#  Discovery Program

You don't need to know your major to know where you're going. Our Discovery Program gives you the space to explore your interests, discover new possibilities and find the academic path that's right for you.

 

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## Your Journey, Our Guidance and Support 

Choose from one of four Discovery Tracks that align with your passion and values, and you’ll find that through dedicated advising, hands-on exploration, and exposure to a wide range of majors and careers, you'll gain the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions about your future. **Bring your curiosity — we'll help you discover where it can take you.**

## How the Discovery Program works 

The Discovery Program is **your chance to explore your options and figure out what major is the best fit for you**. It’s a hands-on, personalized experience designed to guide you from the moment you apply to Montclair all the way to declaring your major as a student. Think of it as your step-by-step game plan for discovering what you want to study and where you want to go.

As a new student at Montclair, you have the freedom to shape your own path. You’ll choose a [Discovery Track](#discovery-tracks) based on your interests, strengths and future goals:

1. Arts, Culture and Design
2. Business, Mathematics and Technology
3. Health, Medicine and the Sciences
4. Social Justice, Public Service and the Humanities

(***Please note:*** If you’re interested in a career in teaching, you can pursue Teacher Education Certification through any of the four Discovery Tracks by selecting a Track that best aligns with your teaching interests and goals.)

During your first semester at Montclair, you’ll participate in coursework that reflects the theme of your selected Discovery Track and fulfills SEEDS General Education Requirements, offering you a firsthand glimpse into your future major. One highlight is the New Student Seminar, which will facilitate your transition into the University, forge strong connections with your academic advisor and help foster a sense of belonging within the Discovery Program and at Montclair. It is designed to engage you intellectually and socially, while supporting and informing your major exploration journey.

 

 

 

 

    

 



##  Other Ways to Explore Programs



 

 

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###  “Crash a Class”

"Crash-A-Class" is an opportunity offered to students right before spring registration. Students can sit in on a class for a day to learn more about programs or specific courses they've been curious about. The popular and ***free*** program provides a sneak peek at more than 65 different course options across campus!

 

 



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###  I Do Declare! Podcast

Trying to figure out which major may be the best fit for you? There’s a podcast for that! ***I Do Declare!*** offers an inside look at some of the different majors and opportunities across campus. New episodes are released throughout each semester. Listen wherever you stream.

- [Listen to I Do Declare!](https://idodeclare.podbean.com/)
 
 

 



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###  Major Mentor AI

Designed with you in mind, ***Major Mentor*** is your go-to guide for exploring and choosing a major. This custom GPT helps you learn about different programs, career paths and campus resources that can help you along the way. Think of it as a smart starting point for turning your interests into a plan.

- [Major Mentor AI](https://chatgpt.com/g/g-6733a34c7f308190b75402d29272edf0-major-mentor)
 
 

 



 

 

##  Choose a Track — Your Explorations Start Here

These four Tracks are designed to help you connect what you’re passionate about to one (or more!) of Montclair’s 300+ majors, minors and programs – so you can move forward with confidence and clarity. Whether you're deciding between a few possibilities or starting with a blank slate, you'll find the guidance, flexibility and experiences to help you **turn curiosity into a clear direction**.



 

 

   

 



###  Arts, Culture and Design

 

Designed for students who consider themselves creative, are interested in fine arts, media arts, and culture; or enjoy creating, performing or teaching others about art and culture.

 

   Potential Majors    

 

Options include, but are not limited to:

- [Fashion Design and Merchandising](/academics/programs/ba-fashion-design-and-merchandising "Fashion Design and Merchandising")
- [Sports Communication](/academics/programs/ba-sports-communication "Sports Communication")
- [Visual Arts](/academics/programs/ba-visual-arts "Visual Arts")
- [Recording Arts and Production](/academics/programs/ba-recording-arts-and-production "Recording Arts and Production")
- [Music](/academics/programs/bmus-music "Music")
- [Theatre Studies](/academics/programs/ba-theatre-studies "Theatre Studies")

 



   Colleges and Schools    

 

- [College of the Arts](https://www.montclair.edu/academics/schools-colleges/college-arts)
- [Bloomfield College](/node/7111/)
- [College of Communication and Media](/node/6827/)
- [John J. Cali School of Music](/node/7136/)

 



 

 

  

 



###  Business, Mathematics and Technology

 

Designed for students who like to innovate with new technology, enjoy working with numbers and data, are interested in corporate culture, or enjoy teaching others about mathematics or technology.

