Waldorf Education, Elementary Focus, Certificate (Summer Sequence, Flexible Program)

Location(s): NE - New England

Certificate in Waldorf Education with Elementary Focus - Summer Sequence Flexible 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 Flexible program is designed for students who are eligible for 7 credits of advanced standing (usually based on completion of the Building Bridges Program). Students begin their Antioch program in the fall, and complete their certificate in 4 semesters. There is no residency requirement for either Fall I or Fall II, as Fall I is an independent research project with limited online sessions, and Fall II is fulfilled by the student’s internship or practicum, accompanied by an online professional seminar. The one spring semester is fulfilled by a combination of in-person and online classes, often offered at a site convenient for each cohort. The one summer semester is held in-person with limited online sessions.

This option is available to experienced teachers who would like training in the Waldorf approach to education without acquiring the M.Ed. degree.

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

Complete one of the following specialization options for 4 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

Independent Waldorf School Specialization

If pursuing the Independent Waldorf School specialization take the following:

ED 6916: Internship-Waldorf School (take 3 semester credits): Twelve weeks of supervised teaching in an approved independent Waldorf elementary school in the classroom of an approved Waldorf teacher.

ED 6932: Practicum-Waldorf School (take 3 semester credits): Twelve weeks of supervised teaching in an approved independent Waldorf elementary school.

AND

ED-6970: Professional Practice Seminar (take 1 semester credit)

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.

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)