Our programs are offered through summer-intensive study in St. Paul, Minnesota. Earn graduate credit or study as a “noncredit” student. The Early Childhood option is also available for undergraduate credit. Graduate credits may be used to satisfy requirements for a St. Kate’s Master of Arts in Education degree. A Minnesota teacher licensure option is also available.
Summer 2008 Credential Class Schedule (home) 
Advance with a master’s degree
St. Kate’s now offers AM2, a flexible master’s option for working Montessori teachers from around the world.
If you hold a Montessori credential, St. Kate’s will recognize your prior teacher training (for your AMS, AMI or other credential). Complete your master’s through a one-weekend learning experience in St. Paul, Minnesota and a nine-month, Web-based course of study.
Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs
Founded in 1973, the Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs provides quality Montessori teacher education at its home campus in St. Paul, Minnesota and at sites throughout the U.S. Students prepare for credentials from the American Montessori Society (AMS). AMS credentials are the most widely recognized Montessori teaching credentials in the nation.
Our programs are accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and the College of St. Catherine is accredited institutionally by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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