Master of Education

MEd for Experienced Educators, Educating for Sustainability

 

Lead an extensive shift towards sustainability.

Educators are agents for change, and change is needed now. What is required to achieve sustainability is a paradigm shift, one that can be encouraged through progressive education. The goal of educating for sustainability is to teach people how to meet their needs without compromising the environment and future generations. Regardless of your position as an educator or class that you teach, the fundamentals of sustainability can be woven into your curriculum. Help lead a revolutionary shift in thinking and empower an entire generation to choose a healthier, more sustainable future. This degree is offered by AU New England.


Program Overview

Make sustainability a theme in your classroom, or become a curriculum specialist or sustainability coordinator. Whether you teach kindergarten or high-school English, work in a farm-to-school program or an environmental education center, this program can give you the skills and credentials to be a leader in sustainability education. Through a mix of field, classroom, and online experiences, you have a chance to connect with educators from around the country and the globe who are making sustainability the core focus of their teaching and professional lives. This MEd concentration focuses on the interdependence of environment, economy, and equity (the three Es of Educating for Sustainability) and how we can incorporate sustainability at any grade level and in every subject area. It is the first MEd program in the U.S. linking education and sustainability. As educators, we can model sustainable practices, open our students’ minds to the possibilities of a sustainable future, and help guide them to be responsible citizens for change in their communities.

Degree Requirements

This program can be completed in 5-7 semesters with fully online and low residency options available. Students can begin in any semester and typically take 3-6 credits per term. Optional summer classes are available face-to-face in Keene, NH. To earn the MEd in Foundations of Education: Educating for Sustainability, students must successfully complete a total of 33 credits. Take a look at the catalog for a full list of requirements and courses.

Not ready to commit to a full Master’s Degree program? Consider beginning with a certificate in Educating for Sustainability.

Optional Summer Residencies

If you choose to come to a summer residency instead of doing your program fully online, you can expect one or two weeks of a retreat-like experience in beautiful Keene, NH. Small classes offer lots of hands-on activities, community-based learning opportunities, and a socially engaging week of meeting with your online classmates and AUNE  faculty. In most concentrations, you can choose whether to attend face-to-face classes for either one or two weeks in the summer, and you don’t have to decide in advance. You can consult with your adviser and see what fits your schedule and learning style best.

Dates for residencies

Summer Residency Courses are held the first two full weeks of July following the week of the Fourth of July holiday- typically the first and second or second and third weeks of the month. Depending on your program, you can attend for the first or second week or come for both weeks.

 

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Educating for Sustainability program have the capacity to:

  • Help move their schools toward sustainability.
  • Use U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development Guidelines.
  • Develop a holistic integrated curriculum.
  • Understand advocacy and leading a project towards sustainability.
  • Incorporate EFS themes into teaching and classroom practice.
  • Foster improvement in sustainability practices in schools or organizations.
  • Integrate EFS curricula into existing learning standards.
  • Connect professionally to the national and international EFS arena.
  • Help others understand sustainability across a variety of contexts.

Admissions / Cost / Aid

Education Programs at Antioch University New England value colleagueship and strong learning communities. We offer a 10% discount for 3 or more students from the same school or school district who attend any of our AUNE Education MEd or Certificate programs at the same time. Specific limitations and conditions apply. You can find more information here.

Admission

How to Apply

  1. Complete the online admission application, including:
    • Essay questions, admissions, and program-specific
    • Resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
    • Non-refundable $50 application fee
  2. Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you earned a degree or certificate.
  3. Two letters of recommendation are required, from people who are in a position to evaluate your professional or academic work. The person making the recommendation may not be related to you.
  4. There are additional requirements for International applicants.
  5. Interview with a faculty member of the department to which you seek entry if selected. This can be in person, by phone, or via Skype.

Official transcripts should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to: Office of Admissions Antioch University New England 40 Avon Street Keene, New Hampshire 03431-3516 All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.

Application Deadlines

TermDate
SummerMay 1
FallAugust 15
SpringDecember 1
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Tuition & Financial Aid

A college education is an investment in your future.  Let us help you understand the costs and explore the resources available to help make your college education even more affordable. The majority of AUNE students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants—are right for you. Our staff is here to help you, so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program at AUNE.

Cost

Foundations of Education DegreeTuition Cost per CreditTotal Program Credits
MEd for Experienced Educators$81633
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