Degree Requirements Department of Education, 2010/2011

Elementary & Early Childhood Teacher Certification: Integrated Learning Programs and Concentrations

MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education
with Arts & Humanities Concentration (Integrated Learning Program)

MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education with
Science & Environmental Education Concentration (Integrated Learning Program)

Waldorf Programs and Concentrations

MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Waldorf Concentration with Elementary or Early Childhood Teaching Certification

MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Waldorf Concentration with Elementary Focus (Year-Round Program)

Certificate in Waldorf Elementary/Early Childhood Education
(Year Round Program)

MEd in Foundations of Education, Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Advanced, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus

MEd in Foundations of Education
(Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Program, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus)

Certificate in Waldorf Education
Summer Sequence Program, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus

Experienced Educators

MEd in Foundations of Education, Professional Development Concentration

MEd in Foundations of Education, Critical Skills Concentration

MEd in Foundations of Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders Concentration

MEd in Foundations of Education, New Hampshire School Principal Certification

MEd in Foundations of Education, Educating for Sustainability Concentration

Principal Certification Post-Master's Certificate (Summer Program)

Master of Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education
with Arts & Humanities Concentration

(Integrated Learning Program)
MEd—40 credits

To earn the MEd degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education with New Hampshire Elementary and/or Early Childhood Education Teaching Certification you must meet the general education requirements, and you must successfully complete a minimum of 40 credits distributed as follows:

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education Human Development Conceptual Development & Learning Theory Philosophy of Education	9 credits
Curriculum & Instruction Reading/Literacy Problem Solving Science or Elementary School Science I and II Math Methods Integrated Learning: Theory into Practice Social Studies Curriculum (2 credits) Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods (EC Certification only) Integrated Arts	14-16 credits
Educational & Social Policy Children with Special Needs School Law	3 credits
Electives	7-9 credits
Elementary and/or Early Childhood Internship Students must complete 240—300-hour semester-long internships in approved, self-contained classrooms assuming all responsibilities of a teacher conducting integrated curriculum in a progressive elementary school. At least one internship must be in a public school. Early Childhood internships should be in a pre-school, kindergarten, or first grade classrooms. Elementary internships should be in grades 1-6.	6-8 credits

Total Credits for MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education with Elementary and/or Early Childhood Certification	40 credits

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Master of Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education
with Science & Environmental Education Concentration

(Integrated Learning Program)
MEd—40 credits

To earn the MEd degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education with New Hampshire Elementary Certification you must meet the general education requirements, and you must successfully complete a minimum of 40 credits distributed as follows:

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations Human Development Conceptual Development & Learning Theory Philosophy of Education	9 credits
Curriculum & Instruction Integrated Learning: Theory into Practice Reading/Literacy Math Methods Social Studies Curriculum	11 credits
Science & Environmental Education Problem-Solving Science or Elementary School Science I and II Place-based Education Ecology of Imagination in Childhood	5 credits
Educational & Social Policy Children with Special Needs School Law	3 credits
Education & Environmental Studies Electives Choose from courses in Environmental Science, Field Ecology, Environmental Policy and Communications, or Education.	4-6 credits
Internships Students complete two 240—300-hour semester-long internships. One internship is in an approved, self-contained classroom where the intern assumes all the responsibilities of a teacher conducting integrated curriculum in a progressive elementary school, grades 1-6. The other semester-long internship focuses on science, environmental or place-based education either at the elementary or middle school level. This internship can be conducted in a formal school setting, or in informal educational settings such as a nature center, education consulting organization, or a children's museum.	6-8 credits
Total Credits for MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education (Science and Environmental Education Concentration) with Elementary Certification	40 credits

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Master of Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education

(Waldorf Concentration with Elementary or Early Childhood Teaching Certification) Year-Round Program
MEd—40 credits

To earn the MEd degree with New Hampshire Elementary Education Teaching Certification and at the same time be endorsed as a Waldorf Teacher, you must meet the general education requirements, and you must successfully complete a minimum of 40 credits distributed as follows:

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education Human Development Conceptual Development & Learning Theory Anthroposophy Evolving Consciousness Foundations of Human Experience	11 credits
Curriculum & Instruction Reading/Literacy Math Methods Integrated Learning: Theory into Practice Waldorf Curriculum I & II (II for Elementary Cert. only) Creative Arts (e.g., painting, modeling, music, eurythmy, speech & drama, and drawing) Science Curriculum Waldorf Math and Language Arts Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods (EC Certification only)	20 credits
Educational & Social Policy Children with Special Needs School Law	3 credits
Elementary Teaching Internships One semester of supervised teaching in an approved public school Elementary or Early Childhood setting. One semester of supervised teaching in a Waldorf School under an approved Waldorf teacher.	6 credits
Total Credits for MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education Waldorf Concentration with Elementary or Early Childhood Teaching Certification	40 credits

