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Montclair State University has prepared thousands of students for a lifetime of professional and personal success. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University is a leading institution of higher education in New Jersey. Designated a Research Doctoral University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the University’s ten colleges and schools serve more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate level programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive, sophisticated and diverse academic environment to its traditional and online learners.
Accreditation
Montclair State University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Accreditation ensures programs meet nationally endorsed standards, provides a formal process for ongoing assessment, and strengthens and sustains the quality and integrity of the institution. In addition, Montclair State University’s programs to prepare teachers and other school professionals, including educational leaders, are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). For more information, please visit the University’s Accreditations and Memberships page.
State Authorization
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education programs and is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. Additional benefits include expanded access to educational offerings and enhancement to the overall quality of distance education. Students from all 50 states are eligible to apply to our online programs. As a SARA state approved institution, Montclair State University offers distance education programs to students in the 49 SARA member states and is not subject to approval or exempt in the non-SARA states of California. For more information, please visit NC-SARA.
Professional Licensure
Professional licensure and certification requirements often vary from state to state. Some Montclair State University programs and certificates satisfy certain requirements for licensure in New Jersey. At this time, the University has not made a determination of licensure requirements for states other than New Jersey. Please review the program web pages and contact your advisor for further information. Learn more about program licensure.
- Accounting (MS)
The Accounting (MS) is designed to prepare students to sit for the New Jersey Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and the course credits count towards the 150 semester hours required to sit for the CPA exam. Each state has its own set of requirements for licensure. If you are interested in the program and are seeking certification in a state other than New Jersey, you should check your state’s board of accountancy to determine requirements prior to applying. For additional information, please contact James Digabriele, Graduate Program Coordinator. - Educational Leadership (MA)
All options are designed to prepare teachers and other certified educational services professionals, such as school counselors and school psychologists, to meet New Jersey requirements for principal or supervisor certification. If you are interested in the online program and are seeking certification in a state other than New Jersey, you should contact your state department of education to determine the principal or supervisor certification requirements prior to applying. For additional information, please contact Tara Campos, Program Administrator. - Elementary School Certification with Subject Matter Specialization: Mathematics in Grades 5-8
This program prepares teachers to meet New Jersey requirements for Middle School with Subject Matter Specialization: Mathematics Grades 5-8 certification. If you are interested in seeking certification in a state other than New Jersey, you should contact your state department of education to determine the certification requirements prior to applying. For additional information, please contact Dr. Mika Munakata, Graduate Program Coordinator. - Nursing (Pre-Licensure MSN)
Students in the pre-licensure Nursing program will become licensed once they pass the national exam. They will become RNs. Every state requires a nursing RN license. For additional information, please refer to the NJ Board of Nursing and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. - Social Work (MSW)
Montclair State University’s campus-based Master of Social Work (MSW) program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and satisfies the requirements for licensure in New Jersey. Montclair State University’s online MSW program is not yet accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). We are currently seeking accreditation for the online program consistent with our CSWE-accredited on campus MSW program. Requirements for licensure vary by state, if you are interested in professional licensure in another state, please check with the appropriate licensing agency in the state where you intend to practice. For detailed information about licensure requirements, please visit the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). For additional information, please contact Dr. Lynette Reitz, Graduate Program Coordinator.