Master of Science in Teaching and Learning Biology + Add-On NJ Biology Endorsement
Biology Add-On Endorsement Program
This 34-credit program is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education and provides all the required instruction in both biology content and teaching methods, so that currently certified New Jersey teachers, in any subject area, can add-on an endorsement to teach biology.
NJCTL Tuition: $195 per credit (NJEA Member Tuition: $156 per credit)
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Biology Program of Study
Phase I
Complete before entering the classroom in the fall.
Phase II
Complete in the fall, teach one section of PSI Biology to students while receiving online coaching and support from NJCTL.
Phase III
Complete in spring, teach one section of PSI Biology to students while receiving online coaching and support from NJCTL.
Phase IV
Complete coursework in preparation to take the Biology Praxis and General Praxis (if needed). After passing the mandatory Praxis exam(s), candidates apply to the New Jersey Department of Education for endorsement.
Program Total
Credits: 34
NJCTL Tuition: $6630 / $5304 for NJEA Members
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 $195 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 physics 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.