New Jersey

Overview

In New Jersey, Relay offers Master of Arts in Teaching and Advanced Certificate programs with the option to pursue New Jersey teacher certification. Relay students teaching in New Jersey enroll in Relay Camden.

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 2024-25.

Audience

Aspiring Teachers

Duration

6 terms
(Typically 2 years)

Credits

32-39

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 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.

Biological Science 

Chemistry

Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-6)

English 

Mathematics 

Physical Science 

Physics 

Social Studies

Students in the MAT in Special Education must select the following endorsement plus another certification area for a dual endorsement. Only those students are eligible:

Students with Disabilities

Students seeking Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-6) certification may also pursue a co-certificate in Middle School with Subject Matter Specialization in one of these areas:

English, Language Arts, and Literacy Specialization (Grades 5-8)

Mathematics (Grades 5-8)

Science (Grades 5-8)

Social Studies (Grades 5-8)

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 2024-25.

Audience

current teachers

Duration

6 terms
(Typically 2 years)

Credits

32-39

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 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.

Biological Science 

Chemistry

Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-6)

English 

Mathematics 

Physical Science 

Physics 

Social Studies

Students in the MAT in Special Education must select the following endorsement plus another certification area for a dual endorsement. Only those students are eligible:

Students with Disabilities

Students seeking Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-6) certification may also pursue a co-certificate in Middle School with Subject Matter Specialization in one of these areas:

English, Language Arts, and Literacy Specialization (Grades 5-8)

Mathematics (Grades 5-8)

Science (Grades 5-8)

Social Studies (Grades 5-8)

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

  • Advanced Certificate
  • Special Education Certification Option

This represents our program for Academic Year 2024-25.

Audience

current teachers

Duration

4 terms
(Typically 1.5 years)

Credits

21

CERTIFICATION ENDORSEMENT AREA

Students in this program may elect to pursue this Special Education certification endorsement in addition to the graduate certification:

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 Approach

Since their founding, the Relay Newark and Relay Camden locations have graduated over 1,200 educators. Elementary Education (K-6) is the most popular content area; we have graduated a high number of teachers who work with young learners.

Faculty

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

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My educational philosophy lies somewhere between the African proverb, “The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth,” and “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men,” by Frederick Douglass.

- Krystle A. Birdsal, Field Supervisor for Relay New Jersey

Krystle A. Birdsal is a Relay Field Supervisor in New Jersey. Krystle’s passions lie in the pursuit of educational equity for all. Originally from Greater Philadelphia, Krystle has completed her Master of Arts in Psychological Studies at UCLA after becoming a certified Elementary (K-6) and Special (N-12) teacher at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Beginning her career as a teacher in underrepresented communities in New Orleans, Krystle has scaled her impact on the field of education through curriculum writing and design, school leadership, teacher preparation, educational policy and advocacy, trauma-informed practice, and DEI consulting.

School and District Partners

Relay partners with several public school systems and schools in New Jersey. Here is just a sample:

  • KIPP NJ
  • Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
  • North Star Academy
Teacher Recruitment Partners
  • Teach For America 
  • New Jersey Public Charter School Association
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? Have a burning question? FIll out this interest form and a Prospective Student Advisor will reach out to you!