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
CGMS graduates may now apply credits from their Full Certification programs toward a Master’s Degree in either Montessori Education or Montessori School Leadership. Currently, Sarasota University is able to accept CGMS graduates residing in Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, New Jersey, South Carolina, Texas, Nevada and internationally. For more information go to the Sarasota University website: http://www.sarasotauniversity.org/
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
