Reach 610 Preservice Frequently Asked Questions
Find your answers below!
I am stuck, who do I reach out to?
- For billing and payment questions: Bursar@reach.edu
- For credentialing questions, advising support, and general questions: candidatesuccess-INT@reach.edu
- For coursework-related questions contact your professor directly
When will I be recommended for my Intern Credential?
To be recommended for your Intern Credential, you must complete all of the following:
- Submit all application requirements
- Complete the Subject Matter Competency Requirement (SMCR)
- Pass Reach 610 Preservice
Once all of these are completed, your recommendation will be submitted to the CTC.
How much time will it take me to complete the preservice course (Reach 610)?
The course takes about 135 hours to complete and consists of 13 modules. Every module has a specific deadline. You will receive a pacing guide to help you navigate the course.
Why do I need to take a preservice course
Reach 610 Preservice is designed to support beginning teachers to learn the knowledge and skills foundational to the profession. In addition, completing a foundational pre-service course is a CTC requirement to obtain your Intern Credential. This course is designed to help you meet that requirement and establish a foundation for teaching.
*Reminder: Preservice completion + SMCR completion = Intern Credential recommendation
What should I expect while completing this course?
Reach 610 is a mostly asynchronous course with three required live touch points Your first live session will be on the first day of the course via Zoom. (Check your matriculation checklist for the links to register).
The course is divided into 13 modules. Each module is divided into sessions, each taking approximately three to four hours to finish, totaling ~135 hours of work overall. There are assigned readings and learning activities in each module. These activities are designed to support your understanding of the material and will be graded against a rubric scale of 1-4.
Please carefully read and review the course syllabus for more insight on what to expect.
When will my coursework be graded?
Faculty strive to grade coursework within two weeks after it has been turned in. Please kindly note that there are times when grading is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. If you have questions about grading, please contact your course professor directly.
What happens if I don’t finish preservice?
Successfully completing Preservice is a requirement to be recommended for your Intern Credential AND to continue in the intern program. If you do not complete the course, you will be administratively withdrawn from the program. You must also connect with the HR / Credential Analyst at your district or school site to obtain a permit to remain the Teacher of Record in your classroom.
I am a conditional admit, what happens if I pass preservice, but do NOT complete my pending application requirements? Can I continue in the program?
All pending application requirements need to be submitted to the admissions team by July 31. Candidates who do not meet this deadline will be administratively withdrawn. Withdrawn candidates can reapply to return to the university at a later time and do not need to repeat preservice.