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 or graduate 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 or graduate 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 Beth Gracia (e1gracia@bridgew.edu), Educator Licensure Officer, in the College of Education and Health Sciences.
Spring 2026 Schedule - All Courses Are ONLINE!
| Communication & Literacy Skills | MTEL Test #01 | |
March 1 (Writing), 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, AND March 15 (still Writing), 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, $144 CRN: 13534
March 29 (Reading), 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, $72 CRN: 13533
March 1, 15, & 29, (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) CRN: 13532 both R & W covered, $215 Instructor: Jennifer McStowe |
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| General Curriculum – Subtest I | MTEL Test #178 |
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February 23, March 2, 16, 23, & 30 CRN: 13548 5:00 – 8:00 pm, $275, (Snow date of April 6) Instructor: Dawn Kane |
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| General Curriculum - Subtest II | MTEL Test #278 |
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February 26, March 5, 19, 26 & April 2 CRN: 13549 5:00 – 8:30 pm, $325, (Snow date of April 9) Instructors: Pam Sanford & Kathy Spicer |
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| Early Childhood | MTEL Test #72 |
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March 27 & April 10, Friday, 4:30 – 8:30 pm CRN: 13535 AND March 28 & April 11, Saturday, 8:00 am – noon, $275 Instructor: Lisa O’Neill |
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| Foundations of Reading | MTEL Test #190 |
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February 28, March 7, 21 & 28 CRN: 13550 9:00 am – 1:30 pm, $325, (Snow date of April 4) Instructors: Jan Standring & Linda Lindsey | ||
| Middle School Mathematics | MTEL Test #65 | |
February 10, 24, March 3, 17, & 24 CRN: 13547 5:00 – 8:00 pm, $275 (Snow date of March 25) Instructor: Amy Cortright | ||
| High School Mathematics | MTEL Test #63 | |
March 31, April 7, 14, 28, & May 5 CRN: 13546 5:00 – 8:00 pm, $275 (Snow date of May 6) Instructor: Amy Cortright | ||
| English | MTEL Test #61 | |
March 15, 22, and April 12 CRN: 13545 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, $215, (Snow date of April 19) Instructor: Heidi Driscoll | ||
| ESL | MTEL Test #54 | |
February 4, 11, 25, and March 4 CRN: 13536 4:00 – 7:00 pm. $215 (Snow date of March 11) Instructor: Melissa Keh |
For information, registration, and payment, please visit https://www.bridgew.edu/ccs/Mtelprep