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Master of Education in Montessori Education

On-Campus Master of Education Degree

The Xavier University Montessori teacher education programs grant an American Montessori Credential and Ohio Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten to grade 5 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. The program prepares the student with an understanding of Dr. Maria 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 EDME 563, 559 and 550 and is an integral part of all of coursework. Ohio teacher licensure for Pre-K and K-5, and American Montessori Early Childhood and Elementary certifications are available within the master's degree. 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.

  • For further information about the MEd in Montessori, including an application, please complete the web inquiry form.
  • Questions regarding the application process may be e-mailed directly to the Office of the Graduate School at xugrad@xavier.edu.
  • To contact the director of Montessori Teacher Education call 513-745-3424 or email montessori@xavier.edu.

Online Masters of Education Degree

The online Montessori education Master's degree is designed for current Montessori-credentialed teachers looking to further their knowledge in the education field; for general and special education teachers looking to enhance their skillset with Montessori philosophy or recommended for non-education professionals who work with children, such as social workers and school nurses. The Xavier Montessori master's degree is entirely online. Admitted students earn a Master of Education with a Montessori focus while working with Montessori and education faculty who teach in Xavier's internationally known program.

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The Xavier Montessori Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education and is affiliated by the American Montessori Society.

Contact

Montessori Teacher Education Program

Office of Graduate Admission

  • Phone: 513-745-3360
  • Fax: 513-745-1048
  • Email: xugrad@xavier.edu
  • Building: Hailstones Hall, 100