Certified NJ high school science teachers can now earn an additional science endorsement by passing the required Praxis Exam and having just 15 credits in the new subject; previously 30 credits were required.
If you meet those two requirements, you can apply to the NJDOE for that second endorsement now. If not, NJCTL offers ways to meet one or both of those requirements.
Completing the above sequence will prepare you for the
Praxis exam and provide 12 of the required 15 credits (BIO6883
is not accepted by the DOE for the credit requirement).
If you need additional credits, please choose from this list.
Once you have passed the Praxis and met the credit requirement, apply for an add-on endorsement in biology.
If you need to prepare for the Biology Praxis, already have enough credits, and study well on your own without an instructor, NJCTL Members can take these as free noncredit self-study courses. Membership requires just an annual $95 tax-deductible donation and provides access to all NJCTL self-study courses. You should first take our free diagnostic test to determine which courses you need.
Earning an Add-On Teaching Endorsement in Biology
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Upon completing coursework, take the Praxis Biology Praxis. After passing the Subtest, apply for an additional teaching credential in biology.
Program Total
Credits: 15
NJCTL Tuition: $225 per credit / $180 for NJEA Members
15-Credit Program: $3375 / $2700 for NJEA Members
Program Benefits
NJCTL provides the means to:
NJCTL is unique in that it provides free editable K12 & AP Teaching Materials that correspond with each of its graduate courses. Those free materials include presentations, classwork, homework, labs, quizzes, tests, unit plans, and pacing guides – everything needed to successfully implement what they have learned in their graduate courses.
Courses are 100% online, asynchronous, and self-paced. Students start anytime and finish at their own pace.
NJCTL is a duly authorized New Jersey Graduate School of Education seeking accreditation. NJDOE accepts NJCTL credits towards meeting certification requirements. The list of courses which will be accepted is here.
Beyond Your Add-On Biology Endorsement
Take additional biology courses to earn more credits, deepen your knowledge of biology, and/or prepare to teach AP Biology courses.
Most completed biology coursework applies towards the NJCTL Master of Science in Teaching and Learning Biology.
Courses are 100% online, asynchronous, and self-paced.
Start courses anytime and finish at your own pace.
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.
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. Learn more.
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.
Apply up to 12 NJCTL credits and receive a tuition grant towards a doctorate degree from the American College of Education, accredited by a USED-recognized accreditor. Learn more.
NJCTL has exceptionally affordable tuition at $225 per graduate credit. There are never fees or textbook costs.
Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union provides personal loan financing for those taking NJCTL courses and programs in the United States. Learn more.
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
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NJCTL - The Leader in STEM Education
NJCTL is a duly authorized NJ Institution of Higher Education and the #1 U.S. producer of biology teachers and free, editable materials for teaching K-12 and AP mathematics, science and computer science. It is also a rapidly growing producer of new teachers of chemistry, mathematics, and computer science.