Academic Requirements

Credits:

Bachelor of Arts (CLAS): Earn a minimum of 120 credits with a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.0. Ninety (90) credits must be earned in courses designated as liberal arts. Specific majors may have additional or more specific requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. A minimum of thirty (30) credits must be earned at Lesley University.

Bachelor of Arts (LA+D): Earn a minimum of 120 credits with a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.3. Fifty one (51) credits must be earned in studio and art history required courses and sixty nine (69) must be earned in general education and electives.

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Earn a minimum of 120-123 credits (varies by program) with a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.3. Eighty one (81) credits must be earned in studio required courses and electives and forty two (42) credits must be earned in course comprising of general education, liberal arts and art history. Fifty Seven (57) credits must be earned at Lesley University.

Bachelor of Science: Earn a minimum of 120 credits with a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.0. Sixty (60) credits must be earned in the liberal arts. Specific majors may have additional or more specific requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. A minimum of thirty (30) credits must be earned at Lesley University.

Communication Skills: Demonstrate capacity to employ basic communication skills (e.g., listening, speaking, writing) sufficient for effective performance in chosen professional career.

Competencies: Fulfill all competencies assigned to competency-based courses.