AADP Program Options:
- B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Studies with an Infant/Toddler Montessori Credential
- Montessori Infant/Toddler Credential, non-credit
The Program Description
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.
Major Core Requirements
In addition to Core Liberal Arts, 58 credits are required in the major. The Major Requirements are:
- UEMN 220 Montessori Philosophy and Education Theory
- UEPS 213 Development: Prenatal to 3 Years
- UEMN 234 Infant/Toddler Montessori Philosophy and Observation
- UEMN 235 Infant/Toddler Pedagogy and Environmental Design I
- UEMN 236 Infant/Toddler Pedagogy and Environmental Design II
- UEP4 201 Development/Early Years
- UEP4 301 Health and Safety Methods
- UEP4 318 Family and Community Partners
- UESO 128 Diversity Issues
- UESP 312 Reading Interventions/Diverse Learners
- UESP 340 Introduction to Special Education
- UESP 390 ESL Foundations and Methods
- UEMN 451 Infant/Toddler Fall Seminar (2 credits)
- UEMN 453 Infant/Toddler Spring Seminar (2 credits)
- UEMN 450 Infant/Toddler Fall Internship
- UEMN 452 Infant/Toddler Spring Internship
Major Elective Requirements
Any four of the following courses are required as major electives:
- UEED 226 Issues in Supervision of Programs for Young Children
- UEED 227 The Business of Childcare
- UEED 228 Leadership and Administration of Programs for Young Children
- UEP4 207 Early Literacy
- UEP4 202 Educational Psychology/Early Years
- UEP4 210 Teaching Reading with Trade Books
- UEP4 314 Creative Arts Methods
- UEED 245 Educational Technology
Location
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.
Career Opportunities
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.
Contact Information
Marjorie Horton
Director
Montessori Teacher Education Program
215-248-7123
hortonm1@chc.edu