Lesley University

Art Education

Students in the MA program in art with a concentration in art education investigate issues in art te ... aching and learning from multiple perspectives, including art inquiry, studio, visual culture, development and context. The degree program culminates with an original thesis study proposed and carried out by the student Read More

Arts, Community, and Education

Students develop the skills and knowledge to turn possibilities into reality,learn grant writing, fu ... ndraising, networking, and arts administration,Use artistic collaborations to form alliances. Be an advocate and mediator. Become an entrepreneur. Facilitate social transformation through the arts Read More

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Art Therapy

Students opting for a career in mental health counseling and art therapy, build an understanding of ... the science that underlies human behavior. Learn how to address the changing needs of human beings across the lifespan. Research the artistic, physical, cognitive, neurological, and social development of individuals Read More

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Dance - Movement Therapy

In the program students learn to address the emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual health of ... individuals using dance as a lens for observation, research, and intervention.The course will increase awareness of socio-cultural dynamics in yourself and others, and become skilled in intrapersonal reflections, integrating theory and practice, making connections with different populations, and building community Read More

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Drama Therapy

Program will prepare students to qualify to become a licensed mental health counselor by learning fr ... om leaders in the fields of drama therapy, psychodrama, and expressive therapies. Pursue careers in a variety of settings, including schools, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, community organizations, correctional facilities, and private practice Read More

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Expressive Arts

Students are trained to become both a licensed mental health counselor and an expressive arts therap ... ist whose therapeutic practice integrates principles of creativity, imagination, attunement, embodiment, performance, expression, and experience.Students will develop an identity as an artist as well as a therapist Read More

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Music Therapy

Students expand their identity as a musician while also building the foundational skills and experie ... nces needed to become a licensed mental health counselor.They will explore the science underlying human behavior, psychology, development, and social dynamics, and integrate that knowledge with the creativity and the clinical music therapy competencies needed to guide others toward wholeness and self-empowerment Read More

Early Childhood Education

The program is designed for students seeking a graduate degree and licensure to teach young children ... age 0-8 years. The program provides a solid academic course of study as well as diverse, dynamic and enriching learning experiences Read More

Earth and Environmental Science

Elementary Education

These programs most often are to prepare prospective teachers to instruct students in post-elementar ... y grades. This typically involves completing courses in a specialization and developing knowledge in the entire range of subjects explored during secondary education.The primary goal of most participants in a elementary education master's program is to become a teacher Read More

High School Education

Students expand their subject knowledge and develop strategies for preparing students in grades 812 ... for college and careers they will investigate aspects of adolescent development and the role of contemporary high schools in serving emerging adults. Explore best practices for instruction and assessment. And learn classroom management skills and how to work with diverse student populations Read More

Individually Designed Program for Educators

Students can create an individualized course of study that aligns with their career goals and intere ... sts.They will work with an academic advisor to choose courses that allow them to pursue a specialization, an endorsement or add-on license, or interdisciplinary work in the topics that interest you most Read More

Instructional Technology

Program provides students with the background necessary to utilize, implement, and maintain modern t ... echnology in the field of education and training.The program is targeted toward individuals from varied backgrounds who wish to help educators or learn themselves to design, develop, and incorporate technology applications more effectively in diverse educational settings Read More

Integrated Teaching through the Arts

Students learn ways to infuse arts into the curriculum to engage and motivate all students. In this ... program,students gain a foundation in theory and new research on arts-informed teaching. And explore creative methods that will help your students meet local and national standards Read More

Middle School Education

This program is for teachers currently certified in middle grades, or for those with an interest in ... young adolescent education. The program offers research-based solutions for problems faced by young adults, as well as the latest philosophy on middle school teaching and learning Read More

Photography and integrated Media

Photography and Integrated Media curriculum is primarily self-designed and encourages individualizat ... ion and experimentation.Through rigorous study,students enhance understanding of photographic art traditions while developing the necessary tools and expertise to continuously flex, refine, and evolve within personal artistic vision Read More

Reading Specialist

A Master of Science in Reading prepares the educator to become a reading specialist, reading leader, ... reading coach, or reading resource person who works in the K-12 school environment.Reading is for K-12 educators who are passionate about this foundational capability and want to become master reading teachers, literacy coaches or other expert instructional roles Read More

Sociology and Social Change

Special Education

Students gain a strong foundation in teaching and content knowledge from experts in the field of edu ... cation.The special education program builds strong connections between theory and practice through quality classroom instruction paired with extensive clinical experiences Read More