Start your master's degree in education as an undergraduate.
Getting a master’s degree is a surefire way to get higher-paying, more specialized teaching positions. Our affordable accelerated master's degree programs for Lesley undergraduate education majors, and BFA students who want to become art teachers, transition you into our nationally acclaimed Graduate School of Education where you'll continue through an M.Ed. program. Choose from several program options and get on track to earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as 5 1/2 years of full-time study.
How It Works
Most graduate education programs are 30–45 credits. By knocking out graduate credits as an undergraduate student, you'll save both time and money.
- Complete 6–12 of the graduate program's 30–45 credits during your junior or senior year, included in your undergraduate tuition. This saves you a semester or two of time.
- Finish the 24–33 remaining graduate credits after your senior year, at the graduate tuition rate for your program.
- Earn both degrees—a BA or BFA and an M.Ed.—in about 5 1/2 years.
- Save an additional $10,200 to $11,700 on graduate tuition with the Lesley Dividend (12 free graduate credits) for a total of about 44 to 70 percent off your graduate tuition, depending on the program.
Eligibility & Applying
You can apply for admission to a dual degree program at the end of your sophomore year. To be considered, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. Early in your undergraduate program, contact your academic advisor to let them know you're interested in this option. They'll connect you to the application process.
Accelerated Master's Programs by Undergraduate Major
In all programs, you'll work with your academic advisor to plan a course sequence.
Lesley is in the process of updating the accelerated and dual degree curriculum. While we work on specific details, please email luadmissions@lesley.edu for further program details.