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 you can access your specific program's requirements.
Option 1
Go to the web page for your academic program and go to the Apply Now section. Answer a few questions about where you want to study or if you're a U.S. or international student. 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 Programs:
Counseling Psychology / Counseling Psychology: School & Community Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling / Holistic Studies / Professional Counseling / School and Community Counseling / Trauma Studies
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Counseling Master's Degrees
International Students: Application Requirements / Counseling Master's Degrees
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Counseling Certificates
Graduate Certificates (On Campus):
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
On-Campus M.Ed. Programs:
Art Education / Arts, Community, and Education
Off-Campus M.Ed. Program:
Integrated Teaching Through the Arts
Art Education M.Ed. (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. in Art Education
International Students: Application Requirements / M.Ed. 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
On-Campus or Off-Campus M.Ed. Program:
Early Childhood Education
Teacher Residency M.Ed. Programs:
Early Childhood Education / Early Childhood Education with ESL Preparation in Somerville
Early Childhood Education M.Ed. (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 Education M.Ed. (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 Education M.Ed. (Teacher Residency)
Use these application requirements and forms if you are applying to an early childhood program 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
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Elementary Education Master's or License Only
On-Campus Programs:
Elementary Education M.Ed. / Elementary Education License Only
Teacher Residency Programs:
Elementary Education M.Ed. / Elementary Education M.Ed. with ESL Preparation
Online Programs:
Elementary Education Generalist M.Ed. (Professional or Non-Licensure)
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 or License Only
Programs
License Only in English as a Second Language / M.Ed. in TESOL, ESL, and Bilingual Education
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
On-Campus or Online Program:
Individually Designed Program for Educators M.Ed., Non-Licensure
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
On-Campus or Off-Campus Programs:
Middle School Education M.Ed. or License Only / High School Education M.Ed. or License Only
Teacher Residency Programs:
Middle School Education M.Ed. / High School Education M.Ed.
Middle School Education or High School Education M.Ed. or License Only (On Campus)
Application Requirements
Middle School Education or High School Education M.Ed. or License Only (Off Campus)
Application Requirements
Middle School Education or High School Education M.Ed. (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
On-Campus or Off-Campus Programs:
Reading Specialist M.Ed. or License Only
Online Program:
Language and Literacy M.Ed, Non-Licensure
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
On-Campus Programs:
Digital Literacy & Computer Science M.Ed. or License Only / Instructional Technology Specialist K-12 License Only
Online Programs:
Science in Education M.Ed. / Mathematics Education M.Ed.
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
Online Graduate Certificate Program:
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Graduate Certificate
International Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Graduate Certificate
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Reading & Literacy Education Certificates
Online Graduate Certificate Programs:
Developing Literacy Expertise Through Responsive Classroom Teaching / Literacy Coaching & Teacher Leadership / Literacy for the Classroom Teacher
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Graduate Certificates
International Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Graduate Certificates
On-Campus Program:
Reading Specialist Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
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
On-Campus Program: Transition Specialist Graduate Certificate
Off-Campus Program: Teaching Students with Autism Graduate Certificate
Online Program: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Allies and Advocates Graduate Certificate
Transition Specialist Graduate Certificate (On Campus)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Transition Specialist Graduate Certificate On Campus
Teaching Students with Autism Graduate Certificate (Off Campus)
Application Requirements
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Allies and Advocates (Online)
Application Requirements
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Certificates
International Students: Application Requirements / Online Education Certificates
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 Requirements
U.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
U.S. Students: Application Requirements / MSW
Note: 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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Graduate Admissions
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Cambridge, MA 02138 - Request more information
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luadmissions@lesley.edu - Contact a Graduate Admissions Counselor
- Send documents to appstatus@lesley.edu
- Online Programs
877.4LESLEY (877.453.7539)
online@lesley.edu - Send documents to onlinedocs@lesley.edu