Director: AnaMaria Villegas
Office: University Hall, Room 2116
Phone Number: (973) 655-7937
Email: tetd@montclair.edu
Overview
The Ed.D. in Teacher Education and Teacher Development is the first of its kind in the region--and one of only a few
in the country--and is based on the most current research in teacher preparation and learning. It builds on Montclair
State University's nationally recognized programs in teacher preparation, and provides a unique opportunity for those
who wish to become future leaders in the preparation and development of teachers.
Program graduates will seek employment in colleges and universities, schools and school districts, state agencies,
professional development organizations, and foundations as academic faculty members, researchers, school and district
leaders and supervisors, staff developers, education policymakers, and consultants.
Program Description
The education of young people for active participation in a democratic, diverse, and information-based society depends on the knowledge,
skills, and commitment of practicing teachers. There is an increasingly urgent need for well-qualified teachers across the United States
and especially in high-poverty urban school districts. Attending to the initial preparation and ongoing professional development of teachers
is therefore fundamental to the well being of society. In keeping with this priority, the Ed.D. in Teacher Education and Teacher Development
aims to develop scholars and practitioners who will assume positions as teacher educators, defined broadly to include: (a) professors in
schools and colleges of education, community colleges, and adult education programs responsible for preparing the future generation
of teachers; (b) educational leaders in schools and school districts involved in mentoring student teachers, and in designing and
implementing induction programs for novice teachers as well as professional development opportunities for all teachers; and (c)
leaders in state departments of education and other agencies helping to establish policy and design programs to improve the
quality of the teaching force. Drawing on the recognized excellence of MSU's undergraduate and master's level teacher
education programs, including a strong connection to public schools, the program offers students the opportunity to engage
in advanced study of how teachers learn to teach in multicultural contexts and how they develop throughout their careers.
Admission Requirements
Students admitted to the program must possess the following:
- Significant teaching experience or other school service experience.
- A master's degree in a related field.
- A strong record in previous academic work.
- Commitment to learning and inquiry (as demonstrated in application essays and other application materials).
- Experience with and commitment to issues of diversity and equity (as demonstrated in application essays and other application materials).
Applications are first being accepted for Fall 2010 admission. The
annual application deadline for each fall semester is February 1.
However, for this first admission class only, *we will be accepting
applications until March 1, 2010 for Fall 2010 admission*.
The EdD in Teacher Education & Teacher Development /*requires
*/applicants to complete the online application instead of the paper
application, as it will allow for faster processing after the deadline,
and allows you as an applicant to track the status of your application
up until the deadline. The online application may be found at
http://www.montclair.edu/graduate (click the "Apply
Now" button).
Course Requirements:
Candidates for the Ed.D. in Teacher Education and Teacher Development will complete a minimum of 60 semester hours beyond a relevant master's degree from an accredited institution.
Those 60 semester hours are distributed as follows:
- Proseminars designed to introduce students to the central questions in teacher
education and teacher development and matters of student diversity, develop fundamental knowledge and skills, and create a
professional learning community (6 semester hours).
- Core courses intended to cultivate specialized knowledge and skills
regarding the design and implementation of programs of pre-service teacher preparation, induction of novice teachers,
and the ongoing professional development of in-service teachers (21 semester hours).
- Electives intended to give
students options in deepening their understanding of specific areas in teacher education (9 semester hours).
- Research courses that give participants the tools needed by critical consumers and producers of research
(12 semester hours).
- Dissertation research in which students demonstrate their ability to apply
specialized knowledge in the field and research knowledge and skills to empirically investigate an
important problem in teacher education (12 semester hours).
Courses in the program
(3 semester hours each) are listed below.
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A. Proseminars (6 semester hours) |
| TETD 801 |
Policy Perspectives on Teacher Education & Teacher Development |
| TETD 802 |
Teaching and Teacher Education in a Diverse Society |
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B. Core Courses (21 semester hours)
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| TETD 803 |
Teacher Learning Across the Professional Continuum |
| TETD 804 |
Educational Equity and School Change |
| TETD 805 |
Issues of Language in Teaching and Teacher Education |
| TETD 806 |
The Practice of Teacher Education and Teacher Development |
| TETD 807 |
Studying Teacher Quality |
| TETD 808 |
Practicum in Teacher Education and Teacher Development |
| TETD 817 |
Research in Teacher Education |
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C. Electives (9 semester hours)
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| (To be selected in consultation with program advisor.
Can include other appropriate courses from across the university with advisor approval.) |
| TETD 809 |
Language and Literacy in Socio-Cultural Contexts |
| TETD 810 |
Literacy and Technology in Schools and Teacher Education |
| TETD 811 |
Mentoring Pre-Service and Novice Teachers |
| TETD 812 |
History of Teacher Education |
| TETD 813 |
Learning Connections: The Link Between Schools and Universities |
| TETD 814 |
Teacher Leadership |
| TETD 815 |
Using Student Assessment Data to Improve Instruction |
| TETD 816 |
Selected Topics in Teacher Education and Teacher Development |
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D. Research (12 semester hours)
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| EDCO 820 |
Qualitative Methods for Educational Research |
| EDCO 821 |
Quantitative Methods for Educational Research |
| EDCO 818 |
Research Practicum in Teacher Education and Teacher Development |
| EDCO 822 |
Advanced Qualitative Methods for Educational Research |
| OR |
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| EDCO 823 |
Advanced Quantitative Methods for Educational Research |
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E. Dissertation Research (12 semester hours)
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| EDCO 900 |
Dissertation Advisement |
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Program Total: 60 credits |
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