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May 18, 2026
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University Catalog 2025-2026 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Waldorf Education, Elementary Focus, Certificate (Summer Sequence, Regular Program)
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Certificate in Waldorf Education with Elementary Focus - Summer Sequence Regular Program
Location: AU New England
Credits for Degree: 28 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Low Residency
Standard time to completion: 20 months
Program Overview
The Certificate in Waldorf Education with Elementary Focus - Summer Sequence Regular program starts in the summer and is designed to be completed in 3 summer semesters and 2 spring semesters. This option is available to experienced teachers who would like training in the Waldorf approach to education without acquiring the M.Ed. degree.
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Plan of Study
In order to earn the certificate, students must earn a minimum of 28 credits, distributed as follows: Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education - 9 Semester Credits
Curriculum & Instruction - 11 Semester Credits
Educational & Social Policy - 4 Semester Credits
Plus required Waldorf Workshops - 0 semester credits
Teaching Internship or Practicum and Professional Seminar - 4 semester credits
Complete one of the following options for 4 semester credits: Public Waldorf School Specialization
If pursuing the Public Waldorf School specialization choose one of the following: ED-6975: Public Waldorf Internship (take 3 semester credits): Twelve weeks of supervised teaching in an approved Waldorf public or charter elementary school in the classroom of an approved Waldorf teacher. OR ED-6935: Public Waldorf Practicum (take 3 semester credits): Twelve weeks of supervised teaching in an approved Waldorf public or charter elementary school. AND ED-6970: Professional Practice Seminar (take 1 semester credit) |
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