MTEL Preparation Courses
Bridgewater State University offers a variety of MTEL Prep courses throughout the year. Please review this page for a list of current courses, course registration, payment information and contact information for assistance.
HOW TO REGISTER
NOTE: Please read the instructions below carefully.
BSU Students (students currently enrolled in a BSU degree program)
The registration process is the same as registering for undergraduate courses. You will need your BEAR ID and credentials to register.BSU Students register for classes via myBSU. More +
Returning non-degree students: If you have enrolled in an undergraduate course at Bridgewater State University within the last 12 months you do not have to fill out a new application. You will need your BEAR ID and credentials to register. Register for classes via myBSU. More +
Students who have graduated from BSU or Individuals who have never taken a BSU course: You must complete a Continuing Studies Non-Credit Application to enroll in MTEL courses, post-graduation. Continuing Studies Non-Credit Application
Please note: Once you complete the application, it will take approximately 24 hours to activate your student account. You will receive an email with your BSU BEAR ID and credentials once you complete the application. You cannot register for courses or pay your bill until your student account is activated.
PAYMENT
Payment is due upon registration. To pay for your course or courses, please visit the BSU Student portal (mybsu.bridgew.edu/) and log in using your BEAR ID and credentials. Select "eBill" under the Quick Links menu. Your course will be dropped if payment is not received.
Room assignments and directions for each course will be emailed to your BSU student email several days prior to the start of the course.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For general questions about registering for MTEL preparation courses, contact Darlene Marks, College of Continuing Studies, at 508-531-2711 or d2marks@bridgew.edu
For questions regarding program requirements, for example, which MTEL needs to be taken for which program, please contact the department chair for undergraduate or the College of Graduate Studies for any Master’s, PB or APB questions.
For questions about the MTEL test itself, go to the MTEL testing website at: www.mtel.nesinc.com.
For questions about licensure requirements, please go to the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at: www.doe.mass.edu.
MTEL and Licensing questions may be directed to Mary Ann McKinnon (mmckinnon@bridgew.edu) in the College of Education and Health Sciences.
MTEL Prep courses are delivered on campus in Bridgewater and Online.
PLEASE NOTE: The below schedule is NOT for teachers who are part of the Emergency License grant. If you register for a course/CRN on the list below, you WILL be charged for it.
FALL 2024
| Communication & Literacy Skills (Online) | MTEL Test #01 | ||
September 15 & 22 (Writing only), 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, $144 September 29 (Reading only), 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, $72 September 15, 22, & 29 (W & R covered), 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, $215 |
CRN: 93563 CRN: 93561
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September 18, 25, Oct. 2 & 9 (Writing only), 4:00 - 6:00 pm, $144 October 16 & 23 (Reading only), 4:00 – 6:00 pm, $72 September 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 4:00 – 6:00 pm (W & R covered), $215 | CRN: 93599 CRN: 93598 CRN: 93596
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October 27 & Nov. 3 (Writing only), 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, $144 November 10 (Reading only), 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, $72 October 27, Nov. 3 & 10 (W & R covered), 10:00 – 2:00 pm, $215 Instructor: Jennifer McStowe |
CRN: 93603 CRN: 93602 CRN: 93600
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| General Curriculum - Subtest 1 (Online) | MTEL Test #178 | ||
September 5, 12, 19, 26, & 10/3, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, $225 October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, $225 November 4, 18, 25, Dec. 2, & 9, 5:30 - 8:00 pm $225 Instructor: Dawn Kane | CRN: 93576 CRN: 93580 CRN: 93582
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| General Curriculum - Subtest 2 (Online) | MTEL Test #278 | ||
September 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7 & 21, 5:00 – 8:30 pm, $325 October 28, Nov. 4, 18, 25, & Dec. 2, 5:00 – 8:30, $325 Instructors: Pam Sanford & Kathy Spicer | CRN: 93584 CRN: 93586
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| Early Childhood | MTEL Test #72 | ||
September 4 (Wed), 6 (Fri), 11 (Wed), & 13 (Fri) 4:30 – 8:30 pm, $288 (This course meets IN-PERSON) September 27 & October 4 (Fri., 4:30 – 8:30 pm) and October 5 & 6 (Sat., & Sun., 8:00 am – noon), $288 Instructor: Lisa O’Neill | CRN: 93565
CRN: 93594
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| Foundations of Reading (Online) | MTEL Test #190 | ||
September 7, 14, 21, & 28, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm, $325 September 30, October 2, 7, 9, 16 & 21, 5:00 – 8:00 pm, $325 October 28, 30, November 4, 6, 13, & 18, 5:00 – 8:00 pm, $325 Instructors: Jan Standring & Linda Lindsey | CRN: 93588 CRN: 93590 CRN: 93592
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| Middle School Mathematics (Online) | MTEL Test #65 | ||
October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 5:00 – 8:00 pm, $275 Instructor: Amy Cortright | CRN: 93574 | ||
| High School Mathematics (Online) | MTEL Test #63 | ||
November 12, 19, 26, December 3 & 10, 5:00 – 8:00 pm, $275 Instructor: Amy Cortright | CRN: 93572 | ||
| English (Online) | MTEL Test #61 | ||
September 29, October 6 & 27, 8:00 am – noon, $215 November 3, 17, & 24, 8:00 am - noon, $215 Instructor: Heidi Driscoll | CRN: 93567 CRN: 93570 | ||
| ESL (Online) | MTEL Test #54 | ||
October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 4:30 – 7:30 pm $215 Instructor: Melissa Keh | CRN: 93578 | ||
Please do not wait until the last minute to register as courses could cancel due to low enrollment.