American Montessori Early Childhood (3-6) Credential Program
Mission
To provide Early Childhood Educational programs to adults that lead to the appropriate Montessori teacher credential, and employment in a Montessori educational setting as a teacher or administrator.
Program Highlights
• Small class sizes
• International Credential affiliated with American Montessori Society and accredited by MACTE
• Transfer up to 23 ECE Cal State system college units
• Transfer up to 15 AMS Master Degree Program credits
• Build a better teaching career
• Fast-track program
• Hands-on learning experience & environment with supervised practicum/internship opportunities
• Experienced faculty with 30+ years of experience in Montessori
• Provide high quality Montessori education for your children and students
Admission Requirements
• Minimum High School or Junior College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (Foreign transcripts of university degree must be evaluated by an outside agency to determine their equivalency to a United States degree)
• Interview with an Institute Administrator
For international student details, please contact the office.
Certification
Bachelors Degree
Will receive a Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Credential upon graduation.
High School Diploma
Will receive an Associate Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Credential upon graduation.
Course Outline
Academic Courses (349 Hours)
• Child Development and Observation – 40 hrs
• Montessori Philosophy – 32 hrs
• Practical Life Curriculum – 32 hrs
• Sensorial Curriculum – 32 hrs
• Language Arts Curriculum – 40 hrs
• Mathematics Curriculum – 40 hrs
• Cultural Curriculum (Geography, History, Botany & Zoology) – 40 hrs
• Classroom Leadership – 24 hrs
• Art, Music and Movement – 24 hrs
• Child, Family and Community and Practicum seminar & Yearlong Project – 45 hrs
• Practicum (540 Hours/9 months)
*Minimum 3 hours per day 5 days per week for 9 consecutive months
Fees
Tuition: $7,040 USD
Registration Fee: $250 USD
Membership Fee: $600 USD*
Manual and Handout Fee: $600 USD
Graduation Fee: $100 USD*
STRF Fee: $0 USD*
Please Note:
The tuition fee does not include: textbooks, course manuals, school trip, First Aid Class, criminal record clearance, and any other costs that each individual may spend for the classes or assignments.
If you are interested in our program, please email us.
We will provide you schedule and application form.
*Fee subject to change