Art (MAT + Initial Teacher Certification)

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM until 4:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Virtual Open House

Learn more about Montclair State University's Art MAT and Initial Teacher Certification pathway and how graduate study can prepare you to bring creativity, artistic practice and meaningful learning experiences into P–12 classrooms. Review the session details below and register to join us.

Graduate Program Session

Art (MAT + Initial Teacher Certification)

Montclair's Master of Arts in Teaching offers an Art subject-area pathway for students who hold a bachelor's degree and want to pursue a graduate degree while working toward initial P–12 teacher certification. The program combines graduate coursework in teaching and learning with extensive clinical experiences designed to prepare future art educators for today's classrooms.

Prepare to teach Art in preschool through Grade 12 while completing the Master of Arts in Teaching.
Build skills in curriculum design, instructional strategies, classroom management and creating engaging learning environments.
Gain hands-on classroom experience through required clinical practice and student teaching in partner schools.
Complete a graduate pathway designed for students who already hold a bachelor's degree and are pursuing initial New Jersey teacher certification.

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