Kimberly Karacalidis (She/Her)
Director, Partner Success
404.964.1220
kkaracalidis@relay.edu
General Inquiries
teacher.partnerships@relay.edu
Erick Gonzalez (He/Him)
Bursar of Student Billing, Managing Director of Finance
partnerbilling@relay.edu
No, but support is offered through the university
Hybrid. In-Person & Online
Relay GSE has a two year residency program that offers online classes (with only one in-person session). In these two years, an educator will not only become certified, but obtain his/her/their M.A.T. We offer clinical practice weekly that provides educators with “in the moment" feedback that can immediately be turn-keyed the next day in the classroom. Our approach to advising and support beyond the classroom allows our students to be successful and be proud to be part of the Relay for students.
*Early Childhood Education
Elementary
Middle School Math
Secondary English/Language Arts
Secondary Math
Secondary Social Studies
Secondary Sciences
**Special Education
*Only offered through our residency.
**Only has a dual certification with one of the above majors.
Bachelor’s
Applicants who intend to seek certification in Colorado through Relay must also meet the Colorado’s GPA requirements for admission to an educator preparation program. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale on all coursework previously attempted at an accredited institution of higher education from which the bachelor’s degree was conferred.
Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below the Relay minimum of 2.50 may apply to be admitted to Relay via an exception to Relay’s GPA policy who have: Earned a 2.50 GPA in their last 60 credit hours of their undergraduate program, or Earned a master’s degree or higher with a GPA of 2.50 or higher. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be prompted to have a secondary recommendation submitted that will be used to evaluate their eligibility for admission to Relay.
Good Academic Standing:
To maintain good academic standing, students must: Earn a minimum grade of 80% (or a B-) in all credit-bearing courses, Earn a minimum 2.7 GPA each term, and Earn a minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA to complete the program.
Yes
AmeriCorps Segal Award (* Mirrors the amount of the PELL Grant)
TEACH Grant
Primary Point of Contact:
Annie Ngo (She/Her)
Admissions Counselor
Morgridge College of Education
University of Denver
303.871.2588
Point of Contact:
Dr. William Anderson (He/Him)
Director, Teacher Education Program
303.871.2517
william.anderson72@du.edu
Point of Contact:
Betsy Leonard (She/Her)
Community Engagement Specialist
betsy.leonard@du.edu
Morgridge College of Education Financial Aid
MCE.finaid@du.edu
No
In-Person
The Para-to-teacher route is the Traditional TEP, which is spread out over two years.
TEP Traditional - 11 months for initial licensure and MA in Curriculum and Instruction
The traditional TEP track spans 11 months. Student-teachers start with summer coursework, join their mentor teacher at the beginning of the school year, and remain in their placement for the entire academic year. They attend daytime courses on Mondays for four quarters and an evening course another day each week to fulfill Master's degree requirements. Throughout the program, a gradual release of teaching responsibilities in the mentor's classroom, aiming for full classroom responsibility by the spring quarter or earlier if determined by the mentor teacher and University supervisor.
Licensure:
Elementary
Secondary Math
Secondary Science
Secondary Language Arts
Secondary Social Studies
Special Education
Potential endorsements:
CLDE
Gifted Ed
Bachelor’s, or in DU undergraduate senior year
The University of Denver requires that applicants have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. If your GPA does not meet this requirement, please contact the Morgridge Office of Admissions to discuss your eligibility options.
3.0
Yes