Humane Education FAQs
We've tried to answer most of the questions you might have on our website. Here are a few additional questions that we're frequently asked, and our responses....
How can I define Humane Education quickly and simply to others?
There are a lot of possible ways to define Humane Education quickly. Here are just a few.
“Humane Education…
... explores ways to live peaceably, humanely, and ethically.”
... invites people of all ages to become conscious, compassionate, and creative citizens and choicemakers.”
…seeks to instill humanity's best qualities in students of all ages in an effort to create a world in which people live in accordance with their most humane values."
...examines the challenges facing our planet, from human oppression to environmental degradation to animal cruelty to materialism, and invites us to live intentional, examined, and meaningful lives."
...fosters respect and compassion for all and helps people become problem solvers for a better world."
What are some examples of what Humane Educators are doing?
Whenever a potential student asks us “What can I DO with this degree?”, the conversation usually leads to us asking a question in return: “What would you LIKE to do with this degree?” Or, more to the point, “What would you LOVE to do with this degree?” The reason we ask is that the field of humane education is still being determined, it is without parameters or limits right now. In order for this young movement to grow and take root, it needs passionate people from all walks of life who bring what they love to the work of creating a more humane world through education in all forms. For example, when a student who loves to write is drawn to the M.Ed or HECP, we hope he will use the information he learns to further a humane ethic through his career as a writer — and the same goes for teachers, artists, scientists, architects, filmmakers, business people, community organizers, and anyone else who believes in the great power of education to shift consciousness and move us all toward a more just, non-violent, and sustainable future. See a sample list of what some humane educators are doing.
What is the difference between the HECP and the M.Ed.?
HECP students complete the same content courses as the M.Ed. (Introduction to Humane Education, Environmental Ethics, Animal Protection, Cultural Issues, and Human Rights) as well as a practicum. While a student may start the HECP at any point in the year, the time frame for completion of courses is similar to that for the M.Ed. The M.Ed. has additional course requirements, including an Independent Planning Seminar, Research Methods, and an Independent Learning Project. Both programs require a residency week at IHE’s facility in Maine. Tuition for the HECP is $3,500 plus expenses (travel and lodging for residency and books), and the tuition at Cambridge College is approximately $12,500 plus expenses.
Can I take a course without enrolling in the HECP?
If you do not wish to enroll in the HECP and complete the entire program but want to take a course or two, you are welcome to do so. Sometimes students enrolled in other degree programs, or those who want to learn more about teaching specific humane education subjects, avail themselves of this opportunity.
Can I transfer from the HECP into the M.Ed.?
It is possible to transfer into the M.Ed. from the HECP up through the last content course (Human Rights). Students interested in transferring must apply to and be accepted by Cambridge College and pay Cambridge College tuition (about $12,500, plus expenses). If you transfer, your tuition payments to IHE are refunded, and the work you completed for the HECP is retroactively turned into credit. We encourage students interested in this option to transfer as soon as they realize they wish to pursue the M.Ed.
What is the approximate break-down for additional costs beyond tuition and residency?
Additional expenses are estimated as follows:
$620 for books (if purchased at near face-value)
$60 for video loan (if all titles borrowed at approximately $5 per shipment)
$30 for M.Ed. ILP processing, including binding, copying and postage.
$20 for miscellaneous postage (coursework, etc.)
Approximately $730 total.
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