.
3 units, 35 hours
This course is designed for students to study the growth and development of children from the
prenatal stage through adolescence. For each stage of development attention to both
typical as well as atypical development in each area is discussed. Included are the influences
of culture, family, and the environment. The material in this course is designed as a
foundation for teaching, nursing, early childhood education, and parenting.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will provide an in-depth look at Dr. Maria Montessori’s life and work including an
overview of the Montessori Movement. Philosophy methods include the absorbent mind,
sensitive periods, logical-mathematical mind, spiritual and moral development of the child,
cosmic wonder, and explorations. Other topics will include preparation of the teacher, setting
up an environment, observation, discipline vs. discipleship, and parent education.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will give detailed examples and activities for the Montessori philosophy and
rationale of Practical Life. Topic and activities include ground rules; grace and courtesy;
control of movement; developing the hand; care of self; care of environment; food preparation
and nutrition as related to the goals of order, concentration, co-ordination and independence.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will give the Montessori philosophy and rationale of the language curriculum.
Included will be an overview of receptive and expressive language experiences, visual and
auditory perceptual experiences and vocabulary development and enrichment. The basic
language materials, such as Sandpaper letters, Movable alphabet and Metal insets, as well as
penmanship, writing, reading, grammar and children’s literature, drama will be covered.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will provide the Montessori philosophy and rationale for the Sensorial materials,
giving a comprehensive view of the materials aiding the development and refinement of the
senses. These will include (1) Sense of sight, discriminating dimension and form, color, or
shape. (2) Auditory sense, including the silence game (3) Olfactory sense, (4) Baric sense, (5)
Tactile sense, (6) Stereo gnostic sense.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will provide the Montessori philosophy and rationale for arithmetic in the early
childhood curriculum. Materials covered will include those aiding the development of these
concepts and skills: (1) Introduction to numeration; (2) The decimal system, and the functions
of the decimal system; (3) Linear and skip counting; (4) Operations and memorization of facts;
(5) Fractions and Math applications.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will cover Montessori rational and philosophy for Physical and Life Science (21
hours) and Social Studies (14 hours) in the early childhood. The Physical and Life Science
include: Botany, Zoology, Earth Science and Physical Science. Social Studies includes
Geography and History.
3 units, 35 hours
Art will introduce the student to art history, art appreciation and the art media. Exploration and
creation of art activities will be included. The Music Workshop will include singing, rhythmic &
instrumental skills, movement and body awareness. The Movement Workshop will cover
Movement, body awareness, non-competitive games, as well as, loco-motor, stationary &
game skills.
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For international F-1 students, if you have already taken TOEFL or IELTS test, you don't need to take this test. and you should bring the certificate with you to the VISA interview.
3 units, 35 hours
This course is designed for students to study the growth and development of children from the
prenatal stage through adolescence. For each stage of development attention to both
typical as well as atypical development in each area is discussed. Included are the influences
of culture, family, and the environment. The material in this course is designed as a
foundation for teaching, nursing, early childhood education, and parenting.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will provide an in-depth look at Dr. Maria Montessori’s life and work including an
overview of the Montessori Movement. Philosophy methods include the absorbent mind,
sensitive periods, logical-mathematical mind, spiritual and moral development of the child,
cosmic wonder, and explorations. Other topics will include preparation of the teacher, setting
up an environment, observation, discipline vs. discipleship, and parent education.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will give detailed examples and activities for the Montessori philosophy and
rationale of Practical Life. Topic and activities include ground rules; grace and courtesy;
control of movement; developing the hand; care of self; care of environment; food preparation
and nutrition as related to the goals of order, concentration, co-ordination and independence.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will give the Montessori philosophy and rationale of the language curriculum.
