The Master of Arts in Teaching Program in Subject Area and Teacher of Students with Disabilities is a 48-51 credit program designed to provide graduate students with a master's degree as well as dual certification: initial certification to teach in a subject area (P-12) and certification to teach students with disabilities in those settings.
Teaching, with Teacher Certification in Health and Physical Education (Preschool-Grade 12) and Teacher of Students with Disabili, M.A.
Teaching, with Teacher Certification in Health and Physical Education (Preschool-Grade 12) and Teacher of Students with Disabili, M.A.
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About
Montclair State University’s Teacher Education Program is one of the most highly-regarded teacher preparation programs in the country. It has been consistently recognized both nationally and regionally for its unique features, including its structure, partnerships, and curricular emphases. The program is considered a model for other colleges and universities and has continuously been accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954.
The Teacher Education Program’s professional course sequence and field experiences emphasize teaching for critical thinking and culturally responsive teaching. The professional component for both graduate students addresses four broad areas: 1) student development and learning, 2) the classroom and the school, 3) the curriculum, and 4) effective teaching skills.
Accreditation
Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Montclair State University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Montclair State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundamentals of Speech: Communication Requirement (3 hours lecture)
- Learning Theories (3 hours lecture)
- Child Development II: Adolescence (3 hours lecture)
- Advanced Educational Psychology (3 hours lecture)
- The Biology of Human Life (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
- Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education (3 hours lecture)
- Fitness Activities (1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab)
- Dance in the Schools (3.0 credits other)
- Introduction to Fielding and Target Games (1.25 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab)
- Introduction to Invasion and Net Games (1.25 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab)
- Human Motor Development (1 hour lecture)
- Physiology of Exercise (3.0 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab)
- Kinesiology (3 hours lecture)
- Basic Motor Learning (3 hours lecture)
- Teaching of Elementary Physical Education (Starting Fall 2015: 2 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab)
- Adapted Physical Education (3 hours lecture)
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Minimum required score:
80The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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Minimum required score:
550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Academic Requirements
Transcript: 1 (One from each college attended. Please see below for a complete definition of Official Transcripts.)
Portrait of a Teacher: 1
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Tests: Praxis
Deadline: Rolling Admission
Please note Teaching Certification Requirements:
The above listed application requirements are for Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and Post-Baccalaureate Initial Teaching Certificates.
If a student is applying for additional/second field certifications the following is required:
- Statement of Objectives
- Official Transcripts
- Teacher Certification
- Two Letters of Recommendation
Tuition Fee
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20567 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 20567 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
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12455 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12455 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Montclair
- 1673 - 4120 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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