In Delaware, Relay offers Master of Arts in Teaching and Advanced Certificate programs with the option to pursue teacher certification, as well as a non-degree alternative route to certification program.
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 as of Academic Year 2023-24.
Audience
Duration
(Typically 2 years)
Credits
degree programs
32 credits
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 may elect to pursue their teacher certification in one of the following areas. Certification must correspond with the content of their degree program.
Elementary Teacher (Grades K-6)
Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher
Middle Level Mathematics Teacher
Middle Level Science Teacher
Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Secondary Science Teacher - Biology
Secondary Science Teacher - Chemistry
Secondary Science Teacher - Earth Science
Secondary Science Teacher - Integrated Science
Secondary Science Teacher - Physics
Secondary Science Teacher - Physical Science
Middle Level Social Studies Teacher
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Only MAT in Special Education students may earn this certification. They must also choose a secondary certification endorsement related to the content area in which they teach:
Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities
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 as of Academic Year 2023-24.
Audience
Duration
(typically 2 years)
Credits
Degree Programs
32 credits
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 may elect to pursue their teacher certification in one of the following areas. Certification must correspond with the content of their degree program.
Elementary Teacher (Grades K-6)
Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher
Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
Middle Level Mathematics Teacher
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Middle Level Science Teacher
Secondary Science Teacher - Biology
Secondary Science Teacher - Chemistry
Secondary Science Teacher - Earth Science
Secondary Science Teacher - Integrated Science
Secondary Science Teacher - Physics
Secondary Science Teacher - Physical Science
Middle Level Social Studies Teacher
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Only MAT in Special Education students may earn this certification. They must also choose a secondary certification endorsement related to the content area in which they teach:
Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Tuition & Fees
Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
Delaware Alternative Route to Certification (ARTC)
- Certification
This represents our program as of Academic Year 2023-24.
Audience
Duration
(Typically 1 year)
Credits
Certification Endorsement Areas
Elementary Teacher (Grades K-6)
Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher
Middle Level Mathematics Teacher
Middle Level Science Teacher
Middle Level Social Studies Teacher
Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Secondary Science Teacher - Biology
Secondary Science Teacher - Chemistry
Secondary Science Teacher - Earth Science
Secondary Science Teacher - Integrated Science
Secondary Science Teacher - Physics
Secondary Science Teacher - Physical Science
Tuition & Fees
Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
Advanced Certificate in Special Education
- Graduate Certificate
- Special Education Certification Option
This represents our program as of Academic Year 2023-24.
Audience
Duration
(Typically 1 year)
Credits
CERTIFICATION ENDORSEMENT AREA
Students in this program may elect to pursue this state certification in addition to the graduate-level Advanced Certificate:
Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Tuition & Fees
Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
The Relay DelawareApproach
Since Relay Delaware opened its doors to both aspiring and experienced teachers in summer 2016, we have graduated over 150 teachers. We are proud of the work that our faculty have done to support teachers across the state from Claymont to Delmar. Relay Delaware teachers teach across the state in rural, suburban and urban settings, and most in traditional neighborhood schools.
Faculty
Relay has nearly 140 experienced, supportive faculty across our campuses. Here is one example of a faculty member who teaches and advises our Delaware students:
“It is truly an honor to teach, advise and support Delaware’s next generation of educators. This is an unprecedented time in education. Yet, our graduate students dedicate themselves, day in and day out, to reaching and teaching ALL students. They inspire me daily!”
- Dana Rae Davisson, Program Director of Relay Delaware
Dana Rae Davisson is the Program Director of Relay Delaware. She started her career in education as a TFA Corps Member, teaching first grade in the Greater Philadelphia region. Following that role, Dana transitioned to middle school teaching and school leadership in Wilmington, DE, where she stayed for 10 years before becoming an assistant professor at Relay.
Dana has previously taught Core Pedagogy, and she continues to instruct all Delaware Residents in Deliberate Practice.
School and District Partners
Relay serves all public school districts and charter schools in Delaware. Last year, our largest numbers of graduate students were employed by:
- Caesar Rodney School District
- Christina School District
- Colonial School District
- Indian River School District
- Freire Charter School of WIlmington
Teacher Recruitment Partners
Delaware Department of Education: Relay Delaware partners with LEAs (local educational agencies) across the state, in addition to working with the Delaware Department of Education to provide high quality Alternative Route to Certification programs and graduate-level residency programs to support the state’s teacher pipeline needs.
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
Interested in finding out more about Relay’s programs? Have a burning question? FIll out this interest form and a Prospective Student Advisor will reach out to you!