New physics and chemistry
mini-courses for teachers
Two-credit courses in physics and chemistry reduce the time and cost to learn these subjects and how to teach them. Experience the ease of learning anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Online at your own pace
No prior physics or chemistry required
Graduate credits available
Click on a course below to enroll.
Algebra-Based Physics Mini-courses
Prerequisite: PHYS 6601A or equivalent
This introductory course is for teachers to learn the electricity & magnetism topics of PSI Algebra-Based Physics and how to teach them to students. These topics include electric charge & force; electric field & potential; electric currents & circuits; magnetism; and electromagnetic induction.
Prerequisite: PHYS 6601B or equivalent
This introductory course is for teachers to learn the waves, quantum & nuclear physics topics of PSI Algebra-Based Physics and how to teach them to students. These topics include simple harmonic motion; sound & electromagnetic waves; quantum physics & atomic models; and nuclear physics.
Chemistry Mini-courses
Prerequisite: None
This introductory course is for teachers to learn the atomic structure & chemical bonding topics of PSI Chemistry and how to teach them to students. These topics include atomic origins; atomic structure; the periodic table; ionic bonding & ionic compounds; and covalent bonding & molecular compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM 6701A or equivalent
This introductory course is for teachers to learn the chemical reactions & quantities topics of PSI Chemistry and how to teach them to students. These topics include intermolecular forces; mole calculations; chemical reactions; and stoichiometry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 6701B or equivalent
This introductory course is for teachers to learn the energy & equilibrium topics of PSI Chemistry and how to teach them to students. These topics include gases; thermochemistry; acids & bases; and kinetics & equilibrium.
Previously offered only in New Jersey.
Now available anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
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.
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NJCTL has exceptionally affordable tuition at $195 per graduate credit. There are never fees or textbook costs.
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Course Catalog
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