{"id":6357,"date":"2025-09-18T10:35:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6357"},"modified":"2026-03-25T15:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:57:08","slug":"med-teaching-for-equity-and-justice","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/med-teaching-for-equity-and-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching for Equity and Justice"},"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\">Teaching for Equity and Justice<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=med\">MED<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=masters\">Master's<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/040325_teaching-for-equity-and-justice-med.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/040325_teaching-for-equity-and-justice-med.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A student sits by the window in the library with a stack of books including Gay Macho by Martin P Levine and The remarkable Rise of Transgender Rights by Jami K Taylor, Daniel C Lewis, and Donald P Haider-Markel\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>If you want to be the kind of educator who transforms classrooms into spaces of inclusion and empowerment, Montclair\u2019s Master of Education in Teaching for Equity and Justice will prepare you to lead with purpose.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019ll explore how race, culture, language and identity shape the learning experience, and you\u2019ll develop strategies to create classrooms where all students feel seen, valued and supported.<\/p>\n<p>Coursework examines culturally responsive pedagogy, anti-racist teaching, community engagement and social justice leadership. You\u2019ll learn how to design a curriculum that honors students\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p>Guided by faculty who are scholars and advocates for justice in education, you\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to deepen your practice and champion equity, Montclair\u2019s MEd in Teaching for Equity and Justice will give you the tools to make lasting change. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/teaching-for-equity-and-justice-med\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/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=hybrid\">Hybrid<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=ceel\">College for Education and Engaged Learning<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/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><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>Stack Credentials, Earn Your Degree<\/h2>\n<p><strong>In this program, you\u2019ll 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)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a flexible program that allows you to choose your own path while tapping into the work you\u2019ve already put in to earn a degree.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Teacher Certifications<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>You can stack the following Teacher Certifications plus other coursework to earn this degree:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alternate Route (K\u20136)<\/li>\n<li>Alternate Route (P\u20133)<\/li>\n<li>Alternate Route (P\u201312 Subject Area)<\/li>\n<li>Bilingual-Bicultural Education<\/li>\n<li>Computer Science Teacher Certification<\/li>\n<li>Teaching English as a Second Language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Graduate Certificates<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>You can also stack the following Graduate Certificates at Montclair plus other coursework to earn this degree:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced Music Education<\/li>\n<li>Business Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Child Advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Educational Assessment<\/li>\n<li>English<\/li>\n<li>Gifted and Talented Education<\/li>\n<li>Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning<\/li>\n<li>Molecular Biology<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition and Exercise Science<\/li>\n<li>Professional French Translation<\/li>\n<li>Science in Grades 5\u20138<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Food Practices<\/li>\n<li>Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages<\/li>\n<li>Theatre of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Change<\/li>\n<li>Translation and Interpreting in Spanish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Additional Admissions Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>To earn this (degree\/certificate\/certification), you\u2019ll also need to be a practicing teacher, New Jersey certification optional.<\/p>\n<p>To apply, you must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a Bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited college with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of three years teaching experience.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of teacher certification, if applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><br \/>\n<iframe title=\"Video: Teaching for Equity and Justice info session 11-13-2025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yy1aAI0nJHs?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 375px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fall Semester: August 15<\/li>\n<li>Spring Semester: December 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>**Please note that admission requirements may vary depending on the stackable program of interest.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Additional Admissions Materials<\/h2>\n<p>To be fully considered for admission to this program, you must also include the following in addition to your online application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities<\/li>\n<li>Your Resume<\/li>\n<li>Topic Essay (included in online application)<\/li>\n<li>Two Letters of Recommendation<\/li>\n<li>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:\n<ul>\n<li>Standardized Test Scores: See information on the Center for Student Success and Educator Excellence Praxis II. Scores in a content area are required.<\/li>\n<li>Copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (Optional for P-3 certification; Required for K-6 and P-12 certifications)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of employment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*F1\/J1 visa seeking students are not eligible for this program.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><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\/med-special-education\/\" class=\"name\">Special Education<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MED &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/alternate-route-teacher-certification\/\" class=\"name\">Alternate Route Teacher Certification<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">Teacher Certification<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bilingual-bicultural-education-teacher-certification\/\" class=\"name\">Bilingual\/Bicultural Education Teacher Certification<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">Teacher Certification<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/teaching-english-as-a-second-language-p-12-post-baccalaureate-teacher-certification\/\" class=\"name\">Teaching English as a Second Language (P-12) Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">Teacher Certification<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/gifted-and-talented-education-certificate-online\/\" class=\"name\">Gifted and Talented Education Certificate (Online)<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">Certificate<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><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&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>For questions about this program or information about how to enroll, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<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>The office of Graduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/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=larkind\">Dr. Douglas Larkin<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. 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