MEd in Education, Montessori Concentration

Your AMI training is translated into University credits that apply to following courses only, which are billed at the partnership rate of $100 per credit:

• EDYM 500 Fundamentals of Montessori Methods
• EDYM 510 Montessori Developmental and Social Skills
• EDYM 520 Perceptual Motor Development
• EDYM 530 Montessori Language Arts Reading Curriculum
• EDYM 540 Montessori Practicum

Then, the program courses are sequenced as follows and billed at the current graduate education per-credit rate:

Students may begin the three semester sequence in the fall, spring or summer.  (Please note that the summer term begins in June and consists of one 7-week session.)

Your AMI training is translated into University credits that apply to following courses only, which are billed at the partnership rate of $100 per credit:

• EDYM 500 Fundamentals of Montessori Methods
• EDYM 510 Montessori Developmental and Social Skills
• EDYM 520 Perceptual Motor Development

You will also take a Montessori-specific section of EDY 646 - Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood which complements your AMI training.

In addition to these 12 Assistant to Infancy elective credits, your program will include 18 other credits offered online. More information about these credits can be found here

Students may begin the three semester sequence in the fall, spring or summer.  (Please note that the summer term begins in June and consists of one 7-week session.)

Your AMI training is translated into University credits that apply to following courses only, which are billed at the partnership rate of $100 per credit:

• EDEM 500 Child Development and Montessori Philosophy
• EDEM 510 Montessori Approach to Mathematics and Geometry
• EDEM 520 Montessori Approach to Humanities
• EDEM 530 Montessori Approach to the Sciences
• EDEM 540 Montessori Classroom Methods and Practicum

Then, the program Elementary Courses are sequenced as follows and billed at the current graduate education per credit rate:

Students may begin the three semester sequence in the fall, spring or summer.  (Please note that the summer term begins in June and consists of one 7-week session.)

Yes, students can receive CT Teaching Endorsement #511 or #512:

• After successful completion of the required courses (see link below), students will be eligible to apply directly to the state of Connecticut for a Connecticut State Teacher Certificate with Teaching Endorsement #511 (Montessori, Elementary, Grades 1-6) or #512 (Montessori, Primary, Birth to Kindergarten), which allows them to teach in public Montessori schools.

For more information about the Teaching Endorsements for Montessori click here. Note: Students who successfully complete the Master of Early Childhood Education need to complete 9 additional credit hours to be eligible for the CT State Teaching Certificate with Teaching Endorsement #512.

There is a $50 application fee for the University of Hartford application.

There is no application fee for MTCNE when applying to the University of Hartford, however, there is a transcript evaluation fee of $400 if you are transferring your AMI courses from another AMI training center. If you are currently enrolled in an AMI program other than MTCNE, there is a $100 fee for enrollment verification (this $100 is credited toward the $400 when your AMI transcript is available for evaluation upon your successful completion of the AMI training).

To obtain a Montessori Transcript or a verified Letter of Attendance, complete the appropriate request at www.mtcne.org/masters.

All application items for both institutions (University of Hartford, Montessori Training Center Northeast) must be received at least two weeks before the start of classes. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, late applications may experience a delay in registration and access to courses, so early submission is highly recommended. Please contact Online Graduate Admissions at online@hartford.edu or 860.384.7494 for more information regarding start dates and application deadlines.

Yes, unless you have already completed your training at MTCNE or another AMI-approved training center. Both competitive MEd programs are for students who are currently enrolled in an AMI teacher-training program, or have completed an AMI teacher-training program within 5 years. If training occurred more than 5 years ago then the applicant must provide documentation of active practice in a Montessori setting within the last 10 years. MTCNE completes verification of employment and your AMI Diploma.

Submit the appropriate form (Transcript Request or Letter of Attendance Request) found at www.mtcne.org/masters to MTCNE to verify your AMI Diploma or enrollment in an AMI-recognized training program as required for admission into the graduate program at the University of Hartford.

No, you do not need to take the Praxis Core test for admission.

All international transcripts must be evaluated by WES on a Basic course-by-course basis. International applicants, who incur the expense of having their non-US academic degrees evaluated by WES, have their $50 application fee waived.

Applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency via the TOEFL or IELTS.

The programs are fully online. International students do not need to enter the US for the program and are not required to provide a guarantor statement or complete a visa application.

Once accepted, email your admissions counselor at online@hartford.edu requesting to begin the course registration process. Your online admissions counselor will register you for the first semester. The Director of Montessori Studies will assist you with registration for future semesters, based on your program plan.

The registration process includes:

• Signing and returning the terms and conditions form
• Meeting with your advisor to determine a program plan

You will receive your University of Hartford ID number approximately 48 hours after acceptance to the program. Your student email account will be created 48–72 hours after acceptance to the program. You will receive a letter in the mail with this information.

You will access your online courses through the University of Hartford Virtual Campus. This vibrant learning community and social network allows you to interact with faculty and students and engage in a variety of activities. You will be able to access the virtual campus within 48-72 hours of course registration at the following link:

https://virtualcampus.instructure.com/login/canvas

Your user name is your Hartford email address without the @hartford.edu and your password is your student ID number.

If you have any issues logging into the Virtual Campus or forgot your password, please call our Information Technology Services at 860.768.5999 for assistance. If you cannot see your course links or have a technical issue within a course, please contact Tech Support at 860.788.4626.

No, they cannot be transferred to another university. They can be applied toward your Master of Education in Early Childhood or Elementary Education with a Montessori Concentration, or the Master of Education in Early Childhood with Assistant to Infancy Elective at the University of Hartford. This is the only program located in Connecticut that combines AMI (Association of Montessori International) teacher training with a graduate degree.

Montessori MEd - Early Childhood and Elementary

Montessori Content Knowledge (Disciplinary) Demonstrates knowledge of Montessori human development and educational theory.

Montessori Professional Application of Knowledge, Skills and Ethical Practice Communicates the guiding tenants and best practices of Montessori education.

Montessori Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners Demonstrates inclusive Montessori practices. 

Content Knowledge (Disciplinary) Candidates will use specific content knowledge to differentiate teaching and demonstrate specific developmentally appropriate practice in Montessori.

Paige M. Bray
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education
Director of Montessori Studies
Department of Education
860.768.4553
bray@hartford.edu

Tim Nee
Managing Director
Montessori Training Center Northeast
860.509.3650
tnee@crec.org

Online Graduate Admissions
University of Hartford
860.788.4626
online@hartford.edu