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Master of Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education

Waldorf Concentration with Elementary Focus
Year-Round Program
MEd—40 credits

To earn the MEd degree (without N.H. Certification) you must successfully complete a minimum of 40 credits distributed as follows:

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education	8 credits
Human Development Anthroposophy Foundations of Human Experience Evolving Consciousness
Curriculum & Instruction	15 credits
Waldorf Curriculum I & II Creative Arts (e.g., painting, modeling, music, eurythmy, speech & drama, and drawing) Science Curriculum Waldorf Math and Language Arts
Educational & Social Policy	3 credits
Select from courses with an EDP prefix
Electives	3 credits
Courses of relevance to student's professional goals selected from the above three areas or from other Antioch University New England departmental offerings.
Master's Project	5 credits
Internships	6 credits
Two semesters of supervised teaching in an approved Waldorf elementary or early childhood setting.
Total Credits for MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education Waldorf Concentration (without N.H. Teaching Certification)	40 credits

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Certificate in Waldorf Elementary/Early Childhood Education

Year Round Program—28 credits

This option is available to those who wish training in the Waldorf approach to education without acquiring the MEd degree. In order to earn the certificate, students must earn a minimum of 28 credits, distributed as follows:

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education	8 credits
Human Development Evolving Consciousness Foundations of Human Experience Anthroposophy
Curriculum & Instruction	14 credits
Waldorf Curriculum I-II Creative Arts (e.g., painting, modeling, music, drawing, eurythmy, speech and drama) Science Curriculum Waldorf Math and Language Arts
Educational and Social Policy	2 credits
The ADolescent Waldorf Administration
Electives	1 credit
Student selected courses
Teaching Internship	3 credits
One semester of supervised teaching in an approved Waldorf Elementary or Early Childhood setting under an approved Waldorf or Early Childhood elementary teacher.
Total Credits for Certificate in Waldorf Elementary/Early Childhood Education	28 credits

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Certificate in Waldorf Education

Summer Sequence Program, Elementary Focus—28 credits

This option is available to experienced teachers who wish training in the Waldorf approach to education without acquiring the MEd degree. In order to earn the certificate, students must earn a minimum of 28 credits, distributed as follows:

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education Human Development Education for Social Renewal Evolving Consciousness Foundations of Human Experience Anthroposophy - Projective Geometry Select from courses with EDT prefix	10-11 credits
Curriculum & Instruction Waldorf Curriculum Seminar Waldorf Science Curriculum Waldorf Math and Language Arts Creative Arts (e.g., painting, music, drawing, eurythmy, speech)	11-12 credits
Education & Social Policy Research for Social & Personal Change The Adolescent	3 credits
Teaching Internship One semester of supervised teaching in an approved Waldorf Elementary School.	4 credits
Total Credits for Certificate in Waldorf Elementary Education	28 credits

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Master of Education in Foundations of Education

Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Program, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus—MEd-32 credits

To earn the MEd degree in Foundations of Education, you must successfully complete a minimum of 32 credits distributed as follows:

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education Human Development Evolving Consciousness Anthroposophy - Projective Geometry Foundations of Human Experience Anthroposophy - Projective Geometry Select Courses with EDT prefix	7 credits
Curriculum & Instruction Creative Arts (e.g., painting, music, drawing, eurythmy, speech) Science Curriculum Waldorf Curriculum Seminar Waldorf Math and Language Arts	12 credits
Educational & Social Policy Research for Social & Personal Change Select from courses with an EDP prefix	5 credits
Teaching Internship One semester of supervised teaching in approved Waldorf Elementary School setting.	4 credits
Master's Project	4 credits
Total Credits for Master of Education in Foundations of Education, Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Program, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus	32 credits

Master of Education in Foundations of Education

Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Advanced, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus—MEd-32 credits

This advanced 32-credit program is designed for Waldorf educators who have seven or more years of experience and need a deeper, more tailored approach to their advanced Waldorf education. To earn the MEd degree, students must successfully complete the following course and practicum requirements.

