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Center of Pedagogy
- Ed.D. in Pedagogy
- Area of Specialization
- Philosophy for Children Specialization
- Admissions
- Faculty
- ADP Center
- Facilities
- Finances
- Application Information
- Contact Information
Ed.D. in Pedagogy
Montclair State University's first doctoral program, the Ed.D. in
Pedagogy, is designed for those who aspire to be models of teaching
excellence, leaders among their colleagues, and spokespersons for
education. Although primarily designed for teachers who wish to
remain in the classroom it can meet the needs of educators with other
career goals. The Ed.D. provides the highest level of expertise in
teaching, leadership, and educational reform. The program also
recognizes the indisputable role of teachers at all levels in renewing
our educational system and the critical importance of P-16 education
in the nation's quest for improving our social and political
democracy.
This program is characterized by a strong theoretical base and a
comprehensive perspective on the nature of schools, education in
a democracy, and effective teaching and learning. Four major themes
give coherence to the program, and support both the purposes of
schools and the professional needs of educators. These themes closely
correspond to the research agenda of the twenty-four university-school
partnerships that form the National Network for Educational Renewal.
They represent Montclair State's vision of educators' responsibilities:
- to provide access to knowledge for all students
- to enculture students into our multicultural political and social democracy
- to create and sustain appropriate and nurturing pedagogy
- to commit themselves to educational leadership based on stewardship of best practice
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Area of Specialization
Currently, Philosophy for Children is the only area of specialization.
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Philosophy for Children Specialization
This program is designed for those who have a strong preparation in
philosophy. The program will add both depth and breadth to both their
subject matter and pedagogical knowledge. In addition, this
specialization builds on and extends the understandings developed in
the core courses, thereby carrying forward the major themes of the
Ed.D. It includes the role of philosophy in reasoning, concept
formation, and sound judgment. Philosophy-based children's literature
is used to develop critical thinking, and develops skills in research
methods in philosophy for children.
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Admissions
Students interested in applying for the Ed.D. in Pedagogy should contact
the Office of Graduate Admissions and Support Services to request an application.
- Application deadline is February 1st.
- Application deadline for International Students is November 15th.
- Prospective students must submit the following for consideration :
- completed and signed application for Doctoral Study by February 1st.
- a personal essay describing their view of the relevance of doctoral education to their personal and professional development
- a statement discussing areas of potential research interest
- transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work
- GRE scores; TOEFL scores, if necessary
- three letters of recommendation, including at least two from professional colleagues or college/university faculty who can attest to the candidate's potential for advanced study and research
- application fee
The Ed.D. in Pedagogy also requires the following:
- requires a Master's Degree in Philosophy, Philosophy for Children or its equivalent
- a personal interview with a committee representing both the education core faculty and the specialization faculty
- teaching experience is preferred
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Faculty
Faculty in the doctoral program are from the College of Education and Human Services. Selected
by committees of their peers, doctoral faculty are teachers, scholars,
and researchers whose experience and expertise make them uniquely
qualified to educate educators who will be leaders for change in their
own classrooms, schools, and other educational settings.
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ADP Center
ADP Center (ADP) functions as a
hub of curriculum research, instructional planning and educational technology
within the Center of Pedagogy at
Montclair State University. The ADP Center's mission is to improve the quality
of education for teacher education students, practicing teachers,
counselors, administrators, and others in professional careers in
pre-K through secondary schools and post secondary education by
providing access to our more than 30,000 curriculum & instructional
technology resources as well as the requisite support in using them.
Our educational research and curriculum resources include:
- 10,000 Curriculum Guides (direct from school districts and professional organizations)
- 25,000 Books (Professional & Textbook)
- 400 Video's (Professional & Instructional)
- Sample Psychological, Intelligence & Achievement Tests
- More than 100 Journals, Newsletters & Current Publications
- School Publisher Catalogs
Our educational technology resources include:
- More than 200 educational software titles
- Digital Video Cameras & Editing Station
- Multiple Internet Connected Computers (PC/Mac)
- LCD Projectors & Digital Cameras
- Photo Copier, Scanner, & Color Printer
In addition to the technology listed above, the ADP Center maintains a
state-of-the-art video conferencing center called the Classroom of the
Future that enables students and faculty to engage in multi-point
distance learning programs and experiment with many current and
emerging digital teaching tools.
The ADP Center staff provides tutorials, training and one-on-one mentoring
for students and faculty interested in learning how to use these
technologies as an effective teaching and learning tool.
Students also have access to Internet, e-mail and a wide variety of
software applications located in nine computer laboratories across campus.
The ADP Center is closely aligned with the Sprague Library on campus which
houses more than 410,000 books, 2500 periodicals, subscriptions, 65,000
government documents, and more than 1 million non-print items. The
Sprague Library maintains more than 40,000 cross-curriculum education
resources in it's general collection. Both the Sprague Library and
ADP Center collections can be searched online. The Deparment of Mathematical
Sciences will be opening a new Mathematics Education Resource Center
in Richardson Hall.
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Facilities
Sprague Library on campus houses more than 410,000 books, 2,500
periodical subscriptions, 65,000 government documents, and more than 1
million non-print items. Advanced literature search software can be
accessed through the library. Students have access to the Internet,
e-mail and a wide variety of software at nine computer laboratories on
campus.
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Finances
The doctoral program tuition for the 2007-2008 academic year
are approximately $467.54 per semester credit hour for New Jersey
residents and $660.55 for out-of-state residents and international
students. Books and supplies average $150-$250 per class.
Montclair State University offers financial aid, scholarships, and
graduate assistantships. To obtain student loan information, contact
the Office of Financial Aid at (973) 655-4461. Information and
applications for the scholarships and graduate assistantships are
located in the Doctoral Application booklet.
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Application Information
For admission information, please contact:
Montclair State University
The Office of Graduate Admissions and Support Services
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043
Telephone: (973) 655-5147 or (800) 331-9207
Email: graduate.school@montclair.edu
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Contact Information
Brenda Sheehan, Doctoral Program Administrator
University Hall, Suite 1160
(973)655-7332
sheehanbr@mail.montclair.edu
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