State Approvals
In addition to Massachusetts, Lesley University is authorized to offer programs in the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Each state’s educator licensure regulations are subject to change. Educators seeking an endorsement or addition to their current certification/license should verify with the appropriate state educator licensure authority that a program meets state requirements. Lesley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or disability in its education programs, employment or in admissions to, access to or treatment in its programs or activities.
Alabama
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education and the State of Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education have licensed Lesley University pursuant to the Alabama Private School License Law, Code of Alabama, Title 16-46-1 through 10 to offer instruction in the following programs:
- Autism Certificate Program
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Emerging Technologies
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Mathematics in Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Online Teaching
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Science in Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Online (please see the Lesley College Academic Catalog)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Online (please see the Lesley College Academic Catalog)
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
- Master of Education in Advanced Teaching Practices
- Master of Education Individually Designed Program of Educators
- Master of Education in Mathematics Education
- Master of Education in Science in Education
- Master of Science in Ecological Teaching and Learning
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Technology
- PhD Educational Studies: Adult Learning Specialization
Arkansas
Lesley University has been granted initial certification of the following degree programs by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution, course or degree program.. Such certification merely indicates that minimum standards have been met under the rules and regulations implementing institutional certification as defined in Arkansas Code §6-61-301. Transfer of Course/Degree Credit to Other Institutions: The student should be aware that these degree programs may not transfer. The transfer of course/degree credit is determined by the receiving institution.
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Online (please see the Lesley College Academic Catalog)
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Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Online (please see the Lesley College Academic Catalog)
California
Lesley University is exempt pursuant to California Education Code (CEC) section 94874.1, which exempts Lesley University due to its accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Colorado
Lesley University is recognized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education under state statutes (23-1-101 et seq., C.R.S. 1973, amended 1981) to award degrees and degree credit in Colorado based on Lesley’s ongoing accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
District of Columbia
The District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission has authorized Lesley University to offer the following programs:
- Autism Certificate Program
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Emerging Technologies
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Mathematics in Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Online Teaching
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Science in Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Online (please see the Lesley College Academic Catalog)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Online (please see the Lesley College Academic Catalog)
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
- Master of Education in Advanced Teaching Practices
- Master of Education in Elementary Teacher (1-6) and Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
- Master of Education Individually Designed Program for Educators
- Master of Education in Mathematics Education
- Master of Education in Science in Education
- Master of Education in Secondary Math (7-12) and Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (6-12)
Georgia
Lesley University is authorized under the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 to offer instruction in the following programs:
- Autism Certificate Program
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Mathematics in Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Navigating our Digital World: Technology, Society, and Schools
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Online Teaching
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Science in Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Integrated Teaching through the Arts
- Master of Education in Literacy for K-8 Classroom Teachers
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
- Master of Education Individually Designed Program for Educators
- Master of Education in Mathematics Education
- Master of Education in Science in Education
- Master of Science in Ecological Teaching and Learning
Idaho
Lesley University holds a Certificate of Registration certifying that it is registered, as required by law, with the Idaho State Board of Education as an accredited postsecondary institution.
Maine
Lesley University is authorized to operate in this state by the Maine State Board of Education.
Maryland
Lesley University is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission to enroll Maryland residents in Lesley’s fully online programs listed below:
- Autism Certificate Program
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Emerging Technologies
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Mathematics in Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Online Teaching
- Advanced Professional Certificate Navigating our Digital World
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Science in Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
- Master of Education Individually Designed Program of Educators
- Master of Education in Mathematics in Education
- Master of Education in Science in Education
Minnesota
Lesley University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Montana
The Montana Board of Regents grants Lesley University authorization to offer educational services in Montana.
Nevada
The Private Postsecondary Educational Institution in the State of Nevada has authorized Lesley University to offer the following programs:
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Autism Certificate Program
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Navigating our Digital World: Technology, Society, and Schools
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Mathematics in Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Online Teaching
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Science in Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Integrated Teaching through the Arts
- Master of Education in Literacy for K-8 Classroom Teachers
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
- Master of Education in Advanced Teaching Practices - Elementary Education
- Master of Education in Advanced Teaching Practices - Mathematics (K-8)
- Master of Education Individually Designed Program of Educators
- Master of Education in Mathematics Education
- Master of Science in Ecological Teaching and Learning
New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Higher Education Commission has authorized Lesley University to offer the following programs:
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Integrated Teaching through the Arts
- Master of Education in Literacy for K-8 Classroom Teachers
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
The State of New Hampshire Higher Education Commission authorizes Lesley University continuing approval to offer the above programs to any educator at any school site in the State of New Hampshire. All site locations must be approved by the Executive Director based on compliance to all regulations and requirements of the Commission.
Oregon
Lesley University is authorized by the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization to offer postsecondary degrees to Oregon residents. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Office of Degree Authorization, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, Oregon 97401.
South Carolina
Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1333 Main St., Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201, Tel. 803.737.2260. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality to offer the following programs by location:
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Integrated Teaching through the Arts
- Master of Education in Literacy for K-8 Classroom Teachers
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
- Master of Education in Mathematics Education
- Master of Education in Science in Education
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Technology
Washington
Lesley University is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Lesley University to offer specific degree programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.
Eligibility for initial educator certification in Washington is based on completion of a state approved educator preparation program. The programs listed below are approved in Massachusetts. Even though you may be residing in Washington while in one of these programs, your application for educator certification in Washington will be processed as an out-of-state application. Go to http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for teacher advancement.
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Integrated Teaching through the Arts
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
- Master of Education in Mathematics Education
- Master of Education in Science in Education
- Master of Science in Ecological Teaching and Learning
The programs listed below are not intended to lead to teacher certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether these programs may qualify for salary advancement.
