Montclair State 2+2: Teacher Education Agreement

Dual Enrollment Transfer Agreement For Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers Major

Students from Bergen Community College who apply through the 2+2 Program for the Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers major, now have the opportunity to be admitted into Montclair State’s Teacher Education Program.

Eligibility Criteria

Associate of Science Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education
Content area competency and demonstrated oral and written communication skills
3.0 cumulative GPA from all previously attended institutions

Application Process

Fill out our online survey to indicate your interest in this program.
If you are ready to transfer to Montclair State next semester, apply online.
Submit the following required materials:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
- One letter of recommendation from a professor in an education course or an education prerequisite course
- Resume
- Admissions Essay
  - In 500 words or less, tell us why you would like to become a teacher. What experiences have motivated you to choose this career path? Please use the Montclair State Portrait of a Teacher to help guide you with the writing of this essay.
- Participate in a required interview and impromptu writing sample with Teacher Education

If you have questions about the Montclair State 2+2 Program or if you have any issues with your survey, please email us at msupromise@montclair.edu.

Admission Deadlines

Spring Admission: November 15th
Fall Admission: April 15th

Please note: If students do not complete their applications by the deadline, they will not be considered for the Teacher Education Program, but may still be admissible to the Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers program.

For more information about the Teacher Education program, contact the Office of Teacher Education Admissions, Recruitment and Diversity by email at TEadmissions@montclair.edu, by phone at 973-655-7696, or by visiting Teacher Education Student Services, University Hall, Suite 1180.