Master of Education - Montessori Education
The primary mission of the Lander University Department of Teacher Education is the development of each student as a Professional Instructional Leader. In an ethical, caring environment, the Professional Education Unit seeks to empower and encourage students to become competent professionals, lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
The programs within the Professional Education Unit are designed to help students gain knowledge, skills and preferred dispositions that characterize Professional Instructional Leaders. All Teacher Education Programs are accredited by the appropriate profession association and the University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Montessori Emphasis
Undergraduate students majoring in early childhood education may add the Montessori emphasis by completing 18 additional hours in Montessori methods. Students must be fully admitted to the teacher education program and be recommended by the Director of the Montessori program to enroll in Montessori classes.
Lander University at UCG offers classes leading to a bachelor’s degrees for working professionals. The courses offered at UCG are primarily at the junior and senior levels. Most freshman or sophomore-level courses may be taken through Greenville Technical College. Classes are offered in the evening and in the daytime to accommodate the varied schedules of non-traditional students.