教师教育和教师发展方面的博士学位是该地区首个此类博士（该国为数不多的博士之一），该博士学位基于对教师准备和学习的最新研究。它建立在蒙特克莱尔州立大学的国家认可的教师培训计划的基础上，并为希望成为教师培训和发展未来领导者的人们提供了独特的机会。计划的毕业生将在大学和学院，学校和学区，国家机构，专业发展组织以及基金会中寻找工作，这些职位包括学术教员，研究人员，学校和学区领导和主管，工作人员发展人员，教育政策制定者和顾问。教师教育和教师发展博士学位的候选人将在获得认可机构的相关硕士学位之后，完成至少60个学期的
The PhD in Teacher Education and Teacher Development is the first of its kind in the region – one of only a few in the country – and is based on the most current research in teacher preparation and learning. It builds on Montclair State University's nationally recognized programs in teacher preparation and provides a unique opportunity for those who wish to become future leaders in the preparation and development of teachers. Program graduates will seek employment in colleges and universities, schools and school districts, state agencies, professional development organizations, and foundations as academic faculty members, researchers, school and district leaders and supervisors, staff developers, education policymakers, and consultants.