Academic Resources

Center for Student Success and Educator Excellence (CSSEE)

College for Education and Engaged Learning

About the Center

Our center is a comprehensive hub that supports students throughout their academic and professional journey. Our team is comprised of higher education administrators, counselors, and former P-12 educators. Our work is guided by research and best practices in higher education and new teacher development. We provide admissions support, academic advising, certification test preparation, career and internship development, new teacher support, and scholarship opportunities. We also foster a sense of belonging through student-centered programming. Through this holistic approach, we empower students to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Center for Student Success and Educator Excellence

: cssee@montclair.edu
: 973-655-7976
: University Hall Suite 3102
: Academic Term: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

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We're Here For You!

Our services include:

Pre-advising for students interested in our Teacher Education Program
Academic Advising for undergraduate students in our Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers (EFET) major
Academic Advising for undergraduate students in the Teacher Education program (Single Certification and Dual BA/MAT)
Test Preparation Support for the Praxis Exam
Career Development Services including assistance with resumes, interview prep, and job searches.
New Teacher Induction for recent graduates of our Teacher Education Program.

Explore our pages to learn more about these services and how we can help you reach your academic and professional goals!

How Can We Help?

Need assistance? Find the right contact below for support, resources, and program information.

Teacher Ed Admissions

Prospective students and applicants to our Teacher Education Program who have questions about the admissions process and application, please email TEadmissions@montclair.edu.

Advisement

For currently enrolled Educational Foundations major and Teacher Education Program students who have questions regarding academic advising, registration, scheduling, course waivers/substitutions, prerequisite courses, scholarships, or other academic issues, please email TEadvisement@montclair.edu.

Test Preparation

For questions about Praxis preparation services, please email TEtestprep@montclair.edu.

Career Development

For currently enrolled CEEL and Teacher Education students and alumni who have career-related questions or would like assistance with finding a job or internship, please email ceelcareer@montclair.edu.

Induction for New Teachers

For alumni of our Teacher Education program who would like to access support and resources as they navigate their first year of teaching, please email newteacherinduction@montclair.edu.

General Questions

For general questions, please email cssee@montclair.edu.

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Are you ready to become a teacher?

You’re in the right place! This is your starting point for applying to Montclair State University’s nationally accredited Teacher Education Program - a program known for preparing dynamic, equity-minded educators ready to lead in today’s classrooms.

Whether you’re pursuing a single certification or a combined Bachelor’s/Master’s with dual certification, we’re here to guide you through every step of the admissions process.

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Academic Advising

Whether you’re exploring a major in Education, preparing for teacher certification, or planning for graduation, academic advising is here to support your success—every step of the way. Our goal at the Center for Student Success and Educator Excellence (CSSEE) is to provide personalized guidance that helps you to: