Advanced Trauma-Informed Counseling Graduate Certificate

The Bay Path University Graduate Certificate in Advanced Trauma-Informed Counseling provides holders of a master's degree (in counseling, psychology, or a related field) the opportunity to continue focusing at the master's level on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of trauma-related mental health conditions in clients of all ages. Successful completion of this certificate program will demonstrate that the student has advanced training in working with trauma, leading to increased expertise as a clinician, as well as advantages in obtaining employment.

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

Please Note that applicants must hold a Master's degree prior to taking this certificate. PSY 673 and 674 are advanced courses that require prerequisites PSY 662 and 664.  

For curriculum, visit our online catalog. 

Admission Requirements

Prospective students may apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate programs year-round.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions (the same admissions requirements apply to students who will enroll to only one course):

1. A completed application - Apply Now 
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (undergraduate degree must be from an accredited college or university)
   Official transcripts must be sent directly to Bay Path's Graduate Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select Bay Path University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to graduate@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent from the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.
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 resume
5. Two recommendations - 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
   2. Program Requirement form for Advanced Trauma-Informed Counseling Certificate.

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