Bay State College

Bay State College (Bay State or BSC) is a private, for-profit college[2] in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.[3] Founded in 1946, Bay State College specializes in career-focused programs, specifically in business, information technology and healthcare. The college offers five Bachelor's degree programs with several concentrations, six Associate's degree programs, and one graduate program partnership.[4]

Bay State College
TypePrivate
Established1946 (1946)
Students800 (2022)[1]
Location
Boston
,
Massachusetts
,
United States
CampusUrban
ColorsRed and White
   
Websitebaystate.edu

Bay State College has three divisions: Day, Evening and Online. In 2013, the college established another campus in Taunton, Massachusetts.[5]

History

Bay State College opened in 1946 to serve the airline industry by providing "hands-on skills and paying particular attention to a strong educational foundation."[6] Bay State moved to its current Back Bay location in 1961.[6]

In 1975, Bay State College was initially authorized to grant Associate's degrees by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In 1989, Bay State became accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE, formerly NEASC). In 2004, Bay State College was authorized by the state and NECHE to grant Bachelor's degrees in Business, Fashion, and Entertainment Management.[6]

On September 29, 2017, the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education approved the sale of Bay State College to Ambow Education Holding Ltd.[7]

Accreditation

Bay State College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE, formerly NEASC). The college is authorized to award the following degrees by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Associate's in Science, Associate's in Applied Science, and Bachelor's of Science.[7]

Bay State College is also a member of several professional educational associations. The New England Commission of Higher Education accredits schools and colleges in the six new England states. Membership in one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States indicates that the school or college has been carefully evaluated and found to meet the standards agreed upon by qualified educators.[7]

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Accreditation

Bay State College's Associate's in Science Degree program in Physical Therapist Assistant is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). In order to be eligible to practice as a PTA in Massachusetts, graduates must take the national licensure examination.[7]

Nursing Program Accreditation

Bay State College's Associate's in Science Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Associate's degree Nursing Program maintains Full Approval status from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.[7]

References
  1. "About Bay State". Bay State College. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  2. http://www.baystate.edu/about-baystate/governance/
  3. "Bay State College Appoints New President". Bay State College. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  4. "Bay State College Programs". Bay State College. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  5. "Bay State College to Open New Campus in Taunton". Bay State College. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  6. "Bay State College History and Mission". Bay State College. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  7. "Bay State College Accreditation". Bay State College. Retrieved 2017-01-18.

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