Get your graduate program's application requirements here.
Before you can pursue your goals in one of our master’s degree, PhD, or certificate programs, you'll need to apply. Our application requirements vary for each program, so here's how to access your specific program's requirements.
Option 1
Go to the web page for your academic program and go to the Apply Now section. Choose where you want to study or if you're a U.S. or international student from the drop-down menu to access your specific program's requirements. Search for graduate programs here.
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Option 2
Choose what and where you want to study from the options on this page. Depending on the program, you might study on the Lesley campus, at an off-campus location, online, or in a teacher residency. Select the U.S. or international student requirements for your program.
Only looking for your program's application deadline? Find all graduate deadlines right here.
Business / Management Program
Application requirements and form for our online Master of Science (MS) in Management program
Counseling and Psychology Programs
Application requirements and forms for graduate programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Counseling Psychology
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Counseling Master's Degrees
On-Campus Counseling Master's Degrees:
- Counseling Psychology
- Counseling Psychology: School & Community Counseling
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Holistic Studies
- Professional Counseling
- School and Community Counseling
- Trauma Studies
Application RequirementsU.S. Students: Application Requirements / Counseling Master's Degrees
International Students: Application Requirements / Counseling Master's Degrees
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Counseling Certificates
On-Campus Graduate Certificates in Counseling:
- Professional Development in Counseling Psychology
- Trauma Studies in Counseling Psychology
- Counseling & Psychology for Educators, Clergy, Managers and Human Service Professionals
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Counseling Graduate Certificates
International Students: Application Requirements / Counseling Graduate Certificates
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Counseling Psychology (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Counseling Psychology CAGS
International Students: Application Requirements / Counseling Psychology CAGS
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Counseling PhD Program
PhD in Counseling & Psychology: Transformative Leadership, Education, and Applied Research (Low-Residency)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Counseling & Psychology PhD
International Students: Application Requirements / Counseling & Psychology PhD
Creative Writing Program
Application requirements and form for all genres of our low-residency MFA in Creative Writing program
Education Master's & License-Only Programs
Application requirements and forms for all education master's degrees (M.Ed. programs) and license-only programs
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Art Education or Community Arts - Master's or License Only
Art Education - M.Ed. or License Only programs (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. or License Only in Art Education
International Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. or License Only in Art Education
Arts, Community, and Education M.Ed. (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Arts, Community, and Education
International Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Arts, Community, and Education
Integrated Teaching Through the Arts M.Ed. (Off Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts Off Campus
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Early Childhood Education Master's
Early Childhood M.Ed., Initial License (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education On Campus
International Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education On Campus
Early Childhood M.Ed., Initial License (Off Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education Off Campus
International Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education Off Campus
Early Childhood M.Ed., Initial License (Teacher Residency)
Use these application requirements and forms if you are applying to an early childhood program delivered as a teacher residency at the Shady Hill School, Brookwood School, or Belmont Day School.
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education Teacher Residency
Early Childhood Education M.Ed. with ESL Preparation (Somerville Teacher Residency)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. Early Childhood Education with ESL Teacher Residency
Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood, Professional or Non-Licensure (On-Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood
International Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood
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Elementary Education Master's or License Only
Elementary Education M.Ed. or License-Only Programs (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. or License Only in Elementary Education On Campus
Elementary Education M.Ed. (Teacher Residency)
Use these application requirements if you’re applying to a Teacher Residency program at Belmont Day School, Brookwood School, BBN, or Shady Hill School.
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Elementary Education Teacher Residency Program
Elementary Education Generalist M.Ed.: Professional or Non-Licensure (Online)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Elementary Education Generalist Online
International Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Elementary Education Generalist Online
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English as a Second Language / TESOL - Master's & License-Only Programs
License-Only and M.Ed. Programs
- License Only in English as a Second Language (On Campus and Off Campus)
- M.Ed. in TESOL, ESL, and Bilingual Education (On Campus and Off Campus)
On Campus
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / ESL Programs On Campus
International Students: Application Requirements / ESL Programs On Campus
Off Campus
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / ESL Programs Off Campus
International Students: Application Requirements / ESL Programs Off Campus
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Individually Designed Master's
Individually Designed Program for Educators M.Ed., Non-Licensure (On Campus or Online)
On Campus
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Individually Designed M.Ed. On Campus
International Students: Application Requirements / Individually Designed M.Ed. On Campus
Online
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Individually Designed M.Ed. Online
International Students: Application Requirements / Individually Designed M.Ed. Online
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Middle or High School Education Master's or License Only
Middle School Education or High School Education M.Ed. or License Only
On Campus
Application Requirements
Off Campus
Application Requirements
Teacher Residency Programs
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Middle or High School Education M.Ed. Teacher Residency
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Reading & Literacy Education Master's or License Only
Reading Specialist M.Ed. or License Only (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Reading Specialist M.Ed. or License Only On Campus
Reading Specialist M.Ed. or License Only (Off Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Reading Specialist M.Ed. or License Only Off Campus
Language and Literacy M.Ed. Non-Licensure (Online)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Online M.Ed. Programs
International Students: Application Requirements / Online M.Ed. Programs
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Science, Technology, or Math Master's or License Only
Digital Literacy & Computer Science M.Ed. or License Only (On Campus)
Application Requirements
Instructional Technology Specialist K–12 License Only (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Instructional Technology Specialist License Only
International Students: Application Requirements / Instructional Technology Specialist License Only
Mathematics Education M.Ed. or Science in Education M.Ed. (Online)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Online M.Ed. Programs
International Students: Application Requirements / Online M.Ed. Programs
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Special Education Master's or License Only
Use the application requirements and forms in this section for all Inclusive Special Education M.Ed. and License-Only programs, including the Individually Designed Special Education program.
