The program's strength rests in its underlying philosophy that the arts are central to human learning, and can serve as a foundation for education in many different settings. Students can earn either a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, or a Master of Science in Environmental Education degree. Master's candidates can elect to pursue teacher certification by completing additional courses on Lesley's Cambridge campus. The BS and MS programs offered in conjunction with the Audubon Expedition Institute feature classes taught entirely in the field. Students travel in a particular region of North America during each semester.classes taught entirely in the field.
Students travel in a particular region of North America during each semester.
In addition, the Master of Science in Ecological Teaching and Learning is an innovative new program which helps certified teachers and other educators enhance their abilities in integrating ecological concepts into the curriculum. Lesley's Expressive Therapies Program trains therapists who engage in the healing process by working through the arts. Expressive therapists integrate the modalities of dance, drama, literature, music, poetry and the visual arts with the practice of psychotherapy. The program offers the master's degree, with specializations in art, dance and music therapy, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study. As today's world becomes increasingly interdependent, professionals are becoming aware of the limitations of their culturally bound traditional disciplines.