Certificate in Language & Literacy

The focus of Bay Path University's Certificate in Language and Literacy is to help graduate students acquire a set of adaptable skills in education that can be utilized to support learners with language and literacy challenges in classroom settings.

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

For curriculum, visit our online catalog.

Admissions Requirement

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 Language and Literacy 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 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