Accreditation

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Accreditation and Compliance 

Montclair State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. 

Programs leading to a degree or certificate (not certification) are approved by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education of the State of New Jersey.

Programs leading to New Jersey State certification are approved by the New Jersey Department of Education using the standards of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.

Middle States Accreditation (MSCHE)
View more information about Montclair State University’s Middle States Accreditation process, self-study, and supporting documentation.

Discipline-specific Accreditations

Many academic programs/departments at Montclair State hold discipline-specific accreditations that set external standards for quality and support continuous improvement in curriculum and student learning outcomes.

Discipline-specific Accreditations include:

 

Program Approvals

Many academic programs are aligned with national professional organizations that provide standards and guidance for quality, curriculum, and preparation for licensure or certification. These program approvals help ensure that our academic offerings meet recognized disciplinary expectations and support strong outcomes for students entering professional practice.

Program Approvals include:

Memberships

The University maintains active membership in a range of national and regional professional organizations that support excellence in higher education. These memberships provide opportunities for collaboration, professional development, advocacy, and the sharing of best practices across academic and administrative areas.

Reach Out with Questions

Anamiriam Ribot

  • Program Associate for Curriculum, Assessment and Accreditation
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