CMSTEP

Program Overview: Join the Cincinnati Montessori Secondary Teacher Education Program (CMSTEP) and earn a Master of Education degree online. Our comprehensive curriculum combines specialized Montessori courses with advanced education studies, providing you with the knowledge and skills to excel as a secondary Montessori educator.

CMSTEP Credential Courses:

• Erdkinder (EDFD 499): Explore the concept of Erdkinder, Montessori's vision for education beyond the elementary level, spanning 3 credit hours.
• Montessori Overview (EDME 511): Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Montessori philosophy and its application in secondary education, earning 3 credit hours.
• Montessori Classrooms-Structure and Organization (EDME 512): Delve into the structural and organizational aspects of Montessori classrooms, spanning 3 credit hours.
• Secondary Montessori Classrooms-Curriculum and Development (EDME 513): Focus on curriculum development and instructional strategies for secondary Montessori classrooms, earning 6 credit hours.
• Montessori Pedagogy of Place (EDME 516): Explore the concept of "place-based" education within the Montessori framework, spanning 3 credit hours.
• Montessori Philosophy (EDME 551): Deepen your understanding of Montessori's educational philosophy, earning 3 credit hours.

Master of Education Online Courses:

• History/Philosophy of American Education (EDFD 500): Examine the historical and philosophical foundations of American education, spanning 3 credit hours.
• Organization of Education Systems in the US (EDFD 505): Explore the organizational structures and policies shaping education in the United States, earning 3 credit hours.
• Educational Research and Research Paper (EDFD 507/508): Develop your research skills and produce a research paper on an educational topic of your choice, spanning 3 credit hours.
• Advanced Human Growth and Development (EDFD 510): Deepen your understanding of human development across the lifespan, earning 3 credit hours.

Total Hours: Upon completion of the Master of Education program, you will have earned 33 credits and completed 412.5 hours of coursework, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of Montessori education and advanced expertise in educational theory and practice.

Join Us: Take the next step in your journey towards becoming a highly skilled secondary Montessori educator. Enroll in CMSTEP's Master of Education program today and unlock your potential to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescent learners.