Overview

Through the Montessori Early Childhood Education program at University of Southern Maine, students complete all requirements for the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) early childhood (ages 2.5-6) teacher certification and for (081) birth-5 teacher certification with the Maine Department of Education. The coursework also allows students who complete an internship in grades kindergarten through grade 3 to apply for (029) Early Elementary Endorsement K-3.

The program is offered in collaboration with the Maine Montessori Institute located at Winfield Children’s House in Falmouth, Maine. Winfield Children’s House is an AMS accredited early childhood program serving children ages 12 months-age 6.

The Maine Montessori Institute is a full affiliate training site of the American Montessori Society and is a MACTE accredited teacher training center. Students learn the practice of teaching through a year-long internship and explore the theoretical and research-based principles of the Montessori method and materials design by Dr. Maria Montessori.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Practical Applications of the Montessori Method for Students with Exceptionalities

Classroom Leadership and Environmental Design in an Early Childhood Montessori Classroom

Montessori Principles and Philosophy

Child Development, Family and Community

Practical Life in the Early Childhood Montessori Classroom

Sensorial in the Early Childhood Montessori Classroom

Early Childhood Assessment and Observation

Language Arts in the Early Childhood Montessori Classroom

Mathematics in the Early Childhood Montessori Classroom

Cultural Subjects -Science in the Early Childhood Montessori Classroom

Early Childhood Practicum

Early Childhood Internship

Research Methods and Techniques

Inquiry in Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

More details

Summer 2023/2026 semester entry - Priority Application deadline Jan 31, 2023. Rolling if space available.

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gorham, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Online Application

Application fee:

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended,

International College transcripts: In addition to an official copy of the transcript, an official evaluation of college-level transcripts from a NACES approved transcript analysis agency is required

Resume: Submit a resume or CV that outlines professional, volunteer, and community experience.

Essay: Candidates should provide an integrated essay of approximately 1,000 words that includes:

Recommendations: Two letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant's knowledge

Formal Interview: Candidates to be interviewed will be selected on the basis of the above information.

Tuition Fees

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14780 USD / year

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5620 USD / year

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Living costs

Gorham

United States

1370 - 2127 USD / month

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