About Lesley University

Committed to fulfilling a greater purpose

If you're committed to fulfilling a greater purpose, and bringing about great change in the world, Lesley University is for you. We focus on experiential learning, citizenship, and close collaboration between faculty and students. The result is action-oriented learning that fosters real change in our students and prepares them to bring about real change in the world.

One mission, many paths

Lesley University offers undergraduate and advanced degrees that prepare individuals to become leaders in education, human services, the arts, environmental studies and a variety of other professional fields. Lesley is a national leader in quality teacher preparation. The University prepares more teachers than any other private institution in Massachusetts and is one of the largest U.S. providers of graduate programs for educators.

Innovative program options

Lesley has also pioneered programs in many other fields including Expressive Therapies, Integrated Teaching Through the Arts, an undergraduate Art Therapy program, and an Urban Environmental Leadership program to foster sustainability.

Civic and educational leadership

The university is home to a number of important centers and institutes that conduct research, help shape public policy, and provide continuing education and professional development opportunities across a wide range of disciplines including:

• Families, Children and Public Policy
• Literacy
• Math
• Program Evaluation and Research
• Special Education