Special Education M.Ed. or License Only (On Campus)
Application Requirements
Special Education M.Ed. (Off Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Inclusive Special Education M.Ed. Off Campus
International Students: Application Requirements / Inclusive Special Education M.Ed. Off Campus
Special Education M.Ed. (Teacher Residency)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Inclusive Special Education M.Ed. Teacher Residency
Education Certificates
Application requirements and forms for our education graduate certificates and Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
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English as a Second Language / TESOL Certificates
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Online)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Graduate Certificate
International Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Graduate Certificate
Bilingual Education Endorsement (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Bilingual Education Endorsement
This program is not available to F-1 international students at this time.
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Reading & Literacy Education Certificates
Graduate Certificate Programs (Online):
- Developing Literacy Expertise Through Responsive Classroom Teaching
- Literacy Coaching & Teacher Leadership
- Literacy for the Classroom Teacher
Application RequirementsU.S. Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Graduate Certificates
International Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Graduate Certificates
Reading Specialist Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Reading Specialist CAGS On Campus
International Students: Application Requirements / Reading Specialist CAGS On Campus
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Special Education Certificates
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Allies and Advocates (Online)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Certificates
International Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Certificates
Teaching Students with Autism Graduate Certificate (Off Campus)
Application Requirements
Transition Specialist Graduate Certificate (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Transition Specialist Graduate Certificate On Campus
Education PhDs
Application requirements and forms for our Educational Studies PhD programs offered in 4 different specializations
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Educational Leadership / Jewish Ed Leadership PhDs
PhD in Educational Studies: Educational Leadership or Jewish Educational Leadership (Low-Residency)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Educational Leadership Low-Residency PhD
International Students: Application Requirements / Educational Leadership Low-Residency PhD
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Individually Designed PhD
PhD in Educational Studies: Individually Designed (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Individually Designed PhD
International Students: Application Requirements / Individually Designed PhD
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Human Development & Learning PhD
PhD in Educational Studies: Human Development & Learning (Low-Residency)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Human Development & Learning PhD
International Students: Application Requirements / Human Development & Learning PhD
Expressive Therapies Programs
Application requirements and forms for our master's degrees and PhD in Expressive Therapies, as well as certificates in Arts in Health, Expressive Therapies, or Expressive Therapies Studies
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Expressive Therapies Master's Degrees
On-Campus and Low-Residency Master of Arts (MA) Programs:
Art Therapy / Dance Movement Therapy / Drama Therapy / Expressive Arts Therapy / Music Therapy
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Expressive Therapies Master's Degrees
International Students: Application Requirements / Expressive Therapies Master's Degrees
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Expressive Therapies Certificates
Graduate Certificates (On Campus):
- Arts in Health
- Expressive Therapies Studies
Application RequirementsU.S. Students: Application Requirements / Expressive Therapies Graduate Certificates
International Students: Application Requirements / Expressive Therapies Graduate Certificates
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Expressive Therapies (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Expressive Therapies CAGS
International Students: Application Requirements / Expressive Therapies CAGS
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Expressive Therapies PhD
Expressive Therapies PhD (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Expressive Therapies PhD
International Students: Application Requirements / Expressive Therapies PhD
International Higher Education
Application requirements and form for our on-campus MA in International Higher Education program
Mindfulness Studies Programs
Application requirements and forms for our low-residency master's degree and certificate program in Mindfulness Studies
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Mindfulness Master's Degree
Master of Arts (MA) in Mindfulness Studies (Low-Residency)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Mindfulness Studies Master's Degree
International Students: Application Requirements / Mindfulness Studies Master's Degree
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Mindfulness Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Studies (Low-Residency)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Mindfulness Studies Graduate Certificate
International Students: Application Requirements / Mindfulness Studies Graduate Certificate
Photography & Integrated Media
Application requirements and form for our on-campus MFA in Photography & Integrated Media program
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Photography MFA
MFA in Photography & Integrated Media (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / MFA in Photography & Integrated Media
International Students: Application Requirements / MFA in Photography & Integrated Media
Social Work
Apply now for our Master of Social Work program.
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Master of Social Work
On Campus
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / MSW
This program is not yet available to international students on an F-1 visa.
Visual Arts
Application requirements and form for our low-residency Visual Arts MFA program
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Visual Arts MFA
MFA in Visual Arts (Low-Residency)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / MFA in Visual Arts
International Students: Application Requirements / MFA in Visual Arts
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- Online Programs
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