Mission
The Department of Kinesiology provides academically rigorous programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in concert with the fundamental mission of Montclair State University. The basic goal of our baccalaureate degree programs is the advancement of well-educated professionals capable of contributing, within the context of their chosen specialty, to the quality of education and human services in our society. The fundamental thrust of our graduate program is to enhance the academic and professional capabilities of educators serving the wellness needs of our communities and schools, as well as those in the business and industrial sectors. All programs reflect the overall mission of wellness education based on equity and academic excellence in the classroom, in the laboratory, and in the field.