Lesley University's Expressive Therapies Graduate Programs

Visionary Programs that heal with Dance, Drama, Music, and Art

Incorporate the Arts into Mental Health

Learn the healing science behind the arts with the only program in the country that offers 5 specializations! Earn a Clinical Health Counseling Masters’ in Dance/Movement, Art, Expressive Arts, Drama, or Music, or a PhD in Expressive Therapies, to help you transform individuals and communities through creativity.

Discover, Design, Integrate, Create, Heal

Increase your awareness of socio-cultural dynamics, foster wellbeing, self-awareness, and growth to the benefit of others and yourself. Learn how to use your art to heal, and bring the world to a better place.

Flexible study options

On campus or low-residency, online or hybrid.

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The First
Established over 40 years ago, we were the first to offer Expressive Therapies Graduate Progams in the United States.
The Biggest
Our program is the largest of its kind and remains at the forefront of innovation.
The Best
Our reputation and outstanding faculty—all active practitioners in the arts—attract students from around the world.