Progressive graduate university in Keene, NH emphasizing experiential learning and social justice.
Antioch University New England offers master's degrees in 23 programs and three doctoral programs across five main areas: Applied Psychology (clinical mental health counseling, marriage & family therapy, dance/movement therapy); Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited PsyD); Education (elementary, early childhood, special education, Waldorf teacher training); Environmental Studies (conservation biology, sustainability, climate change, resource management); and Management (MBA in sustainability). All programs integrate experiential learning through required internships and field experience, with classes typically concentrated on one or two days per week to accommodate working professionals.
The New England campus is located in a renovated furniture factory in Keene, New Hampshire, serving approximately 1,200 students. The student body is 73% female and 70% from New England. The university emphasizes a progressive, inclusive learning environment rooted in social justice and environmental sustainability. Students benefit from partnerships with organizations like the School for International Training and Greenfield Community College through the Antioch Center for Climate Preparedness and Community Resilience.
Antioch University New England accepts applications through an online portal. The institution welcomes transfer students, degree completion students, international students, veterans, and DREAMERS. Specific admission deadlines and requirements vary by program. The university provides equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, family status, or disability.
Antioch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1927 and is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) institution. Specific programs hold additional accreditations: the PsyD in Clinical Psychology is APA-accredited (since 1986); Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education programs are CACREP-accredited; and the PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy is COAMFTE-accredited. The university is authorized for operation in New Hampshire and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.