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 the Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

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.