College for Community Health
Transform Health. Empower Communities. Lead the Change.
Join the College for Community Health at Montclair State University — where academic excellence meets real-world action to create a healthier, more equitable world for everyone.
Who We Are
At the College for Community Health at Montclair State University, you’ll prepare to make a real difference in people’s health and wellbeing. Here, you’ll study health and practice it through hands-on learning and community engagement. As one of Montclair’s most dynamic colleges, we focus on moving upstream, addressing the root causes of health disparities to improve lives in New Jersey and beyond.
What sets us apart?
- Groundbreaking Community Partnerships
We launched New Jersey’s first Academic Health Department in collaboration with Montclair Township, giving our students unprecedented, hands-on access to local public health initiatives, and have since reached a partnership agreement between the Essex County Office of Public Health Management. - Research with a Pulse
With over $70 million in funded projects, our students work alongside world-class faculty in cutting-edge labs—from Kinesiology biomechanics to the Institute for Research on Youth Thriving and Evaluation - Social Justice at Our Core
We are a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to health equity. Our curriculum is designed to prepare you to advocate for underserved populations and dismantle systemic barriers to wellness.
“It was as if the University ignited a power in me that had been waiting to be seen, encouraging me to step up and be part of something bigger.”
Andrea Uguna-Solano
MS, Nutrition and Food Science
Get Support from Our Student Success Center
Your academic journey at Montclair is supported by our dedicated Student Success Center, a one-stop hub for:
- Career & Internship Services: We connect you with top-tier NJ employers and non-profits.
- Personalized Academic Advising: Expert guidance to help you navigate your major and graduate on time.
Take Part in Cutting-Edge Research
Carnegie R2 Doctoral Research Institution
The College for Community Health houses three doctoral programs including Audiology, Counseling, and Family Science & Human Development.
Health, Human Services & Community Well-Being
From helping individuals and families to improving community health and advancing healthcare, these programs prepare you to make a meaningful difference. Our academic departments offer programs designed to combine hands-on learning with the knowledge and practical experience needed to make a difference across a wide range of careers.
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Master the art and science of human connection in our on-campus Center for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
Counseling
Train to support mental health in one of the nation’s top-ranked programs, focusing on social justice and clinical excellence.
Family Science & Human Development
Explore human growth across the lifespan and strengthen the foundations of society—the family.
Kinesiology
From elite athletic performance to rehabilitative exercise, turn your passion for movement into a science-backed career.
Nutrition & Food Studies
Address global food security and community wellness through sustainable food practices and dietetics.
Public Health
Join New Jersey’s #2 ranked MPH program and lead the charge in health education, policy, and advocacy.
Social Work & Child Advocacy
Become a fearless advocate in helping professions that strengthen families and protect children.
“I am incredibly thankful for my time in my undergraduate program at Montclair State University, and I am proud of the person it has helped me become both in a professional and personal way.”
Allison Abrom BS
Nutrition and Food Science
Meet Our Leaders and Faculty
Ron Werner-Wilson
- Dean of the College for Community Health
Elaine Hitchcock
- Professor
Muninder Ahluwalia
- Chairperson
Lyndal Khaw
- Chairperson
Peter Hosick
- Professor
Stephanie Silvera
- Professor
Nicole Lytle
- Associate Professor
“I wanted to join Dr. Hitchcock in her work because this opportunity does not exist anywhere else.”
Alexis Gallagher, SLP graduate student
Speech Language Pathology
News and Announcements
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.
College for Community Health
The College for Community Health is committed to teaching, research and service that promotes equitable healthcare and wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities in New Jersey and beyond.
- cchl@montclair.edu
- 973-655-2245
- University Hall, Suite 1160