{"id":6319,"date":"2025-09-17T17:22:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T21:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6319"},"modified":"2025-11-02T12:34:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T17:34:17","slug":"art-teacher-certification","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/art-teacher-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Teacher Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Art Teacher Certification<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certification\">Teacher Certification<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/021924_35468_Art-Teacher-cert.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/021924_35468_Art-Teacher-cert.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A set of paint and color swatches.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>If you already hold a bachelor\u2019s degree and want to teach art without pursuing a master\u2019s degree, Montclair State University\u2019s Post-Baccalaureate P-12 Art Teacher Certification allows you to pursue certification only. This program is designed for future educators who want to inspire creativity in P\u201312 students and gain the credentials needed to teach art in New Jersey public schools and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Through coursework in art education, pedagogy, and state-required teaching field standards, you\u2019ll build both the creative and professional skills necessary to succeed as an art teacher. You\u2019ll also complete the Graduate Professional Sequence, including clinical practice and student teaching, to ensure you\u2019re classroom ready.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cart\">College of the Arts<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Program Highlights<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<ul>\n<li>Designed for students with a bachelor\u2019s degree who seek art teacher certification only<\/li>\n<li>Prepares you for the Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>CEAS certification is valid for life and transferable to most other states<\/li>\n<li>Combines rigorous coursework with extensive clinical experiences, including student teaching in partner schools<\/li>\n<li>No master\u2019s degree required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Graduates are recommended to the New Jersey Department of Education for initial certification, putting you on the path to a rewarding career as an art educator.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/021924_34771_art-teacher-cert-cb1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/021924_34771_art-teacher-cert-cb1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"hands drawing on a sketchpad\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Is a Post Baccalaureate Certification Right for You?<\/h2>\n<p>All you need is a bachelor&#8217;s degree <strong>in the certification field<\/strong>, and a passion for education. You&#8217;ll need to meet additional requirements to become a certified teacher, which are listed in the adjacent section.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Teacher Certification Requirements<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>All you need is a bachelor&#8217;s degree <strong>in the certification field<\/strong>, and a passion for education. You&#8217;ll need to meet additional requirements to become a certified teacher, which are listed in the adjacent section.<\/p>\n<p>Students with a baccalaureate degree and interest in teaching may pursue the post-baccalaureate program for certification only.<\/p>\n<p>Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be recommended to the New Jersey Department of Education for a teaching certificate. Students interested in teaching elsewhere should seek information from the appropriate state authorities; requirements are generally similar.<\/p>\n<p>As a condition of New Jersey\u2019s Beginning Teacher Induction Program, candidates who have completed undergraduate or post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs must successfully complete one provisional year of teaching under a provisional certificate to be eligible for a permanent, standard New Jersey teaching certificate. Candidates who already possess a New Jersey standard certificate and who are seeking an additional teaching endorsement are exempt. Persons recommended by the University for certification will receive a Certificate of Eligibility With Advanced Standing which authorizes the holder to seek and accept offers of employment in New Jersey schools and in other states. The certificate is valid for the lifetime of its holder.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/programs-of-study\/teacher-education-and-certification\/\">teacher education and certification<\/a> page for information on other options in teacher education.<\/p>\n<p>For certification as a P-12 teacher in New Jersey, current regulations require that applicants complete a minimum of 30 credits in a coherent sequence in the subject field, and a coherent sequence requires that at least 12 credits are completed at the advanced level of study (junior, senior or graduate level). If you require such subject area coursework for your certification program, please discuss this with an advisor during the admissions process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<li>*F1\/J1 visa seeking students are not eligible for this program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Application Deadline: July 1 for Fall admission; December 1 for Spring admission.<\/li>\n<li>Online Application: <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Submit application<\/a> and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).<\/li>\n<li>Transcript: One from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li>Resume: Required<\/li>\n<li>Letters of Recommendation: Two.<\/li>\n<li>Essays\/Personal Statement: A major goal of Montclair State University\u2019s teacher education program is to educate teachers who understand how to prepare their students for democratic citizenship. Democratic citizenship includes the ability to think critically and to play an active role in improving our society. Please review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-of-pedagogy\/portrait-of-a-teacher\/\">Portrait of a Teacher<\/a>. You will note that several of the standards in the Portrait focus on this important goal. For the Statement of Objectives, please write an essay of three to four double-spaced, typed pages and incorporate items 5 and 6\u00a0 from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-of-pedagogy\/portrait-of-a-teacher\/\">Portrait of a Teacher<\/a> to address the following questions:\n<ul>\n<li>In your life as a citizen, student, and future teacher of this society, what experiences are reflective of this standard? Additionally, what experiences in your life have conflicted with this standard?<\/li>\n<li>Envision yourself as a teacher. How would you foster a classroom climate that would promote this standard in your discipline?<\/li>\n<li>You might begin by reflecting on some of your own classroom experiences as a student. Which things would you do differently and which would you emulate in creating such a classroom climate?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Standardized Test Scores:\u00a0See information on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cssee\/\">Center for Student Success and Educator Excellence<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 46.08 ms --><!-- decode:  0.09 ms --><!-- output:  0.03 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Nicole Archer profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9817\/user\/screenshot20250927at1.04.54pm.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9817\/user\/screenshot20250927at1.04.54pm.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~archern\">Nicole Archer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Chairperson<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:archern@montclair.edu\">archern@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Christopher Kaczmarek profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9892\/user\/kaczmarek.christopher3square.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9892\/user\/kaczmarek.christopher3square.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~kaczmarekc\">Christopher Kaczmarek<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:kaczmarekc@montclair.edu\">kaczmarekc@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Dorothy Heard profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/221\/user\/cropped118.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/221\/user\/cropped118.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~heardd\">Dorothy Heard<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:heardd@montclair.edu\">heardd@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-visual-arts\/\" class=\"name\">Visual Arts<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We\u2019re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=mezgers\">Program Coordinator: Sami Mezger<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program coordinator can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:mezgers@montclair.edu\">mezgers@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>University Hall 3169<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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