In Texas, Relay offers Master of Arts in Teaching programs with the option to pursue teacher certification, as well as a non-degree alternative certification program. Relay students teaching in Texas enroll in our Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, or San Antonio locations. Relay’s online programs for students outside of these metro regions are served by Relay San Antonio.
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.
Master of Arts in Teaching
- Teaching Residency
- MAT Degree
- Certification Option
This represents our program for Academic Year 2023-24.
Audience
Duration
(Typically 2 years)
Credits
DEGREE PROGRAMS
MAT in Elementary Education
MAT in English Language Arts Education
MAT in Mathematics Education
MAT in Middle Grades Education
MAT in Science Education
MAT in Social Studies 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.
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (Grades EC-6)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (Grades 4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading with Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (Grades 4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading/ Social Studies with Science of Teaching Reading (Grades 4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics (Grades 4-8)
Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics / Science (Grades 4-8)
Science (Grades 4-8)
Science (7-12)
Social Studies Grades (Grades 4-8) Social Studies ( Grades 7-12)
Students may also pursue this endorsement add-on
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Tuition & Fees
Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
Master of Arts in Teaching
- MAT Degree
- Certification option
This represents our program for Academic Year 2023-24.
Audience
Duration
(Typically 2 years)
Credits
DEGREE PROGRAMS
MAT in Elementary Education
MAT in Middle Grades Education
MAT in English Language Arts Education
MAT in Mathematics Education
MAT in Science Education
MAT in Social Studies 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.
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (Grades EC-6)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (Grades 4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading with Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (Grades 4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading/ Social Studies with Science of Teaching Reading (Grades 4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics (Grades 4-8)
Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics / Science (Grades 4-8)
Science (Grades 4-8)
Science (7-12)
Social Studies Grades (Grades 4-8) Social Studies ( Grades 7-12)
Students may also pursue this endorsement add-on
TX English as a Second Language Supplemental
Tuition & Fees
Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
Texas Alternative Certification Program
- Certification
This represents our program for Academic Year 2023-24.
Audience
Duration
(Typically 1 Year)
Credits
Certification ENDORSEMENT AREAS
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (Grades EC-6)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (Grades 4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading with Science of Teaching Reading (STR) (Grades 4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading/ Social Studies with Science of Teaching Reading (Grades 4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics (Grades 4-8)
Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics / Science (Grades 4-8)
Science (Grades 4-8)
Science (7-12)
Social Studies Grades (Grades 4-8) Social Studies ( Grades 7-12)
Students may also pursue this endorsement add-on:
TX English as a Second Language Supplemental
Tuition & Fees
Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
The Relay Approach
After opening a campus in Houston in 2014, Relay Texas has expanded to Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and other surrounding areas, graduating over 600 students from every part of Texas including the metro areas, Permian Basin, El Paso, and Rio Grande Valley. The Relay Teaching Residency is the blueprint for a practice-based residency model, hosting the first residency symposium in Texas. Former Relay Texas residents are now resident advisors who are supporting and training new cohorts of residents.
Faculty
Relay has nearly 140 experienced, supportive faculty across our campuses. Here is one example of a faculty member who teaches and advises our Texas students:
“I love teaching future and new teachers because they just bring a freshness to teaching. They are excited and joyful about the teaching profession and have an unwavering love for PK-12 students. It is great taking this love, excitement, passion and freshness and centering on what really matters: equity in education of all learners. It is a tremendous honor to teach the next generation of teachers and I am lucky to be able to do this every single day.”
- Maria Faqier, Program Director for Texas
Maria Faqier is the Program Director for Texas. Before joining Relay, she served as a middle school teacher, high school teacher and high school administrator for 18 years. She holds a degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Our Lady of the Lake University, a degree in teaching with a concentration in math and science from the University of the Incarnate Word, and a degree in educational administration from Texas A&M San Antonio. Additionally, she is a Texas certified educator with certification in the following areas: Composite Science 8-12, Secondary Biology 6-12, ESL 6-12, Principal EC-12 and Superintendent EC-12. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her partner, her six grown children and her six Siberian huskies. She also serves in various community partnerships including the Si Se Puede School Board and My Brother’s Keeper San Antonio.
School and District Partners
Relay partners with over 10 public school systems and schools across Texas. Here is just a sample:
Houston
- Aldine Independent School District
- Alief Independent School District
- KIPP Texas
- Spring Branch Independent School District
- YES Prep Public Schools
Dallas-Fort Worth
- Chapel Hill - Lena Pope
- IDEA Public Schools
- KIPP Texas
- Uplift Education Partners
San Antonio
- IDEA Public Schools
- Compass Rose Academies
- KIPP Texas
- Promesa Academy
- San Antonio Preparatory Schools
Teacher Recruitment Partners
Teach for America
Relay partners with Teach For America - San Antonio to provide high-quality training, coaching, and support to TFA Corps Members. Corps Members can choose to enroll in Relay's Alternative Certification or Master's (with certification) programs.
TEACH for Houston
Our partner, TEACH for Houston, is a program that provides free support to anyone who’s thinking about becoming a teacher. When you sign up, you get perks like 1-on-1 coaching, up to $100 back in fee reimbursements (including certification exam costs) and a chance to win a regional $1,000 scholarship.
To capitalize on the application fee reimbursement, you just have to create a TEACH for Houston account here before you apply to Relay. Once you have subscribed to TEACH for Houston and applied to Relay, you can submit your application fee reimbursement and apply for the TEACH for Houston scholarship!
Regulations and Policies Specific to Texas
Visit the Texas Policies page for information about:
- Admissions Requirements
- Program Completion Requirements
- Criminal History Background Checks
- EPP Performance
- Supply and Demand for Educators in Texas
- Grievance Policy & Complaints Process
- Calendar of Program Activities
- Transfer Credit
- Credit for Military Service Member or Military Veteran Teacher Candidates
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 School 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
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