BS in Education, Montessori Concentration
Our bachelor’s degree with a Montessori education concentration offers an outstanding opportunity for education students. You can earn three credentials in one program:
A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary education
An Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diploma
State teaching certification
If you are a non-traditional student or adult learner, see our Bachelor of University Studies, Montessori Concentration program for information on completing your bachelor's degree.
Our Bachelor of Science program with a Montessori concentration offers multiple benefits that give you flexible career options:
Global: Your AMI Montessori diploma is recognized around the world and provides a “passport” to teach internationally.
National: Our program provides Connecticut teacher certification in Early Childhood or Elementary education that is recognized by 45 other states.
Local: You’ll gain classroom experience in the many public and private Montessori schools in the Greater Hartford area.
Learn on our beautiful Montessori campus at the Montessori Training Center Northeast (MTCNE), an AMI teacher training center.
Benefit from scholarship support for Montessori education students
The program is a partnership between the University of Hartford and the Montessori Training Center Northeast (MTCNE), an AMI-teacher training center managed by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC).
Intakes
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- Aug
- Dec
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
International applicants are also required to submit the below materials:
- Transcript evaluation: International transcripts must be evaluated with grades by a NACES member credential evaluation service. If the transcript is written in English, a course-by-course evaluation is still required, as grading systems vary from country to country. Visit NACES for a complete list of members.
- Students who are non-native speakers of the English language are required to submit scores from one of the following English-proficiency tests.
- TOEFL: minimum of 80 (Internet-based test – iBT), and 550 (Paper-based test – PBT Total).
- PTE: minimum score of 58
- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5 overall
- Duolingo: minimum score of 110 combined
- You can qualify for the English Proficiency Waiver if you fit one of the following two categories:
- You are an international applicant whose native language is English.
- You are an International applicant holding a bachelor’s or master's degree from a country where the native language is English.
- If you believe that you meet one of these criteria
- Admitted students will be required to submit a passport and financial documents that indicate financial capability and responsibility for at least the first year of enrollment (tuition, fees, and living expenses). If you are not personally funding your tuition, your sponsor must submit a sponsor certification and submit official financial documentation.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
171400 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 35 USD
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