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What Lesley University Online Is Known For

Founded in 1909 as a school for kindergarten teachers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University has since grown to become one of the nation’s largest institutions for teacher education, including educating teachers through education programs offered at Lesley University online. The school also offers a variety of other undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including 100% online program options, which offer the convenience of exceptional distance learning options. With its commitment to student development, interdisciplinary learning, and social responsibility, Lesley University Online is focused on helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve their academic and professional objectives in a convenient and welcoming atmosphere.

Unique Opportunities at Lesley University Online Programs

Lesley University has worked with many thousands of busy adult learners to help them balance work, life, and college and through Lesley University online programs, adult learners can successfully juggle education and their day to day life.

Lesley offers asynchronous online classes that allow you to complete coursework at any time of the day or night, depending on your schedule.
The online M.Ed.in Effective Teaching lets students choose from four concentrations: Elementary Education, Mathematics, Literacy, and Science.
Lesley University offers two completely online Bachelor’s degrees: a BS in Business Management and a BA in Psychology.
The Center for the Adult Learner assists adults with selecting a program of study, transferring previously-earned credits, and even determining credits for work/life experience - which can help studnets get a leg up on the competition!

Why We Love Lesley Online

Lesley University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Lesley was ranked among the best regional universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report.
Through some of its many ongoing green initiatives, Lesley University demonstrates its commitment to environmental and community sustainability, an important aspect of the University's goals.

Accreditation

New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Teacher Education Accreditation Council.

Online Programs

Program Listings

Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- BA in Liberal Studies
  Create a learning experience that is as dynamic as you are in Lesley University’s online BA in Liberal Studies. Develop transferable skills in research, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and more.
  
  You’ll work with an academic advisor to create a degree plan that’s in line with your prior learning and educational interests. Choose from areas of focus that prepare you for the job you want, including developmental psychology, human services, business management, marketing, and nonprofit management.
  
  Lesley’s emphasis on combining theory and practice means you gain a real understanding of how to apply what you learn in the workplace. From foundational learning to in-depth study, you’ll develop knowledge and skills for ongoing career success — 95% of our 2018 graduating class is employed or furthering their education.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer. And that includes our dedication to an affordable degree that benefits you.
  
  You can transfer up to 90 credits to complete your undergraduate degree, saving you time and money. And, every student who earns an undergraduate degree from Lesley is eligible to receive 12 graduate credits 100% free — potentially over $13,000.
- BA in Psychology
  Advance your career when you complete your degree in the online BA in Psychology at Lesley University. Our program offers you a strong foundation for graduate study or for immediate application in a psychology career.
  
  A strong curriculum helps you develop an understanding of key topics such as individual development, cognition and memory, personality, and social and cultural process — skills and knowledge that can also fuel a career in the corporate world.
  
  A required internship provides the hands-on learning you need, so you’ll bring valuable experience to the workplace. Laboratory work in social, cognitive, and behavioral psychology helps you understand what it’s like to work in the field. This combination of theory and practice means you graduate ready for career success.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer. And that includes our dedication to an affordable degree that benefits you.
  
  Small class sizes allow you to develop unique skills and interests that pay off in your career — 95% of our 2018 graduating class is employed or furthering their education.
  
  And, if you’d like to further your education, know that every student who earns an undergraduate degree from Lesley is eligible to receive 12 graduate credits 100% free — potentially over $13,000.
- BS in Business Management
  Explore the elements of great management to stand out from the competition and advance your career — finish your degree in the ACBSP-Accredited online BS in Business Management at Lesley University.
  
  Discover how to use principled leadership and entrepreneurial skills to solve complex problems and lead others to success. You learn to bring real insight and experience to the workplace in areas like economics, globalization, technology, and organizational behavior.
  
  With specialization options in marketing and non-profit management, you can design a degree to prepare for your chosen field, completing an in-depth study of the topics that are most relevant to you.
  
  By graduation, you’re prepared for roles in private, public, and not-for-profit organizations — 95% of our 2018 graduating class is employed or furthering their education.
  
  The convenient online format gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  If you're the go-getter type (and we know you are), you’re already wondering about grad school. Good news: you can earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years through our accelerated master's degree program. You’ll save time and money on graduate tuition — every student who earns an undergraduate degree from Lesley is eligible to receive 12 graduate credits 100% free — potentially over $13,000 — and open doors to a wider range of career opportunities right after graduation.
- BS in Human Services
  Make a difference in your community and advance your career when you finish your degree in the online BS in Human Services from Lesley University. Throughout the program, you develop the skills to shape social policies and help clients through community advocacy, health care, criminal justice, crisis intervention, and much more.
  
