Curriculum

College Credits

All students have the opportunity to earn college credits through our Dual Enrollment College Advantage Program. Students can also earn college credits through the Rutgers University School of Health Professions program, Seton Hall University Project Acceleration, and Brookdale Community College’s Dual Enrollment.

Mater Dei Prep teachers, pulling double-duty as professors at participating universities, teach college-level courses on campus. In some cases, students may also amplify their education by taking off-campus classes. Earning college credits while in high school helps defray higher education costs, and more than 200 colleges and universities accept College Advantage Program credits. Students are eligible for enrollment in this program at the beginning of their sophomore year.

Career PREParation Tracks

Part of our curriculum includes courses specifically designed to teach students the skills required to excel in diverse technology-based fields as part of our Career PREParation Tracks programming. Our current career tracks include Health Sciences, Law and Government, Global Leaders, and Fine and Performing Arts.

All incoming freshmen may take one course in every program to experience each track and then continue studying for a particular program during their sophomore year, based on their educational and career goals. Some tracks offer professional certifications. Many classes offer dual enrollment, allowing students to earn college credits transferable to all New Jersey state colleges and universities.

Clubs, Activities, And Christian Services

Mater Dei Prep also provides many opportunities for learning to go beyond the school walls and into the community. Our various clubs and extracurricular activities allow students to interact with each other and our faculty outside the classroom while also sharing their unique talents with the community.

Our Christian Services, coordinated by Campus Ministry, is an integral part of our students' school experience through a curriculum of community-based caring. Activities include drives for food, clothing, Easter candy, and Christmas toys throughout the year.

Become Part Of The Mater Dei Prep Family

At Mater Dei Prep, we focus on delivering a well-rounded curriculum to high school students, emphasizing the value of academic achievement while accounting for individuality. We combine challenging academics with competitive athletics, leadership roles, numerous extracurricular activities, and Christian services, which empowers them to positively impact their community. Our private, Catholic preparatory high school offers a supportive, inclusive environment that prepares graduates to tackle the next stages of their scholastic, professional, and personal lives.

Whether you’re a current or prospective Mater Dei Prep student, contact us today to learn more about our curriculum or any educational initiatives and policies, including our admissions process, scholarship opportunities, and innovative Capstone Academy Program.