Montessori Teacher Education Program at UC Irvine 

     The University of California Irvine is rated in the top 15% of public Universities in the United States. This prestigious campus offers Montessori Training of the highest standards that result in notable excellence in the teaching abilities of its graduates.  

     University Montessori Teacher Training Program at UC Irvine is the only Montessori preparation program which offers college credit from a public university that is recognized both in Montessori Schools and by the State of California Community Care Licensing as the core of required units for all early childhood programs.

     University Montessori Graduates have found their certificate a valuable document wherever in the world they reside.  To date, there has been a 100% placement for those seeking teaching positions upon graduation.

     The program Coordinator, Cheryll R. Ruszat, is a Montessori Teacher who brings more than 30 years of classroom and administrative experience.  The recipient of the Instructor of Excellence award from UC Irvine, this dedicated professional brings excitement and creativity to the program and focuses on the quality of the students' experience in the training.  Continued support of graduates has been a tradition for nearly 2 decades.

     All instructors are Montessori Certified and specialists in their Montessori curriculum area.  Their passion for subject areas they teach brings shared experiences and enhanced learning to the students taking this course.

     University Montessori School sits on the beautiful Orange County Campus of the University of California, Irvine.  This model, award winning facility has a dedicated training facillity to support all facets of the metamorphosis from student to outstanding Montessori Directress./Guide.  A full range of beautiful Montessori materials support the hands-on learning of techniques and clarify learning sequence.  Workshops provide students with many valuable materials to take with them as a part of this program.  University Montessori School, the program lab school provides a model children's program during the day which is available to students for observation, practice and a resource for ideas.

     The move into the 21st century brings with it innovative and efficient means for producing materials for early childhood classrooms as well as enhancing adult studies.  This course uses mixed media to provide optimal learning and extend resources for student use.  A computer and internet access is required.