具有学士学位且对教学感兴趣的学生可以攻读教学艺术硕士（MAT），同时获得认证和硕士学位。该计划向希望在K-12学校的该内容领域任教的学生开放。蒙特克莱尔州立大学的教师教育计划是该国最受推崇的教师预备计划之一。它以其独特的功能（包括结构，合作伙伴关系和课程重点）在全国和地区得到一致认可。该计划被认为是其他学院和大学的典范，自1954年以来一直获得国家教师教育认可委员会（NCATE）的认可。
Students with a baccalaureate degree and interest in teaching may pursue the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) which simultaneously leads to certification AND master's degree. This program is open to students who wish to teach students in preschool through grade three (p-3) and become a certified Early Childhood Inclusive education teacher. This program is designed to build competencies in inclusive education to teach students with disabilities (TSD) in P-3 settings. 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.