Contact:
John Gearin (jgearin@mail.lesley.edu) - Program Advisor
Graduate Admissions Office (info@lesley.edu)

Programs & Degrees Offered:
M.A. - Counseling Psychology, School Guidance, School Adjustment, Clinical Mental Health Counseling with specialization in Holistic Studies or Expressive Arts Therapies
C.A.G.S. - Counseling Psychology
Licensure-Only - This is a program offered for those seeking Licensure-only in School Guidance or School Adjustment Counseling
Post B.A. and Post M.A. Advanced Professional Certificate (A.P.C.) - Certificate programs offered for Professional Development, Continuing Education, or for those seeking additional coursework for Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor.  Also, projected for Fall 2004: A 12-credit Advanced Professional Certificate in Trauma Studies

Accreditation:
NEASC / CAMPP / MPAC / Massachusetts Department of Education for School Programs

Admission Requirements:
Bachelor’s (Psychology Major desired) (for M.A.)
Master's in Psychology or related field (for C.A.G.S.)
Master's with 48 credits in Counseling (for A.P.C. candidates seeking Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor)
Test: MAT
Other:  Application, App fee ($50), Interview, Personal Statement, Letters of Recommenation, C&P Department Information Meeting

Cost & Program Information:
$565 per credit
Online Degree Program Available:  No
On-Campus/External/Distance Leaning:  Campus/External
Public/Private:  Private
Year Established:  1975
Number of Faculty:  (Contact Institution)
Thesis:  No
Admission Deadline:  Rolling

Enrollment:
Current Enrollment:  (Contact Institution)
Part Time/Full Time:  (Contact Institution)
Female/Male:  (Contact Institution)
Alumni (1990-2003):  (Contact Institution)

Mission Statement:
Lesley's graduate programs in Counseling and Psychology have advanced a philosophy of education grounded in a strong foundation of psychology-based, rigorous theoretical study; an emphasis on field experience in a variety of professional settings; and the personal development of each student as a reflective practitioner.  This philosophy, with its integrative holistic approach to training in counseling and psychology, its footing in reality and its emphasis on the student's personal development, has given Lesley a unique and highly regarded position in graduate education.  The curriculum is always evolving, designed to prepare graduates who demonstrate an in-depth awareness of, and concern for, the human condition. Courses address emerging issues, cultural trends and societal problems to prepare students to meet professional challenges in the coming decades and to serve the great diversity of people with whom they will work.