Intern Program and Master of Arts in Teaching

Are you interested in becoming a credentialed teacher? Are you interested in getting a Master’s Degree in the same amount of time it takes to get your credential?

The Reach Intern Teacher Credential Program will support you to obtain an Intern Teaching Credential and then develop your teaching practice while you are working toward achieving equitable student outcomes as you fulfill requirements for a California K-12 Preliminary Teaching Credential. Beyond these requirements, the program will pay particular attention to less tangible but often more important characteristics of excellent teachers: a sense of purpose, the ability to build relationships, and a commitment to equity in education. The job-embedded Reach Intern Credential Program supports equity-oriented district and charter school teachers to transform educational experiences for historically underserved students as they pursue a California Preliminary Teaching credential. Interested candidates can also concurrently earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree.

Credentials Earned:

• Once candidates have successfully completed Preservice, they will be recommended by the Program for their Intern Teaching Credential (valid for 2 years)
• Once candidates have successfully completed all program requirements, they will be recommended by the Program for their Preliminary Teaching Credential (valid for 5 years)
• Upon successful completion of all program requirements, and the summer elective Master’s of Arts courses, candidates will be conferred a *Master of Arts in Teaching Degree

Accreditation:

The LEA program sponsor for Intern Teacher programs at Reach is Alternatives in Action (AIA), which is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. You may view the current list of approved program HERE.

Please review and download the following before applying:

• Verification of Prior Field Experience Form*
• Academic or Other Professional Reference Recommendation Form*
• Transfer Credit Form

*These forms must be completed by the qualified references listed on your application. Note: Alternate forms or recommendation letters will not be accepted. More information can be found in the Intern Program + MAT Admissions and Completion Checklist.