Credit for Prior Learning

Regardless of your role in Montessori education, Loyola University Maryland’s Credit for Prior Learning Pathway offers a flexible, online format tailored to meet the needs of busy professionals. The program’s 8-week asynchronous course design allows you to balance your studies with your commitments, providing the freedom to learn from anywhere.

Guided by expert faculty, the curriculum seamlessly integrates Montessori principles with modern educational practices, culminating in a capstone project that directly enhances your work. Prepare to deepen your impact on the Montessori community while advancing your career in this innovative and practical program.

The online Credit for Prior Learning Pathway to the M.Ed. in Montessori Education at Loyola University Maryland offers a streamlined route to your graduate degree by allowing you to apply 15 credits from your diploma earned at a MACTE-accredited training program toward the degree requirements. This reduces the total credits you need to complete to just 18, which can be finished in 12–18 months. Designed to build on your prior Montessori education, this pathway offers a flexible and rigorous learning experience that enhances your skills and leadership in the field.

Students participate in an engaging global learning community through an 8-week online asynchronous format, with courses offered during the summer, fall, and spring semesters. The flexible design accommodates professional and personal commitments, while weekly forums and assignments encourage collaboration and hands-on learning. Each course culminates in a project that allows students to directly apply Montessori principles to their work.

This program embodies Loyola’s dedication to preparing educators to lead with innovation and make a lasting impact on their communities.

Learn more about the curriculum and course of study in our Graduate Catalog.

• 100% of graduates reported gaining skills to respect and value diverse identities and communities.
• 90% felt their ability to reflect on practice to become more effective Montessori practitioners was significantly enhanced.
• 100% found the program personally rewarding and would recommend it.
• Graduates identified the quality of professors and the program curriculum as top strengths.

The following should be included with the online application:

• Online application form; non-refundable fee of $60
• Applicants should select specialization area of interest when they apply
• Diploma from a MACTE-accredited training program in either I/T, EC, EL I-II, or Admin.
• Official transcripts from degree-granting institutions
• One professional letter of recommendation
• Optional Resume/CV

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