Apr 04, 2026  
**DRAFT** University Catalog 2026-2027 
    
**DRAFT** University Catalog 2026-2027

Waldorf Elementary Education, Certificate

Location(s): NE - New England


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Certificate in Waldorf Elementary Education 
Location: 
AU New England
Credits for Degree: 28 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Low Residency
Standard time to completion: 20 months (Flexible & Regular) or 24 months (NE Regional) 

Summer Sequence Flexible Program Overview

The Certificate in Waldorf Elementary Education (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.

Summer Sequence Regular Program Overview

The Certificate in Waldorf Elementary Education (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.

Northeast Regional Program Overview

The Certificate in Waldorf Elementary Education (Northeast Regional Program) starts in the summer and is designed to be completed in 2 full academic years (6 consecutive semesters). Both Summer I and Summer II sessions are held in-person with limited online sessions. Both Fall I and Fall II schedules consist of 5 weekend intensives (3 in-person, and 2 online). There is no residency requirement for either Spring I or Spring II, as Spring I is an independent research project with limited online sessions, and Spring II is fulfilled by the student’s internship or practicum, accompanied by an online professional seminar.

 

Plan of Study


In order to earn the certificate, students must earn a minimum of 28 credits, distributed as follows:

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.

OR

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. 

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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