{"id":6627,"date":"2025-09-19T11:12:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T15:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6627"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:40:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:40:47","slug":"neuroinclusive-practice-and-leadership-certificate","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/neuroinclusive-practice-and-leadership-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Neuroinclusive Practice and Leadership"},"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\">Neuroinclusive Practice and Leadership<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certificate\">Certificate<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022723_neuroinclusive-leadership-and-practice-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022723_neuroinclusive-leadership-and-practice-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Wide view of the Feliciano School of Business building&apos;s lobby with dozens of students going up and down the grand staircase.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<h2>Make your workplace work for every kind of mind.<\/h2>\n<p>Today\u2019s workforce is more neurodiverse than ever \u2014 and yet, most workplaces are still built for one narrow way of thinking. That\u2019s a problem. Employers across industries are realizing they need to do better. Enter Montclair\u2019s <em>Neuroinclusive Practice and Leadership Certificate <\/em>\u2014 a first-of-its-kind program designed in direct response to what major employers, managers, and community leaders told us they <em>actually<\/em> need.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Neuroinclusive Practice and Leadership?<\/h2>\n<p>Neurodiversity refers to natural variations in how people think, process, and experience the world. Leveraging the talents and skills of everyone in your workforce \u2014 including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more \u2014 can significantly improve a company\u2019s results.<\/p>\n<p>Neuroinclusive practice means shifting the question from \u201chow do we fix the person?\u201d to \u201chow do we fix the environment?\u201d It\u2019s about intentionally designing workspaces, policies, and leadership approaches that support\u2014not just accommodate\u2014neurodivergent people.<\/p>\n<p>Through three courses (9 credits total), this certificate gives you the tools to lead that shift. You\u2019ll learn what true inclusion looks like, explore how neurodivergent-affirming practices differ from the norm, and gain strategies to apply in your workplace or client-facing role \u2014 whether you&#8217;re in business, healthcare, education, justice, or any space where people matter. This is for professionals who are ready to lead with equity, challenge the status quo, and tap into the full power of human neurodiversity. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/neuroinclusive-practice-leadership-certificate\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">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>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=fsb\">Feliciano School of Business<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=business-mathematics-and-technology\">Business, Mathematics and Technology<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<h2>Faculty Insight: Building Neuroinclusive Workplaces<\/h2>\n<p>Learn how this program helps reframe inclusion \u2014 moving from outdated one-size-fits-all models to an environment-first approach that values neurodivergent perspectives in leadership, education, health care, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Z8ssUzj_zIc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"popup-video\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/neuroinclusive-leadership-checkerboard.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/neuroinclusive-leadership-checkerboard.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Montclair State University professor discussing the Neuroinclusive Practice and Leadership certificate.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Built with Employers, for the Real World<\/h2>\n<p>Our curriculum was developed alongside top employers. That means what you learn reflects real-world needs, evolving workforce standards, and actionable change. Students also benefit from unique opportunities to apply what they\u2019re learning in authentic workplace contexts.<\/p>\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 278.38 ms --><!-- decode:  0.06 ms --><!-- output:  0.04 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"David Finch profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1772\/user\/finchd1.000.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1772\/user\/finchd1.000.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~finchd\">David Finch<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Teaching Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:finchd@montclair.edu\">finchd@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Kirsten Richert profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9504\/user\/kirstenrichert1.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9504\/user\/kirstenrichert1.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~richertk\">Kirsten Richert<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Teaching Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:richertk@montclair.edu\">richertk@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"no-photo\"><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~brodericka\">Alicia Broderick<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:brodericka@montclair.edu\">brodericka@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\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>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate 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:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@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:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/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>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\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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