Relay currently offers the following programs for Rhode Island through Colorado: 

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Teaching with or without Licensure  

• A 2-year, 32 credit, Master of Arts in Teaching program leading to eligibility for a Colorado Initial Teacher License. 

  • Relay Teaching Residency Pathway - Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure 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 four terms and completing all EPP requirements, Relay will verify completion of the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure program, which students may use to apply for licensure outside of Colorado. 

    • In the second year, students teach as a teacher of record (lead teacher).

The Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education 

• A 2-year, 39-credit, program that will lead to the Colorado Initial Teacher License in Elementary Education (Grades K-6).

  • Relay Teaching Residency Pathway - Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure 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 four terms and completing all EPP requirements, Relay will verify completion of the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure program, which students may use to apply for licensure outside of Colorado. 

    • In the second year, students teach as a teacher of record (lead teacher).

    • This program does not lead to licensure or an endorsement in Special Education for students who do not already hold a Colorado Initial Teacher License. 

Students who are not seeking licensure in Colorado may also enroll in the Master of Arts of Teaching or Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education through the resident pathway as a degree-only student. 

Licensure Only

Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program - Relay Teaching Residents

• A 4-term/23-credit non-degree program designed to prepare teacher candidates for licensure while serving as the teacher-in-residence in a PK-12 school. 

• Prospective students must have completed a bachelor's degree and meet admissions requirements (see below) for the Traditional Teacher Licensure Program.

• After completing all Colorado EPP requirements, Relay will verify completion of the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure program, which students may use to apply for licensure outside of Colorado. 

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 does not lead to licensure or an endorsement in Special Education for students who do not already hold a Colorado Initial Teacher License. 

• Prospective students must have a teaching license to enroll in the Advanced Certificate in Special Education only. 

• The Advanced Certificate program is a non-Residency pathway program.

Endorsements

Available Colorado endorsements for Relay Teaching Residents enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching program with Licensure or the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure program: 

• Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8)

• Elementary Education (Grades K-6)

• English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)

• Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)

• Mathematics (Grades 7-12)

• Science (Grades 7-12)

• Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Relay Teaching Residents in the licensure track of the Master of Arts in Teaching program with Licensure or the Licensure Only - Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program will also complete requirements for the Colorado Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (Grades K-12) endorsement.