Loyola University Maryland’s M.Ed. program in Montessori Education is designed to revolutionize your career. The Concurrent M.Ed. incorporates a specialized training in one of the following concentrations: Birth to Three (0-3), Early Childhood Education (3-6), or Elementary Education (6-12). Students enroll in an eligible teacher training course through one of Loyola's Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) off-site partner training institutes, followed by additional graduate courses in equity and inclusion, special education, and current educational trends.
Important Note: Students must simultaneously apply to both Loyola and the AMI institute at the start of their AMI training in order to be eligible for the master's degree.
This 33-credit pathway emphasizes a comprehensive blend of AMI Montessori teacher training and innovative methodologies focused on our core principles of inclusive practices and equity-based leadership. It includes a semester-long practicum tailored to your area of concentration, ensuring a relevant and impactful educational experience.
Program Overview
- Credits: 33
- Delivery: Hybrid
- Next Admission Term: Fall 2024
- Class Duration: Varies by term
- Format: Academic Year
- Time of Completion: 2 - 4 Years
Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
A limited number of partial Merit-based Scholarship and Ignatius Grant* awards are typically available each new application cycle. All applicants will be considered.
*Ignatius Grant recipients should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to equitable practices in Montessori Education through their application.
Program Format
Concurrent M.Ed. students embark on a unique pathway, earning both their AMI training diploma and a master's degree. With a collaboration spanning over 30 years, Loyola has partnered with AMI Montessori training centers to offer this distinctive M.Ed. in Montessori education.
Students must simultaneously apply to one of the participating AMI teacher trainings listed on our website, along with Loyola University Maryland, to commence their degree pathway.
Curriculum Overview
- All M.Ed. Montessori Education students will take 15 pedagogical credits based on their choice of concentration with an additional 18 core credits.
- Students simultaneously enroll in AMI teacher training and 15 pedagogical credits over the fall and spring semesters.
- Following the successful completion of AMI training requirements, students enroll in 18 credits of core coursework, given in a convenient asynchronous online format.
The Loyola Difference
Academic Excellence
The Center for Montessori Education’s learning aims and outcomes reflect a commitment to excellence in Montessori education. Throughout the program, graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to discern inclusive and innovative teaching practices, critically analyze diverse perspectives, and engage in collaborative strategies.
Community Engagement
Loyola’s Jesuit philosophy is grounded in the importance of service to one’s community. Our graduate program curriculum reflects Dr. Montessori’s commitment to collaborative strategies that encourage a supportive and inclusive learning environment that extends beyond the classroom.
The M.Ed. in Montessori Education offers students across the globe an opportunity to collaborate and create their own pathway towards an updated model of education that meets today’s child where they are.
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Contact us at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.Attend an Information Session
Sejal Shah, M.Ed. '25, Multi-Domain Product Leader
Lisa Parker, ’18 (M.Ed. Montessori Education - AMI Concurrent)
Nikki Torres, '19
Diana Goshorn, ’16 (M.Ed. Montessori Education - AMI concurrent)
Yue (Monica) Pang, M.Ed. candidate ‘22
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