AGE RANGE
2½ to 6 years
The child at this age is refining large and fine motor coordination, practical and social skills, language, concentration, a sense of order, independence, reasoning and awareness. The MECR student learns to prepare the child’s environment, and to use materials that enhance the child’s overall development.
*This course is approved by the State of Colorado for Early Childhood Teacher Qualification
ACADEMIC DATES
June 14 – August 6, 2021 — 8:15 – 4:15 M-F (no classes July 5)
PRACTICUM DATES
August 2021 – May 2022
SEMINARS
Four Weekends (Friday through Sunday): October, January, March, May
APPLICATION FEE
$250 non-refundable ($150 before April 1)
TUITION
$8,800 – includes course handouts, seminars, AMS & MACTE student fees.
Self-directed interns will receive additional Field Consultant visits at an additional cost of $800. *Credit Card payments are accepted for all fees, but for Credit Card charges above $700 there will be an added processing fee of 3%.
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TEACHERS
Yvonne Bader (Early Childhood Course Coordinator and Practicum Coordinator)
CURRICULUM
Montessori Philosophy, Child Development, Observation, Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Cultural areas, Classroom Leadership, Art, Music and Movement, Student Teaching Practicum
BACHELOR / GRADUATE SCHOOL CREDIT
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Bachelor’s credit: Van Loan School at Endicott College
Bachelor’s credit: St. Catherine Univeristy
Graduate credit: St. Catherine University
Graduate credit: TIES at Endicott