I do not think you need syllabi if you are applying for a license that
corresponds to your major. Maybe if you are trying to get a license for
something other than your major, I don't know.
I did exactly what you thought you had to do: sent transcripts and the
MTEL's... and paid, of course.
You can call the DOE, but you may have an interesting time doing so.
Long waits, etc. It sounds like you have no choice BUT to call them,
however.
Good luck.
On 10/08/09, Ted wrote:
> I procured my B.S over 10 years ago,so doubt the university would
> still have syllabi from early 1990s courses....
>
> I thought to get a preliminary teachers licence, all I would need
> to do is pay the application fee, produce my undergrad
> transcript,grad course transcripts, and a transcript proving I
> passed the required MTEL tests.
>
> Are you serious that I might need to produce individual syllabi
> from classes I took as an undergrad? That's insane!!!!
>
> I'm left to wonder-are there people in MA who have fullfilled all
> the requirements needed to be a teacher, but due to the 'hamster
> wheel' insanity of red tape, are unable to get their teachers
> licence?
>