Licensure Programs — Additional Information for Enrolled Students

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) approved programs for educational personnel (teachers, guidance counselors, and specialists) are designed to lead to either a degree or licensure and meet current Massachusetts licensure regulations. See approved program of study for specific requirements.

Candidates are required to register online at www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/ for Massachusetts licensure shortly after acceptance into their program. Test performance will be logged into the candidate's electronic application. When all program requirements have been satisfied, the Lesley Educator License and Certification Office will complete an electronic endorsement through the Educator Licensure and Renewal (ELAR) system.  Students may request an endorsed transcript online at www.lesley.edu/certification through the Lesley University Certification Office website.

Candidates forward endorsed transcripts to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Teacher Licensure. The students should apply for licensure at www.doe.mass.edu/ and graduate candidates should request an endorsed transcript from Lesley University and upload through their ELAR account. Instructions for online applications are available through the Lesley Educator License and Certification Office website: www.lesley.edu/certification.