MONTESSORI
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The Montessori Certification Program prepares students to teach
and interact with young children. Students will also learn how
to facilitate their learning through the Montessori methods based
on the teaching of Dr. Maria
Montessori, so that they can become specialists in applying theory
and practice in their professional fields. In other words, through
active research and participation in real settings, students can
learn about the Montessori educational process.
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Admission requirements
Applicants must hold a high school diploma; be interested in learning
and committed to completing this certificate program. Prospective
enrollees are encouraged to visit the physical facilities of the
school and to discuss personal, educational and occupational plans
with school personnel prior to enrolling or signing enrollment agreements.
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Application
Procedure
All applicants should submit:
1. Application packet.
2. Official Transcript.
3. Non-refundable Application fee of $100.
4. Two 4x6 Photos. |
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Course of Instruction
The Montessori Certification Program consists of:
* Lectures and discussions of the philosophy and principles
of
Montessori Education.
* Demonstrations of the Montessori materials for children
2 1/2 - 6:
Practical
Life
Sensorial
Reading
Mathematics
Also
included are: science, Art, Music, Physical education and
Geography for the child.
* Observation of children in the Montessori classroom.
* Supervised practice with the Montessori apparatus.
* Making Apparatus books and teacher made materials.
* Supervised teaching of children in the Montessori classroom.
* Learning Computer knowledge.
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Registration
and Tuition
-Application fee: $100.00
-Tuition
-Each course of 10 weeks $330.00
-Ten courses in the program (Total): $3300.00
-Each unit is 10 hours of class, 28 units in all equal 280 hours.
(Classes meet three nights a week from 6.00 to 10.30pm and Saturday
from 8am to 3 pm).
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Curriculum
(28 units)
ME 500
Montessori philosophy and practices in practical life (3 units)
ME 502 Montessori philosophy and Practices
in Sensorial Education (3)
ME 503
Montessori Education: Mathematics (3 units)
ME
504 Montessori Education: Language (3 units)
ME
505 Montessori Education: The Cultural Subjects (1 units)
ME 507 Montessori Practicum (4 units):
400 hours.
EC 101 Early Childhood
Growth & Development (3 units)
EC
203 Children’s Creative Experience (3 units)
ME
506 Montessori Early Childhood Student teaching (3 units)
ED 433 Foundations of Computer/Technology
uses in Education (3 units) |
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Graduation
Requirements
A minimum total of 28 units are required for the Montessori Certification
Program. The candidate must obtain a 3.0 grade point average, with
no grade
lower than “C”. A Montessori Education Certificate will be issued
upon
completion of the course work, examination, and student teaching.
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