M.Ed. Gordon College
Master of Education, Montessori Concentration
Gordon College
Program Description
The Master of Education Degree in Montessori Education is offered in collaboration with the Montessori Institute – New England. Students will engage in courses of study and training that will earn both a Master of Education Degree and Montessori teacher certification. The program requires 45 credit hours of advanced level course work offered jointly by the MI-NE and Gordon College. Individuals who successfully complete this degree program will be eligible to enroll in an additional licensure sequence of courses at Gordon College to qualify for Massachusetts teacher licensure.
Program Overview
Concentration Courses
($350/credit—Eligible for federal and private loan funds)
EDU 522 | Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom | 2 |
EDU 523 | Integrating History Content in the Classroom | 2 |
EDU 524 | Integrating Science Content in the Classroom | 2 |
EDU 533 | Foundations of Reading | 3 |
EDU 543 | Implementing Literacy Instruction | 3 |
EDU 564 | Introduction to Exceptionality | 3 |
Total 21 cr. hrs.
Montessori Core Courses
($2400 for transfer of Montessori courses plus $75 admin fee twice per year)
Eligible for private loan funds
MON 545 | Foundations of Montessori Education (pre-practicum) | 6 |
MON 546 | Math & Instructional Strategies in the Montessori Classroom | 6 |
MON 547 | Language & Literacy Across the Curriculum | 6 |
MON 548 | Human Development & Learning | 3 |
MON 560 | Montessori Practicum & Seminar | 3 |
Total 24 cr. hrs.
Program Total 45 cr. hrs.
Additional Courses for Licensure
($350/credit—eligible for federal and private loan funds)
EDU 520 | Teaching Strategies | 3 |
EDU 575 | Classroom Management & Organization | 3 |
EDU 580 | Methods and Practice in Early Childhood | 3 |
EDU 614 | Integrating Technology for All Students | 3 |
FOR DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CLICK HERE
For more information contact: www.gordon.edu/graduate/montessori
Dr. Janet Arndt, Director of Graduate Studies. Gordon College.
Email: janet.arndt@gordon.edu
Phone: (978) 867-4322
Mail: 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
Gordon College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.