Educational Foundations

Educational Foundations programs explore the role and purposes of education in American public life. Our undergraduate major is an interdisciplinary liberal arts degree that prepares students for a wide range of careers. This major may also be paired with the Elementary Education BA for students seeking teacher certification.

Overview

The Department of Educational Foundations offers courses that examine the role and influence of education across social, political, linguistic, and cultural contexts. The department empowers students to develop a sophisticated understanding of the relationship between education and culture. We provide tools of inquiry and democratic interaction that are applicable, not only within education but in professional and community settings as well.

Educational Foundations faculty consider mastery of critical, creative, and independent thinking and a deep understanding of the role of educational institutions in society to be crucial to the success of a democratic society.

Important Information for Students

You can pair our Educational Foundations major with the Elementary Education co-major for teacher certification, or you can complete our major alone for careers outside the classroom, such as community programming, education advocacy and policy, or public service.

If you have any questions, concerns, or student advising inquiries, we encourage you to reach out to our program and advising staff:

Department Administrator: Susan Hagen – hagens@montclair.edu
Advisor: Rosy Bido – bidor@montclair.edu
Advisor: Amanda Jimenez – jimeneza@montclair.edu
Program Assistant: Brenda Godbolt – godboltb@montclair.edu

Hours of Operation

Academic Year (September to May):
Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Summer (June thru early August):
Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The University is closed on Fridays during summer.