Master of Education in Catholic Montessori

Broaden your expertise in one of K-12 education's fastest-growing learning modalities with the University of Mary's Master of Education in Catholic Montessori.

Specially designed for working educators, our Master of Education program in Montessori provides advanced formation in the Church's integrative approach to teaching and learning as well as the theory and practice of the Montessori method.

Candidates will receive 16 prior-learning credits upon completion of national certification requirements through the American Montessori Society (AMS), the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), or the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). To help you tailor your learning schedule to your needs, we offer our MEd core courses both online in an asynchronous and in-person format on our main campus in Bismarck, ND.

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At a Glance

65%

Increase in American Montessori Society (AMS) public school membership since 2011.

Program Length

3 semsters / 32 Credits*

*Figure includes 16 prior-learning credits.

Formats

Online
Blended with in-person classes at our main campus in Bismarck, ND

Tuition per Credit

$595

Is This the Degree For Me?

Who It’s For

Catholic Educators
Montessori Guides

Career Paths

Montessori Guide
Montessori School Administrator

What You’ll Learn

As you work toward your MEd in Catholic Montessori at the University of Mary, you’ll:

Build a sound foundation in the principles of holistic, pupil-centered learning.
Gain national certification through the AMS, the AMI, or the MACTE (if you’re not yet certified).
Have the opportunity to enrich your course of study with a concentration in Catholic Studies for Educators.

Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB)

The graduate programs in Education at the University of Mary are accredited by the state of North Dakota’s Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB). The graduate Education programs are slated to meet all Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Advanced standards.

Program Details

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

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Military Benefits

Tuition and Fees

Admission Requirements

We welcome students from various backgrounds, including transfer students from institutionally accredited colleges and universities recognized by the US Dept. of Education and those with military or career and work experience.

How do I show my previous college, military, or work experience?

Official transcripts (if applicable) from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 should be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions.
- Did you graduate from the University of Mary? Then we’ll get your Mary transcript for you!
- At most other schools, you can request transcripts by going to the National Student Clearinghouse or by contacting the registrar’s office.
  - Have your transcripts sent to:
    
    Office of Admissions
    
    University of Mary
    
    7500 University Drive
    
    Bismarck, ND 58504
  - Or request to send electronic transcripts to registrar@umary.edu.
Students with previous career or work experience can earn credits for prior learning.
- You can choose to test for prior learning credits — we convert your test scores into college credit.
- You can request a portfolio review for prior learning credits. You’ll assemble documentation to show your experience, which will be reviewed and evaluated by an experienced faculty member.
Military experience can count towards a degree.
- If you are Active duty, National Guard, Reserve, or a Veteran from the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy, you can request your transcript through Joint Services Transcript.
- Air Force personnel should contact the CCAF to receive your transcript.
- If you already have your CCAF degree, check out our Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative page to see how you can apply your degree to get a bachelor’s degree at the University of Mary.

WHAT WILL I NEED TO APPLY?

All of our programs require you to fill out the general application form in addition to submitting the application fee and your transcripts.
Any program-specific requirements you’ll need to submit in addition to the items listed above can be found in our catalog.

At the University of Mary, we review every application on an individual basis, ensuring that the materials you submit are evaluated with care and attention. Reach out to us if you have any questions in filling out your application.

Students interested in obtaining an education licensure or endorsement should check with their own state Department of Education for information about licensure and/or endorsement requirements before contacting the university in order to determine what additional coursework may be needed.

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