Delaware Program Offerings

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May 20, 2025

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Relay currently offers the following programs in Delaware:

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Teaching with or without Delaware Alternate Route to Certification (ARTC)

A 2-year, 32 credit, Master of Arts in Teaching program leading to eligibility for a Delaware Standard Certificate.
- Relay Teaching Residency Pathway
  - 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.
  - In the second year, students teach as a teacher of record (lead teacher) while holding an emergency certificate and/or certificate of eligibility.
  - Successful program completers with two years of service as a teacher of record and a teaching performance rating of at least satisfactory will be eligible to apply for the Delaware Standard Certificate.
- Non-Resident Pathway
  - This pathway is designed for students who will be a teacher of record (lead teacher) in the first year of enrollment in the M.A.T. program.
  - Students will serve as a teacher of record (lead teacher) under an Emergency Certificate and/or Certificate of Eligibility throughout their enrollment in the program. Successful program completers with two years of service as a teacher of record and a teaching performance rating of at least satisfactory will be eligible to apply for the Delaware Standard 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.

Delaware Program Offerings	Master of Arts in Teaching (Residency) General Education Options	Master of Arts in Teaching (Non-Residency) General Education Options
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) - Relay Teaching Residency	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC)
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	Elementary Teacher K-6 Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Middle Level Mathematics Teacher Secondary Mathematics Teacher Middle Level Science Teacher Secondary Science Teacher -Biology -Chemistry -Earth Science -Integrated Science -Physics -Physical Science Middle Level Social Studies Teacher Secondary Social Studies Teacher	Elementary Teacher K-6 Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Middle Level Mathematics Teacher Secondary Mathematics Teacher Middle Level Science Teacher Secondary Science Teacher -Biology -Chemistry -Earth Science -Integrated Science -Physics -Physical Science Middle Level Social Studies Teacher Secondary Social Studies Teacher
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	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) - Relay Teaching Residency Admissions Requirements	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) Admissions Requirements
EPP Next Steps	No early next steps	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) 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 + Alternate Route to Certification (ARTC)

A 2-year, 39-credit, single or dual certificate program that leads to eligibility for the Delaware Standard Certificate in K-12 Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities and, if dual, ONE OF the endorsements listed below.
Both the Residency and Non-Residency pathways are available to Relay students.
Successful program completers with two years of service as a teacher of record and a teaching performance rating of at least satisfactory will be eligible to apply for the Delaware Standard Certificate.
If pursuing the single certificate program, applicants must already hold a Delaware Standard Certificate in a general subject.

Delaware Program Offerings	Master of Arts in Teaching (Residency) Special Education Options	Master of Arts in Teaching (Non-Residency) Special Education Options
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) - Relay Teaching Residency	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC)
Content Areas Offered	MAT in Special Education	MAT in Special Education
Single Endorsements Options	Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities	Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Dual Endorsements Options	Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities AND One of the General Education endorsements	Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities 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 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 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	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) - Relay Teaching Residency Admissions Requirements	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) Admissions Requirements
EPP Next Steps	No early next steps	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) 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

Delaware Alternate Route to Certification (ARTC) Program

A 3-term/18-credit non-degree program designed to prepare teacher candidates for licensure while serving as the teacher of record in a Delaware school.
Prospective students must have completed a bachelor's degree and meet admissions requirements (see above) for the Delaware Alternate Route to Certification (ARTC) Program.
Candidates will serve as the teacher of record on an Emergency Certificate while enrolled.
Successful program completers with two years of service as a teacher of record and a teaching performance rating of at least satisfactory will be eligible to apply for the Delaware Standard Certificate.

Advanced Certificate

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.
A 4-term, 21-credit post-baccalaureate certificate program.
Applicants can pursue a program with or without certification.
Delaware educators holding a Standard Certificate may pursue an add-on certificate K-12 Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities through the Advanced Certificate in Special Education program.

Delaware Program Offerings	Certification Only (Non-Residency)	Advanced Certificate in Special Education
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC)	Delaware Additional Certification Program
Content Areas Offered	Elementary Education English Language Arts Education Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education	Special Education
Single Endorsements Options	Elementary Teacher K-6 Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Middle Level Mathematics Teacher Secondary Mathematics Teacher Middle Level Science Teacher Secondary Science Teacher -Biology -Chemistry -Earth Science -Integrated Science -Physics -Physical Science Middle Level Social Studies Teacher Secondary Social Studies Teacher	Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Dual Endorsements Options	None	None
Program-Aligned Instructional Role Requirements	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	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) Admissions Requirements	Delaware Additional Certification Program Admissions Requirements
EPP Next Steps	Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) Transition Point 2	Delaware Additional Certification Program Transition Point 2
Academic Plans	Elementary Education English Language Arts Education Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education	Special Education
Expected Number of Terms to Complete	3	4
Credits	18	21
Total Tuition	$15,300	$17,850

Endorsements

Available certificate areas for students enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching + Alternate Route to Certification (ARTC) program:

Elementary Teacher K-6
Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher
Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
Middle Level Science Teacher
Secondary Science Teacher – Biology
Secondary Science Teacher – Chemistry
Secondary Science Teacher – Earth Science
Secondary Science Teacher – Integrated Science
Secondary Science Teacher – Physics
Secondary Science Teacher – Physical Science
Middle Level Mathematics Teacher
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Middle Level Social Studies Teacher
Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Students enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education + Alternate Route to Certification (ARTC) Dual Certificate program will pursue an endorsement in Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities and ONE OF the above-listed endorsements.

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