Montessori Early Childhood Education (Ages 2 1/2-6)

The concentration in Montessori Early Childhood Education (ages 2 1/2-6) involves a partnership with the Center for Montessori Teacher Education/New York, an American Montessori Society affiliate. This program operates on a two-year cycle beginning each August and continues until April of the following year. Classes meet one weekend per month, usually Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday. At times, Monday may be included. A detailed schedule is sent prior to the beginning of the program. A practicum phase begins the second year of the program or can be deferred. Special workshops in movement, art, science, geography, and music are given throughout the two-year program.

FOUNDATION COURSES (15 credit hours)

EDF 7103 Philosophy, Accountability and Change (3 cr hrs)
EDF 7203 Diverse Community of Learners (3 cr hrs)
EDF 7303 Leadership and Management of Change (3 cr hrs)
EDF 7163 Research: Assessment and Evaluation (taken at the end of progam prior to project) (3 cr hrs)
EDF 8503 Master's Research Project (3 cr hrs)

CONCENTRATION COURSES (21 credit hours)

EDC 7183 Montessori Education: Philosophical Approach, Curriculum Design (3 cr hrs)
EDC 7283 Methods of Observation/Clinical Experiences/Child Development (3 cr hrs)
EDC 7363 Early Childhood/Montessori Methods (3 cr hrs)
EDC 7373 Early Childhood Language and Reading Methods (3 cr hrs)
EDC 7383 Early Childhood Math Methods (3 cr hrs)
EDC 7773 Early Childhood Practicum (I) Ages 2 1/2 - 6 (3 cr hrs)
EDC 7783 Early Childhood Practicum (II) Ages 2 1/2 - 6 (3 cr hrs)
HRC 7000 Statistics Workshop (NC)

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