Program Purpose Statement
Relay’s Certification Only: Alternate Route programs are designed to prepare individuals who have already completed a bachelor’s degree for a career in an early childhood, elementary, or secondary general-education classroom. Relay’s Certification Only: Alternate Route programs require both coursework and clinical experience in schools. Alternate Route programs are designed to meet the educational requirements for initial and/or advanced educator certification in the state in which they are approved. State- and program-specific details can be found on the Relay website at www.relay.edu. As licensure requirements may vary by state, prospective students and students are encouraged to review state-specific requirements in the state in which they intend to practice.