Osiri Montessori Teacher Education is an affiliate applicant of The American Montessori Society (AMS) and an applicant in good standing with the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
Students who complete the MAE courses below earn the MAE degree along with the Montessori Teacher Credential (MTC). Osiri Montessori Teacher Education is an affiliate applicant of The American Montessori Society (AMS) and an applicant in good standing with MACTE. Special circumstance: B for each Montessori course for students pursuing the AMS Teacher Credential.
- Self-paced online learning
- Includes HUMA 599 Montessori Practical Applications (2 weeks, in-person)
- Includes HUMA 509 Montessori Practicum (6 credits)
- Early Childhood (ages 2½–6) or Lower Elementary (ages 6–9) tracks
- $65 in administrative fee per 3-credit course
OVERVIEW
The MA in Education with Montessori Teacher Credential (Elementary) prepares students to become certified Montessori educators for elementary classrooms worldwide. Students gain deep expertise in Montessori philosophy, curriculum design, sustainable leadership, and effective teaching strategies. With mostly an online learning format with a two-week, in-person coursework, students graduate ready to teach, launch their own schools, or transform educational systems globally.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Become a globally credentialed Montessori educator who shapes the future of education:
How to design and lead Montessori-inspired learning environments.
How to integrate sustainable leadership and Ubuntu principles into educational settings.
How to apply Montessori methods to teach history, geography, math, language, and geometry at the elementary level.
How to start your own innovative school or transform an existing school.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and demonstrate proficiency in English. We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds who are passionate about innovative, child-centered education and making a difference. No previous Montessori experience is required - only the commitment to learning transformative education. Osiri University will accept up to nine credits (approximately three graduate courses) previously taken courses at other universities towards a master’s degree. Exemptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
To begin the enrollment process, please upload a copy of your bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent qualification, such as an HND) or an unofficial transcript, along with the administrative fee. After starting classes, ensure that official transcripts are sent to the Registrar via email at [email protected], or mailed to The Registrar, 2737 N. 49th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 68504, directly from your former institution.
CURRICULUM / COURSES
Each master’s degree consists of a minimum of 9 courses (30 credits), including three required courses plus at least six three-credit graduate-level (500-level) courses in the field of study. Students may complete the degree in as little as ten months by completing two courses every two months.
REQUIRED CORE
HUMA 570 Ubuntu Mind (3 credits)
BICE 502 Sustainable Leadership (3 credits)
HUMA 509 Montessori Practicum (6 credits)
FIELD COURSES
HUMA 501 Introduction to Montessori Philosophy (3 credits)
HUMA 502 Montessori Early Childhood Practical Life (3 credits) or HUMA 513 Montessori Elementary Cosmic Education (3 credits)
HUMA 506 Montessori Early Childhood Sensorial & Math (3 credits) or HUMA 515 Montessori Elementary Math (3 credits)
HUMA 505 Montessori Early Childhood Language (3 credits) or HUMA 517 Montessori Elementary Language & Grammar (3 credits)
HUMA 507 Montessori Early Childhood Cultural & Leadership (3 credits) or HUMA 516 Montessori Elementary Geometry & Leadership (3 credits)
HUMA 508 Early Childhood Child Development (3 credits) or HUMA 511 Elementary Child Development (3 credits)
HUMA 599 Montessori Practical Applications (6 credits) — 2 weeks, in-person
Total Credits: 30