Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, Relay offers Master of Arts in Teaching, Certification only, and Advanced Certificate programs with the option to pursue Pennsylvania certification. Academic programs are accredited through the state of New Jersey.
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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 + Licensure
- MAT degree
- Certification
- Teaching Residency option
Audience
OR Current Teachers
Duration
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
CERTIFICATE 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.
PA Grades Pre-Kindergarten-4
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8)
PA English 7-12
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8)
PA Mathematics 7-12
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8)
PA Science - Biology 7-12
PA Science - Chemistry 7-12
PA Science - General Science 7-12
PA Science - Physics 7-12
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Students 7-8)
PA Social Studies 7-12
PA Special Education PK-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 Only
- MAT degree
- Teaching Residency Option
Audience
Duration
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
TUITION & FEES
Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program
- Licensure
- Teaching Residency
Audience
Duration
Credits
LICENSURE ENDORSEMENT AREAS
PA Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8)
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8)
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8)
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8)
PA English 7-12
PA Mathematics 7-12
PA Science - Biology 7-12
PA Science - Chemistry 7-12
PA Science - General Science 7-12
PA Science - Physics 7-12
PA Social Studies 7-12
TUITION & FEES
Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
Pennsylvania Experience-Based Instructional Certification Program
- Certification
Audience
Duration
Credits
LICENSURE ENDORSEMENT AREAS
PA Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8)
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8)
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8)
PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8)
PA English 7-12
PA Mathematics 7-12
PA Science - Biology 7-12
PA Science - Chemistry 7-12
PA Science - General Science 7-12
PA Science - Physics 7-12
PA Social Studies 7-12
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
- Advanced Certificate
- Special Education certification option
- Fall term start only
Audience
current teaching license
Duration
Credits
CERTIFICATION ENDORSEMENT AREA
Students in this program may elect to pursue this Special Education certification endorsement in addition to the graduate certification:
PA Special Education PK-12
TUITION AND FEES
Relay programs operate on a fee-per-credit model. To learn more, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
State Requirements
Each state has its own admissions requirements for students applying to Relay Graduate School of Education. This section will help you understand what's needed for the program you're interested in, so you can feel prepared and confident as you begin your application.
Understanding your GPA admissions requirements
All students must be admitted to Relay Graduate School of Education in order to enroll in coursework.
If you plan to pursue teacher certification or licensure, you will also need to meet the admissions criteria for Relay's Educator Preparation Program (EPP) — requirements that are separate from Graduate School admissions and based on state-specific certification guidelines.
In short:
- If you are pursuing a degree only, you must meet Graduate School admissions requirements.
- If you are pursuing a degree with certification, you must meet both Graduate School and Educator Preparation Program requirements.
Requirements for admission to our Master of Arts in Teaching Program
To be eligible for our Master of Arts in Teaching Program with or without certification, you will need to:
- Complete your application
- Complete your admissions checklist
- Submit your official, degree-conferred transcript with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below 2.5 who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.)
- Obtain a program-aligned instructional role before beginning clinical practice coursework
If you are planning on pursuing certification, you will also need to:
- Complete Transition Point 1 requirements for the program, which will be added to your admissions checklist
- Have a GPA of 3.0 (Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below 3.0 who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.)
GPA Requirements
In Pennsylvania, the Educator Preparation Program for Master of Arts in Teaching candidates is the Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program or Pennsylvania Teacher Experience-Based Certification Program.
Type | Who This Applies To | GPA Requirement |
Relay Graduate School of Education | Everyone | 2.5 cumulative |
Relay’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP) | If you are pursuing licensure | 3.0 cumulative |
Check out our Program Offerings in Pennsylvania.
Review our Admissions deadlines.
Requirements for admission to our Certification-only Program
To be eligible for our Certification-only Program, you will need to:
- Complete your application
- Complete your admissions checklist
- Submit your official, degree-conferred transcript with a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Relay requires a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for the graduate school, however the educator preparation program in Pennsylvania requires a GPA of 3.0
- Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below the requirements who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.
- Obtain a program-aligned instructional role prior to beginning clinical practice coursework
- Complete Transition Point 1 requirements for the program, which will be added to your admissions checklist
In Pennsylvania, the Educator Preparation Program for Certification-only candidates is the Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program or Pennsylvania Teacher Experience-Based Certification Program.
GPA Requirements
Type | Who This Applies To | GPA Requirement |
Relay Graduate School of Education | Everyone | 2.5 cumulative |
Relay’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP) | If you are pursuing certification/licensure | 3.0 cumulative |
Check out our Program Offerings in Pennsylvania.
Review our Admissions deadlines.
Requirements for admission to our Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program
To be eligible for our Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program without certification, you will need to:
- Complete your application
- Complete your admissions checklist
- Submit your official, degree-conferred transcript with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below a 2.5 who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.
- Obtain a program-aligned instructional role prior to beginning clinical practice coursework
If you are planning on pursuing certification, you will also need to:
- Complete Transition Point 1 requirements for the program, which will be added to your admissions checklist
- Have a GPA of 3.0
- Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below the requirements who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.
GPA Requirements
In Pennsylvania, the Educator Preparation Program for Advanced Certificate in Special Education candidates is the Pennsylvania Additional Certification Program.
Type | Who This Applies To | GPA Requirement |
Relay Graduate School of Education | Everyone | 2.5 cumulative |
Relay’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP) | If you are pursuing licensure | 3.0 cumulative |
Check out our Program Offerings in Pennsylvania.
Review our Admissions deadlines.
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