Schools & Colleges

At Montclair, you learn by doing. Explore 300+ offered programs across 15 colleges and schools, where world-class faculty, small classes and real-world experiences help you move toward what’s next.

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Montclair is a public research university with a growing portfolio of cutting-edge scholarship and creative work. Here, you have real opportunities to join meaningful projects beginning early in your college career.

You don’t just sit in class – you do things that matter. You’ll get hands-on experience early on, working on real projects with professors who want to help you shape your future.

Choose from more than 300 majors, minors, concentrations and certificates across 15 colleges and schools. Learn in small classes and work side by side with expert faculty. Apply what you learn in labs, clinics, studios, schools and communities in New Jersey and beyond.

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Research, Impact and Experience

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Research that Leads the Way

Montclair is an R2 high-research university where students and faculty team up on real projects in technology, sustainability and community impact. From robotics to environmental science, you can join research that makes a difference.

Research & Centers

 

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Belief in a Better Tomorrow

You’ll work with faculty to take on today’s biggest challenges and turn your ideas into real solutions that make a difference. With a commitment to public service, Montclair helps you use an excellent education to transform lives and create lasting change.

Make an Impact

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Internships and Career Opportunities

Just minutes from New York City, Montclair connects you with internships from Wall Street to Broadway, startups to Fortune 100 companies. You’ll gain real-world experience with governments, businesses, nonprofits, schools and health-care organizations across the region.

Prepare for Your Next Step

 

Find Your School or College

Start with the school or college that best matches your interests, then explore specific programs, research opportunities and support.

The Graduate Center

Tap into over 130 graduate programs, funding opportunities and research experiences that help you deepen your expertise and advance your career.

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College of the Arts

Develop your creative voice in professional studios, theaters and galleries, guided by practicing artists, designers and performers in the New York–metro arts scene.

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John J. Cali School of Music

Perform, compose and teach in a conservatory-style environment that is integrated within a public university, with access to New York City’s vibrant music scene.

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College of Communication and Media

Study media, journalism, film, TV and communication in cutting-edge production spaces, with access to industry-standard technology and internships.

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College for Community Health

Prepare for in-demand careers across public health, nutrition, wellness and health-care systems while working with community partners to improve health outcomes.

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College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Explore how people think, live and govern, with programs that build critical thinking, communication skills and preparation for careers in law, policy, human services and more.

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College of Science and Mathematics

Work alongside faculty in research labs and field sites as you tackle real questions in biology, chemistry, computing, mathematics, earth and environmental sciences, and more.

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Feliciano School of Business

Learn to lead in today’s data-driven business world with hands-on projects, internships and networking that connect you to regional and global employers.

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School of Computing

Dive into computer science, data science and related fields, with access to specialized research labs and interdisciplinary projects in AI, cybersecurity, health and engineering.

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School of Nursing

Train in modern simulation labs and clinical settings with expert faculty who prepare you to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

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Freedom to Explore

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. 

How the Discovery Program Works

What Montclair Makes Possible

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“I look back at the person I was before I attended Montclair – I’m completely different: more confident, more understanding of the world.”

Dani Mazariegos ’25

Journalism and Digital media

National College Journalist Award-Winner

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“Professors know you’re new and learning. They’re excited to be part of your process, which makes it easier to try new things, ask questions and grow as a scientist.”

Rachel Gushikem ’24

Biochemistry

Chemistry Ph.D. student

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