Washington, DC Program Offerings

Brittany Gibson

May 27, 2025

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Relay currently offers the following programs for Washington, DC:

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 that will lead to a Washington, DC Standard Teacher Credential.
- Relay Teaching Residency Pathway - Alternative 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.
  - In the second year, students teach as a teacher of record (lead teacher).
  - After completing all EPP requirements over the two-year program, Relay will verify completion of the DC Alternative Teacher Licensure program.
  - Students may seek a single endorsement from the core subjects listed below.

Relay does not offer non-resident pathways in Washington, DC for the 2025-2026 school year.

Washington DC Program Offerings	Master of Arts in Teaching (Residency) General Education
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type	Alternative Teacher Licensure Program
Content Areas Offered	MAT in Elementary Education* MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education
Teaching Endorsements Offered	Elementary Education (Grades 1 - 6)* Middle School English (Grades 4 - 8) Middle School Mathematics (Grades 4 - 8) Middle School Science (Grades 4 - 8) Middle School Social Studies (Grades 4 - 8)* Secondary English (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary Biology (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary Chemistry (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary General Science (Grades 7 - 12) Secondary Physics (Grades 7 - 12)
Program-Aligned Instructional Role Requirements	Year 1: Teaching Resident in the endorsement area Year 2: Teacher of Record in the endorsement area
EPP Admissions Requirements	Alternative Teacher Licensure Program Admissions Requirements
EPP Next Steps	Alternative Teacher Licensure Program Admissions Requirements - See Transition Point 2
Academic Plans	MAT in Elementary Education MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education
Expected Number of Terms to Complete	6
Credits	32
Total Tuition	$27,200

*This program has been approved with stipulations. Relay is in the process of seeking full approval from the appropriate and respective regulatory bodies. At the time of publication, Relay has not received full approval for these program versions. Students may apply to these programs prior to full approval.

Endorsements

Available Washington DC endorsements for Relay Teaching Residents enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching program with the Alternative Teacher Licensure program:

Elementary Education (Grades 1 - 6)*
Middle School English (Grades 4 - 8)
Middle School Mathematics (Grades 4 - 8)
Middle School Science (Grades 4 - 8)
Middle School Social Studies (Grades 4 - 8)
Secondary English (Grades 7 - 12)
Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7 - 12)
Secondary Biology (Grades 7 - 12)
Secondary Chemistry (Grades 7 - 12)
Secondary General Science (Grades 7 - 12)
Secondary Physics (Grades 7 - 12)

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