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Undergraduate Programs

A Foundation That Can Take You Anywhere

Undergraduate Liberal Arts & Business Programs At-a-Glance

Credits Overview

120 Credits

toward BA, BAL, & BS

  • 42 Credits of General Education
  • 30-48 Credits dedicated to the major requirements (credits vary according to the major)
  • 6 Credits of Experimental or Internship
  • 24-48 Credits of free electives (credits vary according to the major) 

Undergraduate business majors may take advantage of Lesley’s accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program to earn an MBA more efficiently and cost-effectively.

When, How, and Where?

Flexible Options

to fit your preference

  • Programs begin in the Fall or Spring
  • Full-time or part-time on-campus programs
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Majors: Biology, Child, Youth, & Family Studies, Creative Writing, Earth & Environmental Science, English, History, Mathematics, and Self-Designed
  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Open to Adult Learners only. Offered online and on campus.
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Majors: Business and Self-Designed 

The business major is also offered online and through our partnership with Bunker Hill Community College.

The Lesley Difference

  • Lesley's programs combine liberal arts and professional study with practical field experience.
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Lesley University's Liberal Arts & Business programs provide a foundation that prepares students for success.

With 13 undergraduate majors across Business, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences, as well as a powerful ​​liberal studies program designed for degree completion students, our graduates leave Lesley ready to take on diverse careers in education, business, human services, science, the arts, and more. 

Anchored by our outcomes-driven CommonLynx general education curriculum, our programs feature ​​innovative role-play-based teaching, flexible specializations, and the opportunity to build skills and gain real-world experience through ​​guaranteed internships. Our programs equip you with the broad theoretical foundation and practical experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.  

​​​Reacting to the Past - Immersive, Experiential Learning

We utilize the innovative and award-winning role-playing curriculum known as Reacting to the Past within our liberal arts program. Reacting to the Past is a history-based program that uses immersive exercises to put students in the shoes of prominent historical figures and characters. It’s a novel and impactful approach to learning that fosters critical thinking, strengthens analysis and argumentation skills, and enables students to connect historically significant figures and events to their own experiences.  

Confidence and Clarity through Real-World Experiences

Our ​​Scholar Partner Program provides students with guaranteed internships at a wide range of organizations. These internships, which can be directly related to your major or in a different discipline, will help you build skills, apply what you learn in the classroom, and make professional connections that extend far beyond graduation.  

​​​A Liberal Studies Program Designed for Degree Completion Students

Our ​​Liberal Studies degree is a flexible, individually designed online program for degree completion students looking to maximize their prior credits. Students work with a professional advisor, undergo a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), and incorporate up to 90 credits into their fully personalized curriculum.

The program enables students to choose courses in preparation for graduate study, hone necessary skills for their current role, or develop new competencies to accelerate professional advancement. You’ll graduate with an individually designed concentration based on your interests, and a unique professional profile that sets you apart from your peers. 

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​​​Lesley’s Business Club - A Hub of Community and Connection

The Business Club provides a relaxed environment for students to build connections and learn from industry leaders and entrepreneurs, many of whom being Lesley alums. It's also a social group, designed to be less structured and traditional than a classroom, and accommodate busy student schedules. Meetings are held monthly and feature a guest speaker, with yearly field trips to the Federal Reserve of Boston allowing students to meet and network with renowned economists. 

Learn More About Our Undergraduate Liberal Arts and Business Programs

Business: On-Campus
Business: Online
Humanities
Children, Youth, and Family Studies
Creative Writing
English
History
Liberal Studies: Adult Degree Completion
Liberal Studies: Online
Natural Science and Math
Biology (BA)
Biology (BS)
Environmental Studies
Earth & Environmental Science
Mathematical Studies

A Lifetime of Career Support

A Lesley degree opens doors not just at graduation, but throughout your career. Our alumni network spans industries, connecting graduates to:  

  • Ongoing professional mentorship and networking opportunities
  • A caring community that supports business and creative professionals alike
  • Continuing education courses, seminars, and timely, relevant microlearnings.
  • Life-long career coaching, priority job matching, and curated career fairs 

​​​Learn more about how we support professionals working in the field through every stage of their careers.

Take the next step

Ready to begin your journey with Lesley? ​Share some basic information by filling out one of the forms below so that we can reach out to you with more information about our programs. Or, email admissions@lesley.edu to connect with a member of our admissions team.

Undergraduate Inquiry Form  |  Graduate Inquiry Form  |  Threshold Inquiry Form