The Accelerated Adult Degree Program of Chestnut Hill College's NEW Early Childhood Studies program offers an Infant/Toddler Montessori 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 program as part of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
The B.S. degree in Early Childhood Studies with a Montessori Infant/Toddler Credential requires 121 credits including the 22 credits in Montessori courses that include a fall and spring seminar and a year-long internship. The prerequisite course Montessori Philosophy & Educational Theory UEMN 220 is required for students who do not hold a Montessori Early Childhood Credential.
In addition to Core Liberal Arts, 58 credits are required in the major. The Major Requirements are:
Any four of the following courses are required as major electives:
Major requirements are held at Chestnut Hill College’s main campus. Courses required for Infant/Toddler credential will be offered at The Philadelphia Chinese Academy and/or online.
Completion of this program qualifies a student for an Infant/Toddler Montessori credential, entitling the graduate to work with children from the ages of 0-3 years of age in a Montessori environment.
According to the American Montessori Society, 2017 Compensation and Benefits Survey Report, the average salary for a Montessori Teacher with a Bachelor’s degree is $42,000. Other career opportunities include: Montessori Guide (teacher), Head of School, Educational Coordinator, Private Tutor, and Montessori Adult Instructor.
Marjorie Horton
Director
Montessori Teacher Education Program
215-248-7123
hortonm1@chc.edu
