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University Catalog 2021-2022 
    
University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Humane Education, M.Ed.


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MEd in Humane Education
Location:
AU New England
Credits for Degree: 33 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Online. Low residency
Standard time to completion: 28 months

Program Overview

The MEd 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 5-7 semester program can be completed fully online with an optional one-week, 3-credit summer residency (immersion course) held at the Institute for Humane Education in Surry, Maine. Students can begin in any semester and typically take 3-6 credits per term. The MEd program is designed for classroom educators at all levels of education. Please note this MEd degree does not lead to state licensure.

MEd students are required to take six foundational courses in humane education, plus practicum, two electives, and a capstone course. They are encouraged to attend the 3-credit Humane Education residency week at the Institute for Humane Education in Surry, Maine. If unable to attend, students may take a third elective instead.

Current Tuition and Fees

University Tuition and Fees  

Plan of Study


To earn the M.Ed. in Humane Education, students must successfully complete a total of 33 credits as outlined below.

Practicum - 3 Semester Credits


Capstone - 3 Semester Credits


Residency or Additional Elective - 3 Semester Credits


Students are encouraged to attend the 3-credit Humane Education residency week at the Institute for Humane Education in Surry, Maine. If unable to attend, students may take a third elective instead.

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