Types of Degrees Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many montessori teacher education graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	172
Bachelor’s Degree	31
Graduate Certificate	23
Undergraduate Certificate	9
Associate Degree	1

What Majors Need to Know

People with careers related to montessori teacher education were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

Knowledge Areas for Montessori Teacher Education Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Skills for Montessori Teacher Education Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to montessori teacher education:

• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities for Montessori Teacher Education Majors

Montessori Teacher Education majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with montessori teacher education:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Tutors	9.9%	NA

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in ?

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of montessori teacher education majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	27
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to

Some careers associated with montessori teacher education require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for montessori teacher education careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Some College Courses	27.7%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	4.0%
Bachelor’s Degree	43.5%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	4.0%
Master’s Degree	19.8%
Doctoral Degree	4.0%

Online Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	3	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	1	0
Bachelor’s Degree	3	1
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	16	2
Post-Master’s	2	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to montessori teacher education.

Major	Number of Grads
Elementary Education	42,862
Early Childhood Education	31,937
Secondary Education	11,071
Teacher Education	9,653
Teacher Development & Methodology	6,929
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching	3,583
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching	2,913
Adult & Continuing Education	987
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods	286
Online Educator/Online Teaching	153
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching	127
International Teaching and Learning	33

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Vgrigas under License

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