Course Guide
We offer a year round format of courses on the weekend (Friday evening and Saturday). The term schedule for the year round program includes two 11-week terms, one in the Fall and one in the Winter. A short, 3-weekend Spring term completes the year. Courses are offered in Ann Arbor on Saturdays and in Detroit or Rochester Hills on Friday evenings.
The Foundation Studies
The Foundation Studies program gives an introduction to the ideas and initiatives of Rudolf Steiner. Conceptual and artistic studies provide the basis for the Waldorf School curriculum and for a personal path of development. Completion of these studies is a co-requisite to the Elementary Education and Early Childhood Teacher Education programs. An interview will be required to enter Foundation Studies for certification however students may audit classes without applying into a certification program. Candidates for the Waldorf certificate should submit an application, complete with transcripts, references and the $50 application fee to the Institute. Link to more details about the Foundation Studies program.
Elementary Education
The Elementary Education Program is designed to develop pedagogical and artistic capacities within the prospective Waldorf Class Teacher. Many courses are also appropriate for teachers seeking certification or personal renewal and parents interested in Waldorf methodology. Candidates for the Waldorf Certificate should submit an application, complete with transcripts, references and the $50 application fee to the Institute. An interview will be required. Candidates for the Elementary Education program must also complete the Foundation Studies classes, or have equivalent experience. Link to more information about the WISM Teacher Education, Elementary Education program.
Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Program is designed to develop pedagogical and artistic capacities within the prospective Nursey, Preschool or Kindergarten Teacher. Some courses are also appropriate for teachers seeking certification or personal renewal and parents interested in Waldorf methodology. Candidates for the Waldorf Certificate should submit an application, complete with transcripts, references and the $50 application fee to the Institute. An interview will be required. Candidates for the Early Childhood Education program must also completed the Foundation Studies classes, or have equivalent experience.
Link to more information about the WISM Early Childhood Teacher Education program.
