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Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education

Licensure-Only Programs

Advanced Certificates 

 

Master of Arts in Teaching 

In the area of Washington DC some Master of Arts in Teaching programs are through our Colorado campus and some are through our Washington DC campus. In addition, Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is recognized as an approved, out-of-state educator preparation program in the location of Washington DC. Your certification will be issued through the educator preparation program in the state of Colorado, which you may then use to apply for a license in Washington DC. Learn more about this pathway to certification here.

 

There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.

Resident Path

Program Duration: 2 years (6 terms)

Degree Received: MAT + certification/licensure

Number of Credits: 32

Total Tuition Cost: $27,200

Timeline

• Year 1: Non-lead teaching position
• Year 2: Lead teaching position

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: 2 years (6 terms)

Degree Received: MAT + certification/licensure

Number of Credits: 32

Total Tuition Cost: $27,200

Timeline

• Year 1 & 2: Lead teaching position

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	CO - MAT in Early Childhood Education DC - MAT in Elementary Education DC - MAT In English Language Arts Education DC - MAT in Mathematics Education DC - MAT in Science Education CO - MAT in Social Studies Education	CO - MAT in Early Childhood Education DC - MAT in Elementary Education DC - MAT In English Language Arts Education DC - MAT in Mathematics Education DC - MAT in Science Education CO - MAT in Social Studies Education
Teaching Endorsements Offered	CO Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8) CO Social Studies (Grades 6-12) CO Elementary Education (Grades K-6 DC Elementary Education (Grades 1 to 6) DC Middle School English (Grades 4-8) DC Secondary English (Grades 7-12) DC Middle School Math (Grades 4-8) DC Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7-12) DC Middle School Science (Grades 4-8) DC Secondary Biology (Grades 7-12) DC Secondary Chemistry (Grades 7-12) DC Secondary General Science (Grades 7-12) DC Secondary Physics (Grades 7-12)	CO Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8) CO Social Studies (Grades 6-12) CO Elementary Education (Grades K-6 DC Elementary Education (Grades 1 to 6) DC Middle School English (Grades 4-8) DC Secondary English (Grades 7-12) DC Middle School Math (Grades 4-8) DC Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7-12) DC Middle School Science (Grades 4-8) DC Secondary Biology (Grades 7-12) DC Secondary Chemistry (Grades 7-12) DC Secondary General Science (Grades 7-12) DC Secondary Physics (Grades 7-12)
Dual Endorsements Offered	CO Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12)	CO Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12)
Academic Plans	Academic Plans	Academic Plans
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program OR Washington DC Alternative Licensure Program	Washington DC Teacher Licensure Program
Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations	If you are not seeking certification in Washington DC, 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

In the area of Washington DC some Master of Arts in Teaching programs are through our Colorado campus and some are through our Washington DC campus. In addition, Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is recognized as an approved, out-of-state educator preparation program in the location of Washington DC. Your certification will be issued through the educator preparation program in the state of Colorado, which you may then use to apply for a license in Washington DC. Learn more about this pathway to certification here.

 

There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.

Resident Path

Program Duration: 2 years (6 terms)

Degree Received: MAT. + certification

Number of Credits: 39

Total Tuition Cost: $33,150

Timeline

• Year 1: Non-lead teaching position
• Year 2: Lead teaching position

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: 2 years (6 terms)

Degree Received: MAT. + certification

Number of Credits: 39

Total Tuition Cost: $33,150

Timeline

• Year 1 & Year 2: Lead teaching position

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	CO - MAT in Special Education	CO - MAT in Special Education
Teaching Endorsements Offered	CO Elementary Education	CO Elementary Education
Dual Endorsements  Offered	CO Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12) AND CO Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21)	CO Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12) AND CO Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21)
Academic Plans	Academic Plans	Academic Plans
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program	Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program
Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations	If you are not seeking certification in Washington DC, 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.

 

Licensure-Only Programs

Traditional Teacher Licensure Program

In the area of Washington DC the licensure-only program is through our Colorado campus and some are through our Washington DC campus. In addition, Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is recognized as an approved, out-of-state educator preparation program in the location of Washington DC. Your certification will be issued through the educator preparation program in the state of Colorado, which you may then use to apply for a license in Washington DC. Learn more about this pathway to certification here.

 

Program Duration: 1 year (4 terms)

Degree Received: Teaching license

Number of Credits: 23

Total Tuition Cost: $19,550

Timeline

• Year 1: Non-lead teaching position

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

 

Traditional Teacher Licensure Program	Residency Path
Content Areas Offered	Elementary
Teaching Endorsements Offered	CO Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
Dual Endorsements Offered	CO Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12)
Academic Plans	Academic Plans
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program

 

Advanced Certificates

Advanced Certificate in Special Education

In the area of Washington DC the Advanced Certificate in Special Education is through our Colorado campus and some are through our Washington DC campus. In addition, Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is recognized as an approved, out-of-state educator preparation program in the location of Washington DC. Your certification will be issued through the educator preparation program in the state of Colorado, which you may then use to apply for a license in Washington DC. Learn more about this pathway to certification here.

 

Program Duration: 1 year (4 terms)

Degree Received: Advanced certificate only

Number of Credits: 21

Total Tuition Cost: $17,850

Timeline

• Year 1:Lead teaching position

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	Residency Path
Content Areas Offered	Special Education
Teaching Endorsements Offered	N/A
Dual Endorsements Offered	N/A
Academic Plans	Academic Plans