- Master of Education in Advanced Teaching Practices
- Master of Education Individually Designed Program for Educators
- PhD in Educational Studies: Adult Learning Specialization
Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board approves Lesley University to do business in Wisconsin as a private institution subject to the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes 45.54.
Wyoming
The State of Wyoming grants Lesley University authorization to offer education services in Whyoming.
Consumer Information
Should you have a grievance that was not satisfied through Lesley University's internal process (found at http://www.lesley.edu/policies/complaint-resolution), you may follow your state's consumer complaint process for higher education institutions.
Alabama
Alabama Department for Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 302130, Montgomery, AL 36130-2130
Phone: 334.293.4500 | Fax: 334.293.4504
Alaska
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 110510, Juneau, AK 99811-0510
Phone: 800.441.2962 | Fax: 907.465.5316
www.law.state.ak.us/pdf/consumer/FORM_complaint.pdf
Arkansas
Department of Higher Education
423 Main St, Suite 400
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501.371.2000 | Email: ADHE_Info@adhe.edu
http://www.adhe.edu/sitecollectiondocuments/academicaffairsdivision/icac%20rules%20and%20regulations/appendixj.pdf
California
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
P. O. Box 980818 ~ W. Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Phone: 888.370.7589 | Fax: 916.263.1897
http://www.bppe.ca.gov/enforcement/complaint.shtml
Colorado
Colorado Department of Higher Education
1560 Broadway, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303.866.2723 | 303.866.4266
http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Complaints/default.html
District of Columbia
Education Licensure Commission
810 First St, NE; 2nd Floor ~ Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-6436 | Email: osse.elcmail@dc.gov
http://osse.dc.gov/service/education-licensure-commission-elc-public-complaints
Georgia
Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC)
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220, Tucker, GA 30084-5305
Phone: 770-414-3300 | Fax: 770-414-3309
http://gnpec.org/consumer-resources/gnpec-authorized-school-complainant-form/
Idaho
State Coordinator for Private Colleges & Proprietary Schools
Idaho State Board of Education
650 West State St. ~ Boise, ID 83720-0037
Phone: 208-332-1587 | Email: valerie.fenske@osbe.idaho.gov
http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/priv_col_univ/student_complaint.asp
Maine
Maine Department of Education ~ Attn: Complaint Investigator
23 State House Station ~ Augusta, ME 04333-0023
Phone: 207.624.6846 | Email: jonathan.braff@maine.gov
http://www.maine.gov/ag/consumer/complaints/index.shtml
Maryland
Academic Affairs - Student Complaints
Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 N Liberty Street, 10th Floor ~ Baltimore, MD 21207
Email: acadprop@mhec.state.md.us
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
One Ashburton Place, Room 1401, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617.994.6913 | Email: cbell@bhe.mass.edu
http://www.mass.edu/forstudents/complaints/complaintprocess.asp
Minnesota
Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Attn: George Roedler
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
Phone: 651-259-3975 | Email: info.ohe@state.mn.us
http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=1078
Missouri
Missouri Department of Higher Education
205 Jefferson St., PO Box 1469
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469
Phone: 573.751.2361 | Fax: 573.751.6635
http://www.dhe.mo.gov/documents/POLICYONCOMPLAINTRESOLUTION-reviseddraft.pdf
Montana
Montana Board of Regents
Office of Commissioner of Higher Education
PO Box 203201, Helena, MT 59620-3201
Phone: 406.444.6570
https://doj.mt.gov/consumer/
Nebraska
Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
Attn: Kathleen Fimple, Academic Programs Officer
Phone: 402-471-0030 | Email: kathleen.fimple@nebraska.gov
http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=85-2418
Nevada
Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
3663 East Sunset Road, Suite 202 ~ Las Vegas, Nevada 89120
Phone: 702.486.7330
http://www.cpe.state.nv.us/CPE%20Complaint%20Info.htm
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Division of Higher Education
101 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301-3493
Phone: 603.271.2555 x350
http://education.nh.gov/highered/compliance-allegation.htm
New Mexico
New Mexico Higher Education Department
2044 Galisteo St, Suite 4 ~ Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: 505.476.8442
http://hed.state.nm.us/students/complaints.aspx
North Carolina
University of North Carolina, Board of Governors, General Administration
910 Raleigh Rd., P.O. Box 2688, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: 919.962.4558 | Email: studentcomplaint@northcarolina.edu
http://www.northcarolina.edu/?q=academic-planning/licensing-institutions
Oregon
Department of Education, Private Career Schools
Attn: Shirley Arvin
Phone: (503) 947-5751 | Email: shirley.arvin@state.or.us
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=325
South Carolina
Commission on Higher Education
Academic Affairs and Licensing
1122 Lady Street, Suite 300, Columbus, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 737-2260 | Email: cbarton@che.se.gov
http://www.che.sc.gov/CHE_Docs/AcademicAffairs/License/Complaint_procedures_and_form.pdf
Utah
Utah Division of Consumer Protection
160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: 801-530-6601| Email: consumerprotection@utah.gov
http://consumerprotection.utah.gov/complaints/manual.html
Washington
Washington Student Achievement Council
PO Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Phone: 360-753-7869 | Email: kareno@wsac.wa.gov
http://www.wsac.wa.gov/student-complaints
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
30 W. Mifflin St., 9th Floor, P.O. Box 8696, Madison, WI 53708-8696
Phone: 608.266.1996 | Email: eabmail@eab.state.wi.us
http://eab.state.wi.us/resources/complaint.asp
Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Education
2300 Capital Ave., Hathaway Bldg, 2nd Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050
Phone: 307.777.5712
http://edu.wyoming.gov/beyond-the-classroom/school-programs/private-school-licensing/