master of education degree in applied developmental education
This degree builds upon a preliminary teaching credential (Multiple or Single Subject or Education Specialist) completed at Saint Mary’s College School of Education. Candidates complete core Montessori courses and specialize in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. An AMS Early Childhood or Elementary certificate can be obtained with additional coursework.
Early Childhood Emphasis (56+ units)
Credential Component (34-40 units)
Multiple or Single Subject or Special Education Preliminary Credential completed at Saint Mary’s College School of Education. Montessori minor students must complete a minimum of 30 graduate units.
Concentration Courses (13 units)
MONT 261 - Montessori Philosophy in a Cultural Context, 3 units
ECE 259 - Practical Life Curriculum. 2 units
ECE 260 - Conceptual Curriculum, 2 units
ECE 263 - Mathematics: Conceptual Learning, 3 units
ECE 264 - Language and Reading Development, 3 units
Research Courses (9 units)
- EDUC 500 - Intro to Educational Research, 1 unit
- EDUC 590 - Research Seminar, 3 units
- EDUC 593 - Literature Review and Proposal Writing, 2 units
- EDUC 592 - Thesis, 3 units or EDUC 597 Synthesis Project, 3 units
Elementary Emphasis (57+ units)
Credential Component (34-40 units)
Multiple or Single Subject or Special Education Preliminary Credential completed at Saint Mary’s College School of Education. Montessori minor students must complete a minimum of 30 graduate units.
Concentration Courses (14 units)
MONT 261 - Montessori Philosophy in a Cultural Context, 3 units
MONT 263 - Elementary Mathematics I, 3 units
MONT 264 - Elementary Language, Reading and Writing, 3 units
MONT 265 - Elementary Foundations, 2 units
MONT 266 - Study of the Sciences, 3 units
Research Courses (9 units)
- EDUC 500 - Intro to Educational Research, 1 unit
- EDUC 590 - Research Seminar, 3 units
- EDUC 593 - Literature Review and Proposal Writing, 2 units
- EDUC 592 - Thesis, 3 units or EDUC 597 - Synthesis Project, 3 units
Note: Passage of EDUC 500 (Introduction to Educational Research) with a B or better and passing the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) are required for unconditional acceptance to this graduate degree program and are prerequisites to EDUC 590 (Research Seminar). Therefore, all master's degree students are advised to pass EDUC 500 and the WPE in the first semester of their graduate coursework.
