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Elementary Education, MEd (Global)
Degree
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Department
At a Glance
This 25–30 credit program culminates in a Master of Education. Designed for aspiring educators, the fully online coursework equips you with a broad range of instructional strategies to effectively teach diverse learners in K–6 classrooms. The program follows a cohort model with a summer start date. US and non-US citizens receive a Certificate of Qualification (CQ), which international schools widely recognize. This program does not lead to state licensure in New Jersey.
Program Coordinator: Megan Gordon, osgp@tcnj.edu
Duration
- part time: 2 years
Availability
- online
- in-person summer courses*
Certificate of Qualification
- US and non-US citizens
8–10
- courses
25–30
- credits
Engaged Faculty
Learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are fully engaged with their students. Your professor knows your name and teaches all of your classes. You won’t find any TAs here.
Extensive Network
Study alongside peers with solid education experience, learn from faculty who have valuable contacts in their field, and benefit from an alumni community with strong professional connections.
Admissions
This global program is provided by Off-Site and Online Programs, and the admission process applies to students seeking admission to a graduate degree or certificate program.
Application Requirements
- An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, college, or other approved institution.
- The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) was taken within the last five years. See test waiver information.
- A completed online application.
- Current resume.
- Two strong letters of recommendation (e.g., unequivocal endorsements and letters from supervisors familiar with the applicant’s work are weighted favorably).
- Personal essay.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants for whom English is a second language and who have limited experience working/learning in an English language environment.
- Applicants must also meet the specific admission requirements of their selected certificate programs.
Curriculum
All students who complete the Elementary Education MEd program will receive the TCNJ diploma and the Certificate of Qualification (CQ), which is issued to U.S. citizens and non-citizens and verifies the completion of TCNJ’s teacher preparation program. Although the CQ is not a teaching license from the State of New Jersey (not accepted by national or provincial schools), it is recognized by international schools and their accrediting agencies. It allows candidates to teach within the international school community outside of the U.S.
Certificate and MEd Elementary Education (PDF) – Please refer to the program planner for all course requirements.
