CTY’s online science and engineering courses

Science and Engineering

CTY’s online science and engineering courses help bring science to life for students of all ages—from introducing elementary school students to topics not covered in a standard science curriculum to building science knowledge and reinforcing concepts for middle school students, to helping high schoolers master complex scientific concepts and preparing them for Advanced Placement exams. Courses are presented in a dynamic online environment that includes graphics, animations, video, and audio-narration. Students are guided by expert CTY science educators, who communicate via virtual classrooms, email, and phone. Instructors are trained in the use of technology and are knowledgeable about the best practices in distance education for exceptionally bright students. Several courses include virtual exercises, hands-on experiments using common household objects, and special science lab kits.
Students who enroll in the individually paced middle school science or high school science series may start at any time during the year and progress at their own pace within their enrollment period. Review the academic calendar for session dates for forensics, engineering, NCAA approved high school science courses, and AP science courses. The AP science courses have been reviewed by the College Board and are authorized to use its "AP" designation.
To learn more:

• Visit the FAQ for more information about how science and engineering courses work.
• Discover how schools partner with Online Programs and how some students use CTY courses to earn credit and placement with their schools.
• Review the course catalog below to select a course. If you would like assistance selecting a course, please contact ctyonline@jhu.edu.

Note: Course formats are either Session-based or Individually Paced.​

Science and Engineering Courses

Category	Formats	Courses	Grades	Math/ Verbal	Eligibility Level
Elementary School Science	Session-based	Household Chemistry New!	Grades 3-5	Math or Verbal	CTY
Middle School Science	Individually Paced	Earth and Space Science	Grades 6-8*	Math	CTY
		Life Science	Grades 6-8*	Math	CTY
		Physical Science	Grades 6-8*	Math	CTY
	Session-based	Intro to Forensics (NCAA Approved)	Grades 6-9	Math or Verbal	CTY
High School Science	Individually Paced	Honors Biology	Grades 8-12*	Math	CTY
		Honors Chemistry Newly revised!	Grades 8-12*	Math	CTY
		Honors Physics	Grades 8-12*	Math	CTY
	Session-based	Honors Biology (NCAA Approved)	Grades 8-12*	Math	CTY
		Honors Chemistry (NCAA Approved)	Grades 8-12*	Math	CTY
		Honors Physics (NCAA Approved)	Grades 8-12*	Math	CTY
AP Science	Session-based	AP Biology (NCAA Approved)	Grades 9-12	Math	CTY
		AP Biology (Intensive, NCAA Approved)	Grades 9-12	Math	Advanced CTY
		AP Chemistry (NCAA Approved)	Grades 9-12	Math	CTY
		AP Chemistry (Intensive, NCAA Approved)	Grades 9-12	Math	Advanced CTY
		AP Physics 1 (NCAA Approved)	Grades 9-12	Math	CTY
		AP Physics 1 (Intensive, NCAA Approved)	Grades 9-12	Math	Advanced CTY
		AP Physics 2 (NCAA Approved)	Grades 9-12	Math	CTY
		AP Physics 2 (Intensive, NCAA Approved)	Grades 9-12	Math	Advanced CTY
Engineering	Session-based	Inventions in Engineering	Grades 3-5	Math	CTY
	Individually Paced	Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering New!	Grades 3-6	Math	CTY

*Suggested grade levels only. Students may enroll in a course above their own grade level if it is appropriate for their ability.