  You’ll learn key information in ethics, assessments, case management and race, class, and gender from experienced faculty who help you connect what you’re learning in the classroom with real-world experiences.
  
  A strong foundation in the liberal arts, human growth and lifespan development, and human-services delivery systems combined with the completion of two internships gives you valuable insights and direct-practice experience with clients in the human services field.
  
  You graduate able to provide the highest-quality care to those you serve.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  Small class sizes allow you to develop unique skills and interests that pay off in your career — 95% of our 2018 graduating class is employed or furthering their education.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer. And that includes our dedication to an affordable degree that benefits you. Every student who earns an undergraduate degree from Lesley is eligible to receive 12 graduate credits 100% free — potentially over $13,000.
- BS in Web Design for User Experience
  Solve real problems for real people and make designs that inspire and influence the world. Finish your degree in the online BS in Design for User Experience to develop the critical thinking and conceptual skills you need to design intuitive experiences across products, services, and systems.
  
  You’ll build a strong foundation in graphic design principles and understand how the human experience is at the center of the design process. The curriculum features an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to problem-solving so you’re prepared to implement all aspects of the UX design process, from wire-framing to user testing and concept delivery. You’ll learn to research, conceptualize, design, and prototype user interfaces and experiences for digital interactions.
  
  You’ll graduate with a comprehensive portfolio of work displaying visual and interactive design know-how. Whether you want to join a team or launch your own startup, this program can help you get there — 95% of our 2018 graduating class is employed or furthering their education.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer. And that includes our dedication to an affordable degree that benefits you.
  
  And, every student who earns an undergraduate degree from Lesley is eligible to receive 12 graduate credits 100% free — potentially over $13,000.
Master’s Degree Programs
- M.Ed. Mathematics in Education - Advanced Teaching Practices
- M.Ed Elementary Education Generalist
  Learn how you can meet the needs of all your students from a school ranked #1 by Radius Global Market Research for preparing teachers with the skills Massachusetts employers are seeking.
  
  In the online M.Ed. Elementary Education Generalist degree you master how to communicate standards and expectations to students, parents, and colleagues as you modify curriculum, instruction, and assessment. You’ll have advanced knowledge of literacy, math, science, special education, technology, and creative arts — topics that fuel your teaching career.
  
  By graduation, you’ll know that your students are learning to the best of their abilities.
  
  Your choice of a specialization in English Language Learners (ELL), math, or literacy provides the deep focus you need to offer teaching services in one of these areas.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
- MS in Management
  In Lesley University’s online MS in Management program, you develop real-world skills to help organizations of all sizes thrive. From understanding management approaches to effective communication and more, coursework reflects the realities of managing in today’s global economy.
  
  While required coursework will teach you what outstanding organizations do differently, how to allocate resources, and go-to-market strategies, specializations offer an additional five courses in topics specific to an industry. Choose a specialization to learn the specific approaches for your industry in the 21st-century workplace and the changing business world.
  
  In the Non-Profit Specialization, you’ll study program development and evaluation, strategic communication, donors, financial management for non-profits, and more.
  
  The General Management Specialization teaches you how to disrupt the market with innovation, measure success, and deliver customer value. You’ll also study various business models and emerging global markets.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
- Master of Education Individually Designed Program for Educators
  Our Individually Designed M.Ed. allows you to create a personalized graduate program that meets your individual needs—and those of your students. Lesley University offers individual strategies for teachers who want to address pressing educational issues such as autism and language barriers.
  • Design your own area of concentration.
  
  • Create an interdisciplinary plan.
  • Work with a senior faculty advisor to develop a Degree Study Plan—a flexible roadmap toward finishing your degree.
  • The plan will also document your progress toward completion of an endorsement, an add-on license, or another interdisciplinary course of study geared toward your professional goals.
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
  If you are an educator from a public or private school, museum, non-profit, environmental center, government organization, or other alternative teaching setting, this Master of Science (M.S.) program can help you deepen your understanding of ecology, sustainability, living systems, and ecological education.
  
