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Special Instructions for International Students
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Financial Aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Title IV Refund Policy
Financial Aid Leave of Absence Policy
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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 Waiver/Substitution
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Accreditations and State Approvals
Programs of Study
Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences
Department 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
M.A. in Human Relations- Non-Licensure, 42 Credits
Dual Degree Programs (with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Students)
Post-Master's Programs
Post-Master's Program for Initial Licensure in School Counseling
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate for Professional Development in Counseling and Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies in Counseling and Psychology
Doctoral Program in Counseling and Psychology
PhD in Counseling and Psychology 48 credits
Department 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)
M.A. in Expressive Therapies- Non-Licensure, 48 Credits
Dual Degree Programs
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Arts in Health
Graduate Certificate in Expressive Therapies Studies
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
Mindfulness Studies
M.A. in Mindfulness Studies (36 Credits)
Accelerated Master's: BS in Art Therapy & MA in Mindfulness Studies
Accelerated Master's: BA in Holistic Psychology & Wellness & MA in Mindfulness Studies
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 Licensure Requirements
Massachusetts Educator License Renewal
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: 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
Individually Designed
M.Ed. Individually Designed Program for Educators 33 credits
Middle School and High School Education
Middle School Education
M.Ed. in Middle School Education (5-8) 34 or 37 credits
Licensure Only: Middle School Education (5-8) 18-28 credits
High School Education
M.Ed. in High School Education (8-12) 34 credits
Licensure Only: High School Education (8-12) 18-25 credits
Middle/High School Education
M.Ed. in Middle/High School Education (5-12) 34 credits
Licensure Only: Middle/High School Education (5-12) 25 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) 33 credits
CAGS in Specialist Teacher of Reading (All Levels) 42 credits
Licensure Only: Specialist Teacher of Reading (All Levels) 12-27 Credits
Literacy for Classroom Teachers
M.Ed. in Language and Literacy 30 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
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
Add-License Preparation for English as a Second Language
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 21 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) 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
STEAM Learning Lab and Makerspace
The Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative
The Center for Advanced Professional Studies
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)