2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
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Contents
Catalog Statement
President's Welcome
Accreditations
Lesley University Mission Statement
President & Leadership
Schools of the University
University Resources
Academic Resources
Student Life and Academic Development
Admission
Tuition and Payment
Financial Aid
Academic Policies and Procedures
Office of the Registrar
University Policies
Lesley University Student Conduct Policies, Procedures and Sanctions
Accreditations and State Approvals
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Catalog Statement
President's Welcome
Accreditations
Lesley University Mission Statement
President & Leadership
Schools of the University
Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences
Graduate School of Education
College of Art and Design
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lesley Center for the Adult Learner (LCAL)
Threshold Program
University Resources
Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice
Select Campus Resources List
Disability Support Services
Center for Academic Achievement
Academic Resources
Academic Calendar 2021-2022
Information Technology
Lesley University Library
Lesley University Archives
Student Life and Academic Development
Division of Student Life and Academic Development
Career Resource Center
Admission
General information
Enrollment Prior to Acceptance
Admission to Graduate Certificate Programs
Admission to Master’s Degree Programs
Admission to Post-Master's and Ph.D. Programs
Special Instructions for International Students
Bachelor's Degree Waiver for MFA Program
Tuition and Payment
Tuition and Fees
Student Health and Dental Insurance
Payment Information
Tuition Discounts for Graduate Programs
Refunds of Credit Balances
Late Payment Fee
Returned Payments
Dispute of a Charge
Administrative Withdrawal
Tuition Reimbursement
University Vouchers
Tuition Payment Statement (IRS Form 1098-T)
Questions
Financial Aid
Eligibility
When to Apply for Financial Aid
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid Available
Tuition Payment Plans
Alternative Financing Options
Registration Procedures for Financial Aid Recipients
Financial Aid Payments, Credits, and Refunds
Financial Aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Title IV Refund Policy
Financial Aid Leave of Absence Policy
Financial Aid Office Contact Information
Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic Advising
Academic Grievance Policy for Graduate Students
Academic Program and Review Policy for Graduate Students
Academic Integrity Policy
Audited Courses
Add/Drop Policy
Complaint Process for Online and Low-Residency Students
Course Waivers
Assessment and Program Evaluation
Attendance Policy
Course Sequences
Human Subjects Policy and Institutional Review Board
Worksheet for Consideration of Exempt Research
Guide-Preparation of Informed Consent
Application for Review of Human Subjects Research
Credit Hour
Grading Information for All Schools
Credit Loads
Syllabus Statements
Graduation Requirements
Independent Study Courses
International Student Records
Leave of Absence/Withdrawal
Licensure Programs — Additional Information for Enrolled Students
Pre-Admission Course Enrollment
Program Change Requests
Program Review
Reinstatement Appeal Process
Student Classification and Status
Student Consumer Information
Transcripts
Transfer of Credits
Office of the Registrar
Self-Service
On-Campus and Online Registration
Off-Campus Registration
Practicum/Student Teaching Registration
Veterans Benefits and Yellow Ribbon Program
Transcript Requests
Requirements Completed Transcript
Course Descriptions Requests
Address and Name Changes
Archived Academic Catalogs
University Policies
Community Standards of Conduct
Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Violence Policy
Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Resolution Procedure
Unequal Consensual Relationships Policy
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion Policy
Acceptable Use of Technology Policy
Copyright Infringement Policy (Music, Audio, and Video Files; Non-Academic)
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Intellectual Property
Religious Observance
Lesley University Student Conduct Policies, Procedures and Sanctions
Drugs and Alcohol Policy
Prohibition of Weapons Policy
Smoke-Free Environment Policy
Disturbing the Peace/Hazardous Behavior Policy
Hazing Policy
Student Emergency Removal Protocol
Student Life Conduct Procedure
Sanctions and Appeals
Accreditations and State Approvals
Programs of Study
Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences
Division of Counseling and Psychology
Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree Programs
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, School Counseling Specialization 48 credits
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 60 credits
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Holistic Studies Specialization 60 credits
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Trauma Studies Specialization 60 credits
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School and Community Specialization 60 credits
Post-Master's Programs
Post-Master's Program for Initial Licensure in School Counseling
C.A.G.S. in Counseling Psychology 36 credits
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate for Professional Development in Counseling and Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies in Counseling and Psychology
Dual Degree Programs (with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Students)
Doctoral Program in Counseling and Psychology
PH.D. Program in Counseling and Psychology - Weekend Cohort 48 credits
Division of Expressive Therapies
Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree Programs
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Expressive Arts Therapy (60 credits)
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Art Therapy (60 credits)
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Dance/Movement Therapy (60 credits)
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Drama Therapy (60 credits)
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Music Therapy (60 credits)
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Arts in Health
Graduate Certificate in Expressive Therapies Studies
Dual Degree Programs
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.)
