May 13, 2025  
*DRAFT* University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
*DRAFT* University Catalog 2025-2026

Humane Education, Certificate


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Certificate in Humane Education
Location: 
AU New England
Credits for Degree: 15 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Distance
Standard time to completion: 20 months

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Humane Education focuses on the intersectional issues of environmental ethics, animal protection, and human rights, and how bringing a “solutionary” lens to our educational efforts can empower changemaking in classrooms and communities.

This 3-5 semester program can be completed fully online. Students can begin in any semester and typically take 3-6 credits per term.

Current Tuition and Fees

University Tuition and Fees  

Plan of Study


To earn the Graduate Certificate in Humane Education, students must successfully complete a total of 15 credits as outlined below.

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