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Relay currently offers the following programs in New Jersey: 

Master of Arts in Teaching with or without Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification

  • A 2-year, 32 credit, Master of Arts in Teaching program leading to eligibility for a New Jersey Standard Certificate.

    • Residency 

      • 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, students who meet eligibility requirements can apply for their Initial Teacher License.
      • In the second year, students teach as a teacher of record (lead teacher) under an Initial Teacher License.
    • Non-Resident Pathway

      • This pathway is designed for students who will be the teacher of record (lead teacher) beginning in the first year of enrollment in the MAT program. 

      • Students will serve as a teacher of record (lead teacher) under a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Limited Certificate of Eligibility (Limited CE) throughout the program. Upon successful completion of the program, including all EPP requirements, students can apply for their New Jersey Standard Certificate.  

  • Students who are not seeking certification may also enroll in the Master of Arts of Teaching through the non-resident pathway as a degree-only student. 

Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education with or without Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification

  • A 2-year, 39-credit program leading to eligibility for a New Jersey Standard Certificate.

  • See the list of available dual endorsements below.

  • The Non-Residency pathway is available to Relay students.

 

New Jersey Program Offerings

Master of Arts in Teaching (Non-Residency)

General Education

Master of Arts in Teaching (Non-Residency)

Special Education

Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type

New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program

New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program

AND

New Jersey Additional 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 Special Education

Single Endorsements Offered

Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6

Biological Science

Chemistry

Physics

Science

Language Arts/ Literacy

Social Studies

Physical Science

Mathematics

English

None

Dual Endorsements Offered

Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6

 

AND ONE OF:

Language Arts/Literacy Specialization in Grades 5 - 8

Mathematics in Grades 5 - 8

Science in Grades 5 - 8

Social Studies in Grades 5 - 8

Teacher of Students with Disabilities

 

AND ONE OF:

Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6

Biological Science

Chemistry

Physics

Science

Language Arts/ Literacy

Social Studies

Physical Science

Mathematics

English

Program-Aligned Instructional Role Requirements

Year 1: Teacher of Record in the Endorsement Area

Year 2: Teacher of Record in the Endorsement Area

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

New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program Admissions Requirements

New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program Admissions Requirements

EPP Next Steps

New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program Transition Point 2

New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program Transition Point 2

Academic Plans

MAT in Elementary Education

MAT in English Education

MAT in Mathematics Education

MAT in Science Education

MAT in Social Studies Education

MAT in Special Education

Expected Number of Terms to Complete

6

6

Credits

32

39

Total Tuition

$27,200

$33,150

 

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 CEAS or New Jersey Standard Certificate.   

  • Prospective students must have an active teaching license to enroll in the Advanced Certificate in Special Education program.

 

New Jersey Program Offerings

Advanced Certificate in Special Education

Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type

New Jersey Additional Certification Program

Content Areas Offered

Special Education

Single Endorsements Offered

Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Dual Endorsements Offered

None

Program-Aligned Instructional Role Requirements

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

New Jersey Additional Certification Program Admissions Requirements

EPP Next Steps

New Jersey Additional Certification Program Transition Point 2b

Academic Plans

NJ Advanced Certificate in Special Education NJ MAT (with certification)

Expected Number of Terms to Complete

3

Credits

21

Total Tuition

$17,850

 

Endorsements

Available certificate areas for students enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching + Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification program:  

  • Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-6)

  • English

  • Mathematics 

  • Biological Science

  • Chemistry

  • Physical Science

  • Physics

  • Social Studies

Available certificate areas for students enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education + Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification program: 

  • Students with Disabilities and ONE OF: 

    • Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6

    • English

    • Mathematics

    • Biological Science

    • Chemistry

    • Physical Science

    • Physics 

    • Social Studies

Students pursuing an Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 certificate in either the MAT in Elementary Education + Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program or the MAT in Special Education + Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program may add an optional Middle School with Subject matter Specialization co-certificate if eligible: 

  • Language Arts/Literacy Specialization in Grades 5 - 8 

  • Mathematics in Grades 5 - 8 Science in Grades 5 - 8 

  • Social Studies in Grades 5 - 8 

For certified teachers enrolling in the Advanced Certificate in Special Education program with Certification, available add-on certificates are:  

  • Students with Disabilities

 

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