Education: Elementary K-6 with Montessori Credential - MA
Program Description
The initial licensure - K-6 elementary with Montessori elementary credential program builds on the partnership between the Montessori Center of Minnesota (MCM) and St. Catherine University. St. Catherine offers a Masters of Arts in Education (MAED) with a focus on earning an initial teaching license in K-6 education. We prepare our graduates to speak from the unique place of a rich background in Montessori education and an overall educational K-6 perspective. As with all St. Catherine University educational programs, we prepare our graduates to become ethical, effective leaders in their schools and communities.
The program of study culminates with two essential components of graduate work in education: application of research and theory in the teaching of students and the intellectual work of writing an academic analysis of a teaching problem and designing professional resources related to this problem. Serving students through the role of teacher embodies the mission of St. Catherine University: to lead and to influence. Teacher leaders change not only the lives of their students. They impact the families, schools, and communities they serve.
Courses are offered in a face-to-face delivery method at MCM. Courses offered at St. Catherine University follow the hybrid format.
Initial Licensure: K-6 Elementary with Montessori Elementary Credential Curriculum
The core courses for students pursuing the Elementary K-6 Initial Licensure with Montessori Elementary Credential are listed below.
Code | Title | Credits |
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EDUC 5070 | Teachers as Leaders for a Changing Society | 4 |
EDUC 5190 | Methods and Materials in Elementary Social Studies and History | 2 |
EDUC 5290 | Methods and Materials in Elementary Music and Movement | 1 |
EDUC 5420 | Methods and Materials in Elementary Art | 1 |
EDUC 5440 | Methods and Materials in Elementary Mathematics I | 2 |
EDUC 5470 | Methods and Materials in Elementary Biology I | 1 |
EDUC 5490 | School Health and Chemical Health | 1 |
EDUC 5540 | Methods and Materials in Language Arts and Literacy I | 2 |
EDUC 5740 | Elementary Observation | 1 |
EDUC 5750 | Elementary Observation | 1 |
EDUC 5800 | General Methods: Elementary | 2 |
EDUC 5840 | Elementary Supervised Practice Lab | 2 |
EDUC 5860 | Elementary Supervised Practice Lab | 2 |
EDUC 5880 | Elementary Supervised Practice Lab | 2 |
EDUC 6141 | Theories of Montessori Education | 2 |
EDUC 6142 | Practical Aspects of Montessori Education | 2 |
EDUC 6440 | Methods and Materials in Mathematics II | 2 |
EDUC 6470 | Methods and Materials in Elementary Science | 1 |
EDUC 6540 | Methods and Materials in Elementary Language Arts and Literacy II | 2 |
EDUC 6600 | Pathways to Equity Project | 3 |
EDUC 6750 | Introduction to Educational Research | 3 |
EDUC 7490 | Literacy Methods for Teaching the Intermediate Grades | 4 |
EDUC 7540 | Classroom Management and Assessment Techniques | 4 |
EDUC 7550 | Literacy in the Content Areas: Elementary | 2 |
EDUC 7650 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
EDUC 7812 | Student Teaching Elementary | 12 |
INDI 5440 | Choosing and Using Books for Children | 4 |
Required Supporting Courses | ||
MATH 2500 | Mathematical Structures | 4 |
PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | 4 |
PSYC 4010 | Educational Psychology | 4 |
or PSYC 2025 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | |
Total Credits | 79 |