Bachelor of Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers with Teacher Certification in Grades K-6 at Montclair State University

Montclair State University offers the Bachelor of Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers with Teacher Certification in Grades K-6 as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Montclair , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for educational foundations for elementary teachers with teacher certification in grades k-6 and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers with Teacher Certification in Grades K-6

Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers is a Bachelors of Arts degree that prepares students for a career in education, with the option of pursuing teacher certification in elementary education (Kindergarten-Grade 6). The course of study includes theories of learning, assessment, and human development, as well as key social, historical, and philosophical trends in American schools. It is designed to enhance students' core content knowledge in essential subject areas of Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. As such, our program provides its graduates with rigorous educational and content knowledge necessary to teach in elementary school classrooms.

Different from other majors, our program is comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, concise, and targeted; with only 120 credit hours to complete the degree. Admission to the Teacher Education program is a separate process. Students interested in earning a K-6 certification will find that our program provides a seamless transition and alignment with the course of study needed for certification. Alternatively, for those individuals who do not intend to pursue certification, our program includes 27 credits as free electives, to provide students with a range of options to earn another major or minor.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers with Teacher Certification in Grades K-6 at Montclair State University

Entry Requirements

Secondary School Transcript

Upload or mail your academic records from all secondary schools attended. If your transcripts, diploma, or any other academic documents are not in English, you MUST include an official English translation. Include any exam scores such as IB, AP, CAPE, IGCSE/A levels, 10th +12th.

Personal Statement/Essay and Resume/List of Co-Curricular Activities

Complete and upload your Essay/Personal Statement. You will be able to upload your essay/personal statement prior to submitting your application. Essay prompts vary by major. You can view your major’s essay prompt here.

If you wish to submit a resume or list of extracurricular activities you’ve participated in for review, you can upload this document in your application or on your status page after submitting your application. Please note that a resume is required for Dance, Musical Theatre, and Theatre majors, but optional for all other programs.

Letter of Recommendation

For most majors, a recommendation letter is not required but is strongly encouraged. Submit recommendation letter from a college counselor or teacher.

Please note that Dance, Musical Theatre, and Theatre majors require two recommendation letters. One of your recommendation letters should speak to your candidacy for your field of study.

This can be completed on line through your admission application, or the letter can be mailed/faxed to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Montclair State University
1 Normal Avenue, College Hall
Montclair, NJ 07043

Fax: (+1) 973-655-7700

SAT/ACT Test Scores

Official SAT or ACT scores are optional. Students submitting SAT scores should enter our CEEB code (002520). Students submitting ACT scores should enter our ACT school code (2572).

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers with Teacher Certification in Grades K-6 at Montclair State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers with Teacher Certification in Grades K-6 at Montclair State University

Montclair State University Application or Common App

Please note: The Common App option is for Freshman applicants only.

Applications for undergraduate admissions are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Check your application status. (If you applied through The Common App, you must create a Montclair State account to check your status. An email will be sent to you with those log-in credentials once your application is received.)
Montclair State University considers a number of factors in reviewing admissions applications. Well-qualified candidates for admission have a 3.2 or higher cumulative high school GPA on an unweighted, 4.0 scale, a challenging course load (particularly in junior and senior years), and a variety of extracurricular activities.
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required, but, if you chose to submit those scores, they will be considered in the admissions process.
Other factors considered in our holistic review process include: strong letters of recommendation from teachers and/or counselors; a well-written, thoughtful admissions essay; and a commitment to extracurricular engagement, both in school and in the community.

Bachelor of Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers with Teacher Certification in Grades K-6 at Montclair State University

Montclair State University

United States of America, Montclair