Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Priority: According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Closed ProgramsNursing
LimitationsBiology Musical Theatre Music Art Teacher's Certification/Education Computer Science Justice Studies Acting Accounting
Notable Academic Programs- Entrepreneurship - Rich, real-life entrepreneurial experience for students; and an ecosystem of talent helps us blur the line of where the campus ends and the entrepreneurial community begins by exposing students to mentors and other advisors who are entrepreneurs. Innovation is central in all we do, including in our MIX Lab, which provides tools for 3D printing, designing and making with the aim of transforming our students’ mindsets, and lives. Our classes are experiential and hands on, and teach students real-world skills to succeed in any career. Our students are budding actors, designers, teachers, scientists, inventors and accountants — anyone can be an entrepreneur, which is why our ENTR courses are open to any student of any major.
- Media Arts - Our trans-disciplinary program is intended to prepare the next generation of professionals in the fields of communication and media, taught in our leading-edge media complex. Montclair State University’s School of Communication and Media provides groundbreaking programs that give students the tools they need to succeed in the communication and media industries. Focused coursework, hands-on internships, and mentoring by a top-tier faculty are designed to arm students with marketable skills.
Because the boundaries between traditional and new media have blurred, the School of Communication and Whether you want to make experimental films, produce television programs, shape public opinion, or report breaking news on multiple platforms, you will find courses and programs to help meet your goals. The mission of the School of Communication and Media is to offer dynamic programs in communication and media—including communication and media arts, communication studies, filmmaking, journalism, public relations, television production, audio/sound design, and sports media and journalism.
- Environmental Studies - We offer courses in Geography, Earth and Environmental Science, Sustainability Science, Water Resource Management, Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing, and Environmental Forensics, and in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Our programs emphasize strong foundations in natural, physical, and social sciences, foster critical thinking and communication skills, and incorporate cutting edge field, laboratory, and computational methods.
Faculty research programs are supported by the National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Sea Grant, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Research and Education Fund, the International Ocean Discovery Program, among many others. Our programs are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Earth’s natural systems that support and nurture life; human interactions with and influences on Earth’s systems; the intersection of science, economics, law and policy; organizational approaches to sustainability issues in communities, businesses, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs); project development and implementation, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, via either a thesis or applied internship project.
- Theater Art - We have trained actors, dancers, production artists, educators and arts managers to create “magic” for the stage for more than 50 years. Our location 14 miles west of Manhattan puts students just minutes away from Broadway productions, world-class dance performances, internships and all that attracts artists from all over the world.
Our exceptional faculty, progressive curriculum and superb facilities meet the rigorous standards required for accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and Dance (NASD) – distinctions that place us among the top programs in the country.
Classroom work is supported by intensive, pre-professional production and performance schedules that mirror the professions.
Our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs with concentrations in Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre, and Production and Design prepare students for careers as performers, director/choreographers and backstage specialists. Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre Studies is designed for students wishing to pursue broad-based theatre-related careers.
- Nutrition - Our coursework offers hands-on experience in food laboratories and classrooms that focuses on positive health outcomes, food justice and current trends such as locally sourced food and sustainable agriculture. We prepare students to work in a variety of nutrition, food science, management and health-related fields.
Unique Academic Programs
- Languages - Courses offered in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian,Japanese, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian and American Sign Language, as well as Linguistics.
- Gerontology - Courses address health and psychological aspects of aging, fitness and the aging process, and death and bereavement in the family, allowing a career path in an expanding field that can be incorporated into a variety of rewarding professions – from grief counseling to psychology.
- Sustainability Studies - Housed in the Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, the program takes advantage of expertise across campus including the College of Science and Mathematics, College of Humanities and Social Science, School of Business, and the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies.
- Broadcasting - Our strategic partnership with SONY allows us to offer state-of-the-art electronics, designed and implemented with Sony, and to extend beyond the production environment to include theaters, classrooms, media labs, public spaces and a multi-platform newsroom.
- International Business - In our comprehensive program, you will gain an interdisciplinary perspective on national and company competitiveness, international trade, export and import management, foreign direct investment, market entry and expansion strategies, regional blocs, and management of multinational corporations. You will learn how to build robust business relationships that extend beyond our borders.
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, African American Studies, American Sign Language...
++ show allAccounting, African American Studies, American Sign Language, Ancient Studies, Animation and Special Effects, Anthropology, Apparel/Fashion Design, Arabic, Archaeology, Art, Art Education, Art History, Art Therapy, Asian Studies, Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Bioethics, Biology/Life Science, Broadcasting, Business, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Business Management, Chemistry, Child Development, Chinese, Choral Music, Classical Studies, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Community Health, Computer Game Design, Computer Graphics, Counseling, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Dance, Data Processing, Design, Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Elementary Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sciences, European History, Exercise Science, Family Studies, Fashion/Retail Merchandising, Film, Finance/Banking, Fine Art, Food Science, French, Geography, Geology, German, Gerontology, Government, Graphic Design, Greek, Health Administration, Health Education, History, Hospitality Management, Illustration, Industrial Design, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Jazz Studies, Jewish Studies, Journalism, Korean, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Music, Music Education, Music History, Music Therapy, Nursing, Nutrition, Performing Arts: Voice, Philosophy, Photo Journalism, Physical Education, Piano, Political Science, Portuguese, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Relations, Queer, Gay and Lesbian Studies, Radio and Television Studies, Real Estate, Recording Arts Technology, Russian, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Sports Management/Administration, Studio Art, Teacher Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Tourism Management, Visual Arts, Women and Gender Studies
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/10/22
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Home Payment: 18 ($444. per additional hour)
Financial Aid - Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Financial Aid - Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$300 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$350. |
Year |
Host & Home |
Optional |
Important Notes: Student Service and Student Governments fees are waived for incoming Plan B students. Health insurance can be waived with proof of coverage.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 05/10/22
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- 25% living on campus
- Double: $5875
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- Students must live on campus
Off-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $1600
- Proximity to campus: 1
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About HousingOff campus housing is strongly discouraged. Apartments in the immediate area are limited and expensive and housing available further away would require a car and a parking pass on campus. On campus housing options include traditional style and apartment style, singles or doubles. Prices quoted are an average.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
- $2495 declining balance plan.
Notes About Meal PlansThere are a variety of meal plans available for purchase. Housing in the apartment-style residence halls do not require a meal plan purchase.
