Students in the Curative Education Program join Camphill Special School in Glenmoore, PA as residential volunteer coworkers, becoming part of a house community that includes children or adolescents with special needs, as well as other coworkers and their families. Residential coworker benefits include room and board, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and a full tuition scholarship for the Camphill School of Curative Education and Social Therapy.

The curriculum includes academic and artistic coursework, supervised practice in childcare, education and therapy, and the experience of community life.

First Year

The first year leads to a Certificate in Foundation Studies in Anthroposophic Curative Education. It may be used to fulfill foundation studies requirements for many Waldorf teacher training programs and other anthroposophic courses.

Fourth Year

A Diploma in Curative Education is awarded after completion of the fourth year and an additional six month internship. The Diploma is recognized by the International Curative Education and Social Therapy Council. Its holders are entitled to use the professional designation ‘Certified Curative Educator’ or ‘CCE.’

Fifth Year – BA Completion Options

Students earn undergraduate credit through Excelsior College, based on a College Credit Recommendation established by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (National CCRS, formerly National PONSI) of the Board of Regents, University of the State of New York. B.A. completion may be pursued during a fifth year, concurrently with the internship, through transfer into an accredited B.A. completion program (options include Prescott College’s limited residency Adult Degree Program, Excelsior College’s external degree programs, and others). Arrangements are made on an individual basis.

As generalists with a broad range of tools and skills, Certified Curative Educators are sought after as…

• Leaders in residential and day care for children and adolescents
• Teachers in curative educational schools
• Teachers in Waldorf schools dealing with increasing numbers of students with special needs
• Therapists
• Human service professionals in a variety of other settings