Skills-Based Health/Social Emotional Learning Certificate

Health and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Certificate for Educators

The 100% online Skills-Based Health/Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Certificate enables educators to develop skills in health and social and emotional learning, which focus on helping students integrate skills, attitudes and behaviors that contribute to overall personal well-being. This includes self-awareness, self-management (such as goal setting and impulse control), social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.

Curricula based on National Health Education Standards and aligned with social and emotional learning competencies greatly benefit children’s success in school, career and life. For example, kindergarteners with stronger social and emotional skills are more likely to graduate from high school and college and have stable, full-time employment. They are also less likely to commit crimes or have drug, alcohol and mental health problems.*

Curriculum

All classes for this 12-credit certificate program are delivered online.

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

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 Skills-Based Health/Social Emotional Learning Certificate is important to my personal and professional goals."
4. A current resume
5. Two recommendations - Download the form here
6. Contact Megan Sullivan for further details regarding program requirements
7. A copy of MTEL results (if applicable)
8. A copy of your current teaching license (if applicable)
9. A bachelor's degree is required.

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:

License Application or Renewal

Students who complete the 12-credit online Skills-Based Health/SEL certificate can submit those courses to DESE when applying for a professional license in health education.

*Committee for Children, Why Social and Emotional Learning and Employability Skills Should Be Prioritized in Education at https://www.cfchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/policy-advocacy/sel-employability-brief.pdf (visited November 23, 2023).