The most difficult thing to make clear to the new teacher is that because the child progresses, she must restrain herself and avoid giving directions, even if at first they are expected; all her faith must repose in his latent powers.
GRADUATE PROGRAM IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION
University of San Diego/MISD Zero to Six program:
About the program:
Students admitted to this program have the opportunity to earn a Master's of Education in Curriculum and Teaching with a specialization in Montessori education from the University of San Diego (USD). Upon successful completion, students earn both the AMI Assistants to Infancy (0-3) and Primary (3-6) diplomas from MISD as well as a Master's degree from USD. Students complete Montessori coursework through MISD while taking remaining courses from USD. The program is completed over the course of 13 ½ months from June of the first year of the program through July of the following year.
Montessori Coursework:
Assistants to Infancy (0-3) training occurs in two, seven-week sessions over the course of two consecutive summers and is held at the University of San Diego. Primary (3-6) training occurs during the academic year in between the two summers and is held at the Montessori Institute of San Diego in La Jolla.
Course Calendar:
June 14-July 30, 2010
A to I training at USD (classes are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
September 3, 2010-May 29, 2011
Primary training at MISD (classes are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Click here for Primary course calendar.
June 13-July 29, 2011
A to I training at USD
Admission
Applicants must apply to both USD and MISD.
USD:
Applicants seeking admission to this program must apply directly to USD. A personal interview will be required. Check the USD website or call USD (contact information below) for further information on the application process.