Online Montessori Education Graduate Program
Earn your M.Ed. in Montessori Education from the nationally ranked, fully online graduate program at Loyola. Through the Credit for Prior Learning pathway, Montessori professionals with a diploma from a MACTE-accredited training program can earn a master’s degree in an accelerated, online format.
Program Overview
- Credits: 33
- Format: 100% online
- Start in Spring, Summer, or Fall
- Part-time
- Finish in 12-18 months
About the Montessori Credit for Prior Learning Program
The Credit for Prior Learning pathway allows Montessori professionals holding a diploma from a MACTE-accredited I/T, EC, EL I–II, or Admin training program to earn a Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a major in Montessori Education.
Upon submission of a diploma bearing the MACTE accreditation seal and payment of a non-refundable $500 fee, students receive a translation of 15 credits toward the 33-credit master's degree program.
Credit for Prior Learning graduate courses are taught in an asynchronous, online format. Classes are 8 weeks during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
The Credit for Prior Learning pathway includes weekly forums and assignments that encourage collaboration and hands-on learning. Each course culminates in a project that allows students to directly apply Montessori principles to their work. The 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 the Graduate Catalog.
Apply to Loyola’s Montessori Education Graduate Program
- Bachelor’s degree
- MACTE-accredited I/T, EC, EL I-II, or Admin training credential
- One letter of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Virtual interview with the Montessori Education Program Director
- $60 application fee (waived when you attend a virtual information session)
- A one-time, non-refundable $500 deposit is required upon admission to transfer the diploma from a MACTE-accredited training program into 15 credits towards degree requirements.
Loyola offers various opportunities for financial aid, including Merit Scholarships, Ignatius Grant Awards, and Graduate Assistantships.
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90% of graduates felt their ability to reflect on practice to become more effective Montessori practitioners was significantly enhanced.
Liz Haff, M.Ed. ’26
It was challenging to teach all day and work in the evening, but I found that my study improved my teacher effectiveness within weeks.
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