Special Education

Prospective students may apply for admission to the MSEd/Eds in Special Education throughout the year. Classes start every January, May, and September.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following admission requirements:

1. A completed application - Apply Now
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred)
   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.
3. An original essay of 300-500 words on the topic: "Why the MSEd/Eds in Special Education is important my personal and professional goals"
4. A current resume
5. Two recommendations - Download the recommendation form here
6. A signed program requirement form 
   1. Download the requirement form for Initial Licensure & Non-Licensure Programs
   2. Download the requirement form for Professional Licensure Programs
7. A copy of MTEL results (if applicable)
8. A copy of your current teaching license (if applicable)

All documentation including recommendation forms and official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly to Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

East Longmeadow Campus:

By Mail:
Bay Path University
Office of Graduate Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

By Email:
graduate@baypath.edu

Please visit the MSEd/EdS in Special Education program page to learn about the curriculum, faculty, program options, and more!