Elementary & Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Integrated Learning)
Waldorf Programs and Concentrations
Experienced Educators
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
- EDT 572 Human Development
- EDT 532 Conceptual Development & Learning Theory
- EDT 574 Philosophy of Education
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9 credits
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Curriculum & Instruction
- EDC 680 Reading/Literacy- Early Childhood or EDC 555 Reading/Literacy Elementary
- EDC 577 Problem Solving Science or EDC 572 Elementary School Science I & EDC 579 Elementary School Science II
- EDC 563 Math Methods - Elementary or EDC 553A Math Methods Early Childhood
- EDC 551A Integrated Learning: Theory into Practice
- Social Studies Curriculum (2 credits)
- EDC 648 Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods (EC Certification only)
- EDC 665 Movement and Storytelling (EC Certification only)
- EDC 550 Integrated Arts
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15-18 credits
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Educational & Social Policy
- EDP 590 Teaching Exceptional Children
- EDP 598 School Law
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3 credits
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Electives
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4-7 credits
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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. Early Childhood internships should be in a pre-school, kindergarten, or first grade classrooms. Elementary internships should be in grades 1-6.
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6-8 credits
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Total Credits
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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
- EDT 572 Human Development
- EDT 532 Conceptual Development & Learning Theory
- EDT 574 Philosophy of Education
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9 credits
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Curriculum & Instruction
- EDC 551A Integrated Learning: Theory into Practice
- EDC 680 Reading/Literacy- Early Childhood or EDC 555 Reading/Literacy Elementary
- EDC 563 Math Methods - Elementary or EDC 553A Math Methods Early Childhood
- Social Studies Curriculum (2 credits)
- EDC 577 Problem Solving Science or EDC 572 Elementary School Science I & EDC 579 Elementary School Science II
- EDC 549 Place-based Education
- EDC 528 Ecology of Imagination in Childhood
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16 credits
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Educational & Social Policy
- EDP 590 Teaching Exceptional Children
- EDP 598 School Law
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3 credits
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Education & Environmental Studies Electives
- Choose from courses in Environmental Studies or Education.
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4-6 credits
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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.
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6 credits
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Total Credits
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40 credits
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Master of Education in Elementary Education
with Special Education Certification
(Integrated Learning Program)
MEd—42 credits
To earn the MEd degree in Elementary Education with New Hampshire Elementary Education Teaching Certification and New Hampshire General Special Education Certification you must meet the
general education requirements, and you must successfully complete a minimum of 42 credits distributed as follows:
Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area
Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education
- EDT 572 Human Development
- EDT 532 Conceptual Development & Learning Theory
- EDT 574 Philosophy of Education
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9 credits
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Curriculum & Instruction
- EDC 680 Reading/Literacy- Early Childhood or EDC 555 Reading/Literacy Elementary
- EDC 577 Problem Solving Science or EDC 572 Elementary School Science I & EDC 579 Elementary School Science II
- EDC 563 Math Methods - Elementary or EDC 553A Math Methods Early Childhood
- EDC 551A Integrated Learning: Theory into Practice
- Social Studies Curriculum (2 credits)
- Leading Inclusion: Building Bridges
- SpEd Assessment and Instructional Strategies
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16 credits
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Educational & Social Policy
- EDP 590 Teaching Exceptional Children
- EDP 598 School Law
- SpEd Families and Supportive Networks
- SpEd Law and Policy
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6 credits
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Electives
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5 credits
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Elementary and Special Education 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. Elementary internships should be in grades 1-6. Special Education internships should be in schools or special education settings.
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6 credits
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Total Credits
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42 credits
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Master of Education in Elementary Education
(Waldorf Concentration with Elementary Teaching Certification) Year-Round Program MEd—44 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 44 credits distributed as follows:
Required Courses are Listed under Each Competency Area
Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education
- EDT 584 Human Development
- EDT 532 Conceptual Development & Learning Theory
- EDT 584 Anthroposophy: Projective Geometry
- EDT 583 Evolving Consciousness
- EDT 607 Foundations of Human Experience
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11 credits
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Curriculum & Instruction
- EDC 563 Math Methods - Elementary
- EDC 555 Reading/Literacy Elementary
- EDC 551A Integrated Learning: Theory into Practice
- EDC 559 Waldorf Curriculum
- EDC 559A Waldorf Curriculum II)
- Creative Arts (e.g., EDC 542 Painting, EDC 540 Clay Modeling, EDC 535 Music Curriculum, EDC 543 Eurythmy 1, EDC 541 Speech 1, EDC 545 Speech 2, EDNC 009 Oberufer Play, and EDC 571A Drawing)
- EDC 536 Science Curriculum
- EDC 538 Waldorf Math and Language Arts
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22 credits
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Educational & Social Policy
- EDP 590 Teaching Exceptional Children
- EDP 598 School Law
- EDP 630 Waldorf Administration
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4 credits
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Elementary Teaching Internships
- One semester of supervised teaching in an approved public school Elementary setting.
