Oct 18, 2024  
University Catalog 2024-2025 
    
University Catalog 2024-2025

Foundations of Education, Waldorf Concentration with Elementary Focus, M.Ed. (Summer Sequence Flexible Program)


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MEd in Foundations of Education:  Waldorf Concentration with Elementary Focus - Summer Sequence Flexible Program
Location: AU New England
Credits for Degree: 32 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Low Residency
Standard time to completion: 28 months

Program Overview

This program takes approximately 7 semesters using a flexible delivery model. Students complete the same requirements as students in the Summer Sequence MEd program but in a more condensed format. Students complete Summer I in Wilton, NH during the July residency.* Fall and spring classes are offered online and at various Antioch campus locations as weekend and/or week-long intensives. Students then join the Summer III cohort in Wilton for their finishing summer. Master’s project work is started in the final fall with average time to completion of 3 semesters for the master’s project. 


*Graduates of the Center for Anthroposophy Building Bridges Program may be eligible for advanced standing in lieu of Summer 1 Classes. Please consult with faculty upon application for admission. 


This option is available to experienced teachers who would like training in the Waldorf approach to education with the MEd degree. 

Current Tuition and Fees

University Tuition and Fees  

Plan of Study


Students must earn a minimum of 32 credits 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-6915: Internship-Waldorf School   (take 3 semester credits): Twelve weeks of supervised teaching in an approved site.

OR

ED-6931: 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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