CGMS University Partners
Your CGMS coursework can earn credits toward a Master's or Bachelor's degree at one of our partner universities.
Sarasota University
Sarasota University (SU), “The Montessori University” is the first university with institutional MACTE accreditation, has licensure through The Florida Department of Education, and approval by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. SU enrolls students from across the United States, as well as internationally. CGMS new enrollees can participate in the dual enrollment option to receive credit for their teacher or school leadership credential coursework towards a university degree. CGMS graduates may also apply for credits at Sarasota University. SU currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Montessori Education (completion program), a Master of Arts (MA) in Montessori Education and a MA in Montessori Leadership, as well as a Doctor of Education in Montessori Education and a doctoral completion option. For more information, go to the Sarasota University website: www.sarasotauniversity.org , www.sarasotauniversity.edu/dual-enrollment.
Loyola University
Loyola University Maryland now offers CGMS graduates the opportunity to apply their diplomas in I/T, ECE, EL I-II, or Admin toward 15 graduate credits in Loyola’s 33-credit M.Ed. program in Montessori Education. This fully online, asynchronous program is designed to provide flexibility and accessibility for busy professionals.
For more details, visit Loyola’s Credit for Prior Learning page or contact Director Carrie Horwitz Lang directly at cjhorwitz@loyola.edu.
Union Institute & University
CGMS has a partnership with Union Institute & University. In order to transfer credits, students must enroll before graduating CGMS. https://www.ties-edu.org/
Many teachers in training utilize while concurrently enrolled in CGMS and TIES. When applying for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) through Union, many students bundle their certification tuition with M.Ed. tuition. There is a superb support staff at Union for anybody looking to discuss FAFSA. Especially during times of uncertainty, this provides a relief valve and peace of mind for all who are looking to advance their careers. https://www.ties-edu.org/
If enrolling after graduation, you cannot get credit for CGMS training, but you can get a discount. http://www.ties-edu.org/mil/
St. Catherine’s University
St. Catherine’s Master’s program is unique in that it was designed by Montessorians for Montessorians. Again they accept students from any MACTE accredited Montessori training program and generously give credit for the certificate. The program begins with a weekend workshop at their campus in Minnesota and the remaining work is done online generally taking 7-11 months. Here is the link: https://www.stkate.edu/academics/academic-programs/gc-education-online-montessori
