Antioch University

Programme overview

This MEd is designed for experienced, practicing educators and centers study on the foundations of education while allowing students to select a concentration that aligns with their work. Courses are small and personalized, taught by Antioch New England faculty, and delivered through online formats with optional short face-to-face summer residencies or low-residency options in some concentrations. The program includes three practicum semesters to support applied inquiry in the students teaching context.

What you'll study

Coursework combines theory and practical application with experiential learning and cycles of inquiry. Topics and concentration options explicitly mentioned include dyslexia studies; integrated STEAM education; mindfulness for educators; place-based education; problem-based learning using critical skills; transformative education; trauma-informed education; nature-based early childhood education; humane education; and educating for sustainability. Practicum themes are Child Study, Curriculum, and Equity and Change. Typical online courses involve reading, viewing, reflective writing, and real-time application in the students setting.

Entry requirements

The program is targeted at working teachers and educators. Specific admissions criteria are provided via Antioch University Online admissions materials; the President's Merit Scholarship notes a minimum prior GPA of 3.40 for scholarship consideration, indicating graduate-level academic expectations.

Career prospects

Completing the MEd can help public school teachers progress on district salary schedules where applicable and is intended to improve classroom practice and open opportunities for new roles within schools and districts. The program lists possible job titles such as adjunct faculty and adult learning facilitator and emphasizes applying new skills to create new job roles in school and district environments.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Antioch offers the Presidents Merit Scholarship for new master's students: awards of $6,000 distributed equally over the first two academic years. Eligibility for that scholarship is determined by prior academic performance (minimum 3.40 GPA) and work/life experience; recipients must remain enrolled full-time, complete each registered course, and meet ongoing academic progress reviews. Additional scholarships and grants are referenced on the universitys Scholarships and Grants page.