Many of Relay’s academic programs are designed to meet educational requirements for teacher licensure. In compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations (§ 668.43(a)(5)(v) and § 668.43(c)), Relay has made determinations about whether its programs meet the educational requirements for educator licensure in each state
Certification-seeking students are expected to pursue a certification area that aligns with their Relay major and teaching placement. Students should review the specific academic and licensure requirements and policies for the program in which they are enrolling. State- and program-specific information can be found in the Support Center, including certification/licensure requirements, policies, and deadlines.
For Students Enrolled in Colorado, New York, Georgia, and Pennsylvania
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Colorado |
Colorado Programs: Students enrolled in Colorado-approved teacher-certification programs (including out-of-state candidates located in Georgia and enrolled via Relay Online) are required to take and pass the three-course series of ELL courses (ELL-301, 302, 303) to meet state requirements for culturally and linguistically diverse educators and complete the Colorado-approved educator preparation program. |
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New York |
Starting summer 2021, all New York students enrolled in a New York Trans B or Advanced Certificate program, in accordance with New York State requirements for graduate-level coursework for teacher preparation programs, must earn a B- (80%) or higher in each course to earn credit for the course and be on track to fulfill graduation and program completion requirements. |
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Georgia |
Students seeking to apply for licensure in Georgia should be advised that GaPSC requires evidence of earning a B or higher in a three-credit course on special education. SGA-302 fulfills this requirement. |
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Pennsylvania |
The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires candidates to demonstrate a minimum 3.0 cumulative (overall) GPA at the end of the first year of academic coursework in the program and at the completion of required clinical practice coursework to be eligible for certification in the state. |