Teaching for Equity and Justice

  • MED
  • Master's
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If you want to be the kind of educator who transforms classrooms into spaces of inclusion and empowerment, Montclair’s Master of Education in Teaching for Equity and Justice will prepare you to lead with purpose.

This 30-credit program is designed for practicing teachers with a minimum of three years experience who are committed to advancing equity in education. You’ll explore how race, culture, language and identity shape the learning experience, and you’ll develop strategies to create classrooms where all students feel seen, valued and supported.

Coursework examines culturally responsive pedagogy, anti-racist teaching, community engagement and social justice leadership. You’ll learn how to design a curriculum that honors students’ diverse backgrounds while promoting critical thinking and academic excellence. Field-based projects allow you to put these principles into practice and make a direct impact in your school and community.

Guided by faculty who are scholars and advocates for justice in education, you’ll join a community of educators dedicated to meaningful change. The flexible online format makes it possible to earn your degree while continuing your important work in schools.

If you’re ready to deepen your practice and champion equity, Montclair’s MEd in Teaching for Equity and Justice will give you the tools to make lasting change.

See the curriculum.

Stack Credentials, Earn Your Degree

In this program, you’ll have the ability to stack certifications and/or certificates so up to 18 credits may apply towards program completion within the last 5 years (upon approval of the Graduate Program Coordinator). 

The result is a flexible program that allows you to choose your own path while tapping into the work you’ve already put in to earn a degree.

You can stack the following Teacher Certifications plus other coursework to earn this degree:

  • Alternate Route (K–6)
  • Alternate Route (P–3)
  • Alternate Route (P–12 Subject Area)
  • Bilingual-Bicultural Education
  • Computer Science Teacher Certification
  • Teaching English as a Second Language

You can also stack the following Graduate Certificates at Montclair plus other coursework to earn this degree:

  • Advanced Music Education
  • Business Analytics
  • Child Advocacy
  • Educational Assessment
  • English
  • Gifted and Talented Education
  • Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning
  • Molecular Biology
  • Nutrition and Exercise Science
  • Professional French Translation
  • Science in Grades 5–8
  • Sustainable Food Practices
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Theatre of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Change
  • Translation and Interpreting in Spanish

Admission Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a standard cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
  • Minimum of three years teaching experience.
  • Current employment as a practicing teacher (New Jersey certification optional)

*F1/J1 visa seeking students are not eligible for this program.

*Please note that admission requirements may vary depending on the stackable program of interest.

 

Admission Checklist

  • Application Deadline
    • Fall Semester: August 15
    • Spring Semester: December 5
  • Resume
  • 2 Letter of Recommendation
  • Essay:
    • In approximately 250-300 words, please describe your current or recent experiences as an educator, and explain how the Montclair Master’s Degree in Education in Teaching for Equity and Justice will help you reach your professional goals.
    • Proof of teacher certification (If applicable)

If you are applying to the Alternate Route concurrently with the Teaching for Equity and Justice MEd, please note you will also need to submit:

  • Standardized Test Scores: See information on the (Center for Student Success and Educator Excellence) or Praxis II information. Scores in a content area are required.
  • Copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (Optional for P-3 certification; Required for K-6 and P-12 certifications)
  • Proof of employment

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