Lesley Announces Maine Scholars Program
The Maine Scholars program gives students prioritization by Maine employers as well as opportunities for financial aid and scholarship benefits.

Internships & Field Placement

Undergraduate Internships

Internships and field experience are the hallmark of a Lesley education. In fact, every program here combines rigorous study with opportunities for you to apply classroom knowledge to real-world professional practice.

These hands-on experiences often begin as early as your first year, helping you to affirm (or sometimes reconsider) your career aspirations. As you build knowledge and skills, your experiences in the field will intensify, leading to more responsibility and increased professional development.

While internship and field placement opportunities vary by chosen major or program, you’re likely to graduate with over 300 hours of experience, building both your resume and professional contacts.

From our Cambridge location, you’ll gain access to competitive opportunities.

Our Internship Office, located at 29 Mellen Street on Doble Campus, is dedicated to assisting and supporting you in securing internship placements and ensuring that you have the best possible experience.

Our internship coordinators will work with you to improve your interviewing techniques, sharpen your résumé writing skills, and direct you to the internship opportunities that match your interests and professional goals.

Internship opportunities are available during your sophomore, junior, and senior years. Schedule a meeting with an internship coordinator to get started.

College of Art and Design Students

Lesley’s College of Art and Design offers several ways for students to gain professional experiences that prepare them for a career in the arts. Every program at LA+D integrates professional practice skillsets throughout all four years. There are dedicated courses in the capstone year to help our seniors transition from art and design students to emerging artists in the creative economy.  

Students may complete an internship with an external organization (such as a museum, design firm or studio) or participate in one of our internal professional practice experiences at Lesley. The professional practice requirements help students better understand the business of their chosen major and connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. All art and design students are welcome to pursue an internship, though it is not required for all programs.  

For students planning to complete an internship, each program offers a 1-credit preparatory Internship Seminar class. Students are required to take this course (recommended in the junior year) prior to searching for an internship. The Internship Seminar classes cover industry specific career research resources, networking skills, resume and cover letters, and interviewing best practices. The goal is to help students identify and pursue a high quality, meaningful, and satisfying internship experience. 

Internship experiences have included museums, galleries, community-based arts organizations, and art journals including (but not limited to) the Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard University Museums, Institute of Contemporary Art, and Brookline Arts Center.  

Typically completed in the junior or senior year, internships can be a valuable part of developing professional practices for students in all studio majors. Internships immerse students into the working world of a professional artist. Experiential learning of this type sharpens technical skills and provides opportunities for portfolio development. Internships can also lead to permanent positions and professional connections. 

Students who are interested in pursuing an internship should speak with the chair of their department. 

Graduate Field Placement

Education Students

The Education Field Placement Office assists educator candidates in identifying and securing early field experiences and practicum placements in order to complete their educational licensure program.

Explore field placement opportunities and support.


Mental Health & Well-Being Students

At the Field Training Office, we are committed to helping students succeed by gaining the necessary practical experience in their respective fields. We work with students in the Counseling and Psychology and Expressive Therapies programs to find field placement sites that are right for them.

Explore field placement opportunities and support.