Montessori Certification Only
Montessori Early Childhood Education Certification
Belmont's Montessori teacher certification program offers Montessori teacher training. Students enrolled in the program earn Montessori certification in early childhood education (ages 2 1/2-6) while also earning college creadit that can be applied toward an undergraduate Liberal Studies degree from Belmont through University College. University College is Belmont's program for non-traditional adult students.
Belmont University's Montessori Teacher Education Program is MACTE (Montessori Accredidation Council of Teacher Education) accredited and AMS (American Montessori Society) affiliated.
Programs Offered:
Montessori Certification:
- 30 credit hours of Montessori certification, including a one-year internship
- Comprehensive Exams
Structure: The program structure includes 4-week modules over 2 summers (4-week modules are divided into two, 2-week sessions each summer), a fall and spring weekend seminar, and a year-long internship. The multi-course format offers individuals who work during the school year, or those who currently serve as assistants in the Montessori classroom, the option of completing the program over 18-24 months. Students progress through the program as a cohort group of 10-25 students.
Course Schedule (these are anticipated dates and are therefore subject to change) :
Summer 2010
- Orientation Session (One-day commitment. Date and time will be provided upon your acceptance into the Montessori program.
- 4-week module (structured as two, 2-week sessions with 8-hour instructional days)
Monday - Friday, June 7-11and June 14-18
Monday - Friday, July 19-23 and July 26-30
Fall 2010
- Weekend seminar
Friday and Saturday, October 8-9
Spring 2011
- Weekend seminar
Friday and Saturday, March 11-12
Summer 2011
- 4-week module (structured as two, 2-week sessions with 8-hour instructional days)
Monday - Friday, July 18-22 and July 25-29
Comprehensive Exams (Written and Oral)
Internship Year:
May be completed from August, 2009 - May, 2010 or August, 2010- May, 2011
Additional info:
- The 30 hours of Montessori courses are listed as individual courses for registration purposes. However, the actual instruction is presented as an integrated, interdisciplinary program of child development, methodology, practice, observation, and internship.
- Belmont University will follow MACTE/AMS guidelines, as well as University policy for setting a time limit for completion of the program.
Application Deadlines:
Completed application materials are due by May 1, 2010.
