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Teacher Education
California
Biology Teacher Credential
Add-On Program
This program is designed for California-certified science teachers to earn an additional teaching credential in biology by passing the CSET Exam.
While providing everything you need to become an effective biology teacher, you will:
- Understand biology
- Know how to teach biology
- Have the resources to teach biology
Flexible Options:
- Unlimited Self-Study courses for an annual membership fee of $95
- Teacher-Facilitated graduate courses for $225/credit
Take the full sequence of courses to learn chemistry from the ground up. Or, take just the courses you need based on the results of our free diagnostic exam.
Courses are 100% online, asynchronous, and self-paced. Start anytime and finish at your own pace.
NJCTL is a duly authorized New Jersey Graduate School of Education seeking accreditation.
To obtain credits from an institution accredited by a USED-recognized accreditor, courses can be transcribed with NJCTL’s partner, Adams State University.
Earning an Additional Teaching Credential in Biology
Click on any course to learn more and/or enroll.
BIOL 6841:
Learning & Teaching Biology: Chemistry of Life
Learning & Teaching Biology: Chemistry of Life
3 credits
BIOL 6842:
Learning & Teaching Biology: Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
Learning & Teaching Biology: Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
3 credits
BIOL 6843:
Learning & Teaching Biology: Evolution & Systems of Life
Learning & Teaching Biology: Evolution & Systems of Life
3 credits
BIOL 6846:
Learning & Teaching Advanced Topics In Biology
Learning & Teaching Advanced Topics In Biology
3 credits
BIOL 6885:
Biology Capstone & CSET Review
Biology Capstone & CSET Review
3 credits
Upon completing coursework, take the CSET Biology Subtest. After passing the Subtest, apply for an additional teaching credential in biology.
Beyond Your Additional Biology Teaching Credential
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.
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 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.