Transform your teaching with an M.Ed that is stackable, accessible, and flexible.
Application Deadline |
Entry Term |
Program Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling | Fall, Spring | Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Doug Larkin |
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About the program
The M.Ed. in Teaching for Equity and Justice program is unique in that, while core courses focus on traditional areas of interest for all educators (e.g. curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, and teacher research), each of these topics is explored through a lens of equity and social justice in education. The program incorporates a specialization in a number of Montclair’s existing programs, with both online and in-person coursework modalities. Those who have completed or are currently enrolled in one of the certificate or certification programs listed below at Montclair in the past five years may have up to 18 credits apply toward completion of the program.
Applicants should possess intellectual curiosity about the nature and practice of teaching and learning and a commitment to deepening their professional knowledge and skills as teachers committed to principles of equity and social justice. Interested applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and be an experienced practitioner in the field of education (minimum of three years). Please note: Applicants selecting an Alternate Route Specialization must be currently enrolled or have completed at least one year of their Alternate Route program in order to be considered eligible for the Teaching for Equity and Justice (M.Ed) program.
The program builds on existing certificates and additional certifications allowing teachers with diverse specializations to deepen career-ready skills as they pursue their interest in equity and justice-oriented education.
Stackable programs as part of this M.Ed.:
- State Endorsements
- Bilingual-Bicultural Education
- Teaching English as a Second Language (P-12)
- Alternate Route (P3, K6, Subject-Area)
- Certificates
Interested applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and be an experienced practitioner in the field of education (minimum of three years). Please note: Applicants selecting an Alternate Route Specialization must be currently enrolled or have completed at least one year of their Alternate Route program in order to be considered eligible for the Teaching for Equity and Justice (M.Ed) program.
The Office of Graduate Admissions requires the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree in order to be eligible to apply for a graduate program. Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the international applicants page to review the U.S. degree equivalency information.
In order to make applying for graduate school as seamless as possible for you, we have
created an application checklist. This checklist can be a reference point for you during the
application process to ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the steps
needed to apply, as well as all corresponding supplemental materials for your specific
program of interest.
- Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Submit Online Application: Please create your online account and submit your application by following the general application instructions and pay the non-refundable $60 application fee. Once this step has been completed, the online portal will allow you to upload your supplemental materials.
- **Please note that admission requirements may vary depending on the stackable program of interest.
The following is a list of the supplemental materials that will accompany your application for the Master of Education in Teaching for Equity and Justice program:
- Transcript: One from each college attended.
- Resume
- Essay: In approximately 250-300 words, please describe your current or recent experiences as an educator, and explain how the Montclair Master’s Degree in Education in Teaching for Equity and Justice will help you reach your professional goals.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two.
- Standardized Test Scores: None
- Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the International Applicants page to review the US degree equivalency information.
If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please email or call us:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Email: graduate@montclair.edu
Telephone: 973-655-5147
Fax: 973-655-7869
If you have specific inquiries regarding your program of interest, please contact the Master of Education in Teaching for Equity and Justice program Program Coordinator.
Program Coordinator: Dr. Doug Larkin
Email: larkind@montclair.edu
Phone: 973-655-3124