The Bachelor of Arts in University Studies with a Montessori Concentration is a 121 credit program:
- Includes 46 credits of AMI training
- Part-time or full-time program
- Observation and practice teaching components
- Online course options
- Qualifying transfer credits accepted
Courses are offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters to help you complete your degree faster. The Montessori concentration credits are completed on campus at the University of Hartford. Many of the general education and elective courses can be completed online.
Successful completion results in:
- BA in University Studies with a Montessori Concentration
- AMI Diploma - Assistant to Infancy (Birth-age 3), Primary (ages 3-6) or Elementary (ages 6-12)
- Eligibility for CT State Teaching Certificate, Teaching Endorsement #511 or #512.
The program combines UHart's curriculum with Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) teacher training, enabling you to earn an internationally-recognized AMI diploma. It is a partnership with the Montessori Training Center Northeast (MTCNE), an AMI-teacher training center managed by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC).
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To request information about this program, please complete the inquiry form. Under "Academic Interest," choose either:
- Early Childhood Education/Montessori - University Studies Degree Completion Program OR
- Elementary Education/Montessori - University Studies Degree Completion Program

