To earn the master's degree, you will need to complete Modules 1, 2, and 3 of the program within 5 years.
Module 1 - Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Training
Module 1 includes the following content areas, and is completed through either our intensive summer semester (~2 months) or one of our school year models (~4 months). Students will learn to design two types of community offerings: an SEL*F Wellness Workshop and an Asana Yoga Class. Students will be supported in sharing these classes in their own community and reflecting upon that process.
- Teaching Inclusive Yoga (Asana)
- Mindfulness & Meditation in Education
- Social-Emotional Learning and Facilitation (SEL*F)
- Transforming Education from Within
- The Philosophy of Mindful Education
Module 2 - Transformative TEACHing and Leadership Training
Module 2 includes 9 courses, which are designed to be completed with a cohort of students over a period of about 9 months.
- Trauma-Informed Teaching
- Equitable Teaching
- Accessible Teaching
- Community-Based Teaching
- Healing-Centered Teaching
- Teaching Chair Yoga
- Teaching Restorative Practices
- Teaching Yoga – Advanced
- Yoga Philosophy & Social Change
Module 3 - Practicum: Your Leadership in Action
Module 3 is a 2-semester program (spring+fall, summer+fall, or fall+spring). It includes two courses which guide students through the following steps.
- Design your Initiative: Design a plan to enhance well-being in your school or community
- Implement your Initiative: Implement your well-being initiative in your school or community
- Document your Impact: Document the impact of your well-being initiative on your community
You can find the dates for each of these modules here!
Once all three modules are complete, you will have the opportunity to request your official transcript.
If you reside in the United States, you will may to get your European degree or certificate verified by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service recognized by your district (we recommend ECE or FIS.) The Evaluation Service will send confirmation to your district of its U.S. equivalency, and you will begin to receive the benefits.