C.A.G.S. in Expressive Therapies 36 credits
Doctoral Program in Expressive Therapies
PH.D. Program in Expressive Therapies - Low Residency 45 credits
International Higher Education
Master of Arts in International Higher Education Program: 33 credits
Certificate in Intercultural Relations
Mindfulness Studies
M.A. in Mindfulness Studies (36 Credits)
Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Studies 15 credits
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing
Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences - Core Faculty
Graduate School of Education
Introduction to the Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Education Mission Statement
Educator Licensure Regulations
Massachusetts Educator License Renewal
Massachusetts Educator Licensure Requirements
Lesley University's Requirements Pertaining to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure
Academic Advising
Information for Online Students
Twelve-Credit Option for Professional License
PhD in Educational Studies Program
PhD in Educational Studies: Human Development and Learning Specialization 45 credits
PhD in Educational Studies: Educational Leadership Specialization 45 Credits
PhD in Educational Studies: Jewish Educational Leadership Specialization 45 Credits
PhD in Educational Studies: Individually Designed Specialization 45 credits
CAGS in Educational Studies 36 credits
Arts in Education
Art Education: Teacher of Visual Art
M.Ed. in Teacher of Visual Art (PreK-8) or (5-12) 39 credits
Licensure Only in Teacher of Visual Art (PreK-8) or (5-12) 25 credits
Community Arts
M.Ed. in Arts, Community, and Education 36 credits
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Arts Integration Strategies 15 credits
Curriculum and Instruction
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Programs Leading to Professional Teacher License
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts 33 credits
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary Education Generalist (1-6) 33 credits
Early Childhood Education
M.Ed. Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License in Early Childhood
M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2) 40 credits
M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2) with Add-License Preparation for English as a Second Language (PreK-6) 46 credits
M.Ed. Programs Leading to Professional Teacher License in Early Childhood
M.Ed. in Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood 33 credits
Graduate Certificate
Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood 12 credits
Elementary Education
M.Ed. Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License in Elementary (1-6)
M.Ed. in Elementary Education (1-6) 40 credits
M.Ed. in Elementary Education (1-6) with Add License Preparation for English as a Second Language (PreK-6) 46 credits
Licensure-Only Program Leading to Initial Teacher License in Elementary (1-6)
Licensure Only: Elementary Education (1-6) 34 credits
High School Education
M.Ed. Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License in High School (8-12)
M.Ed. in High School Education (8-12 or 5-12) 34 credits
Licensure-Only Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License in High School (8-12)
Licensure Only: High School Education (8-12 or 5-12) 18-25 credits
Individually Designed
M.Ed. Individually Designed Program for Educators 33 credits
Reading, Literacy Learning, and Language
Specialist Teacher of Reading
M.Ed. Programs Leading to Initial License in Specialist Teacher of Reading
M.Ed. in Specialist Teacher of Reading (All Levels) 36 credits
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) Program Leading to Initial License in Specialist Teacher of Reading
CAGS in Specialist Teacher of Reading (All Levels) 45 credits
Licensure Only: Specialist Teacher of Reading (All Levels) 12-27 Credits
Literacy for Classroom Teachers
M.Ed. in Language and Literacy 33 credits
Graduate Certificate in Literacy for the Classroom Teacher (K-8) 15 credits
Graduate Certificate in Developing Literacy Expertise through Responsive Classroom Teaching (K-8) 18 credits