  • The program includes fieldwork, keeping a nature journal, ecological literacy and pedagogy, action research, urban ecosystems, and more.
  • You will participate in two summer field experiences, one in a rural and one in an urban setting, between which you complete online coursework.
  • You complete an action research project, the equivalent of a thesis, in your workplace.
  • Dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly qualified experts make up the program faculty.
- Master of Education in Literacy (ET*)
  Targeted for current teachers in a K-8 classroom, a key feature in this new Literacy program is the continuous coaching of instructional practices using video technology that captures both teacher and student work.
  
  • All coursework is directly tied to the real work you do in your classroom.
  • The elementary content courses that complement the clinical courses—in math, science, writing, literacy, social studies, technology, and linguistics—provide deeper subject matter knowledge and understanding.
  • Three highly interactive practices are emphasized: assessment; culture and climate of the classroom; and teaching for learning progressions.
  *Effective Teaching
- Master of Education in Mathematics Education
  Our M.Ed. In Mathematics multiplies your career options and builds skills that have an immediate impact in your classroom.
  
  • Specifically designed for K-8 educators without a strong math background.
  • Using an inquiry based, problem-solving approach, students learn to work as mathematicians, reaching conclusions based on analysis of problems.
  • Coursework is completed interactively with other graduate students, allowing you to develop an understanding of math rooted in deep content knowledge.
- Master of Education in Science in Education
  Lesley University's M.Ed. in Science can help you become a stronger catalyst for student achievement in science.
  
  • Specifically designed for classroom teachers, curriculum specialists, and instructional resource staff responsible for science education in grades 1-8.
  • Our hands-on interactive approach helps you build an understanding of core concepts and fully experience the scientific process.
  • Engage in science and engineering investigations that can later be used in your own classroom to inspire interest and teach both content and principles of scientific inquiry.
Certificate
- Developing Systematic Language and Literacy Expertise Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Autism
  Become an advocate for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In Lesley University's online Autism Spectrum Disorder: Allies and Advocates Graduate Certificate, you learn how to best implement resources to help with behavior, quality of life, transitioning in adulthood and the criminal justice system throughout schools, home, and the community.
  
  You’ll take four courses that focus on the roles and choices of family members, friends, allies, and advocates who support children with ASD. Through a curriculum that connects theory with practice, you’ll examine current issues related to ASD and develop strategies to support the unique needs of every child.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
- Literacy Coaching & Teacher Leadership Graduate Certificate
  Discover how to foster shared leadership for long-term school improvement. In the online Graduate Certificate, Literacy Coaching & Teacher Leadership at Lesley University, you’ll learn new ways to work with teachers, school leaders, and stakeholders to develop a common understanding of effective practices in literacy instruction.
  
  Whether you’re a literacy coach, teacher leader, an administrator who wants to build upon your knowledge, or an educator looking to grow into one of these roles, this certificate will help you gain the skills to be effective in your career.
  
  You’ll learn how to develop a plan to work with administrators, teams, and stakeholders to increase leadership opportunities and build professional capital throughout your school or district that supports your colleagues’ professional development.
  
  You’ll know just how to help teachers reflect on their teaching, and can design coaching sessions with teachers to support their reading and writing instruction. Best of all, you’ll contribute to the creation of a school culture that’s based on trust, collaboration, and respect.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
- Literacy for the Classroom Teacher (K-8) Graduate Certificate
  Deepen your understanding of literacy as you discover methods for incorporating language and literature in the K-8 classroom. Lesley University’s online Graduate Certificate in Literacy for the Classroom Teacher (K-8) helps you to develop a strong foundation in literacy learning and how to use it across diverse populations and content areas.
  
  The program gives you strategies to use technology to enhance multiple literacies, integrate reading and writing in the classroom, and use authentic literature to match readers and text.
  
  You’ll study topics that cover content literacy, writing, and linguistics and how to use cultural responsiveness properly. You can also choose an elective that best reflects your career goals and educational interests.
  
  As you complete the program, you’re ready to help your students learn in a creative environment that promotes inclusiveness and skill development.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
- Mathematics in Education Graduate Certificate
  Take a student-centered approach to teaching mathematics so you’re prepared to help pupils learn complex subjects effectively. Lesley University’s online Graduate Certificate in Mathematics in Education helps you combine a deeper knowledge of mathematics with new approaches in teaching so you can connect what you learn to classroom practice.
  
  Throughout the six courses in the program, you’ll study numbers and operations, functions and algebra, data analysis, and probability. You can also choose elective coursework in differentiation, assessment, or technology integration. This enables you to further specialize your education and gain skills that are most relevant to your career path.
  
