Montessori & Institutions of Higher Learning
Learn where you can combine Montessori training with further studies.
The American Montessori Society is a vigorous advocate for recognition of Montessori education by institutions of higher education. We applaud the colleges and universities listed below that have demonstrated their commitment to the field by offering credits to AMS credential-holders who enroll in their programs, opportunities for combining a Montessori credential with a degree in Montessori education, and more.
Credential Plus Degree
If you are looking to blend the intensive focus of Montessori teacher training with the breadth of knowledge offered by a college or university program, here are options for your consideration.
Study at a Single Institution
These colleges and universities offer a degree in Montessori education in conjunction with an AMS credential:
- Barry University, Miami Shores, FL (education specialist and master’s degrees)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI (undergraduate degree)
- Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA (master’s degree)
- Lander University, Greenville, SC (master’s degree)
- University of Nebraska-Kearney(Montessori undergraduate minor and master's degrees)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI (master’s degree)
- Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH (undergraduate and master’s degrees)
Combine Studies at 2 Institutions
These colleges and universities offer credits and degrees in conjunction with teacher education programs where you can earn AMS credentials.
Associate's Degree
- Gateway Community& Technical College — Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education
- Marygrove College — Michigan Montessori Teacher Training Center
Bachelor's Degree
- Chaminade University — Shelton Montessori Teacher Training Institute
- Marygrove College — Michigan Montessori Teacher Education Center
- University of Missouri–St. Louis — Hope Montessori Educational Institute
Master's Degree
- College of New Rochelle — Center for Montessori Education–New York
- Manhattanville College School of Education — West Side Montessori School's Teacher Education Program
- Dallas Baptist University — Shelton Montessori Teacher Training Institute
- Gordon College — Montessori Institute–New England
- Goucher College — Maryland Montessori Teacher Education Center
- Lindenwood University — Hope Montessori Educational Institute
- Siena Heights University — Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute
- Trinity Washington University — Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies
- University of Missouri–St. Louis — Hope Montessori Educational Institute
- University of Southern Maine — Maine Montessori Institute
- Webster University — Hope Montessori Educational Institute
Non-Degree (Credits or Units)
Credits for Credential Holders
These colleges and universities offer credits to AMS credential-holders seeking admission to their bachelor’s or master’s degree programs:
- Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI (online)
- Endicott College, The Institute for Educational Studies, Beverly, MA (online)
- Sarasota University, Sarasota, FL (online)
- St. Catherine University, St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN (BA or MAEd, online)
- St. Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA
- Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH (online)
If you would like your college or university listed on this page, please have the Montessori teacher education program with which you collaborate contact Melina Papadimitriou, AMS director of teacher education.
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