Productive Aging Certificate

Bay Path University Productive Aging Certificate was designed for students interested in gaining expertise in the field of productive aging and advancing their careers to specialize in working with older adults.

• 12 Credit certificate - 4 Core Courses
• Courses are taught 100% online

For curriculum information, please visit our online catalog.

Stackable Credentials

Did You Know? Students can complete the Productive Aging Certificate program or use their certificate coursework to continue at Bay Path to complete the Productive Aging track in the following programs:

• Master of Public Health
• Occupational Therapy Doctorate
• Doctor of Health Science

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

Admissions Process:

For consideration, applicants must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions (the same admissions requirements apply to students who will enroll to 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 Productive Aging is important to my personal and professional goals."
4. A current resume
5. Two recommendations - 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.