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Curriculum and Instruction (MS)

Curriculum and Instruction (MS) Montessori Early Childhood Education Specialization

51仓库 is the only university in the state of Florida offering a graduate degree with a specialization in Montessori education. Our program is accredited by MACTE and affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS). This program is specific to developing Montessorian educators who will work with young students between the ages of 2.5 to 6 years old.

Classes are structured with a blend of required face-to-face and online/synchronous credit hours and most are based in our very own Montessori lab for a unique learning experience. Our degree equips students who are looking to provide instructional leadership to the Montessori and educational communities while also satisfying the requirements to receive the coveted credential from AMS.

We also offer the听Montessori Early Childhood Certificate听to students who are not pursuing a graduate degree.

The Montessori Early Childhood specialization is perfect for

Current educators teaching in early childhood who are looking for professional development to become curriculum specialists or interdisciplinary instructional leaders
Individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree who want to become teacher leaders in their educational communities
Substitute teachers, career changers, retired military personnel, school paraprofessionals, and others who want to teach and need to develop their expertise in the area of curriculum design, development, and pedagogy
Those interested in teaching at the college level

Required Core Courses (18 credits)

EDR 601 Methodology of Research - 3 credits
EDU 513 Curriculum Development and Renewal - 3 credits
EDU 628 Historical and Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and Instruction - 3 credits
EDU 633 Pedagogical Principles and Practices - 3 credits
EDU 640 Mentoring and Collegial Coaching - 3 credits
EDU 651 Instructional Assessment and Decision Making - 3 credits

Required Montessori Early Childhood Specialization Courses (17-20 credits)

EDM 600 Intro to Montessori Education - 3 credits
(EDM 600 is waived for students with previous Montessori certified training)
EDM 601 Montessori Methods and Materials I: Practical Life and Sensorial - 3 credits
EDM 602 Montessori Methods and Materials II: Language & Mathematics - 3 credits
EDM 607 Humanities and Sciences in the Early Childhood Classroom - 3 credits
EDM 649 Classroom Leadership and Parent Involvement for Montessori Early Childhood Teachers - 3 credits
EDM 603 Child Development - 3 credits
EDM 656 Practicum I 鈥� EC - 1 credit
EDM 657 Practicum II 鈥� EC - 1 credit

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Montessori Early Childhood Education Specialization

Curriculum and Instruction (MS) Montessori Early Childhood Education Specialization

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