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Lesley University offers specially designed programs that give responsible, compassionate students the tools and training the need to change the world. Students study the arts, social and human services, environmental sciences and other professional studies to develop the skills and abilities that will help them make an impact on society in innovative ways. Lesley University encourages students to explore themselves personally, scholastically and professionally, in class, through research projects and in discussions with classmates and faculty.

Lesley University was founded in 1909 in Cambridge, MA, and serves over 12,00 students, including undergraduate, graduate and non-matriculating students. Other campuses can be found in Boston, MA, Greely, CO, Las Vegas, NV, and Israel, as well as in 22 states at various learning sites. Lesley University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Undergraduates at Lesley University study at The Art Institute of Boston, Lesley College, Audubon Expedition Institute, or participate in Adult Learning Degree Programs. Graduate students mix and match courses and programs in Cambridge and Boston, complete programs through online courses or enroll in programs at various learning centers across the country. Specific programs include Environmental Leadership, Counseling and Psychology, Creative Writing, Intercultural Relations, Fine Arts, Illustration, Graphic Design, Middle School Education, Reading Specialist, and more.

Lesley University also supports many research centers including the Center for Children, Families and Public Policy; Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative; Center for Special Education; The Hood Children’s Literacy Project; Institute for Body, Mind and Spirituality; and the Program Evaluation and Research Group. Students can benefit from these and other collaborations sponsored by Lesley University, like various international programs and internship opportunities.