whether you meet this requirement.

Introduction

Using technology in the classroom isn’t just about mastering the most recent technological gadget. It’s about leveraging these advancements to build communities, increase project opportunities, and empower learners to bring their visions to life in the 21st century. While technology is often seen as a distraction, when utilized properly it actually creates an enhanced opportunity for learning. Add an MEd with a New Hampshire State Educational Technology Integrator Certification to your resume to help transform our schools from the inside out.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Quality Educational Technology (EdTech) Integration is 30% technology and 70% pedagogy. Whether you consider yourself a tech guru or a tech newbie, we can help you make sure that technology is working for you and your students instead of the other way around.

In our EdTech Integrator program, you’ll not only gain a New Hampshire state EdTech Integrator certification, you’ll also learn how to be a teacher leader and a master of instructional choices.

• Enhance your capacity to teach all students well.
• Explore the social justice implications of technology.
• Promote creative problem-solving and real-world learning.
• Foster a strong sense of community rather than isolation for your students.
• Ensure that technology is used appropriately and in support of higher-order thinking skills, and not just rote tasks.

You’ll learn how to be an EdTech leader in your school, a savvy consumer of technology who can facilitate conversations focused on learning outcomes and the reality of your students’ lives, guiding your colleagues to make wise choices in technology selection and integration.

Degree Requirements

Program Length:

• 5 semesters
• 33 credits – fully online and low residency options available
• One-two courses per term

Online Courses:

• Tech Tools for All Learners
• Educational Advocacy and Leadership
• Building Inclusive Learning Communities
• Instructional Design
• Principles of STEM
• The Developing Mind * also offered as an on-campus summer option
• Philosophy of Education  * also offered as an on-campus summer option
• Teaching in the Critical Skills Classroom (online) OR Critical Skills Classroom Immersion (On Campus)

Practicum Courses:

• Child Study
• Curriculum
• Equity and Change

On-Campus Courses at Antioch University New England:

• Critical Skills Classroom Immersion (On Campus) OR Teaching in the Critical Skills Classroom (online)

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Educational Technology Integrator MEd program have the capacity to:

• Use the cycle of inquiry and reflection to better use current technology and plan for technology in development.
• Build and maintain digital and face-to-face learning communities that model shared responsibility and citizenship in both online and local networks.
• Understand how to select the most effective technology for your students’ learning goals.
• Create rigorous, engaging learning experiences that draw on both high-tech and high-touch (both digital and local community) resources.
• Make intentional choices around instruction and assessment that are sensitive to and inclusive of differences in class, race, culture and learning difference.

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Introduction

As an experienced educator, you understand that students learn best by doing. Don’t give up creativity to meet new teaching standards. Enhance your classroom with complex, interesting, real-world learning opportunities that authentically boost student motivation and achievement. Integrate technology and develop quality assessment tools to document student success. The critical skills classroom has everything you need to bring your classroom back to life!

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Our Problem-Based Learning concentration uses the highly regarded Critical Skills Classroom.  Since 1986, the Critical Skills program has offered educators a powerful set of learning experiences in support of classroom and school change initiatives through the MEd program as well as via institutes and workshops through the Antioch Center for School Renewal.

The Critical Skills Classroom is a comprehensive approach that creatively and effectively integrates four powerful teaching methodologies:

• collaborative learning
• experiential learning
• problem-based learning
• standards-aligned/ competency-based learning

The Critical Skills Classroom is a mindset in which the teacher and the student are co-learners, engaged in the same learning process but focused on different learning goals.  Students in the Critical Skills Concentration will not only learn about the CSC, but through it, learning with program faculty who are current k-12 teachers and leaders and who have significant experience and success implementing Critical Skills  in their own classrooms.

Degree Requirements

Program Length:

• 5 semesters
• 33 credits – fully on-line and low residency options available
• One-two courses per term

Online Courses:

• Building Inclusive Classroom Learning Communities
• Teacher Facilitation in a PBL Classroom
• Assessment in a PBL Classroom
• Instructional Design: Crafting Problem-Based Challenges
• Principles of STEM
• The Developing Mind * also offered as an on-campus summer option
• Philosophy of Education  * also offered as an on-campus summer option
• Teaching in the Critical Skills Classroom (online) OR Critical Skills Classroom Immersion (On Campus)

Practicum Courses:

• Child Study
• Curriculum
• Equity and Change

Summer Courses:

• Critical Skills Classroom Immersion (On Campus) OR Teaching in the Critical Skills Classroom (online)

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of our Critical Skills/ Problem-Based Learning (PBL) concentration are able to:

• Design powerful, real-world, problem-based learning experiences (aka Challenges) that target student acquisition of essential knowledge, critical skills and fundamental dispositions.
• Create strong, safe, collaborative classroom communities built on the principles of sustainability, inclusion and equity.
• Integrate, visibly and intentionally, critical skill development with content learning. These skills include: problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, creative thinking, organization, communication, collaboration, leadership, self-direction, curiosity and ownership in learning.
• Engineer and implement comprehensive competency-based, authentic assessment practices, both formative and summative, to inform learning and teaching.