Included will be an overview of receptive and expressive language experiences, visual and
auditory perceptual experiences and vocabulary development and enrichment. The basic
language materials, such as Sandpaper letters, Movable alphabet and Metal insets, as well as
penmanship, writing, reading, grammar and children’s literature, drama will be covered.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will provide the Montessori philosophy and rationale for the Sensorial materials,
giving a comprehensive view of the materials aiding the development and refinement of the
senses. These will include (1) Sense of sight, discriminating dimension and form, color, or
shape. (2) Auditory sense, including the silence game (3) Olfactory sense, (4) Baric sense, (5)
Tactile sense, (6) Stereo gnostic sense.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will provide the Montessori philosophy and rationale for arithmetic in the early
childhood curriculum. Materials covered will include those aiding the development of these
concepts and skills: (1) Introduction to numeration; (2) The decimal system, and the functions
of the decimal system; (3) Linear and skip counting; (4) Operations and memorization of facts;
(5) Fractions and Math applications.
3 units, 35 hours
This class will cover Montessori rational and philosophy for Physical and Life Science (21
hours) and Social Studies (14 hours) in the early childhood. The Physical and Life Science
include: Botany, Zoology, Earth Science and Physical Science. Social Studies includes
Geography and History.
3 units, 35 hours
Art will introduce the student to art history, art appreciation and the art media. Exploration and
creation of art activities will be included. The Music Workshop will include singing, rhythmic &
instrumental skills, movement and body awareness. The Movement Workshop will cover
Movement, body awareness, non-competitive games, as well as, loco-motor, stationary &
game skills.
AMS credential 2nd-year internship
Students need to complete the FMAE Academic core courses before starting Practicum I and II.
Practicum (Internship) school for students’ practicum/internship, should be an AMS-approved school.
Application forms are needed before starting. You may find them in Session 1–> assignment 1
download the forms, complete them, and then upload them back.
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Prerequisites: Philosophy, Practical Life, Sensorial, Art, Music & Movement, Language, Mathematics, Natural Science, Classroom Leadership*. Must be taken in conjunction with Practicum I. This class consists of the following classes: Montessori Observation (28 hours) and Parent Involvement (7 hours). Montessori Observation includes lecture for 8 hours and documented observation of 20 hours. This seminar focuses on methods of observation, forming questions, biases, awareness of cultural differences, connecting with children, recording and reflecting, determining needs, and the critical importance of the habit of observation in the Montessori classroom. The Parent Involvement seminar focuses on the art of working with parents, and refining communication, and the conference is presented. The focus of this class will be working to build a positive team with parents and teachers involved for the benefit of the child. The modes of instruction are discussion, lecture, and activities. *Classroom Leadership may be taken before or during Practicum Phase.3 units, 35 hours
Prerequisites: Philosophy, Practical Life, Sensorial, Art, Music & Movement, Language,
Mathematics, Natural Science, Classroom Leadership*. Must be taken in conjunction
with Practicum I. The class include yearlong work-study (full school year, 540 hours
minimum), synthesis project (yearlong project), child study and other focus topics. Students
will show their learning and understanding of all the Montessori classes through the
development of a synthesis project, child study and daily reflective journal entries.
*Classroom Leadership may be taken before or during Practicum Phase.
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For international F-1 students, if you have already taken TOEFL or IELTS test, you don't need to take this test. and you should bring the certificate with you to the VISA interview.
3 units, 35 hours
Patterns of family living in modern society, including varying roles and interaction of family
members; factors affecting family, including urban-suburban living, socio-cultural, racial, and
economic; the relationship of the family to the preschool and to such community resources as
represented by health, welfare, educational, recreational, religious, and counseling
organizations. Students are required to observe children in a group setting.
3 units, 35 hours This course is designed for students to study the growth and development of children from the prenatal stage through adolescence. For each stage of development attention to both typical as well as atypical development in each area is discussed. Included are the influences of culture, family, and the environment. The material in this course is designed as a foundation for teaching, nursing, early childhood education, and parenting.
4 units, 45 hours
This course is a study of infants and toddlers from pre-conception to age three including
physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional growth and development. Students apply
theoretical frameworks in to interpret and understand behavior and interactions between
heredity and environment. This course emphasize the role of the family and relationships in
development. Students are required to observe children in a group setting.