2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog

Accelerated M.Ed. Programs with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Lesley's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences education majors and students enrolled in programs offered through the Center for the Adult Learner who wish to meet the requirements for a Bachelor's and Master's degree in one accelerated program may apply at the start of their sophomore year, with a GPA of 3.3 or higher during the first four semesters of their undergraduate program.

Note:  A maximum of six graduate-level credits earned as an undergraduate can be applied toward the Master's degree. However, students must successfully complete their undergraduate program with conferral of the Bachelor's degree before beginning the Master's degree component.

Accelerated Master's Degree Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License in Massachusetts:

M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2)

M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2) with Add-License Preparation for ESL

M.Ed. in Elementary Education (1-6)

M.Ed. in English as a Second Language (PreK-6)

M.Ed. in Inclusive Special Education

Accelerated Master's Degree Programs Leading to Professional Teacher License in Massachusetts:

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts

M.Ed. in Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education

Accelerated Master's Degree Program, Non-licensure:

M.Ed. in Arts, Community, and Education