College of Education and Human Services Montclair State University

A Nationally Renowned and Award Winning College of Education and Human Services

The College of Education and Human Services is committed to advancing knowledge and educating professionals in a diverse array of fields, including teaching, inclusion and special education, nutrition, exercise science and physical education, counseling, public health, family and child studies, educational leadership, and literacy education. In addition to its more than 40 graduate programs that lead to master's degrees, certifications, or certificates, the College of Education and Human Services is actively engaged in doctoral education. Doctoral programs include the PhD in Counselor Education program and an EdD in Teacher Education and Teacher Development program.

With a full time tenured/tenure track faculty of 115 scholars and more than 4,000 students, the college strives to be a progressive, innovative, national leader in the preparation of educators and human services professionals who possess the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to work toward a better educated, healthier, and more just society. The college's programs for educators reflect deep partnerships with the university's arts and sciences disciplines and with public schools, and foster commitments to culturally responsive teaching and teaching for critical thinking. Outstanding human services programs in counseling, family and child studies, public health, nutrition and food sciences, athletic training, and exercise science all combine academic rigor and clinical experiences and place strong emphases on translating cutting-edge research into exemplary practice.

The College of Education and Human Services, one of the original members of the National Network for Educational Renewal begun by John Goodlad, is one of the premier schools of education in the nation. In recognition of its work in the field of teacher education, Montclair State University was recently named one of the Ten Leading Schools of Education by the George Lucas Educational Foundation. The College of Education and Human Services was also ranked in the top 20 for elementary and secondary teacher preparation by "US News and World Report" in its Best Graduate Schools and in the top 10 leading teacher education programs by Edutopia. The college has a long and proud history dating back to 1908 and offers several advantages for those pursuing graduate educations:

- Outstanding and innovative programs in the education and human services fields with nationally recognized faculty members and accreditation.

- Program faculty and staff members who are dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the student population.

- Facilities that are on the cutting edge of learning and technology, including University Hall, home of the College of Education and Human Services, and the largest and most sophisticated building in the university's history.

- Flexible study for all students, including weekend, accelerated, and web-enhanced course options.

Accreditations

Accreditations held by Montclair State University include accreditation from:

- the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE): Athletic Training program.

- the Commission on the Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), American Dietetics Association: Dietetics program.

- the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP): Counseling program.

- the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE): Programs to prepare educators. (MSU has been continuously accredited since 1954, when NCATE accredited its first group of teacher education programs.)

The Center of Pedagogy

Montclair State University was the first university in the nation to create a formal structure in which faculty members from arts and sciences, education, and the public schools -- called the Tripartite -- are equally involved in the ongoing work of teacher education. Anyone who is involved in the education of educators is a member of the Center of Pedagogy. Policies and practices are established by collaborative groups with equal representation from all parts of the Tripartite.

The Center of Pedagogy coordinates all aspects of teacher education. Under the umbrella of the Center of Pedagogy, students will find a number of programs and offices including the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal, Agenda for Education in a Democracy, Advocacy Center, Office of Admissions and Retention, Fieldwork Department, Urban Teaching Academy, Urban Teacher Residency Program, and ADP Center.

The Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health

The newly established Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health is a clinical, consultation/professional development, and research center concerned with the optimal development of infants, children, and families, with and without developmental disabilities. The center offers programs and services such as: clinical services with developmental and relations models of assessment and intervention for children with autism; expanded infant and early childhood mental health services; a post baccalaureate certificate in developmental models of autism intervention; consultation and training services integrating mental health in infancy; childhood and school-based programs; and a professional developmental program for clergy formation, in infant, child and family development.

Admissions

The majority of Montclair State's graduate programs do not have specific deadlines. For those programs without a specific deadline, The Graduate School recommends that students submit their credentials as early as possible. Students should apply well in advance of their preferred start dates, to ensure comprehensive reviews of their applications. Once all of the application requirements are submitted to The Graduate School please allow 3-6 weeks for an admission decision.

International Student Services

Montclair State's Global Education Center, recognized as one of the nation's best programs by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, provides leadership and organizational focus for the university's globalization efforts. The center coordinates all international activities on campus, advances international objectives across colleges and schools, builds alliances, creates and cultivates international partnerships, and serves as an international resource for the campus and the community. The Office of International Services (IS) promotes international education by providing a range of services, programs, and advocacy that supports the growth, development, and welfare of international students, scholars, and faculty members at Montclair State University. These are:

- immigration advising and documentation

- visa support

- academic, legal, housing, visa, and cultural assistance for international students

- orientations for new international scholars

- social adjustment and cultural support programs

- Global Living Community (GLC), a residential community of international and American students at Montclair State University, where students can learn about the traditions and customs of students from a variety of countries

- international student recruitment

• Advanced Counseling Certificate Program
• Developmental Models of Autism Intervention Certificate Program
• Doctoral Program in Counselor Education
• Doctoral Program in Family Studies
• Doctoral Program in Teacher Education and Teacher Development
• Ed D Program in Pedagogy and Philosophy
• Health Education Certificate Program
• Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Post-Master's Certificate Program
• Master of Education Program in Special Education
• New Literacies, Digital Technologies and Learning Certificate Program
• Nutrition and Exercise Science Certificate Program
• Post Baccalaureate Didactic Program in Dietetics Certificate
• Program in Counseling
• Program in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
• Program in Educational Leadership
• Program in Exercise Science and Physical Education
• Program in Family and Child Studies
• Program in Health Education
• Program in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
• Program in Learning Disabilities
• Program in Nutrition and Food Science
• Program in Public Health
• Program in Reading
• Program in Teaching Early Childhood
• Program in Teaching Elementary Education
• Program in Teaching in Subject Area
• Program in Teaching Physical Education

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  Certificate
  Master of Arts (MA)
  Post-Master's Certificate
  Master of Education (M Ed)
  Doctor of Education (Ed D)
  Master of Science (MS)
  Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
  Postbaccalaureate Certificate
  Master of Public Health (MPH)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 537
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees 32
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? No
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Required for some and Required for some
• Doctoral Degrees Required and Required
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied1,431
• Accepted813
• Acceptance Rate56%
• Enrolled650
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $60
• Application Fee - International $60
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline June 1st Not Reported
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline October 1st Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesGRE, GMAT, MAT, 2 letters of recommendation
• Doctoral's DegreesGRE General Test, 3 letters of recommendation
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesTOEFL (minimum score 83 iBT) or IELTS

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *Not Reported
• Out-of-state tuition *Not Reported
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year feesNot Reported
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsMarch 1
• Types of financial support availableResearch Assitantships, Teaching Assistantships, Federal Work-Study, Financial Support for Part-time Students, Scholarship and/or loans, Graduate Assistantships

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students1812
• Female Percentage78%
• Male Percentage22%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students1812
• Part-time Percentage70%
• Full-time Percentage30%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino10%
• Black / African American7%
• White / Caucasian71%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian4%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander0%
• Two or more races1%
• Unknown7%

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty318
• Full-time Percentage36%
• Part-time Percentage64%
• Female Percentage72%
• Male Percentage28%

• Existing Research
• Focus of faculty researchKey factors in the preparation of teachers for urban schools, factors affecting upper extremity motion patterns and injuries, implementation fidelity of instructional interventions. data-based decision-making in educational contexts, nutrition and physical activity of the aging population in the U. S.
• Externally sponsored research expenditures last year$850,549