Nov 04, 2024  
Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2024-2025 
  
Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

Montessori Education (for No Ohio State License and No Montessori Credential), M.Ed.


Master of Education Degree in Montessori Education On Campus or Online


The Xavier University Montessori teacher education programs grant an American Montessori Credential and an Ohio Pre-Kindergarten to grade 3 licensure.  The programs are affiliated with the American Montessori Society, and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education.

The graduate program in Montessori education is based on a strong foundation in child development.  This allows students the option of teaching in a public or private Montessori school, as well as in a traditional public or private school   The program prepares the student with an understanding of Dr. Montessori’s philosophy in light of the education of the past and present.  The Montessori curriculum courses prepare the student to teach practical life, art, music, movement, sensorial, math, language, geography, science and history.  Child development is emphasized in courses

 ,  , and   and is a integral part of all of the courses.  Those holding a master’s degree may obtain certification by planning a post-master’s program with the director of the Montessori teacher education program.

Go to http://www.xavier.edu/montessori-grad/admission.cfm to reference admission requirements.

For online description, please see the fully online option description: Montessori Education (for No Ohio State License and No Montessori Credential), M.Ed.* *(fully online option)

Requirements for the M.Ed. in Montessori Education (with no Ohio State License and no Montessori Credential)


The other twelve (12) hours can be taken from the following courses:


  • EDME 560
  • EDME 580
  • EDME 581
  • EDME 582
  • EDME 583
  • EDME 584
  • EDME 585
  • EDME 586
  • EDME 587
  • EDME 601
  • EDME 602
  • EDME 603
  • EDME 604
  • EDME 605
  • EDME 606
  • EDME 607
  • or any other ED- approved prefix courses 

Other Requirements:


  • Student must complete BCI/FBI background checks in the first semester and each subsequent academic year.

 

Note(s):


* The research paper should be completed in the area of early childhood education and an approved copy of the completed paper submitted to the director of the program for the departmental library.