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education Evolving Consciousness Education for Social Renewal Foundations of Human Experience Select from courses with an EDT prefix	9 credits
Curriculum & Instruction Creative Arts (e.g., painting, music, drawing, eurythmy, speech) Elementary Curriculum	7 credits
Educational & Social Policy Research for Social & Personal Change Contemplative Inquiry The Adolescent Research/Master's Symposium Select from courses with an EDP prefix	8 credits
Practicum	4 credits
Master's Project	4 credits
Total Credits for Master of Education in Foundations of Education, Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Advanced Program, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus	32 credits

Master of Education in Foundations of Education

(Professional Development Concentration)
MEd—32 credits

The professional development program includes courses of relevance to students' professional goals. To earn the MEd degree, you must successfully complete the following course and practicum requirements. Students enrolled in off-campus clusters -- please note that some required and elective courses are only offered at the AUNE campus in Keene, NH.

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education Learning Theory Philosophy of Education	6 credits
Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum: Theory and Application Student selected courses with EDC prefix	4 credits
Educational and Social Policy Teacher Leadership Social & Political Issues School Change	5 credits
Educational Research Action Research Data Collection & Analysis I & II Master's Project	7 credits
Practicum	4 credits
Electives	6 credits
Total Credits for MEd in Foundations of Education	32 credits

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Master of Education in Foundations of Education

Critical Skills Concentration
MEd—32 credits

The Critical Skills concentration includes courses of relevance to the students' professional goals within the context of the Critical Skills model. To earn the MEd degree, you must successfully complete the following course and practicum requirements. Students enrolled in off-campus clusters -- please note that some required and elective courses are only offered at the AUNE campus in Keene, NH.

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education Learning Theory Philosophy of Education	6 credits
Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum: Theory & Application Student selected courses with EDC prefix	4 credits
Educational and Social Policy Teacher Leadership Social and Political Issues School Change	5 credits
Educational Research Action Research Data Collection & Analysis I & II Master's Project	7 credits
Practicum and Practicum Seminar	4 credits
Critical Skills Level I Institute	2 credits
Critical Skills Electives	4 credits
Total Credits for MEd in Foundations of Education	32 credits

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Master of Education in Foundations of Education

with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
MEd—36 credits

To earn the MEd in Foundations of Education with the Autism Spectrum Disorder certificate students must successfully complete the following course and practicum requirements. Students enrolled in off-campus clusters -- please note that some required and elective courses are only offered at the AUNE campus in Keene, NH.

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education Learning Theory Philosophy of Education	6 credits
Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum: Theory & Application	2 credits
Educational and Social Policy Teacher Leadership Social & Political Issues School Change	5 credits
Educational Research Action Research Data Collection & Analysis I & II Master's Project	7 credits
Practicum	4 credits
Autism Spectrum Disorders Courses Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Sensory Issues of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Clinical and Educational Assessment of Individuals with ASD Training in the Social Use of Language Educational Interventions for ASD I Educational Interventions for ASD II Working with Teens and Adults on the Spectrum Introduction to Counseling Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders Advocacy Application for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Advanced Educational Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders or Positive Behavioral Support in ASD or Working with Serverely Impaired Invidivuals with ASD	12 credits
Total Credits for MEd in Foundations of Education	36 credits

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Master of Education in Foundations of Education

New Hampshire School Principal Certification
MEd—34 credits

The Foundations of Education Experienced Educator Program offers principal certification in conjunction with the Principal Certification Post-Master's Certificate program.

To earn the MEd degree with certification as a School principal students must:

enter the program having completed three years of teaching experience in a K - 12 school,
satisfy the practicum requirement in a public school,
successfully complete the following course and practicum requirements. Students may be enrolled in off-campus clusters -- please note that some required and elective courses are only offered at the AUNE campus in Keene, NH.

Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education Learning Theory Philosophy of Education	6 credits
Curriculum and Instruction Building Learning Communities The Learner Centered School	4 credits
Educational and Social Policy Equity Challenge for Leaders School Law and Ethics	4 credits
Educational Research Data Collection & Analysis I & II Action Research Leading with Data - A School profile Master's Project	9 credits
Practicum Critical Friends Group (CFG) Practicum I & II	4 credits

Leadership Leading Transformations Conflict Resolution for Leaders School Finance Community Partnerships Human Resource Management Leadership Seminar I Leadership Seminar II	7 credits
Total credits for MEd in Foundations of Education with Principal Certification	34 credits
A minimum of 34 credits required if any required courses waived.

