2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Academic Requirements for Undergraduate Students

Credits:

Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts & Business, Education, and Mental Health & Well-Being): 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 (Art and Design): 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.

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Earn a minimum of 120 credits with a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.3. Sixty-six (66) credits must be earned in required studio courses, and fifteen (15) credits must be earned in required art history courses.

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.