Autism Endorsement Certificate

The Autism Endorsement Certificate is designed to prepare professionals to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure the academic, social, behavioral, and emotional needs of students identified as having Autism are met. The program provides individuals with the skills, knowledge, and creativity needed to support students’ success in the classroom and the community.

• 15 Credit Certificate - 5 Core Courses
• Courses are taught 100% online

For curriculum, visit our online catalog.

REQUIREMENT: Bay Path University can only endorse students for the Autism Endorsement if they are enrolled, successfully complete all required courses and practicum hours, and hold an initial license in one of the following areas: Moderate Disabilities (preK-8 or 5-12), Severe Disabilities All Levels, Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or Teacher of the Visually Impaired.

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.

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