Master of Education (MEd) with a P-3 Endorsement

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Master of Education (MEd) with a P-3 Endorsement
Online
30 Credits

Application Deadlines

Summer
May 1

Fall
July 15

Spring
December 1

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Program Overview

Designed for certified teachers, Monmouth University’s MEd program explores teaching methods, educational research, and innovative curriculum design while working toward your P-3 standard certification.

With online classes, you can do this all while still teaching full-time. Throughout the program, you’ll engage with peers and make connections in the field. Earning an advanced degree in education can deepen your knowledge and expand your capacity to teach and support young learners.

Early Childhood Education (P-3)

This program prepares you to work in a variety of settings as a preschool teacher, education consultant, or program director. Earning a master’s degree in education gives you the additional credentials you need to boost your earning potential and advance within your school and district. Earning the P-3 standard certification can also expand your opportunities. In addition to teaching in the classroom, the program prepares you to work as a:

Pre-school teacher in a public or private school
Childcare center director
Family support specialist
Parent educator
Early childhood consultant
P3 Curriculum developer

Curriculum & Degree Requirements

Master of Education (MEd) with a P-3 Endorsement Required Courses (30 credits)

Early Childhood Family, School, and Community Collaboration in a Diverse Society
Foundations of Special Education: Child & Adolescent Development and Transition to Adulthood
Development and Learning in Early Childhood
Management of Challenging Behaviors
Early Childhood Curriculum Assessment for Inclusive Environments
Early Literacy and Language Development
Teaching Elementary Mathematics in Inclusive Settings
Research in Teaching Practice
Literacy, Science, and Social Studies Methods for Graduate Students
Supplemental Instruction in Reading and Mathematics

For students who enrolled prior to Fall 2025, please refer to the graduate catalog for previous degree requirements and course descriptions.

Admissions Requirements

Here’s an overview of the admissions requirements and application process for our Master of Education (MEd) with a P-3 Endorsement:

Master of Education (MEd) with a P-3 Endorsement Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission:

A four-year baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
Teacher certification, based on program of study

Your application must also include:

Two letters of recommendation related to the applicant’s competence for graduate study.
Essay (500 words or more) explaining why the applicant wishes to pursue this graduate program.
Resume
Teaching Certificate (If the applicant is not a certified teacher, the applicant must hold an NJ Certificate of Eligibility (CE) P–3 and be employed in a P–3 position requiring certification).

Students pursuing Provisional Teacher Prep Program (alternate route) must submit the following prior to applying to the MEd program:

50 hour VOPC-Verification of Completion form.
Completion of appropriate Praxis II for certification area.
Employment Contract or Letter. Applicants must be employed as a P3 Teacher of Record, P3 Long Term Substitute, or P3 maternity leave replacement.
Cumulative CGPA of a 3.0 or better.

Why Monmouth?

Convenient Schedule

Take classes online and during the evening and summer.

Certification + Master’s

Earn your P-3 standard certification as you work toward your masters degree.

Expert Faculty

Learn from passionate educators who care deeply about classroom inclusion.

Testimonial

“My professors in the program were very accessible and understanding of my needs as a current full-time teacher. The online courses provided a way to network with other professionals and get many perspectives on the latest trends in teaching. I’m confident that taking the Monmouth program has made me a better teacher.”
Susan Gilday