- One semester of supervised teaching in a Waldorf School under an approved Waldorf teacher.
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7 credits
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Total Credits
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44 credits
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Master of Education in Elementary 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
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8 credits
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- EDT 582 Human Development
- EDT 584 Anthroposophy: Projective Geometry
- EDT 607 Foundations of Human Experience/li>
- EDT 583 Evolving Consciousness
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Curriculum & Instruction
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14 credits
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- EDC 559 Waldorf Curriculum I
- EDC 559A Waldorf Curriculum II
- Creative Arts (e.g., EDC 542 Painting, EDC 540 Clay Modeling, EDC 535 Music Curriculum, EDC 543 Eurythmy 1, EDC 541 Speech 1, EDC 545 Speech 2, EDNC 009 Oberufer Play, and EDC 571A Drawing)
- EDC 536 Science Curriculum
- EDC 538 Waldorf Math and Language Arts
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Educational & Social Policy
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3 credits
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- EDP 630 Waldorf Administration
- EDP 654 Waldorf Masters Project Research Preparation
- EDP 592 Adolescent
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Electives
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3 credits
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- Courses of relevance to student's professional goals selected from the above three areas or from other Antioch University New England departmental offerings. At least one of these credits must be in the Curriculum & Instruction Competency area.
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Master's Project ED 699
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5 credits
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Internships
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7 credits
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- Two semesters of supervised teaching in an approved Waldorf elementary setting.
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Total Credits
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40 credits
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Certificate in Waldorf Elementary 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
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8 credits
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- EDT 582 Human Development
- EDT 583 Evolving Consciousness
- EDT 607 Foundations of Human Experience
- EDT 584 Anthroposophy: Projective Geometry
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Curriculum & Instruction
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14 credits
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- EDC 559 Waldorf Curriculum
- EDC 559A Waldorf Curriculum II
- Creative Arts (e.g., EDC 542 Painting, EDC 540 Clay Modeling, EDC 535 Music Curriculum, EDC 543 Eurythmy 1, EDC 541 Speech 1, EDC 545 Speech 2, EDNC 009 Oberufer Play, and EDC 571A Drawing)
- EDC 536 Science Curriculum
- EDC 538 Waldorf Math and Language Arts
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Educational and Social Policy
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2 credits
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- EDP 592 Adolescent
- EDP 630 Waldorf Administration
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Electives
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1 credit
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Teaching Internship
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3 credits
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- One semester of supervised teaching in an approved Waldorf Elementary setting under an approved Waldorf elementary teacher.
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Total Credits
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28 credits
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Certificate in Waldorf Education
Summer Sequence Regular Program—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
- EDT 584 Human Development
- EEDT 614 ducation for Social Renewal
- EDT 586 Evolving Consciousness
- EDT 607 Foundations of Human Experience
- EDT 582 Anthroposophy - Projective Geometry
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10 credits
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Curriculum & Instruction
- EDC 559C Elementary Waldorf Elementary Curriculum Seminar
- EDC 536 Waldorf Science Curriculum
- EDC 570 Waldorf Math and Language Arts
- Creative Arts (e.g., EDC 544 Painting 1, EDC 544B Painting 2, EDC Music Curriculum, EDC 571 Drawing, EDC 543 Eurythmy 1, EDC 543A Eurythmy 2, EDC 541 Speech 1, EDC 545 Speech 2)
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11 credits
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Education & Social Policy
- EDP 604A Research for Social & Personal Change
- EDP 592 Adolescent
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3 credits
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Teaching Internship
- One semester of supervised teaching in an approved Waldorf Elementary School.
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4 credits
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Total Credits
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28 credits
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Master of Education in Foundations of Education
Waldorf Concentration, Summer Sequence Regular Program, Elementary 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
- EDT 584 Human Development
- EDT 586 Evolving Consciousness
- EDT 582 Anthroposophy - Projective Geometry
- EDT 607 Foundations of Human Experience
- EDT 534 Today's Child
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7 credits
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Curriculum & Instruction
- Creative Arts (e.g., EDC 544 Painting 1, EDC 544B Painting 2, EDC Music Curriculum, EDC 571 Drawing, EDC 543 Eurythmy 1, EDC 543A Eurythmy 2, EDC 541 Speech 1, EDC 545 Speech 2)
- EDC 536 Science Curriculum
- EDC 559C Waldorf Elementary Curriculum Seminar
- EDC 570 Waldorf Math and Language Arts
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12 credits
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Educational & Social Policy
- EDP 604A Research for Social & Personal Change
- EDP 580 Action Research
- EDP 592 Adolescent
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5 credits
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Teaching Internship
- One semester of supervised teaching in approved Waldorf Elementary School setting.
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4 credits
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Master's Project
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4 credits
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Total Credits
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32 credits
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Masters of Education in Foundations of Education with Teacher Leadership Concentration
MEd—33 Credits
Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Facilitative Teacher Leadership
- EDT 545 Philosophy of Education and Change
- EDT 626 Developing Mind
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9 credits
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Educational Research
- Using feedback and data to improve authentic student learning
- EDR 692 Child Study Practicum
- EDR 694 Curriculum Practicum
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9 credits
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Educational & Social Policy
- EDP 633 School Change: Theory and Practice
- Connecting Schools, Families and Communities
- EDR 620 Equity and Change Practicum
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9 credits
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Curriculum and Instruction
- The Cycle of Inquiry: ways to improve teacher practice and student learning
- EDC 521 Professional Learning Communities
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6 credits
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Total Credits
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33 credits
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Masters of Education in Foundations of Education with Problem-Based Learning Concentration
MEd—33 Credits
Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- EDT 546 Teacher Facilitation in a PBL Classroom
- EDT 545 Philosophy of Education and Change
- EDT 626 Developing Mind
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9 credits
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Educational Research
- Assessment in a PBL Classroom – A Focus on Learning (3)
- EDR 692 Child Study Practicum
- EDR 694 Curriculum Practicum
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9 credits
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Educational & Social Policy
- EDP 629 Critical Skills for Critical Times
- EDR 620 Equity and Change Practicum
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6 credits
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Curriculum and Instruction
- Instructional Design — Crafting Problem–Based Challenges
- EDT 550A Critical Skills Level I Institute
- EDC 682 Building Strong Classroom Learning Communities
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9 credits
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Total Credits
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33 credits
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Masters of Education in Foundations of Education with Educational Technology Concentration
MEd—33 Credits
Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- EDT 547 Is there an ap for that? Introduction to Next Generation Learning
- EDT 545 Philosophy of Education and Change
- EDT 626 Developing Mind
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9 credits
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Educational Research
- Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century Classroom (3)
- EDR 692 Child Study Practicum
- EDR 694 Curriculum Practicum
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9 credits
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Educational & Social Policy
- EDP 663 A Community is More Than a Place
- EDR 620 Equity and Change Practicum
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6 credits
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Curriculum and Instruction
- Powerful Learning Designs for the 21st Century Learner
- The Dangerous Door: Social Media
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6 credits
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Elective
- One additional elective in any competency category for the degree
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3 credits
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Total Credits
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33 credits
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Masters of Education in Foundations of Education with Applied Behavioral Analysis Concentration
MEd—33 Credits
Students who are admitted to the Applied Behavioral Analysis program in the Applied Psychology Department who wish to add a Masters of Education in Foundations of Education with a Concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis can do so by completing the Application process to transfer into the M.Ed program with a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis. This includes filling out the front page of the application form from the admissions office and meeting with an Education Department Representative to review transcripts and practicum needs. Students will apply and interview with Education Department Faculty before being enrolled in the program.
