Transdisciplinary Studies in Healing Education, M.Ed.

MEd in Transdisciplinary Studies in Healing Education
Location: AU New England
Credits for Degree: 32 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Low Residency
Standard time to completion: 28 months

Program Overview

The MEd 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 and 2 summer semesters. The Master’s Project is started in the semester following completion of all other program requirements listed below, with an average time to completion of 3 semesters.

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 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.

Plan of Study

To earn the M.Ed. in Transdisciplinary Studies in Healing Education, students must successfully complete a total of 32 credits as outlined below.

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education - 9 Semester Credits

Curriculum and Instruction - 7 Semester Credits

Education and Social Policy - 8 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:

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 site.

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

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)

Master’s Project OR Professional Practice Capstone - 4 semester credits

Complete one of the following pathway options for 4 semester credits:

Master’s Project Pathway

If pursuing Master’s Project pathway take the following:
ED-6990 Master’s Project
ED-6999 Master’s Project Continuation (enroll in subsequent semesters until Master’s Project is completed)

Professional Practice Capstone Pathway

If pursuing the Professional Practice Capstone pathway take the following:

ED-6981 Waldorf Professional Practice Capstone
ED-6982 Waldorf Professional Practice Capstone Continuation (enroll in subsequent semesters until Capstone Project is completed)