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Master of Education in Foundations of Education

Educating for Sustainability Concentration
MEd—32 credits

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education Principles of Sustainability History & Practice of EFS Childhood & Nature	8 credits
Educational and Social Policy Integrating Environment, Economics & Equity (the 3 E's) Real World Sustainability Sustainable Leadership	8 credits
Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Design for EFS Connecting Communities	5 credits
Practicum	4 credits
Research Data Collection & Analysis 1 & II Action Research Master's Project	7 credits
Total credits for MEd in Foundations of Education with Educating for Sustainability Concentration	32 credits

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Principal Certification Post-Master's Certificate

21 credits

Curriculum and Instruction Building Learning Communities The Learner Centered School	4 credits
Educational and Social Policy Equity Challenge for Leaders School Law and Ethics	4 credits
Educational Research Leading with Data - A School profile	2 credits
Leadership Leading Transformations Conflict Resolution for Leaders (1) School Finance Community Partnerships Human Resource Management Leadership Seminar I Leadership Seminar II	7 credits
Practicum Critical Friends Coaching (CFG) Practicum I & II	4 credits

Total credits for Certificate in Educational Leadership & Administration	21 credits

Degree Requirements Department of Education, 2010/2011

Elementary & Early Childhood Teacher Certification: Integrated Learning Programs and Concentrations

Waldorf Programs and Concentrations

Experienced Educators

Master of Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Educationwith Arts & Humanities Concentration

(Integrated Learning Program) MEd—40 credits

Total Credits for MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education with Elementary and/or Early Childhood Certification

40 credits

Master of Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education with Science & Environmental Education Concentration

(Integrated Learning Program) MEd—40 credits

3 credits

Total Credits for MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education (Science and Environmental Education Concentration) with Elementary Certification

40 credits

Master of Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education

(Waldorf Concentration with Elementary or Early Childhood Teaching Certification) Year-Round Program MEd—40 credits

Total Credits for MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education Waldorf Concentration with Elementary or Early Childhood Teaching Certification

40 credits

Master of Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education

Waldorf Concentration with Elementary Focus Year-Round Program MEd—40 credits

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education

8 credits

Curriculum & Instruction

15 credits

Educational & Social Policy

3 credits

Electives

3 credits

Master's Project

5 credits

Internships

6 credits

Total Credits for MEd in Elementary/Early Childhood Education Waldorf Concentration (without N.H. Teaching Certification)

40 credits

Certificate in Waldorf Elementary/Early Childhood Education

Year Round Program—28 credits

Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education

8 credits

Curriculum & Instruction

14 credits

Educational and Social Policy

2 credits

Electives

1 credit

Teaching Internship

3 credits

Total Credits for Certificate in Waldorf Elementary/Early Childhood Education

28 credits

Certificate in Waldorf Education

Summer Sequence Program, Elementary Focus—28 credits

Total Credits for Certificate in Waldorf Elementary Education

28 credits

Master of Education in Foundations of Education

Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Program, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus—MEd-32 credits

Total Credits for Master of Education in Foundations of Education, Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Program, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus

32 credits

Master of Education in Foundations of Education

Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Advanced, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus—MEd-32 credits

Total Credits for Master of Education in Foundations of Education, Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Advanced Program, Elementary or Early Childhood Focus

32 credits

Master of Education in Foundations of Education

(Professional Development Concentration) MEd—32 credits

Total Credits for MEd in Foundations of Education

32 credits

Master of Education in Foundations of Education

Critical Skills Concentration MEd—32 credits

Total Credits for MEd in Foundations of Education

32 credits

Master of Education in Foundations of Education

with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders MEd—36 credits

Total Credits for MEd in Foundations of Education

36 credits

Master of Education in Foundations of Education

New Hampshire School Principal Certification MEd—34 credits

Total credits for MEd in Foundations of Education with Principal Certification

34 credits

Master of Education in Foundations of Education

Educating for Sustainability Concentration MEd—32 credits

Total credits for MEd in Foundations of Education with Educating for Sustainability Concentration

32 credits

Principal Certification Post-Master's Certificate

Master of Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education
with Arts & Humanities Concentration

(Integrated Learning Program)
MEd—40 credits

Master of Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education
with Science & Environmental Education Concentration

(Integrated Learning Program)
MEd—40 credits

Total Credits for MEd in
Elementary/Early Childhood Education
(Science and Environmental Education Concentration)
with Elementary Certification

(Waldorf Concentration with Elementary or Early Childhood Teaching Certification) Year-Round Program
MEd—40 credits

Total Credits for MEd in
Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Waldorf Concentration with Elementary or
Early Childhood Teaching Certification

Waldorf Concentration with Elementary Focus
Year-Round Program
MEd—40 credits

Total Credits for MEd in
Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Waldorf Concentration (without N.H. Teaching Certification)

(Professional Development Concentration)
MEd—32 credits

Critical Skills Concentration
MEd—32 credits

with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
MEd—36 credits

New Hampshire School Principal Certification
MEd—34 credits

Total credits for MEd in Foundations of Education
with Principal Certification

Educating for Sustainability Concentration
MEd—32 credits

Total credits for MEd in Foundations of Education
with Educating for Sustainability Concentration

Total credits for Certificate in Educational
Leadership & Administration