Graduate Certificate in Literacy Coaching and Teacher Leadership 12 credits
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
M.Ed. in TESOL, ESL, and Bilingual Education 33 credits
Licensure Only: English as a Second Language (PreK-6) 24 credits
Licensure Only: English as a Second Language (5-12) 24 credits
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 18 credits
Graduate Certificate in Family and Community Engagement in Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Education 12 credits
Bilingual Education Endorsement
Middle School Education
M.Ed. Program Leading to Initial Teacher License in Middle School Education
M.Ed. in Middle School Education (5-8 or 5-12) 34 or 37 credits
Licensure-Only Program Leading to Initial Teacher License in Middle School Education (5-8)
Licensure Only: Middle School Education (5-8 or 5-12) 18-28 credits
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Science in Education Programs
M.Ed. in Science in Education (1-8) 33 credits
Graduate Certificate in Science in Education 15 credits
Educational/Instructional Technology
M.Ed. and Licensure Only Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License in Instructional Technology
M.Ed. in Digital Literacy and Computer Science (5-12) 34 credits
Licensure Only: Digital Literacy and Computer Science (5-12) 34 credits
Licensure Only Instructional Technology Specialist 24 credits
Mathematics Education Programs
M.Ed. in Mathematics Education (1-8) 33 credits
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education 18 credits
Special Education
M.Ed. Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License in Special Education
M.Ed. in Inclusive Special Education: 41 credits
M.Ed. in Inclusive Special Education: Dual License Program 50 credits
Non-Degree/Licensure-Only Programs Leading to Initial Licensure in Special Education
Licensure Only: Inclusive Special Education 18-41 credits
M.Ed. Non-licensure Program in Special Education
M.Ed. in Moderate or Severe Disabilities: Individually Designed 33 credits
Graduate Certificate Programs in Special Education
Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Allies and Advocates 12 credits
Graduate Certificate in Trauma and Learning 12 credits
Accelerated M.Ed. Programs
Accelerated M.Ed. Programs with College of Art and Design
Accelerated M.Ed. in Teacher of Visual Art (PreK-8) or (5-12) 39 credits
Accelerated M.Ed. Programs with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Accelerated M.Ed. Programs Leading to Initial Teacher License
Accelerated M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2) 36-40 credits
Accelerated M.Ed. in English as a Second Language (PreK-6) 36 credits
Accelerated M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2) with Add License Preparation for English as a Second Language (PreK-6) 46 credits
Accelerated M.Ed. in Elementary Education (1-6) 30 credits
Accelerated M.Ed. in Elementary Education (1-6) with Add License Preparation for English as a Second Language (PreK-6) 43 credits
Accelerated M.Ed. in Inclusive Special Education (38 or 41 credits)
Accelerated M.Ed. Program: Non Licensure
Accelerated M.Ed. in Arts, Community, and Education 36 credits
Accelerated M.Ed. Programs Leading to Professional Teacher License
Accelerated M.Ed. in Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood
Accelerated M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts 33 credits
Lesley/School Partnership Programs
Teacher Residency Programs
Year Long Internships
Graduate School of Education Professional Development
The Center for Inclusive and Special Education
The Center for Mathematics Achievement
The Center for Advanced Professional Studies
The Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative
STEAM Learning Lab and Makerspace
Graduate School of Education Core Faculty and Administration
College of Art and Design
Master of Fine Arts in Photography and Integrated Media
Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Master of Business Administration (39 credits)
Accelerated Master of Business Administration
Master of Social Work (60 credits)