Lesley University
Continue your education with a degree from Lesley University.
Online Degree Programs at Lesley UniversityIf you are committed to fulfilling a greater purpose for your life and bringing about great change in the world, Lesley University is for you. Our focus on experiential learning, citizenship, and close collaboration between faculty and students results in an action-oriented environment that fosters real change in our students and prepares them to bring about real change in the world. Lesley also has the distinction of being one of the largest providers of graduate education for classroom educators in the U.S. Lesleys online faculty members are experienced with both face-to-face instruction and online teaching. Their responsibilities go far beyond facilitating learning: they serve multiple roles as teacher-mentors, researchers, consultants, writers, speakers, and community leaders. They are the primary force in promoting the vision and setting the high academic goals that enable us to deliver our online programs with the same quality and standards as our face-to-face education programs. Why Choose Lesley University?At Lesley, you will earn your degree from an accredited university that combines creative and thought-provoking online teaching strategies with timely, practical content. Small classes, personal attention, and a great deal of interaction are an important part of our teaching philosophy. These highly interactive courses are primarily asynchronous, so time zones and personal schedules should not interfere with class participation. With a reliable Internet connection, students can conveniently access their classes from anywhere in the world. Online learning is not just a different format; it is a whole new way of teaching and learning. Online education tools provide more opportunities for communication between students and faculty, including discussion boards, chat, and e-mail. Adding these elements to a course enriches classrooms in ways not possible before the introduction of the Internet. Students will discover new methods of collaboration, as learning expands beyond traditional classrooms, creating communities of worldwide learners. |
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Accreditation
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
School Facts
Institutional Accrediting Agency
Agency that determines the quality of education and training for an institution of higher education.
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Address
Physical location of institution's main/corporate office or headquarters.
29 Everett Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Calendar Type
When you can enroll in/take classes.
Online programs operate on a rolling admissions basis; apply at any time. Graduate programs run in three 12-week semesters (spring, summer, fall) while the undergraduate programs run in five 9-week terms (two in the spring and fall and one in the summer).
Credit-earning Options
Does the school accept transfer credits or other approved credits?
For graduate programs a maximum of 6 graduate credit hours, may be transferred and applied toward Masters Degrees. For Undergraduate programs, a minimum of 30 credits and maximum of 88 credits can be transferred and applied toward a Bachelors degree.
Delivery Format
Is learning completed entirely online, and are there any special teaching methods?
Programs are delivered entirely online. Courses are asynchronous, accommodating time zones and personal schedules, and can be accessed from any computer with a fast and reliable connection to the internet. Classes are small and instructor facilitated.
Technical Requirements
Required hardware/software that you'll need in order to run the course software.
Minimum requirements: high-speed internet connection; email; PC or a Macintosh operating system (pref. with 512 MB of RAM and a CD-RW); integrated word processor/spreadsheet package, pref. MS Office version 2000 or higher; antivirus software.
Scholarships Offered
Does the institution offer any direct grants or scholarships?
Students are encouraged to work with the University's Financial Aid office to obtain information about organizations that can help them find sources of funding (scholarships, grants, loan forgiveness programs, etc.)
Loans Offered
The types of loans can you make use of to help fund your education.
Graduate/ professional students (U.S. only) enrolled at least part time, are eligible for financial aid up to $20,500 per academic year. Undergraduate students may receive between $5,500 and $12,500 in Federal Stafford Loans. Payment plans also available


