2025 SPRING: Genetics 1 for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Genetics is the study of heredity and how traits are passed from one generation to another, how these traits are affected by environmental factors, and the molecular basis for these traits.  It requires background knowledge from both Biology and Chemistry to fully understand the concepts presented. It's important to note that this is a college-level course and you will be expected to understand the material at a much higher level than you will likely incorporate in your classroom.  

This is a content and 3D pedagogy course. This course also incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas.  Lesson plan creation is part of the course.  Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom. Estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. 

This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period.  Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week.   Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

• Biology 1: Genetics

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

• The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee if you are a UtSTA Member and an Utah contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
• An SUU Credit fee of an additional $69 will also be purchased by the participant. Link will be sent with more information. 
• Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the $69 SUU Fee. You must be a contracted Utah teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited. If in the event you do not successfully complete the course with a C or better  or  drop out after the first day of class you will be required to  pay UtSTA the additional $550 for the course.