Early Childhood Studies with Montessori Infant/Toddler Credential

The Accelerated Adult Degree Program of Chestnut Hill College’s Early Childhood Studies program offers a Montessori Infant/Toddler Credential. Courses on the philosophy and educational theory of Dr. Maria Montessori and the application of her method prepare students for the internship in a Montessori classroom.

Chestnut Hill College is one of only eleven colleges/universities in the U.S. offering a Montessori Early Childhood program as part of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

For more information, contact montessori@chc.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities

Students in these programs may be eligible for PA T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships and/or PHMC ECE PDO Scholarships.

Apply to T.E.A.C.H.: https://www.pacca.org/teach_scholarship.php

Please contact Elaine R. Green, Ed.D. PHMC Grant/SCPS Administrator at green@chc.edu for information about PHMC ECE PDO Scholarships.

These support funds are available to students who are currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) in one of these programs ( Childcare Management, Early Childhood Studies, Early Childhood Studies with a Montessori Infant Toddler Credential, and Early Childhood Studies with a Montessori Early Childhood Credential)

Transferring Credits

Students can transfer up to 75 credits from another accredited college or university, and there are several alternative options to earn credit for on-the-job experience and training programs.

Registration Information

Offices in the Accelerated Adult Degree Program remain closed and we are working remotely. For assistance, please email chcaadp@chc.edu or call 215-248-7063. Prospective students should email adultdegree@chc.edu.

Academic Calendar

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Academic Catalog

Download the Accelerated Adult Degree Program Catalog

Chestnut Hill College, Main Campus

9601 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19118

For more information or to schedule a personal visit with an Admissions Representative:

Call – 215-248-7001 | Email – adultdegree@chc.edu