Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate

The focus of Bay Path's Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate is to help graduate students acquire comprehensive and evidence-based information. They will use this information to assist in developing effective educational programming for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). 

• 12 Credit Certificate - 4 Core Courses
• Courses are taught 100% online

Please Note: This certificate does not lead to endorsement for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Autism Special Endorsement.

For curriculum, visit our online catalog.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions: 

1. A completed application - Apply Now
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (the required undergraduate degree must be from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by NEASC, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale)
3. An original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: “Why A Graduate Certificate in (insert name of specific certificate) is important to my personal and professional goals"
4. A current résumé
5. Two letters of recommendation - Download the form here
6. A signed program requirement form, if required, for the specific certificate program 
   1. Program Requirement form for Language and Literacy Certificate, Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate, and Transition Specialist Certificate

All documentation, including recommendation forms and official transcripts, may be mailed or emailed directly to Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

By Mail:
Bay Path University
Office of Graduate Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

By Email:
graduate@baypath.edu

Did You Know? 

Students can use their certificate coursework to continue at Bay Path to complete the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis with a Concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders or the Occupational Therapy doctorate - Autism spectrum Disorders track.