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Introduction

AUNE’s MEd for working teachers is a testament to our commitment to the evolution of education. We understand that you’re already equipped with a great foundation of educational experience, and now you’re looking for new ways to enhance your career and classroom. Our progressive concentration options are flexibly designed to be taken while you continue working, pairing a brief residency period with online courses. Immediately and positively impact your students through experiential education and problem-based learning.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

With seven concentrations and a delivery model that suits your busy life, AUNE’s MEd for working teachers celebrates the professional learning paths of experienced teachers. At AUNE, choose a concentration that feeds your passion for teaching and supports the career path you envision.

Fully online options available: Educational Technology Integrator, Integrated Steam Education, Library Media Specialist, Mindfulness for Educators, Place-Based Education, Problem-Based Learning Using Critical Skills, Self-designed

Low-residency (primarily online with 1-2 weeks on campus during the summer): Educating for Sustainability, Nature-Based Early Childhood Education, Principal Certification

Online courses during the school year give you the flexibility your schedule demands. Face-to-face classes for one or two weeks in the summer give you the reflection time and professional community you crave. Put your studies to work in your classroom. Three practicums bring AUNE faculty into your classroom for personal advising.

Degree Requirements

Program Length:

• 19 months, 5 semester, 33-credit degree program
• 5-7 online classes
• 1-2 weeks on campus each summer (optional in some concentrations)
• 3 semesters of practicum work at your school or workplace

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This certificate is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

The Nature-Based Early Childhood Education Certificate program in the Department of Education at Antioch University New England trains teachers, administrators, and founders of nature preschools and forest kindergartens. The forest kindergarten movement has been thriving in Europe for the last three decades and has recently taken root in the United States.  Simultaneously, there has been a growing number of nature preschools in the United States. Both nature preschools and forest kindergartens have a uniquely different approach to curriculum than conventional indoor early childhood programs.

The objective of the program, especially for the Professional Development participants, is to make the courses as practical as possible. Therefore, the goal for each course will be to have each student generate a product that is tangibly useful in his/her work situation. This will include program brochures, policy development, business plans, curriculum documentation materials a la Reggio, grant proposals and parent newsletters. Program faculty will provide assistance in content and tone so that founders of new programs can be supported in developing materials to launch their programs.

Degree Requirements

Program Length:

This is a teacher/administrator professional development option for current early childhood education professionals. The program takes 13 months and starts in the summer. The courses are offered as continuing education credits or for graduate school credits. The program requires 6 to 8 courses and 12 to 15 credits. If taken for credit, these courses will bear in the range of 12-15 credits. Participants who take these courses for credit will be able to transfer these credits into the Elementary & Early Childhood Teacher Certification/Integrated Learning Program within five years if they are interested in a master’s degree.

Requirements:

Course Sequence — Spring 2018

Course Sequence – Summer 2018

Professional Development Certificate Programs (12-15 credits)

1. Required Courses (7 credits)
   • Nature-based Early Childhood Curriculum
   • Business Planning for Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens
   • Risk Management for Nature-based Early Childhood Education
   • Working with Parents and Community
2. Elective Courses (at least 5 credits required, 3 could be internship or practicum)
   • Early Childhood Education Pre-K to 3rd
   • Childhood and Nature
   • Landscape Analysis and Design for Nature Play and Learning
   • Natural History for Early Childhood
   • Movement and Storytelling in the Pre-K Classroom
   • Advanced Topics in Nature-based Early Childhood
   • Other Integrated Learning courses in Elementary/Early Childhood program
3. Internship/Practica (optional, not required, for certificate students)
   • Internship in Nature Preschool or Forest Kindergarten
   • School Change Practicum in Nature Preschool or Forest Kindergarten

Introduction

Rooted in the philosophy of integrated learning and inclusion, our special education concentration within the elementary teacher certificate empowers you to teach children of all abilities. Our differentiated instruction ensures that you will be equipped with the skills necessary to educate and work with children that have different physical and mental disabilities. By understanding their unique developmental needs you can create a curriculum that works best for them, and give them a true opportunity for education.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

The program’s purpose is to provide a holistic and integrated experience for students.  The best teacher can meet a wide range of needs, so AUNE’s elementary teacher certification program is already rooted in the philosophy of teaching children of all abilities and challenges. The AUNE faculty has long experience in teaching differentiated instruction. Those strategies and approaches are interwoven through all of the education courses.

