4 - Georgia Program Offerings

Carol Kumm

Apr 26, 2024

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Relay currently offers the following programs in Georgia with licensure through Relay's Colorado approved educator preparation program:

Master of Arts in Teaching with or without Licensure

A 2-year, 32 credit, Master of Arts in Teaching program leading to eligibility for a Colorado Initial Teacher License.
- Relay Teaching Residency Pathway - Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program
  - The residency pathway supports aspiring teachers, offering a supportive gradual on-ramp into the profession.
  - In the first year, students serve as teaching residents, completing a year-long apprenticeship alongside a lead teacher.
  - After the first four terms and completing all EPP requirements, Relay will verify completion of the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure program, which students may use to apply for licensure outside of Colorado.
  - In the second year, students teach as a teacher of record (lead teacher).
- Non-Resident Pathway - This pathway is designed for students who will be the lead teacher in the first year of enrollment in the M.A.T. program.
  - Students will serve as a teacher of record (lead teacher) throughout their enrollment in their program.
  - The non-resident pathway is a degree-only pathway and does not lead to licensure.

The Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education

A 2-year, 39-credit, program that will lead to the Colorado Initial Teacher License in Elementary Education (Grades K-6).
- Relay Teaching Residency Pathway - Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program
  - The residency pathway supports aspiring teachers, offering a supportive gradual on-ramp into the profession.
  - In the first year, students serve as teaching residents, completing a year-long apprenticeship alongside a lead teacher.
  - After the first four terms and completing all EPP requirements, Relay will verify completion of the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure program, which students may use to apply for licensure outside of Colorado.
  - In the second year, students teach as a teacher of record (lead teacher).
  - This program does not lead to licensure or an endorsement in Special Education for students who do not already hold a Colorado Initial Teacher License.
- Non-Resident Pathway - This pathway is designed for students who will be the lead teacher in the first year of enrollment in the M.A.T. program.
  - Students will serve as a teacher of record (lead teacher) throughout their enrollment in their program.
  - The non-resident pathway is a degree-only pathway and does not lead to licensure.

Students who are not seeking licensure may enroll in the Master of Arts of Teaching or Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education through the non-resident pathway as a degree-only student.

Georgia Program Offerings	Master of Arts in Teaching (Residency) General Education	Master of Arts in Teaching (Non-Residency) General Education
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program	None
Content Areas Offered	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	MAT in Elementary Education MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education
Teaching Endorsements Offered	CO Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8) CO Elementary Education (Grades K-6) CO English Language Arts (Grades 7-12) CO Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8) CO Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7-12) CO Science (Grades 7-12) CO Social Studies (Grades 7-12)	N/A
Program-Aligned Instructional Role Requirements	Year 1: Teaching Resident in the endorsement area Year 2: Teacher of Record in the endorsement area	Year 1: Teacher of Record in the endorsement area Year 2: Teacher of Record in the endorsement area
EPP Admissions Requirements	Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program Admissions Requirements	N/A
EPP Next Steps	No early next steps	N/A
Academic Plans	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	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
Expected Number of Terms to Complete	6	6
Credits	32	32
Total Tuition	$27,200	$27,200

Licensure Only

Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program - Relay Teaching Residents

A 4-term/23-credit non-degree program designed to prepare teacher candidates for licensure while serving as the teacher-in-residence in a PK-12 school.
Prospective students must have completed a bachelor's degree and meet admissions requirements (see below) for the Traditional Teacher Licensure Program.
After completing all Colorado EPP requirements, Relay will verify completion of the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure program, which students may use to apply for licensure outside of Colorado.

Advanced Certificate in Special Education

Relay offers an Advanced Certificate in Special Education program for certified educators who wish to expand their skill set to teach all learners. This is a 4-term, 21-credit post-baccalaureate certificate program. Applicants can pursue a program with or without licensure.
This program does not lead to licensure or an endorsement in Special Education for students who do not already hold a Colorado Initial Teacher License.
Prospective students must have a valid teaching license to enroll in the Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program.

Georgia Program Offerings	Licensu re Only (Residency)	Advanced Certificate in Special Education
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program	None
Content Areas Offered	Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Language Arts Education Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education	Special Education
Teaching Endorsements Offered	CO Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8) CO Elementary Education (Grades K-6) CO English Language Arts (Grades 7-12) CO Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8) CO Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7-12) CO Science (Grades 7-12) CO Social Studies (Grades 7-12)	N/A
Program- Aligned Instructional Role Requirements	Year 1: Teaching Resident in the endorsement area	Year 1: Teacher of Record position with the ability to conduct direct-instruction to a minimum of six students who are officially classified as having disabilities, and the capacity to tutor a small group of students for the entirety of the school year.
EPP Admissions Requirements	Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program Admissions Requirements	N/A
EPP Next Steps	No early next steps	N/A
Academic Plans	Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Language Arts Education Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education	Special Education
Expected Number of Terms to Complete	4	3
Credits	23	21
Total Tuition	$19,550	$17,850

Endorsements

Available Colorado endorsements for Relay Teaching Residents enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching program with Licensure or the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure program:

Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8)
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
Science (Grades 7-12)
Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Relay Teaching Residents in the licensure track of the Master of Arts in Teaching program with Licensure or the Licensure Only - Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program will also complete requirements for the Colorado Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (Grades K-12) endorsement.

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