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“Lesley students are encouraged to wake up the world by actively pursuing constructive change in all facets of society. Through internship experiences that begin freshman year, they acquire experience and leadership skills that impact their lives.”

Cambridge, MA

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INTRODUCTION:

Let’s Wake up the World

A combination of expert faculty, stimulating classes, hands-on learning, career-focused internships and a wide variety of co-curricular choices challenges, inspires and prepares students to become catalysts and leaders in their professions and communities. Students develop an inner awareness among them to the needs of humanity and the skills to bring about constructive change. They are educated to serve in fields that positively impact lives and give hope.

4 DISTINCTIONS

ENGAGED STUDENTS

Lesley University’s commitment to experiential learning is unsurpassed. From internships to innovative one- and two-week travel study programs, to unique ecological programs that give students the opportunity to spend 4 semesters in different global environments, each Lesley student completes 450 – 650 hours of field study and learning…

Engaged Students

 Lesley places an equal emphasis on citizenship and scholarship. Lesley students have as deep a commitment to community service as they do to learning. Accordingly, the university provides plenty of opportunities for linking academic challenges and experiences in the classroom with those gained in the world at large.

 At Lesley, there is a strong belief that learning should take place in many places, not just in classrooms. Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of Lesley-affiliated programs off campus in the U.S. and abroad. Lesley offers a number of summer travel-study courses that are generally ten days to three weeks in length. Planned study tours are led by distinguished members of the faculty and offer students the chance to discover the history, culture, and art of various regions. Through study tours, students also gain an in-depth understanding of significant world events, including tours of the Cuban experience in education and the arts, and tours focused on the British experience, learning from the Holocaust, the traditions and cultures of the Southwest, as well as the exploration of the Amazon and the rain forest in Peru and Ecuador.

 For students who are passionate about the environment, the Audubon Expedition Institute (AEI) at Lesley offers students a dynamic educational experience. The earth and all its diverse terrain serves as the classroom, and lessons are taught in states like Hawaii and Alaska, as well as countries such as Mexico and Canada. AEI is unlike any other college experience; students spend a semester traveling in independent learning communities with two to four faculty and fifteen to twenty students.

GREAT TEACHING

Not lectures - discussions. That’s the predominant model for classroom learning which is made easier by Lesley’s small class sizes. As a result, deep discussions and close interactions are common, with classroom discussions frequently tied back to each student’s out-of-classroom learning experiences…

Great Teaching

 The teaching emphasis at Lesley is on exposing students to the real world through experiential learning opportunities. Internships are the hallmark of a Lesley education and are carefully interwoven into every program. Combined with small seminars, students embark on hands-on field experiences beginning their very first year. Through classroom discussions, students will find themselves challenging prior assumptions and using their experiences from internships to examine theory.

 Classroom learning at Lesley is a collaborative effort between students and faculty. The focus is on discussions instead of lectures, and discussions are often spirited and critical, encouraging no-holds-barred thinking. Classes are small, and students are completely immersed in the learning process. The faculty, who are dedicated and accomplished, are not only experts in their fields but are practitioners, as well. Furthermore, they are committed to providing the personalized attention required to satisfy inquisitive minds.

 Art has long been used to depict, critique, and influence society. Those students who wish to expand their art horizons benefit from the classes available at the Art Institute of Boston (AIB). One of four colleges within Lesley University, AIB provides one of the finest professional art educations available, in a supportive and highly creative atmosphere where bold ideas are welcome.

Academic Programs: American Studies, Art History, Art Therapy, The Arts, Child Studies, Communication Technology, Counseling, Dual Degree Programs, Education (Early Childhood Education, Early Learning, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Secondary Education, Special Education), English, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, European & World Studies, Global Studies: Politics, Culture, and Society, History, Honors Program, Human Development and Family Studies, Human Services, Management, Natural Science: Mathematics and Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Self-Designed major, Undecided.

VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

Lesley students never miss an opportunity to get involved – politically, socially or culturally, which makes the school’s Boston/Cambridge location ideal. Opportunities for making new friends in “America’s college town” are ample too; Lesley students are among the nearly 230,000 who study in Boston annually…

Vibrant Community

 While Cambridge is a cosmopolitan and dynamic city, the main campus at Lesley is located among quiet side streets. Residence halls and college-owned Victorian houses stand alongside stately trees within the campus courtyard.

 Across Lesley University, there is an environment that empowers students to learn and grow, making connections with friends, peers, faculty, and staff. The office of student activities sponsors programs and events throughout the year. Clubs and organizations run the gamut from fun to serious. The dodgeball club, Amnesty International, the Oxford Street Players, and Students for a Free Tibet are just a few examples. Students will also find a series of lectures on a variety of intriguing subjects, choir concerts, Sunday night movies, and Shakespearean theatre.

 Athletics add significantly to the atmosphere at Lesley. NCAA Division III teams compete in basketball, crew, soccer, softball, and volleyball. In addition, students can participate in intramural sports such as cross-country, tennis, and swimming. Those students who simply want to stay fit can choose from activities such as aerobics and yoga. All in all, there’s something for everyone, whether students want to put on their sweats and participate, or just watch the action.

