Our coursework is brought to life through early and extensive classroom experience. Unlike undergraduates in many other education programs, Lesley students start training in the field during their very first year, working alongside experienced educators at partner schools in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston, as well as a range of area charter schools. This time in the classroom gives students the opportunity to apply what they learn in actual education settings and receive ongoing, real-time feedback and mentoring from working educators. Lesley students graduate with the skills, experiences, and perspectives that put them a step ahead when it comes time to enter the workforce.
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Education Programs At-a-Glance
Become a Licensed Educator
120 Credits
leading to teacher licensure
- 42 General Education Credits
- 18-22 Education Coursework Credits (21 credits of Field Experience)
- 6 Liberal Arts credits aligned to teaching requirements
- 25-29 Elective credits
- Ability to take 12 graduate credits while completing bachelor’s degree that can be applied towards completion of the M.Ed. In Multilingual Learners, Specialist Teacher of Reading, or Special Education
Become an Educator (Non-Licensure)
120 Credits
for Non-Licensure Early Childhood Studies Program
- 42 General Education Credits
- 24 Education Credits
- 15 Child Homelessness Certificate Credits
- 3 Field Experience Credits
- 36 Elective Credits
For both licensure and non-licensure
- Programs begin in the fall or spring
- Full-time or part-time on-campus programs
- Earn a degree that prepares you to become a Licensed Educator (even if you’re currently opting for the Non-Licensure pathway)
Become an Educator Who Makes an Impact
Lesley University’s undergraduate education programs prepare students to become skilled and flexible teachers who are ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in the classroom. At Lesley, you’ll build essential theoretical skills and get into the classroom early through guaranteed internships that equip you to educate students with a diverse range of learning needs and styles. It’s a unique, experiential education model that engages you as both a learner and a teacher, igniting your curiosity and encouraging you to foster that same curiosity in the students you teach.
Whether you’re passionate about early childhood, elementary, middle, or high school education, or interested in pursuing a specialization such as special education or English as a Second Language (ESL), Lesley delivers foundational knowledge and practical experience that prepares you to excel in a range of different situations and settings.
Get Started in the Classroom During Year One
Engaging Students as Teachers, Learners, and Scholars
Our education curriculum frames students as both teachers and learners. Rigorous general education courses are complemented by extensive project-based work, providing you with crucial experiential learning that brings an additional dimension to your learning. And Lesley undergraduates have the opportunity to conduct and present original research, allowing you to develop your area of focus and explore its practical applications in student learning.