Overview
Bay Path College offers various online programs for different levels of education.
Each program of Bay Path College is a balanced combination of academic theory
and practical application. Every fully accredited program is designed in collaboration
with academic and industry professionals to ensure quality, relevance and rigor.
Bay Path College regularly updates its curriculum to reflect the latest concepts,
methods and practices. Although most programs of Var_University are widely available,
some may not be available in all locations in all formats.
At Bay Path, classroom learning and real life experience combine for a meaningful education. From our founding more than 100 years ago, we have emphasized a career-focused curriculum that prepares people to become professionals and leaders in their field. Our innovative programs for undergraduate women, as well as our One-Day-A-Week Saturday College ,graduate programs for men and women and Bay Path Online, have made us a pioneer among peers – just like the students we send out into the world.
Our goal is to give students confidence in the fundamentals of their chosen field, the curiosity to question the ordinary, the leadership to show initiative, and the desire to make a difference.
Quality of Education
Accreditation
Bay Path College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1433; (617) 271-1433; e-mail: cihe@neasc.org.
ABA Approval
Bay Path’s legal programs on the associate and baccalaureate degree level, as well as the certificate of advanced paralegal studies, are approved by the American Bar Association.
ACOTE and AOTA Approval
Bay Path’s occupational therapy programs on the baccalaureate and master degree level are approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
DOE Approval
Bay Path’s education programs on the baccalaureate degree level are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
Memberships
- American Council on Education
- American Association for Paralegal Education
- Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts
- The College Board
- Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield (CCGS)
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education
- National Association of College Admissions Counselors
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- New England College Council
- Women’s College Coalition