Educational Leadership (MA): Fast Track Option Information Session

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM until Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 11:00 AMEastern Standard Time UTC -05:00

Fast Track Option

Educational Leadership (MA)

Earn your full master’s degree online — with both Principal and Supervisor certifications if eligible — in 14 months while working full time.

Time to Completion14 months

Format100% Online

Priority DeadlineMarch 15

About the program

Get a clear look at Montclair’s MA in Educational Leadership — the Fast Track option — including the curriculum, certification requirements, cohort schedule, and application process.

The 36-credit program is designed for certified educators and practitioners who aspire to administrative roles such as principal, supervisor, or director, and meets the academic requirements for New Jersey Principal and Supervisor certifications.

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Program highlights

This cohort-based program runs on a summer-to-summer schedule, with three classes each semester — mostly two at a time — offered on select weekends and evenings in both synchronous and hybrid asynchronous-synchronous formats.

Faculty who are experienced leaders in the field teach the coursework, and internships and field experiences let you apply what you learn in authentic school settings. The program is CAEP-accredited and ranked No. 5 in the nation and No. 1 in New Jersey in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.

Apply by March 15

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit by the March 15 early deadline to receive a decision within 7 business days; the final summer deadline is May 8. Missed summer? Fall priority deadline is July 10 and spring priority deadline is November 30, with first and second half starts in each term. Admission requires the online application and $60 fee, transcripts, a resume, one teacher certification, two short-answer essays of 250–350 words, and one letter of recommendation for the Fast Track option. Standardized tests are not required.

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