 Few cities in America offer college students more to do than Boston. The Boston and Cambridge area is home to more than two hundred and thirty thousand students, so making all types of friends is a certainty. With everything from the Red Sox to the Museum of Fine Arts to dancing at one of the many clubs on Lansdowne Street, the city offers an abundance of sports, cultural, and entertainment options. Boston transportation is safe and easy to use, making it convenient for students to get where they need to go.

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

Lesley’s emphasis on real world experience, leadership skill building and civic engagement makes their graduates highly employable - 95% land jobs in their chosen fields within six months of graduation. Approximately one third of Lesley students continue on to graduate programs…

Successful Outcomes

 On average, 95 percent of Lesley students who seek employment are placed in jobs immediately following graduation, while about one-third continue their education in graduate programs. This success rate is a tribute to Lesley’s solid curriculum, a productive internship program, and the hard work and determination of the students. The broad diversity of experiences Lesley students engage in provides all graduates with the confidence of experience.

 The Career Resource Center provides career development and job-search services to Lesley University degree candidates and alumni. Students are taught job-search, career-assessment, and decision-making skills that they will use throughout their lifetime. Workshops include topics such as resume and interviewing skills, how to market your potential, and how to explore career directions. Students also have access to helpful job fairs featuring international and domestic opportunities.

 It is this combination of expert faculty, stimulating classes, hands-on learning, career-focused internships, and wide variety of cocurricular activities that challenges, inspires and prepares students to become catalysts and leaders. Whether they enter professional careers or pursue further study after graduation, students leave Lesley with a strong commitment to social change, ready to make a difference in the world around them.

FAST FACTS

Lesley University is comprised of two undergraduate schools, The Art Institute of Boston and Lesley College, as well as two schools of graduate and an adult learning division. It is a coeducational, private institution founded in 1909.

Mission Lesley prepares women and men for professional careers in the arts, education, human services, management, and liberal arts. Since 1909 when the school was founded to train early childhood educators, Lesley has been a leader and innovator in educating for the professions that put people first. A commitment to the liberal arts, scholarly inquiry, and lifelong learning forms the foundation of Lesley’s educational philosophy.

Location Boston, MA

Student Profile 1,351 undergraduate students (25% male, 75% female); 30 states and territories, 15 countries; 17% minority, 3% international.

Faculty Profile 212 full and part-time faculty. 10:1 student/faculty ratio. Average class size is 14.

Residence Life 80% of freshmen live on campus and 50% of all undergraduates live on campus.

Athletics NCAA Division III, North Atlantic Conference. 12 varsity sports (5 men’s: basketball, cross-country, soccer, volleyball, tennis; 7 women’s: basketball, crew, cross-country, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis).

Academic Programs Art history; art therapy; child & family studies; communication technology; counseling; education; English; environmental science; environmental studies; global studies: politics, culture, & society; history; history & literature: American studies; history & literature: European & world studies; holistic psychology; human services; management; natural science: mathematics & science; self-designed.

Costs and Aid 2010-2011: $29,150 tuition, Room and Board $12,800. 80% of students receive some financial aid. Average award: $16,000.

Endowment $83 million.

More Distinctions:

 In recognition of its work in community service, Lesley was selected in 2006 for inclusion on the exclusive President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

 The Princeton Review recognized Lesley College as one of the best regional colleges in the Northeast.

 U.S. News & World Report ranked Lesley among the best universities in the North.

 Great Colleges for the Real World chose Lesley to appear in its’ annual listing.

 Lesley is featured in Princeton Review’s “Colleges with a Conscience.”

 Lesley awards more master’s degrees in education than any other institution in the U.S.

ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID

Admissions and Financial Aid Steps for first-year student application are: • Complete the application, including the essay • Submit official high school transcript or equivalent • Teacher recommendation • Personal recommendation • Official SAT I or ACT scores • Application fee of $50 • Personal interview (optional – allows the admissions counselors to learn about you as a person, as well as the student) Admission Application Deadline If planning to apply for September admission, you should do so no later than March 1. Lesley uses a rolling admission plan and after December 1, will notify you of the decision within three weeks of the application file becoming complete.

Enrollment deposit must be submitted by May 1.

Financial Aid Lesley College stands firm it its commitment to making private higher education affordable and accessible. In fact, 80% of all students currently receive some form of financial assistance, with an average package totaling $17,000.

A financial package may consist of grant, scholarship, loan, and work-study funding.

In addition, no-need, merit-based scholarships are available (Alumni, Lesley, Leadership, Access, and Presidential) and range from $8,000 to full tuition.

Costs for 2010-2011 Tuition: $29,150 Room and Board: $12,800 Activity fee: $250 Health Service Fee: $800

CONTACT

Lesley University

29 Everett Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

(800) 999-1959

Fax: (617) 349-8810

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