Waldorf Teacher Education

Antioch New England's Waldorf Teacher Education Program is designed for those who are considering becoming Waldorf teachers, for class and early childhood teachers who have not yet completed a Waldorf teacher education program, class teachers who desire further training, and for special subject teachers (handwork, foreign languages, etc.) who want to do a full teacher training program. We also have a new master's program for experienced Waldorf early childhood, grades and high school teachers who have taught for at least 7 years.

Three Programs of Study

Students can pursue one of three avenues for their studies: the

• Year-Round,
• Summer Sequence, or
• Experienced Waldorf Educators program.

The Year-Round and Summer Sequence options offer a Waldorf Certificate (with a 28-credit minimum) or a Master’s in Elementary/Early Childhood Education (with a 40-credit minimum). The Year-Round program also offers a Master’s with New Hampshire state certification (40-credit minimum) and options for those interested in early childhood.

Study year-round or during summers.

Pursue your degree over five semesters or your certification over four semesters. Or opt for study over three summer semesters with credited independent study during the intervening fall and spring semesters.

Learn from distinguished faculty.

The Waldorf program's internationally renowned faculty have been Waldorf classroom teachers themselves for many years. They have published books on the subject, and are popular speakers in Waldorf communities the world over.

Anthroposophy

Waldorf Education was developed at the beginning of the twentieth century by Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian educator, philosopher, scientist, and artist. He based this new art of education on a knowledge of the developing human being called anthroposophy. Anthroposophy offers a philosophy of personal transformation that is of great value to the vocation of teaching. Antioch University New England's Waldorf Teacher Education Program, based on Steiner's philosophy, was inaugurated in 1982 to meet the rapidly growing need for Waldorf teachers in North America.

• Master of Education in Elementary Education with New Hampshire Teacher Certification (Year-round only)
• Master of Education in Elementary Education without teacher certification (Year-round and summer sequence)
• Waldorf Certificate (Year-round and summer sequence)

Program Delivery
Students can choose from two avenues to pursue their studies: the Year-Round or Summer Sequence Program. Both options offer a Waldorf Certificate (with a 28-credit minimum) or a Master's in Elementary Education (with a 40-credit minimum). The Year-Round program also offers a Master's with New Hampshire state certification (40-credit minimum) and options for those interested in early childhood.

• Begins each July
• Classes 2 days a week + internship
• 4-5 semesters to complete

• Begins every other summer (next enrollment 2009)
• Three 3-week summer intensives
• Internship & independent study Fall & Spring
• 3 years to complete

• Waldorf Experienced Program July 2009: June 28 - July 10
• Year Round Program July 2009: July 12-31
• Entering Summer Sequence July 2009: July 12-31