Graduate Admissions Policy (Puerto Rico Campus)
Overview & Admissions Philosophy: Authorized by the Puerto Rico Board of Postsecondary Institutions, Bay Path University at Puerto Rico offers selected graduate programs designed to serve local professional and academic communities. Programs feature a hybrid instructional delivery model (60% synchronous instruction and 40% asynchronous work through Canvas) conducted primarily in Spanish. Candidates are evaluated on academic background, professional experience, and motivation.
- Application & Review Process: Candidates must complete an online application, submit an updated résumé, provide official transcripts, and write a two-page admission essay. Program-specific requirements (letters of recommendation, experience verification, interviews) apply by discipline.
- Transcript & Documentation Policies: Official undergraduate transcripts must be sent institution-to-institution in English. However, as an exception for the Puerto Rico Regional Center, applicants may submit their current résumé, personal statement, and professional references in Spanish.
- Campus Address & Transcripts: Cambridge College PR at Bay Path University, 27 González Giusti Ave., Tres Ríos Building, Suite 101-A, Guaynabo, PR 00968-3036. Phone: 787-296-1101 | Emergency/Security: 787-641-0099.
- Academic Oversight & Local Support: Academic oversight is maintained by the Chief Academic Officer, with local representation and student support provided by the Regional Site Director. Spanish writing workshops, APA tutoring, IT Help Desk, computer labs, and Student Accessibility Services are available on site.
- External Complaint Authority: Regulated by the Puerto Rico Department of State — Office of Registration and Licensing of Educational Institutions. Approved by the Puerto Rico State Approving Agency for Veterans Benefits.
- Education Programs: Requires two letters of recommendation. The M.Ed. in Educational Administration requires certification of 3+ years of professional teaching experience. Select M.Ed. tracks require candidates to hold a prior, valid Puerto Rico teacher certification in another subject area.
- Counseling Programs: Requires two letters of recommendation and an admissions interview prior to acceptance.
- Business & Management Programs: Letters of recommendation and interviews are not required.
All programs listed below utilize Spanish-language instruction delivered via a 60/40 Hybrid Modality (60% synchronous face-to-face/online and 40% asynchronous via Canvas).
Management of Business (Gerencia de Negocios) | 33 credits; 4-5 terms (Full-time) | Approved in PR; catalog notes no new enrollments after Summer 2025. |
Management of Technology (Gerencia de Tecnología) | 33 credits; 4-5 terms (Full-time) | Approved in PR; catalog notes no new enrollments after Summer 2025. |
Elementary Education (Nivel Elemental) | 30–36 credits; 4-5 terms (Full-time) | Recertification program; requires prior valid PR teaching certification. (36 credits with Spanish-as-a-Second-Language subspecialization). |
Teaching English as a Second Language | 30 credits; 4 terms (Full-time) | Recertification program; requires prior valid PR teaching certification. |
Health Education | 31 credits; 4-5 terms (Full-time) | Recertification program; requires prior valid PR teaching certification. |
Librarianship | 30-32 credits; 4-5 terms (Full-time) | PR education program; verify current certification requirements at application. |
Mathematics | 30 credits; 4 terms (Full-time) | PR education program; verify current certification requirements at application. |
Autism Specialist | 30-39 credits; 4-6 terms (Full-time) | PR education program; verify current certification requirements at application. |
Special Education | 32 credits; 5 terms (Full-time) | Recertification program; requires prior valid PR teaching certification. |
Educational Administration (With DEPR Cert.) | 32 credits; 5 terms (Full-time) | Requires Bachelor's degree, valid PR teaching certification, 3 consecutive yrs teaching, 3.0 GPA, e-portfolio, and practicum. |
Educational Administration (Non-Cert. Path) | 30 credits; 4 terms (Full-time) | Replaces practicum with an elective; candidate signs acknowledgment that degree does not grant DEPR certification. |
Mental Health Counseling (M.Ed.) | 60 credits; 6-8 terms (Full-time) | Conforms to PR Law 147 (2002) & professional licensing rules; includes practicum/internship. Max 4 courses per ter |
- Academic Calendar & Holidays: In addition to standard institutional holidays, no classes are held on the Puerto Rico campus on Three Kings Day (January 6).
- Graduation Ceremonies: A dedicated graduation celebration is hosted locally at the Puerto Rico campus location annually.
- Library & Academic Resources: Enrolled PR students have full 24/7 access to the Bay Path University Online Library (databases, journals, e-books, and reference support), as well as local wireless computer labs.