Teaching Physical Education at Montclair State University

Teaching (MAT) with Dual Certification in Physical Education and Teacher of Students with Disabilities

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Teaching (MAT) with Dual Certification in Physical Education and Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Students with a baccalaureate degree and interest in teaching may pursue the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) which simultaneously leads to certification AND master’s degree. The program is open to students who wish to teach in this content area in K-12 schools.

Montclair State University’s Teacher Education Program is one of the most highly-regarded teacher preparation programs in the country. It has been consistently recognized both nationally and regionally for its unique features, including its structure, partnerships and curricular emphases. The program is considered a model for other colleges and universities and has continuously been accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954.

Please refer to our teacher education and certification page for information on other options in teacher education as well as our programs of study page for a comprehensive list of all of the graduate programs offered within the university.