Early Childhood Development (Montessori)

The Montessori certificate is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are interested in working in the field of Montessori education in preschools or for teachers who would like to use the concrete Montessori materials for remedial work in other educational settings. Public school teachers, aides, and preschool teachers are welcome to enroll for state recertification hours with the permission of the Montessori Director when space is available. The certificate emphasizes working with multicultural children. Upon completion of the program, students will be equipped to work with children and families in both school and home environments.

Individuals employed in state licensed early childhood facilities are required to meet regulatory standards in effect at the time of employment. This may typically include a fingerprint check, tuberculosis (TB) test and CPR first aid training. A nine month internship is required for national Montessori certification.

Required Courses

Required Courses		Credits
CFS/ECH176	Child Development OR	3
EED276	Global Child Development	3
CFS178	Survey of Early Childhood Education OR	3
EED200	Foundations of Early Childhood Education	3
+ CFS242	Curriculum Planning for Diversity OR	3
EED230	Diversity in Early Childhood Education	3
+ CFS280	Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education OR	3
EED222	Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child	3
+ ECH110	Montessori Curriculum Practical Life/Philosophy	3
+ ECH111	Montessori Curriculum Sensorial/Art/Music/Movement	3
+ ECH210	Montessori Curriculum Language/Physical and Life Science	3
+ ECH211	Montessori Curriculum Math/Social Studies	3
+ ECH220	Montessori Student Teaching/Practicum A Seminar	2
+ ECH221	Montessori Student Teaching-Practicum A Field	1
+ ECH222	Montessori Student Teaching-Practicum B Seminar	2
+ ECH223	Montessori Student Teaching/Practicum B Field	1
Total		30