FAQ - Colorado Undergraduate Applicants

1. I work for a school in Colorado, and I’m interested in Reach. How do I know if it’s the right fit for me?

It depends on whether you are seeking a degree pathway that leads to teacher licensure.

• If you work in a charter or a district that already has an alt-cert program of its own, Reach may be a good fit. Please proceed with the normal application process. Please also note that this option would mean that you would earn your BA with Reach and upon graduation, enroll and complete your charter or district’s alt cert program.
  
  
• If you are NOT seeking licensure and only want to pursue a BA Reach may be a good fit. Proceed with the normal application process. 
  • Please note that Reach University is NOT an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) in Colorado. Our BA programs will lead to a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Education degree, but not teaching licensure.
    
    
• If you are seeking licensure through an undergraduate degree program, you may want to explore licensure-granting pathways available in Colorado instead of applying to Reach’s BA program. Again, as previously stated, Reach University is NOT an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) in Colorado. Our BA programs will lead to a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Education degree, but not teaching licensure. 
• See resources about licensure-granting pathways below:
  • Click here. Under “Pathway Type,” select “Initial Licensure - Undergraduate.”

Because licensure rules vary by state, it is important to review the options available in Colorado before deciding on a program.

2. I work in a district or charter that already partners with Reach. What should I do?

If your district or charter is already a Reach partner, you can proceed through the standard Reach application process by clicking here.

3. I work in a district or charter that does not currently partner with Reach. Can I still apply?

Yes. You may still explore Reach programs.

However, you should first determine whether you or your district is seeking a degree pathway that leads to teacher licensure.

• If you are not seeking licensure through an undergraduate BA program, Reach may still be a good fit.
• If you work in a charter or district that already has its own alt-cert program, Reach may be a good fit. You may proceed with the normal application process. 
• If you are seeking licensure through an undergraduate BA program, you should review the licensure-granting pathways available in Colorado before deciding how to proceed.

4. What if I want to become a licensed teacher in Colorado?

Candidates in Reach’s bachelor’s program earn a degree only, not a teaching credential or teaching license. 

If your goal is to earn teacher licensure in Colorado, you have several options. Please review the available programs in Colorado to determine which pathway aligns with your goals.: