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Programs of Study
Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences
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- 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
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  - CAGS in Educational Studies 36 credits
- International Higher Education
  - Master of Arts in International Higher Education Program
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- 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
  - Literacy for Classroom Teachers
  - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- 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
  - 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
- 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
  - STEAM Learning Lab and Makerspace
  - The Center for Advanced Professional Studies
  - The Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative
- 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)