Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Professional Licensure Certificate

Bay Path University's Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Professional Licensure Certificate is designed for students who hold a Massachusetts Initial License in Moderate Disabilities and are seeking to advance their license to professional status.

• 12 Credit Certificate 
• Courses are offered 100% online

Curriculum 

The curriculum can be found in our online graduate course catalog.

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

For consideration, applicants must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions (the same admissions requirements apply to students who will enroll in 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)
3. An original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: “Why A Graduate Certificate in Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Professional Licensure is important to my personal and professional goals."
4. A current resume
5. A copy of passed MTEL scores 
6. A copy of MA Initial Teaching License
7. Two recommendations - Download the form here
8. A signed program requirement form - Download the form here

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.