2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

  • Approval and Reporting

Approval and Reporting

The Middle and Secondary School Teaching minors prepare students for Initial Licensure as teachers of academic subjects and are aligned with the regulations in force in Massachusetts. Suffolk University’s Educator Licensure Programs are fully approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Licensed teachers may petition for licensure in every other state through the Massachusetts’ reciprocal agreement with the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC).

Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act requires all institutions with teacher preparation programs that enroll students receiving federal financial assistance to prepare annual reports on teacher preparation and licensing. Additionally, institutions must publish pass rate information for all programs, with ten or more students who completed their prescribed programs within the previous reporting, in official documents. Suffolk University had fewer than ten program completers in 2009– 2010 and is prohibited from publishing pass rate data. To obtain a copy of Suffolk University’s Title II report, excluding pass rate data, for cohort year 2009– 2010, contact the Education and Human Services Department at 617.573.8261.

Teachers Test (MTEL)

To obtain additional information about the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure, including study materials and registration packets, contact the Program Director or:

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, Massachusetts 01248-4906
Phone: 718.338.3000
http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/