Humane Education, MA

MA in Humane Education
Location: AU New England
Credits for Degree: 33 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Flexible
Standard time to completion: 28 months

Program Overview

The MA 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 MA program is designed for non-classroom educators and advocates. Please note this MA degree does not lead to state licensure.

MA 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