4 - Pennsylvania Program Offerings

Carol Kumm

Apr 26, 2024

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Relay currently offers the following programs in Pennsylvania.

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Master of Arts in Teaching with or without Certification

A 2-year, 32 credit, Master of Arts in Teaching program leading to eligibility for a Level 1 Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
- Relay Teaching Residency Pathway - Post-Baccalaureate Certification 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 three terms and completing all EPP requirements, students who meet eligibility requirements can apply for their Level 1 Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
  - In the second year, students teach as a teacher of record (lead teacher) under a Level 1 Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
- Non-Resident Pathway - Teacher Intern Certification Program
  - This pathway is designed for students who will be a teacher of record (lead teacher) in the first year of enrollment in the MAT program.
  - Students will serve as a teacher of record (lead teacher) under an Intern Certificate for the first year of the program. After the first three terms of the program, students who meet eligibility requirements can apply for their Level 1 Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
Students who are not seeking licensure may also enroll in the Master of Arts of teaching through the resident or non-resident pathway as a degree-only student.

Relay Program Offerings in Pennsylvania	Master of Arts in Teaching (Residency) General Education	Master of Arts in Teaching (Non-Residency) General Education
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program	Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program
Content Areas Offered	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
Single Endorsements Options	Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, English/Language Arts and Reading 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Science 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8) Mathematics 7-12 Biology 7-12 Chemistry 7-12 General Science 7-12 Social Studies 7-12 English 7-12	Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, English/Language Arts and Reading 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Science 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8) Mathematics 7-12 Biology 7-12 Chemistry 7-12 General Science 7-12 Social Studies 7-12 English 7-12
Dual Endorsements Options	None	None
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	Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program Admissions Requirements	Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program Admissions Requirements
EPP Next Steps	No early next steps	Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program Transition Point 2
Academic Plans	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
Expected Number of Terms to Complete	6	6
Credits	32	32
Total Tuition	$27,200	$27,200

Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education with or without Certification

A 2-year, 39-credit program leading to eligibility for a Level 1 Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
Single and dual endorsement options are available. See the list of available endorsements below.
Both the Residency and Non-Residency pathways are available to Relay students.

Pennsylvania Program Offerings	Master of Arts in Teaching (Residency) Special Education	Master of Arts in Teaching (Non-Residency) Special Education
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program	Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program
Content Areas Offered	MAT in Special Education	MAT in Special Education
Single Endorsements Options	Special Education PK-12	Special Education PK-12
Dual Endorsements Options	Special Education PK-12 AND One of the General Education Endorsements	Special Education PK-12 AND One of the General Education Endorsements
Program-Aligned Instructional Role Requirements	Year 1: Teaching Resident in the general education endorsement area Year 2: Teacher of Record in the general education or special education endorsement area plus 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.	Year 1: Teacher of Record in the general education endorsement area Year 2: Teacher of Record in the general education or special education endorsement area plus 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	Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program Admissions Requirements	Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program Admissions Requirements
EPP Next Steps	No early next steps	Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program Transition Point 2
Academic Plans	MAT in Special Education	MAT in Special Education
Expected Number of Terms to Complete	6	6
Credits	39	39
Total Tuition	$33,150	$33,150

Certification Only

Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program - Relay Teaching Residents

A 3-term/19-credit non-degree program designed to prepare teacher candidates for licensure while serving as the teacher-in-residence in a Pennsylvania school.
Prospective students must have completed a bachelor's degree and meet admissions requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program.
Successful program completers will be eligible for their Level 1 Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate upon meeting all requirements.

Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program - Non-Residents

A 3-term/19-credit non-degree program designed to prepare teacher candidates for licensure while serving as the teacher of record in a Pennsylvania school.
Prospective students must have completed a bachelor's degree and meet admissions requirements for the Teacher Intern Certification Program.
Candidates will serve as the teacher of record on an Intern Certificate while enrolled.
Successful program completers will be eligible for their Level I Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate upon meeting all requirements.

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.
This program offers an Advanced Certificate Only and Advanced Certificate + Certification program if the student already holds a Level I Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in a general education content area.
Prospective students must hold an active Level I or II Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate to enroll in the Advanced Certificate in Special Education program.

Pennsylvania Program Offerings	Certification Only (Residency) General Education	Certification Only (Non-Residency) General Education	Advanced Certificate in Special Education
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program	Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program	Pennsylvania Additional Certification Program
Content Areas Offered	Elementary Education English Language Arts Education Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education	Elementary Education English Language Arts Education Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education	Special Education
Single Endorsements Options	Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, English/Language Arts and Reading 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Science 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8) Mathematics 7-12 Biology 7-12 Chemistry 7-12 General Science 7-12 Physics 7-12 Social Studies 7-12 English 7-12	Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, English/Language Arts and Reading 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Science 7-8) Grades 4 - 8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8) Mathematics 7-12 Biology 7-12 Chemistry 7-12 General Science 7-12 Physics 7-12 Social Studies 7-12 English 7-12	Special Education PK-12
Dual Endorsements Options	None	None	None
Program-Aligned Instructional Role Requirements	Year 1: Teaching Resident in the endorsement area	Year 1: Teacher of Record 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	Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program Admissions Requirements	Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program Admissions Requirements	Pennsylvania Additional Certification Program Admissions Requirements
EPP Next Steps	No early next steps	Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program Transition Point 2	Pennsylvania Additional Certification Program Transition Point 2b
Academic Plans	PA Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program	PA Teacher Intern Certification Program	NJ Advanced Certificate in Special Education NJ MAT (with PA certification)
Expected Number of Terms to Complete	3	3	3
Credits	19	19	21
Total Tuition	$16,150	$16,150	$17,850

Endorsements

Available certification areas for students enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program and/or Teacher Intern or Post-Baccalaureate Certification programs:

Elementary: Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4
Middle Grades
- Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8)
- Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8)
- Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8)
- Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8)
Secondary
- English 7-12
- Mathematics 7-12
- Science - Biology 7-12
- Science - Chemistry 7-12
- Science - General Science 7-12
- Science - Physics 7-12
- Social Studies 7-12

Available certificate areas for students enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education + Teacher Intern or Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program program:

Special Education PK-12 as a single endorsement, or
Special Education PK-12 AND ONE OF:
- Elementary: Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4
- Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8)
- Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8)
- Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8)
- Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8)
- English 7-12
- Mathematics 7-12
- Science - Biology 7-12
- Science - Chemistry 7-12
- Science - General Science 7-12
- Science - Physics 7-12
- Social Studies 7-12

For certified teachers enrolling in the Advanced Certificate in Special Education program, available certificates areas include:

Special Education PK-12

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