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Teacher Education
Traditional Alternate Route with Master's Degree
- Chemistry -
Entry Requirement: A New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in Chemistry
This NJDOE-approved online, asynchronous program fulfills the coursework requirements to earn an initial certification to teach chemistry in New Jersey.
Successfully completing this program also leads to a Master of Science in Teaching and Learning Chemistry. NJCTL is a duly authorized New Jersey Institution of Higher Education.
For those who do not meet the entry requirement of having a CE:
- If you have a bachelor's degree with at least 30 undergraduate credits in chemistry and a minimum 3.0 GPA, click here for information about earning your CE.
- If you have a bachelor's degree, but do not have at least 30 undergraduate credits in chemistry and/or your GPA is below 3.0, click here for a relevant program.
NJCTL Tuition: $225 per credit (NJEA Member Tuition: $180 per credit)
Click on any course to learn more and/or enroll.
Chemistry Program of Study
Phase I
Start the Teaching Methods course, which meets the NJDOE requirement for a 50-Hour Pre-Service Course for Alternate Route teachers.
Look for employment
Phase II
The hiring district is responsible for enrolling you in the Provisional Teacher Process (PTP) and providing you with a mentor.
Teach under the guidance of a district-provided mentor while taking the below courses.
During the first year of teaching, successfully complete the two Field Experience courses.
While taking those Field Experience courses, begin the sequence of content courses, at your own pace. They must be completed within two years.
During this Phase, you need to:
- Achieve at least two years of effective ratings in a three-year period.
After satisfactorily completing those requirements, and the coursework with an overall 3.0 GPA, application is made to the DOE for a Standard License.
CHEM 6702:
Chemistry Field Experience I
Chemistry Field Experience I
3 credits
CHEM 6704:
Chemistry Field Experience II
Chemistry Field Experience II
3 credits
CHEM 6741:
L&T Honors Chemistry: Periodic Table & Chemical Bonding
L&T Honors Chemistry: Periodic Table & Chemical Bonding
3 credits
CHEM 6742:
L&T Honors Chemistry: Molecules & Reactions
L&T Honors Chemistry: Molecules & Reactions
3 credits
CHEM 6743:
L&T Honors Chemistry: Thermal Chemistry and Acids & Bases
L&T Honors Chemistry: Thermal Chemistry and Acids & Bases
3 credits
CHEM 6753:
L&T PSI AP Chemistry I: Atomic Structure & Compounds
L&T PSI AP Chemistry I: Atomic Structure & Compounds
3 credits
CHEM 6754:
L&T PSI AP Chemistry II: Solutions & Reactions
L&T PSI AP Chemistry II: Solutions & Reactions
3 credits
CHEM 6755:
L&T PSI AP Chemistry III: Kinetics, Equilibrium, and Acids & Bases
L&T PSI AP Chemistry III: Kinetics, Equilibrium, and Acids & Bases
3 credits
CHEM 6756:
L&T PSI AP Chemistry IV: Aqueous Equilibria, Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry
L&T PSI AP Chemistry IV: Aqueous Equilibria, Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry
3 credits
Program Total
Credits: 31
NJCTL Tuition: $6975 / $5580 for NJEA Members
100% Online and Asynchronous Courses
Courses are 100% online, asynchronous, and self-paced.
Rolling Enrollment
Start courses anytime and finish at your own pace.
Qualify with Any Bachelor's Degree
Anyone with a bachelor's degree in any subject, with any GPA, may enroll in NJCTL courses and/or a master's degree program. No prior mathematics or science background required.
NJ-Licensed Graduate School of Education
NJCTL is an online graduate school of education duly authorized by the NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education with initial programmatic accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). NJDOE accepts NJCTL credits towards meeting certification requirements.
NJCTL has been recognized as a Candidate for Accreditation by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001. This status is a preliminary affiliation with the Commission awarded for a maximum period of five years. Candidacy is an indication that the institution is progressing toward Accreditation. Candidacy is not Accreditation and does not ensure eventual Accreditation. Learn more.
Credit Transcription Available
There are instances when credits from an institution that has institutional accreditation are needed. For instance, some districts require them for tuition reimbursement and/or salary advancement. Some DOEs outside of NJ require those credits to meet their certification requirements. If needed, credit transcription is available. Learn more.
Tuition
NJCTL has exceptionally affordable tuition at $225 per graduate credit. There are never fees or textbook costs.
Financing
Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union provides personal loan financing for those taking NJCTL courses and programs in the United States. Learn more.
District and/or State Approval
We strongly encourage prospective students to check with their district and/or state to confirm that NJCTL courses and/or degrees will be accepted for their intended purpose.
Course Catalog
Click Here for the Course Catalog, which includes descriptions, credits, and tuition costs.
NJCTL - The Leader in STEM Education
NJCTL is an online graduate school of education duly authorized by the NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education with initial programmatic accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Founded by NJEA in 2007, NJCTL is a top producer of the teachers and free resources needed to provide all students access to K-AP science, mathematics, and computer science.