Initial Teacher Certification Programs (Post-Bac, MAT, Dual Cert MAT)

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Virtual Open House

Learn more about Montclair State University's Master of Arts in Teaching pathways and what to expect as a graduate student. Review the session details below and register to join us.

Graduate Program Session

Teaching (MAT): Early Childhood Education (P-3)

Montclair's MAT pathway in Early Childhood Education prepares future teachers to support young learners through developmentally appropriate instruction and field-based preparation.

Focus on the cognitive, social and emotional needs of young children.
Explore age-appropriate curriculum design and early literacy practices.
Connect theory to practice through immersive field experiences.
Prepare for teacher certification in Preschool through Grade 3.

Graduate Program Session

Teaching (MAT): Elementary Education (K-6)

Montclair's MAT pathway in Elementary Education prepares future teachers for broad-based classroom teaching across the elementary grades.

Prepare to teach core subject areas in self-contained classrooms.
Build skills in literacy, mathematics, science and social studies instruction.
Learn inclusive teaching strategies for diverse young learners.
Work toward teacher certification in Kindergarten through Grade 6.

Graduate Program Session

Teaching (MAT): Subject Area (P-12)

Montclair's MAT subject-area pathway combines content-area knowledge with professional preparation for teaching across preschool through grade 12.

Bridge subject-area knowledge with effective teaching methods.
Prepare for certification in a P-12 content area.
Develop classroom-ready strategies for middle and secondary learners.
Build a professional foundation through guided teacher preparation.

Graduate Program Session

Teaching (MAT): Add-On Certifications

Montclair's MAT pathways can support additional credentials that prepare educators to serve broader and more diverse student populations.

Explore pathways connected to Teacher of Students with Disabilities preparation.
Learn about options related to Bilingual Bicultural Education.
Consider additional preparation in English as a Second Language.
See how added credentials can broaden your teaching opportunities.

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