 

   Potential Majors    

 

Options include, but are not limited to:

- [Advertising](/academics/programs/ba-advertising "Advertising")
- [Language, Business and Culture](/academics/programs/ba-language-business-and-culture "Language, Business and Culture")
- [Business Administration: Concentration in Management](/academics/programs/bs-business-administration "Business Administration")
- [Applied Mathematics and Statistics](/academics/programs/bs-applied-mathematics-and-statistics "Applied Mathematics and Statistics")
- [Public and Professional Writing](/academics/programs/ba-public-and-professional-writing "Public and Professional Writing")
- [Computer Science](/academics/programs/bs-computer-science "Computer Science")

 



   Colleges and Schools    

 

- [College of Science and Mathematics](/node/7101/)
- [School of Computing](/node/7139/)
- [College of Humanities and Social Sciences](/node/6828/)
- [Feliciano School of Business](/node/12570/)
- [College of Communication and Media](/node/6827/)

 



 

 

  

 



###  Health, Medicine and the Sciences

 

Designed for students who are interested in the sciences, want to pursue careers in the health and wellness industry, enjoy teaching others about science or health. If emotional, mental or physical health is important to you, this track can get you started.

 

   Potential Majors    

 

Options include, but are not limited to:

- [Medical Humanities](/academics/programs/ba-medical-humanities "Medical Humanities")
- [Biology](/academics/programs/bs-biology "Biology")
- [Public Health](/academics/programs/bs-public-health "Public Health")
- [Exercise Science](/academics/programs/bs-exercise-science "Exercise Science")
- [Nutrition and Food Science](/academics/programs/ms-nutrition-and-food-science "Nutrition and Food Science")
- [Sustainability Science](/academics/programs/bs-sustainability-science "Sustainability Science")

 



   Colleges, Schools and Supplemental Programs    

 

- [College for Community Health](/node/7102/)
- [College of Science and Mathematics](/node/7101/)
- [Pre-Medical Program](/academics/medical-and-dental-pathways/pre-medical-program "Pre-Medical Program")

 



 

 

  

 



###  Social Justice, Public Service and the Humanities

 

Designed for students who are interested in learning about/or investigating cultural and societal issues, enjoy teaching others, or enjoy volunteering, serving and advocating for their community.

 

   Potential Majors    

 

Options include, but are not limited to:

- [Anthropology](/academics/programs/ba-anthropology "Anthropology")
- [Educational Foundations](/academics/programs/ba-educational-foundations-for-elementary-school-teachers "Educational Foundations")
- [Family Science and Human Development](/academics/programs/ba-family-science-and-human-development "Family Science and Human Development")
- [Psychology](/academics/programs/ba-psychology "Psychology")
- [Justice Studies](/academics/programs/ba-justice-studies "Justice Studies")
- [Public Health](/academics/programs/bs-public-health "Public Health")

 



   Colleges, Schools and Supplemental Programs    

 

- [College for Community Health](/node/7102/)
- [College of Humanities and Social Sciences ](/node/6828/)
- [College of Science and Mathematics](/node/7101/)
- [Pre-Law Program](/academics/pre-law-program "Pre-Law Program")

 



 

 

 

   

 



##  Hear From Our Students

 

 

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> “My experience working to figure out my major was incredibly positive! The team was always supportive, responsive and genuinely invested in helping me succeed. My advisor always helped me feel welcome and the guidance I got there felt truly personal.”

 

 Chantal Batista ’27

 

  **Psychology**

 

 

 

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##  Meet Our Academic Advisors

Our team of Academic Advisors is here to help you on this exciting journey of self-discovery, major exploration and academic success.



 

 

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### [Temeshia Lemons](/faculty-staff/temeshia-lemons)

- Director for Advising
 
 

 

 

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### [Johayra Granados-Roldan](/faculty-staff/johayra-granados-roldan)

- Academic Advisor, University College
 
 

 

 

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### [Lindsey Hresko-Staab](/faculty-staff/lindsey-hresko-staab)

- Academic Advisor, University College
 
 

 

 

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### [Hope Lennon](/faculty-staff/hope-lennon)

- Academic Advisor, University College
 
 

 

 

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### [Ivan Lopez](/faculty-staff/ivan-lopez)

- Academic Advisor
 
 

 

 

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### [Robert Schneider](/faculty-staff/robert-schneider)

- Academic Advisor
 
 

 

 

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### [Alicia Tucker](/faculty-staff/alicia-tucker)

- Academic Advisor
 
 

 

 

 

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##  Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.

 

 

 

 

Discovery Program

We provide students who haven’t selected a major the opportunity to explore their interests and strengths, learn about the University’s wide range of academic programs, and prepare to enter the major of their choice.

 

 

- <discoveryprogram@montclair.edu>
- Telephone    [973-655-7114](tel:973-655-7114)
- Address   Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 300