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Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education

Advanced Certificates 

 

 

Master of Arts in Teaching 

There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.

 

Resident Path

Program Duration: 6 terms

Degree Received: MAT + certification

Number of Credits: 32 credits

Total Tuition Cost: $27,200

Timeline

• Year 1: Full-time teaching position that requires instructional certification authorized by the CE issued to the student in their endorsement area
• Year 2: Must be teacher of record in second year with a full-time teaching position that requires instructional certification authorized by the CE issued to the student in their endorsement area

Admissions Requirements + Next Steps

If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.

 

Non-Residency Path

Program Duration: 6 terms

Number of Credits: 32 credits

Degree Received: MAT + certification

Total Tuition Cost: $27,200

Timeline

• Year 1: Student must be Teacher of Record or Lead Teacher with a full-time teaching position that requires instructional certification authorized by the CE issued to the student in their endorsement area
• Year 2: Student must be Teacher of Record or Lead Teacher with a full-time teaching position that requires instructional certification authorized by the CE issued to the student in their endorsement area

Admissions Requirements + Next Steps

If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.

 

Resources and Specifics

Master Of Arts in Teaching	Residency Path	Non-Residency Path
Content Areas Offered	MAT in Elementary Education MAT in English Language Arts MAT in Mathematics MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education MAT in Special Education	MAT in Elementary Education MAT in English Language Arts MAT in Mathematics MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education MAT in Special Education
Teaching Endorsements Offered	Elementary School Teacher K-6 English Mathematics Biological Sciences Chemistry Physical Science Physics Social Studies	Elementary School Teacher K-6 English Mathematics Biological Sciences Chemistry Physical Science Physics Social Studies
Dual Endorsements Offered	Only for MAT in Special Education - see below	Only for MAT in Special Education - see below
Academic Plans	Resident Plans	Non Resident Plans
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program - Relay Teaching Residency	New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program

If you are not seeking certification in New Jersey, you may enroll in either pathway as a degree-only student. At the end of the program, you will receive an MAT, not a certification. 

 

 

Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education

There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.

 

Resident Path

Program Duration: 6 terms

Degree Received: MAT + certification

Number of Credits: 39 credits

Total Tuition Cost: $33,150

Timeline

• 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.

Admissions Requirements + Next Steps

If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.

 

Non-Residency Path

Program Duration: 6 terms

Degree Received: MAT + certification

Number of Credits: 39 credits

Total Tuition Cost: $33,150

Timeline

• 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.

Admissions Requirements + Next Steps

If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.

 

Resources and Specifics

Master Of Arts in Teaching in Special Education	Residency Path	Non-Residency Path
Content Areas Offered	MAT in Special Education	MAT in Special Education
Teaching Endorsements Offered	Teacher of Students with Disabilities	Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Dual Endorsements Offered	Elementary School Teacher K-6 English Mathematics Biological Sciences Chemistry Physical Science Physics Social Studies	Elementary School Teacher K-6 English Mathematics Biological Sciences Chemistry Physical Science Physics Social Studies
Academic Plans	Resident Academic Plan	Non-Resident Academic Plan
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program -  Relay Teaching Residency	New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program

Note: If you are not seeking certification in New Jersey, you may enroll in either pathway as a degree-only student. At the end of the program, you will receive an MAT, not a certification. 

 

 

Advanced Certificates

 

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 program offers an Advanced Certificate Only and Advanced Certificate + Certification program if the student already holds a CEAS or New Jersey Standard Certificate.   

 

Program Duration: 4 terms

Degree Received: Advanced certification in Special Education

Number of Credits: 21 credits

Total Tuition Cost: $17,850

Timeline

• 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.

Admissions Requirements + Next Steps

If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.

 

Resources and Specifics

Advanced Certificate in Special Education	Advanced Certificate with Certification	Advanced Certificate Only
Content Areas Offered	Special Education	Special Education
Teaching Endorsements Offered	Teacher of Students with Disabilities	None
Academic Plans	Advanced Certificate Plan	Advanced Certificate Plan
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	New Jersey Additional Certification Program	None
Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations	You must have an active teaching license to enroll in the Advanced Certificate in Special Education program.	None