Montessori Early Childhood Certificate
The purpose of the Montessori Early Childhood certificate program is to educate teachers with the professional competencies to implement the Montessori approach in the early childhood classroom (Ages 2.5 – 6).
The Programmatic Outcomes for the Montessori Early Childhood Certificate Program are:
Following completion of the CERTIFICATE IN MONTESSORI EARLY CHILDHOOD, graduates will have acquired the ability to:
- Identify the learning needs of each early childhood student;
- Integrate the knowledge, understanding, skills, and values necessary to meet individual and group developmental needs;
- Analyze data from classroom observation to improve effectiveness of instruction;
- Design, organize, and implement a developmentally appropriate program for the early childhood age group in accordance with the Montessori philosophy; and
- Interpret student and classroom observable data to administrators, parents, and the community.
Montessori Early Childhood Certificate Courses:
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EDM 600 Introduction to Montessori Education
(**Waived for students holding AMS credential at another level)
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3 cr
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| EDM 601 Montessori Methods and Materials I: Practical Life and Sensorial |
3 cr |
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EDM 602 Montessori Methods and Materials II: Language & Mathematics
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3 cr |
| EDM 603 Child Development |
3 cr |
| EDM 611 Humanities and Sciences in the Early Childhood Classroom |
3 cr |
| EDM 649 Classroom Leadership and Parent Involvement for Montessori EC Teachers |
3 cr |
| EDM 656 Montessori Practicum I - EC |
1 cr |
| EDM 662 Montessori Practicum II - EC |
1 cr |
NOTE: Students earning a Montessori Early Childhood Certificate can apply those credits towards a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Montessori Early Childhood degree program (See Catalog under M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction program for more information Master of Science (M.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction).
Additional Credential Information
Graduates of the program who fulfill practicum requirements set by the American Montessori Society will be recommended for the American Montessori Society Early Childhood teaching credential for ages 2.5 - 6 years.
As stipulated in the AMS Handbook for Teacher Education Program Affiliation “For college or university programs, the adult learner registration and fee is due at the conclusion of the academic phase, or when the adult learner enters the practicum phase (whichever comes first), and no later than six calendar weeks from the start of the practicum phase.” Upon enrollment in Practicum I (EDM-656 for Early Childhood students). AMS/MACTE Adult Learner Fees will be collected as an additional student fee tied to the course. Payment of the professional Adult Learner fees will allow the Montessori Program Director to submit registration information and Adult Learner fee payments to the American Montessori Society and to the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. Adult learners will receive a practicum membership in AMS with its accompanying rights and privileges. AMS and MACTE do not accept fees directly from the adult learners.
Additional Graduation Requirement
Written verification of Practicum EDM-656 and EDM 657 (for Early Childhood students) completion must be filed with the advisor.
Montessori Secondary I-II Certificate
To meet the requirements of Middle and High School Montessori educators, the 17-credit Montessori Secondary I & II Certificate program was designed to address the educational and social emotional needs of 12 to 18 year-old adolescents. As stipulated by the American Montessori Society (AMS) the preparation of Montessori Secondary teachers does not involve the mastery of an established body of curriculum, but rather a thorough preparation in philosophy, program design, and specialized teaching methods that will enable the teacher to participate in the development of Montessori Secondary programs.
The Programmatic Outcomes for the Montessori Secondary I & II Certificate Program are:
1. Identify the learning needs of middle or high school students.
2. Integrate the multidisciplinary knowledge, understanding, skills and values necessary to meet individual and group developmental needs.
3. Formulate, organize, implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate program for the secondary age group in accordance with the multidisciplinary Montessori philosophy.
4. Design, develop, implement and evaluate effective, collaborative, and innovative learning contexts through an engaging Montessori curriculum that incorporates evidence-based practice, appropriate materials, resources and technologies.
5. Interpret and communicate student and classroom data to administrators, parents and the community.
6. Analyze and evaluate data from classroom observation to improve effectiveness of instruction.
7. Continuously evaluate curricular, instructional, and assessment decisions as they impact the intellectual, social, emotional, psychological, and personal development of diverse learners.
8. Engage in on-going professional development for oneself and provide personal development opportunities for peers to ensure continuous improvement in their discipline and pedagogical practice.
Montessori Secondary I-II Certificate Courses:
| EDM 604 Secondary Montessori Philosophy |
3 cr
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| EDM 606 Adolescent Psychology for the Montessori Educator |
3 cr |
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EDM 641 Montessori Elementary Curriculum*
(*Waived for adult learner holding an Elementary I-II (6-12 years old) credential from MACTE accredited program)
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3 cr |
| EDM 609 Communication and Partnership with Montessori Families |
3 cr |
| EDM 608 Montessori Secondary Curriculum Design and Implementation |
3 cr |
| EDM 610 Leadership in the Secondary Montessori Environment |
3 cr |
| EDM 661 Montessori Secondary Practicum I |
1 cr |
| EDM 662 Montessori Secondary Practicum II |
1 cr |
*NOTE: The Montessori Secondary I-II Certificate program is fully accredited with MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council of Teacher Education) and affiliated with AMS (American Montessori Society).
NOTE: Students earning a Montessori Secondary I-II Certificate can apply those credits towards a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Montessori Secondary degree program (See Catalog under M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction program for more information Master of Science (M.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction).
Additional Credential Information
Graduates of the program who fulfill practicum requirements set by the American Montessori Society will be recommended for the American Montessori Society Secondary I-II teaching credential for ages 12 - 18.
As stipulated in the AMS Handbook for Teacher Education Program Affiliation “For college or university programs, the adult learner registration and fee is due at the conclusion of the academic phase, or when the adult learner enters the practicum phase (whichever comes first), and no later than six calendar weeks from the start of the practicum phase.” Upon enrollment in Practicum I (EDM-661 for Secondary I-II students). AMS/MACTE Adult Learner Fees will be collected as an additional student fee tied to the course. Payment of the professional Adult Learner fees will allow the Montessori Program Director to submit registration information and Adult Learner fee payments to the American Montessori Society and to the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. Adult learners will receive a practicum membership in AMS with its accompanying rights and privileges. AMS and MACTE do not accept fees directly from the adult learners.
Additional Graduation Requirement
Written verification of Practicum EDM-661 and EDM 662 (for Secondary I-II students) completion must be filed with the advisor.