ABA students who completed the 25 credit ABA program will be required to earn the following 8 credits:
ABA Certificate
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25 credits
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Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- EDT 545 Philosophy of Education and Change
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3 credits
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Education And Social Policy
- EDR 620 Equity and Change Practicum (3)
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3 credits
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Elective
- Elective (This can be an education department course or an ASD course) (1)
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2 credits
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Total Credits
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33 credits
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ABA students who completed the 19 credit ABA program be required to earn the following 14 credits:
ABA Certificate
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19 credits
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Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- EDT 545 Philosophy of Education and Change
- EDT 626 Developing Mind (3)
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6 credits
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Education And Social Policy
- EDR 620 Equity and Change Practicum (3)
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3 credits
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Educational Research
- EDR 692 Child Study Practicum (3)
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2 credits
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Elective
- Elective (This can be an education department course or an ASD course)
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2 credits
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Total Credits
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33 credits
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ABA students who have also completed the ASD certificate program will be able to add the M.Ed in one additional semester. Students in this program will be required to take the following 6 credits:
Fall 2012
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- EDT 545 Philosophy of Education and Change (on-line class)
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3 credits
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- EDR 620 Equity and Change Practicum
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3 credits
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ABA students in the 27 credit program will be able to add the M.Ed in one additional semester. Students in this program will be required to take the following 6 credits:
Summer 2013 (This is the first summer of their ABA program when they have no scheduled ABA course work)
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- EDT 545 Philosophy of Education and Change
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3 credits
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3 credits
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ABA students in the 21 credit program be able to add the M.Ed in two semesters. This is a 33 credit degree program. Students in this program will be required to take the following 12 credits:
Summer 2013 (During the first summer of their ABA program when they have no scheduled ABA course work)
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3 credits
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3 credits
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Fall 2014 (After completing ABA Course Work)
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- EDR 620 Equity & Change Practicum
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3 credits
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- EDT 545 Philosophy of Education and Change
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3 credits
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Total Credits
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33 credits
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Master of Education in Foundations of Education with a self-designed concentration
33 credits
Degree Requirements for the Self-Designed Concentration Students in the Self Designed Concentration would have the following degree requirements:
Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- EDT 545 Philosophy of Education and Change
- EDT 626 Developing Mind
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6 credits
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Educational Research
- EDR 692 Child Study Practicum
- EDR 694 Curriculum Practicum
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6 credits
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Educational & Social Policy
- EDR 620 Equity and Change Practicum
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3 credits
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Curriculum and Instruction
- At least one course with an EDC prefix (curriculum focus)
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3 credits
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Self-Designed Concentration Credits
- (mixed degree requirement areas)
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15 credits
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Total Credits
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33 credits
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Masters of Education in Foundations of Education added to a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
MEd - 33 Credits
Students who are admitted to Autism Spectrum Disorders program in the Applied Psychology Department who wish to add a Masters of Education in Foundations of Education with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders can do so by completing the Application process to transfer into the M.Ed program. Students will apply and interview with Education Department Faculty before being enrolled in the program.
Total Credits completed for the Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate
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12 credits
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Additional 21 credits to complete M.Ed.
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Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- EDT 545 Philosophy of Education and Change (3)
- EDT 626 Developing Mind (3)
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6 credits
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Educational Research
- EDR 694 Curriculum Practicum (3)
- EDR 692 Child Study Practicum (3)
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6 credits
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Education and Social Policy
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3 credits
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- EDR 620 Equity and Change Practicum (3)
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Elective - in any degree requirement category
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3 credits
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Curriculum and Instruction
- Must take at least one elective with an EDC designation (3)
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3 credits
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Total Credits
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33 credits
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Master of Education in Foundations of Education with Educating for Sustainability Concentration
MEd—33 credits
Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- EDT 616 Principles of Sustainability
- EDT 620 History & Practice of EFS
- EDT 536 Childhood & Nature
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9 credits
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Educational Research
- EDP 662 Integrating Environment, Economics & Equity (the 3 E's)
- EDP 616 Real World Sustainability
- EDP 655 Sustainable Leadership
- EDR 620 Equity and Change Practicum
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12 credits
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Curriculum and Instruction
- EDT 519 Curriculum Design for EFS
- EDC 576 Connecting Communities
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6 credits
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Research
- EDR 692 Child Study Practicum
- EDR 694 Curriculum Practicum
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6 credits
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Total Credits
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33 credits
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Master of Education in Foundations of Education with Educational Leadership & Administration (Principal Certification Track)
MEd—33 credits
The Foundations of Education Experienced Educator Program offers principal certification in conjunction with the Post-Master's Certificate is Educational Leadership & Administration 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.
Theoretical & Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Elective in the EDT competency
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3 credits
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Curriculum & Instruction
- EDC 521 Professional Learning Communities
- EDL 629 The Learner Centered School
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4 credits
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Educational & Social Policy
- EDP 594 Equity Challenge for Leaders
- EDL 639 School Law and Ethics
- EDR 620 Equity and Change Practicum
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7 credits
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Educational Research
- EDR 694A Curriculum Design Practicum
- EDR 610 Leading with Data - A School profile
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5 credits
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Practicum
- EDC 567 Critical Friends Coaching (CFG) Practicum I
- ED 696 Critical Friends Coaching (CFG) Practicum II
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4 credits
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Leadership
- EDL 627 Leading Transformations
- EDL 630 Conflict Resolution for Leaders
- EDL 637 School Finance
- EDL 628 Community Partnerships
- EDL 633 Human Resource Management
- EDL 625 Leadership Seminar I
- EDL 635 Leadership Seminar II
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7 credits
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Elective
- One additional Elective in any competency category for the degree
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3 credits
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Total Credits for MEd
A minimum of 33 credits required if any required courses waived. |
33 credits
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