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Lesley University

Lesley University
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138-2790

Official telephone: (617) 868-9600
Fax number: (617) 349-8150
Website: https://lesley.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 72%
Student:Faculty ratio: 6:1
Total faculty: 104 men, 242 women
Full-time faculty: 30 men, 65 women
Part-time faculty: 74 men, 177 women
Graduation rate: 58% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Bachelor's Degrees

  • American History (United States)
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Applied Mathematics, Other
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Art Therapy/Therapist
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
  • Community Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Creative Writing
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other
  • Developmental and Child Psychology
  • Digital Arts
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Family Systems
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History Teacher Education
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Illustration
  • Intermedia/Multimedia
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, Other
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Photography
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • Digital Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Diplomas

  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Teacher Education
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Digital Arts
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Illustration
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Psychology, Other
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Doctorates

  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Psychology, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Art Therapy/Therapist
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Computer Teacher Education
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Creative Writing
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Earth Science Teacher Education
  • Ecology
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • History Teacher Education
  • Human Services, General
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, Other
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Photography
  • Physics Teacher Education
  • Psychology, Other
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Science Teacher Education
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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