American Montessori Society Early Childhood Certificate (2.5 - 6 years old)
American Montessori Society Early Childhood Certificate (2.5 - 6 years old)
Learn the Montessori Methods and Prepare to Teach Young Learners
Our one-year program for Early Childhood Education Montessori AMS Certificate (2.5-6 years)
Shape Bright Futures and Cultivate Young Minds
This program supports teacher candidates in obtaining their AMS (American Montessori Society) Early Childhood Montessori certificate (2.5 - 6 years).
Candidates will gain proficiency with Montessori methods through in-person courses, followed by a nine-month practicum. The program culminates in oral & written exams to obtain the AMS certificate.
This program will develop socially aware, critically informed, and innovative Montessori teachers, who effectively teach following Montessori philosophy combined with skills in anti-bias and anti-racist (ABAR) teaching strategies.
Note: Adult Learners with a GED or High School diploma will receive an Associate AMS Credential. Adult Learners with a prior bachelor's degree will receive a full AMS Credential upon completion.
Program at a Glance
Classes meet: Hybrid, with on-campus instruction, asynchronous online course completion
Time to completion: 1 year
Credits required: 28
Cost per credit (2025-2026): $475
Start: Summer
Rates are subject to change each June 1.
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