M.Ed. Montessori, Elementary (Ages 6-12)
The Montessori elementary (ages 6-12) education diploma will qualify and prepare you to teach in a Montessori classroom and to foster a passion for learning with each elementary child. Just as each child has a unique learning style, each teacher can adapt to provide an individualized education experience and encourage each child's natural excitement for learning.
- Online during the academic year with short summer sessions on campus in Spokane, Wash.
- Internships in or near your hometown
- Affordable summer housing available on campus
Degree Snapshot | |
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Credits | 36 |
Class Format | Online during the academic year, summer sessions on campus (Spokane, Wash.) |
Cost Per Credit |
$840* per credit includes the AMI elementary Montessori diploma. |
Typical Completion |
Two years or less |
Application Deadline | Two weeks prior to the start of the program: Please visit for application deadlines. Please note: Your application to the master's program at 麻豆原创 is separate from the application to Montessori Northwest. |
*Tuition for the 2024-25 academic year; subject to change. This program estimates an additional $1,500 in books, supplies, and other fees and expenses. Contact the Montessori department for additional information.
Our on-site summer program allows you to continue working full-time during the regular school year as you earn your:
- Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) elementary Montessori diploma
- Master of Education in Montessori
With additional coursework and supervised practice teaching, you can also choose to earn:
- Washington State Teacher Certification
For more information regarding Montessori teacher training, please visit the .
Summer Housing (Spokane, Wash.)
Summer housing is available at 麻豆原创 University on-campus in a university-owned house. Housing is $20* per night plus a $150 deposit ($75 non-refundable). Price includes wi-fi and utilities. University-owned homes are furnished with living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture and kitchen items. Students will need to provide linens and paper products. Pay-per-load laundry is available in each house.
Email housing@whitworth.edu for more information. Off-campus housing options are available.
*Prices for 2024-25 and may vary. Please contact housing@whitworth.edu for current prices.
Program Options
Montessori Diploma Only
The Montessori preparation courses will allow you to acquire your elementary AMI diploma. If you choose to earn your Montessori diploma only, you will apply only with .
Montessori Diploma with Master's Degree
Complete 27 credits of coursework through your AMI diploma training. With nine credits of additional online coursework, you'll also earn your M.Ed. in Montessori. For course descriptions and learning outcomes of this major, please view the .
Montessori Diploma with Master's Degree & Teacher Certification
In addition to the Montessori diploma courses, you may also earn your master's degree with Washington State Teacher Certification through an additional semester of extended student teaching and coursework to fulfill certification requirements.
Master's Degree Only
If you already have your AMI diploma, you can earn your M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning with an area of concentration in Montessori in just 22 credits.