Early Childhood, Montessori Education Concentration (M.Ed.)

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Students will earn a Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood with a concentration in Montessori Education. Students will engage in courses of study and training that will earn both a Master of Education degree and Montessori teacher licensure. Individuals who successfully complete this degree program will be eligible to enroll in an additional licensure sequence of courses at Gordon College to qualify for Massachusetts teacher licensure.

Montessori Core Courses (24 Credits)

MON 545 - Foundations of Montessori Education (6)
MON 546 - Math and Instructional Strategies in the Montessori Classroom (6)
MON 547 - Language and Literacy Across the Curriculum (6)
MON 548 - Human Development and Learning (3)
MON 560 - Montessori Practicum and Seminar (3)

Concentration Courses (15 Credits) TRACK ONE

EDU 522 - Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom (2)
EDU 523 - Integrating History in the Classroom (2)
EDU 524 - Integrating Science in the Classroom (2)
EDU 533 - Science of Reading (3) *
EDU 543 - Science of Effective Literacy Instruction (3) *
EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality (3)

Concentration Courses (12 Credits) TRACK TWO

EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality (3)
EDU 582 - Methods and Practice in Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities (3)
EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students (3)
EDU 634 - Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL (3)

Total Program: 39 Credits for Track One, 36 Credits for Track Two

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component