Georgia

Overview

In Georgia, Relay offers Master of Arts in Teaching and Alternative Certification programs through a partnership between Georgia and Colorado called NC SARA (Prospective students may learn more here). Relay students teaching in Georgia enroll in Relay Atlanta.

Join our diverse community of practitioners focused on achievement, equity, and well-being of students and teachers.

Our Programs

Relay offers a variety of practice-based programs where aspiring and current teachers develop their skills to ensure that all students thrive.

Graduate Degree

Master of Arts in Teaching

  • Teaching Residency
  • MAT Degree
  • Certification Option

This represents our program for Academic Year 2023-24.

Audience

Aspiring Teachers

Duration

6 terms
(Typically 2 years)

Credits

32-39

Degree Programs

32 credits

MAT in Early Childhood Education

MAT in Elementary Education

MAT in English Language Arts Education

MAT in Mathematics Education

MAT in Science Education

MAT in Social Studies Education

39 credits

MAT in Special Education

CERTIFICATION ENDORSEMENT AREAS

Students in this program may elect to pursue their teacher certification in one of the following areas. Certification must correspond with the content of their degree program. Students in the MAT in Special Education program may choose any  Gen Ed endorsement.

Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8)

Elementary Education (Grades K-6)

English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)

Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)

Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7-12)

Science (Grades 7-12)

Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

All students in this program will be eligible for this dual endorsement: 

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLD) endorsement

Tuition & Fees

For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
For a preview of our intended model for AY 2023-24, see this page

Tuition & Fees

Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.

Graduate Degree

Master of Arts in Teaching

  • MAT DEGREE
  • certification option

This represents our program for Academic Year 2023-24.

Audience

current Teachers

Duration

6 terms
(Typically 2 years)

Credits

32-39

Degree Programs

32 credits

MAT in Early Childhood Education

MAT in Elementary Education

MAT in English Language Arts Education

MAT in Mathematics Education

MAT in Science Education

MAT in Social Studies Education

39 credits

MAT in Special Education

CERTIFICATION ENDORSEMENT AREAS

Students in this program are not eligible to pursue teacher certification in Georgia. This is a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree only.

Tuition & Fees

Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.

Alternative Certification

Traditional Teacher Licensure Program

  • teaching residency
  • certification

This represents our program for Academic Year 2023-24.

Audience

Aspiring Teachers

Duration

4 terms
(1-2 Years)

Credits

23

certification Endorsement Areas

Early Childhood Education (Age 0-8)

Elementary Education (Grades K-6)

English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)

Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)

Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7-12)

Science (Grades 7-12)

Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

All students in this program will be eligible for this dual endorsement:

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLD) Endorsement

Tuition & Fees

Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.

graduate certificate

Advanced Certificate in Special Education

  • graduate certificate

This represents our program for Academic Year 2023-24.

Audience

current Teachers

Duration

3 terms
(typically 1 Year)

Credits

21

certification Endorsement Areas

Students in this program are not eligible to pursue teacher certification in Georgia. This is a graduate-level certificate only.

Tuition & Fees

Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.

The Relay Approach

Since Relay Atlanta opened its doors in 2018, we have made it a priority to go above and beyond when advising our educators. For example, we provide additional office hours, observations, and certification support. We also work with local partners to attract, retain, teach, and sustain male educators of color. To that end we have developed affinity groups as well as a database of resources to ensure the success and continued growth of this group of needed educators. Elementary Education is the most popular content area at Relay Atlanta (Every year over half of our entering class has this as a major). while Special Education is a growing field of study. The values of excellence, well-being, and DEI create the foundation of our campus.

Faculty

Relay has nearly 140 experienced, supportive faculty across our campuses. Here is one example of a faculty member who teaches and advises our Georgia students:

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Education exists to bring forth that which is within each of us, to help us grow into beings that have agency in our own lives, that have and make choices to further society and creatively contribute to the world.

- Ashonna Tubbs, Program Director of the Teaching Residency

Ashonna Tubbs is the Program Director of the Teaching Residency and an Assistant Professor of Practice at the Georgia Campus of Relay Graduate School of Education. She earned her MSEd in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania and is committed to expanding equitable opportunities for students by supporting and equipping teachers to foster in all children the sense of agency, academic acumen, and self-awareness necessary to lead a choice-filled life.

School and District Partners

Relay partners with over 10 school districts and charter networks in Georgia. Here is just a sample:

  • Atlanta Public Schools
  • KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
  • Ethos Classical Charter Schools
  • Resurgence Hall Charter School
  • The Kindezi Schools
  • The R.I.S.E. Schools
Contact Details

Prospective students and prospective district partners can contact our team anytime at support@relay.edu

Prospective students can also fill out an interest form. See the right box below!

For School or System Leaders

Relay can help you develop your aspiring and current teachers to gain the vital skills and credentials needed to transform student lives.

For Aspiring or Current Teachers

Interested in finding out more about Relay’s programs? Learn more about the process by filling out this interest form. A team member will reach out to you!