Overview
In Georgia, Relay is authorized to offer Master of Arts in Teaching programs and an Advanced Certificate in Special Education through the Relay Atlanta campus. Students also have the option to enroll in an online, Colorado-based educator preparation program either through the Master of Arts in Teaching programs or through a non-degree, certification-only program. After completing qualifying clinical experiences in Georgia and all program, testing, and licensure requirements, they are eligible to apply for a Georgia teaching certificate as an out-of-state program completer.
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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 2024-25.
Audience
Duration
(Typically 2 years)
Credits
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 through the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program. Upon verification of program completion, eligible students may apply for Georgia teacher certification in a comparable teaching field as out of state program completers, with support from Relay through all stages of this process. Certification must correspond with the content of their degree program. Students in the MAT in Special Education program may choose to pursue any of the general ed endorsements listed below.
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)
Students in the MAT in Special Education program may choose any of the above general education endorsements.
All students in this program are eligible for dual endorsement by adding:
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12)
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
This represents our program for Academic Year 2024-25.
Audience
Duration
(Typically 2 years)
Credits
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.
Traditional Teacher Licensure Program
- teaching residency
- certification
This represents our program for Academic Year 2024-25.
Audience
Duration
(1-2 Years)
Credits
certification Endorsement Areas
Students in this program pursue their teacher certification in one of the following areas through the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program. Upon verification of program completion, eligible students may apply for Georgia teacher certification in a comparable teaching field as out of state program completers, with support from Relay through all stages of the process.
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 are eligible for dual endorsement by adding:
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12)
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
This represents our program for Academic Year 2024-25.
Audience
Duration
(typically 1.5 Years)
Credits
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:
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
Overview
In Georgia, Relay is authorized under the nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 by the State of Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) to offer Master of Arts in Teaching programs, an Advanced Certificate in Special Education, and a non-degree, certification-only program.
Traditional Teacher Licensure Pathway
Relay students in Georgia are enrolled at the Atlanta campus in an online, Colorado-based educator preparation program, and students complete qualifying clinical experiences in Georgia.
Relay is authorized as a state-approved educator preparation provider (EPP) offering traditional preparation programs in its home state of New York by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) recognizes Relay’s authorization and approval by NYSED and will accept out-of-state program completers for certification in Georgia.
Relay students located in Georgia must successfully complete the Colorado-based educator preparation program coursework (4 terms), all program completion requirements, and meet all Georgia testing and licensure requirements to be eligible to apply for a Georgia teaching certificate as an out-of-state program completer.
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
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For Aspiring or Current Teachers
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