Graduate School of Education

Lesley is one of the United States' leading providers of teacher education programs

Lesley awards more education degrees than any other graduate school of education in the United States, and graduates more teachers than any other private university in Massachusetts. We deliver our programs in more than 150 locations in 23 states, offer 100% online options and also offer education programs that require short residencies in Cambridge, MA during the summer.

More for today's educators

Lesley's Graduate School of Education is marked by its commitment to education reform, action research, and a philosophy of providing lifelong learning for educators. We offer a wide range of learning opportunities for education professionals including:

Professional Development workshops and Institutes
Master's programs leading to initial and professional licensure
Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study
Ph.D. programs

Learning to effect change

Challenging coursework, an emphasis on reflection and research, and diverse field experiences reflect Lesley's strong commitment to cultural pluralism, inclusive communities, and the integration of arts and technology in education. Learn more about the Graduate School of Education at the school's website or visit these related topics of interest to education professionals:

Certification Office (for information on licensure and certification requirements)
Accreditations and Approvals (for all states where Lesley provides classroom-based programs)

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Programs to fit your lifestyle

Lesley offers classes at our Cambridge and Boston campuses that meet evenings during the week, over the weekend, or combine off campus study with a short residency (also called a low-residency program), which typically last one week. The low-residency format is used for our MFA programs, and is an option for adults pursuing a Bachelor’s or a Ph.d.

With Lesley, online learning is convenient and engaging. Classes are taught by faculty who are both content experts and skilled at online instruction. Lesley puts particular emphasis on working with software that is freely available, to control costs and enable program participants to use the same tools in their daily work with others.

Lesley offers advanced degree programs (M.Ed. and Ed.S.) at more than 150 learning sites in 23 states, and also offers many programs leading to initial licensure, as well as degree completion programs, at multiple locations in Massachusetts.

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