  You learn to engage your students and prepare them to meet national standards as you help with skill development and improvement.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
- Post- Bacc Certificate in Graphic Design
  Create cohesive, customer-facing design solutions in just 6 courses. Lesley University’s online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Graphic Design gives you hands-on experience in how to combine skills in visual research, typography, and studio habits that make your work stand out as exceptional.
  
  Throughout the program, you’ll develop your thinking and design abilities as you become familiar with the language, skills, processes, and methods that are the foundation for all design work. You’ll find your typographic voice as you first uncover a fundamental presentation, and then progress to more complex bodies of text across print and digital mediums.
  
  By the end of the program, you can give language and structure to your vision and message — emerging as a visual problem solver.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
- Post-Bacc Certificate in User Experience
  Create a positive and intuitive experience for end-users when you understand how to implement research, collaboration, problem-solving skills, and testing throughout the design process. In Lesley University’s online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in User Experience program, you’ll master how to design solutions using a human-centered design approach throughout six courses.
  
  You learn the latest tools and techniques of user experience professionals as you dive into conducting research to understand a user’s pain points, generate possible solutions, and make functional prototypes that you’ll test and refine.
  
  Discover the role of user interface (UI) design in making solutions that are not only functional but visually appealing — something people would enjoy using.
  
  Learn about the business side of design — project planning, budgeting, writing proposals, and studio practices — to prepare you for working as part of a team or for yourself.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
- Post-Bacc Certificate in Web Design
  Learn to design and develop intuitive websites in Lesley University’s online Web Design Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. Throughout six courses, you focus on how to use a human-centered approach to design and coding skills that familiarize you with the fundamentals of user experience, web accessibility, and the role of research in the design process.
  
  You’ll explore front-end web development and interface design as you gain hands-on experience programming complex web applications using GIT source code versioning, content management systems, databases, and server and client-side code.
  
  A key component of the Web Design certificate is real-world application, considering variation in human ability, site accessibility, performance, security, and maintainability. Across each course, we'll discuss how to create interfaces that work for people of all abilities.
  
  You’ll learn how to organize and visually represent complex information while testing your designs through sketching and prototyping for screen-based interactions. Keeping the user in mind, you'll design and build an entire mobile-first, responsive website from start to finish.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
- Science in Education Graduate Certificate
  Refresh your scientific understanding with Lesley University’s online Science in Education Graduate Certificate. This program is designed for classroom teachers and other education professionals in grades 1-8.
  
  Coursework incorporates the latest science findings, classroom strategies and educational approaches. You’ll study physical science and STEM topics as you choose from electives in areas such as mechanics, green chemistry, robotics, sustainable engineering, and more.
  
  The program gives you the chance to take a hands-on, interactive approach to teaching and learn how to leverage new information for improved teaching and learning.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate Certificate
  Learn how to teach, assess, and advocate for K-12 English language learners with the online Graduate Certificate in TESOL from Lesley University. You’ll learn to use the latest technologies and research-based approaches through coursework grounded in culturally responsive teaching.
  
  With a focus on equity and inclusion, you’ll study linguistics, oral language development, and literacy and literature.
  
  Because this program is aligned with TESOL and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), you’ll build skillsets to meet endorsement requirements in multiple states while you learn to foster a creative learning environment with discovery at its center.
  
  This certificate was designed for licensed teachers who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in teaching English Language Learners (ELL). The curriculum combines the latest educational theory with approaches that make classroom time more effective.
  
  Because this program is offered in a convenient online format, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected.
  
  With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.

General Info

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Calendar Type:
Six Terms per year (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep, Nov)
Carnegie Classification:
Master's College or University I
Technical Requirements:
PC: Windows XP or higher and at least 2 GB of RAM. Macintosh: OS X Version 10 or higher and at least 2 GB of RAM. Must have: a sound card, speakers, a microphone, a webcam, a CD-RW drive, and a high-speed, reliable internet connection.
Scholarships Offered:
Students are encouraged to work with the University's Financial Aid office to obtain information about organizations that can help them find sources of funding (scholarships, grants, loan forgiveness programs, etc.)
Registration Details:
An admissions counselor will contact the student.

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What Lesley University Online Is Known For

Unique Opportunities at Lesley University Online Programs

Why We Love Lesley Online

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Master’s Degree Programs

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