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I want to obtain a Preliminary Teaching Credential, where do I start?

Start Your Teaching Journey: Flexible Credentialing with Job-Embedded Experience

The Intern Program, offered through Alternatives in Action, is a job-embedded teacher credentialing program. Once Intern candidates successfully complete all program and CTC requirements, they earn Preliminary Teaching Credential in the subject area of their choice. They can also add a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree to their program of study. 

Candidates have the option of choosing between two pathways to obtain a
Preliminary Teaching Credential:

  • Traditional two-year pathway (has a Master of Arts in Teaching option).
  • Early Completion Option (ECO), an accelerated 1-year program for experienced teachers

To start an application, please click here. Need assistance? Contact our graduate admissions team at grad@reach.edu. 

Please note Reach University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Alternatives in Action is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  Alternatives in Action provides the Teacher Credentialing programs for Reach candidates in California.