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.

Curriculum

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

Explore the online academic catalog for detailed course descriptions, program requirements, and additional curriculum information.

REQUIREMENT: The Autism Endorsement certificate is only available to individuals who have successfully earned a Moderate or Severe license with Bay Path University or already have a license in this area.

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 Autism Endorsement 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.

Official Transcripts

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.

How to Submit Your Graduate Application Materials

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