This concentration is for Elementary Teacher Certification students who wish to also earn General Special Education certification. This concentration will prepare teachers to work effectively as either general or special education teachers, or both and to be leaders in educational environments that are in various stages of moving towards inclusion. Students in this concentration take the same core courses leading towards elementary certification as the students in the Arts and Humanities concentration and the Science and Environmental Education concentration. Additionally, they are required to take a set of courses specific to Special Education.

Graduates who successfully complete this concentration are eligible for Elementary Teacher certification in the State of New Hampshire and General Special Education certification in the State of New Hampshire.

Degree Requirements

Students will be required to take 42 credits to earn their Master’s in Education plus the following courses specific to the concentration:

• Leading Inclusion
• Teaching Exceptional Children
• Special Education: Families and Supportive Networks
• Special Education Law
• Special Education: Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Special Education Internship

For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates master the knowledge, skills, and competencies listed in the standards for general special education certification.  In particular, they are expected to know and to be able to explain:

• • how children think and learn, and why fluency in multiple instructional strategies can be effective when teaching in classrooms whose children have diverse academic and social learning abilities;

<li”>how to design curriculum that takes into account the developmental needs of the whole child, and how the child is influenced by family, cultural background, socioeconomic class, language, and social groups; and

• how and why collaborative practices between general and special education educators are important and are beneficial to all learners.

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Introduction

The success of a child’s development can largely be attributed to the success or failure of their early educators. Teachers are responsible for understanding the importance of a healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging environment. Understanding the needs of each individual child is vital, as is championing a collaborative partnership between families, communities, and schools. Integrate play, movement, inquiry, technology, artistic expression, time in nature, and collaborative problem-solving to develop dynamic, inclusive lessons that build on the strengths of your students.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

The universal preschool movement will increase the demand for certified early childhood educators. Our program emphasizes a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum.

You will take a combination of courses in early childhood development and education, plus teacher preparation courses and internships to prepare you for teaching children birth to grade 2.

Our teacher certification programs follow an integrated learning educational model.  You’ll be able to design a curriculum around interdisciplinary themes using real-life experiences. Embed reading and math instruction into your thematic lessons by using cutting-edge methods that also honor the natural rhythms of child development.  Ultimately, you’ll create a community of learners that honors diversity and fosters belonging.

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Introduction

The success of a child’s development can largely be attributed to the success or failure of their early educators. Teachers are responsible for understanding the importance of a healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging environment. Understanding the needs of each individual child is vital, as is championing a collaborative partnership between families, communities, and schools. Immerse yourself in elementary education and have a lasting impact on the life of a child.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Meet your elementary teacher licensure requirements in 13 months. Two student teaching placements ensure you feel prepared as a classroom teacher. Our graduates are in demand and have outstanding job placement rates.

Our teacher certification programs follow an integrated learning educational model.  You’ll be able to design a curriculum around interdisciplinary themes using real life experiences.  You’ll develop dynamic, inclusive lessons that build on the strengths of your students and allow them to explore their world by integrating play, movement, inquiry, technology, artistic expression, time in nature, and collaborative problem-solving.  Embed reading and math instruction into your thematic lessons by using cutting edge methods that also honor the natural rhythms of child development.  Ultimately, you’ll create a community of learners that honors diversity and fosters belonging.

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Become the teacher you’ve always wanted to be.

Develop your teaching skills in just 13 months through dynamic, collaborative, interactive coursework, and two internships. By learning how to engage students through hands-on education and experiential learning methods, including developmentally appropriate teaching, thematically focused pedagogy, integrated curriculum, and place-based learning, you’ll promote student success and achievement like never before.

This degree is offered by AU New England.

Program Overview

Join a vibrant group of faculty and students dedicated to creating inclusive classrooms that celebrate childhood and learning through books, play, art, music and time in the natural world.  Develop your teaching skills in our dynamic, hands-on classes and through two student teaching placements.

If you have already earned an undergraduate degree, this program allows you to complete a master’s of education (MEd) graduate degree and gain initial teacher licensure for the following:

• Elementary Teacher Certification
• Early Childhood Education Certification
• Dual Elementary/Special Education Certification
• Dual Elementary/Early Childhood Education Certification also available

Interstate teacher certification agreement means you can be certified to teach in other states

Our certification programs meet the requirements for New Hampshire Teacher Certification. Plus, New Hampshire participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, established to encourage cooperation and facilitate mobility and licensing between states. Great news if you want to teach in another state!

Degree Requirements

Program Length

• Summer Start: 3-week residency on campus in July, plus online classes
• Fall and Spring Classes:  Classes meet the first Friday afternoon and Saturday of each month, plus online.  Internship Monday to Thursday.
• Final Summer: 3-week residency on campus in July, plus online classes
• Credits: 40-42
• Finish: 4 semesters

Career Outlook

This program allows you to complete a master’s of education (MEd) graduate degree and gain initial teacher licensure.

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