Montclair State University Launches Four New Online Programs

The fully online programs focus on in-demand career paths including strategic communication, economics, supply chain management and family science and human development

Montclair, NJ (03/26/2025) — Montclair State University has launched four new fully online degree and certificate programs for students seeking a bachelor's or master's education. These flexible, online offerings, which will welcome students beginning fall 2025, allow students to complete coursework around their busy schedules while engaging with faculty and classmates.

New online degree programs at Montclair:

- Online Master's in Strategic Communication and Media, a fully asynchronous program with the exception of an optional hybrid Industry Bootcamp that will prepare students for the communication and media jobs of the digital age by developing skills in areas including social media strategy, data analytics, content creation, audience analysis and crisis communication.

- Online Bachelor's in Family Science and Human Development, a nationally-recognized Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) program where students will gain an interdisciplinary understanding of the various factors that impact individuals, families and communities and be prepared for high-demand jobs in human services, mental health, non-profit organizations, community advocacy, and research.

- Online Bachelor's in Economics, a program through the AACSB-accredited Feliciano School of Business that will prepare students to succeed in today's global marketplace by building expertise that offers a natural path into business, finance, law, research or policy-making.

- Online Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management, the only program of its kind in New Jersey, will offer a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates cutting-edge supply chain strategies and sustainable practices to prepare students for high-demand jobs including Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Manager, Demand Planner, and Operations Manager.

The university offers more than 30 online degree and certificate programs in a wide range of in-demand fields, including:

Business Administration

Accounting

Child Advocacy and Policy

Educational Leadership

Applied Information Technology

Nursing

Psychology

Social Research and Data Analysis

Social Work

Students in these online programs receive comprehensive support, with access to advising and career resources, all while enjoying the flexibility to earn their degrees while balancing work and other responsibilities outside of the classroom.

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Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools.

Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions.