TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Counseling & Psychology Field Training
- Expressive Therapies Field Training
- Bachelor of Social Work Field Education
- Master of Social Work Field Education
- Education Field Placements
- Undergraduate Internship Office
Lesley University's Field Education and Placement offices support students across multiple disciplines in securing and completing their required field experiences. These offices match students with approved sites and supervisors, provide ongoing support throughout placements, and assist with professional licensure requirements. Services are tailored to specific academic programs to ensure students receive specialized guidance aligned with their professional goals.
Mental Health & Well-Being Programs
Counseling & Psychology Field Training
Supports all graduate-level internships in Counseling and Psychology, as well as matters related to licensure for School Adjustment Counseling, School Counseling, and the Licensed Mental Health Counselor license.
Contact Information
- Field Training: fto@lesley.edu
- Licensure: license@lesley.edu
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Expressive Therapies Field Training
Arranges field placements for students in Expressive Therapies programs and provides guidance on professional standards. Advisors support students in art, music, dance and expressive therapies.
Contact Information
- Administrative Coordinator: fto@lesley.edu
- Field Training Advisor for last names A-D & S–Z: Chris Yang / cyang4@lesley.edu
- Field Training Advisor for last names E–R: Christine Joseph / cguerrie@lesley.edu
- Questions regarding clinical instructors: Tina Alessandria / kathryn.alessandria@lesley.edu
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Bachelor of Social Work Field Education
Matches Bachelor of Social Work students with approved internship sites and supervisors. Staff recruit field sites and supervisors to Lesley's social work program, as well as provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for concerns that arise during the internship experience.
Contact Information
- Megan Crowe-Rothstein, Assistant Professor and BSW Field Director: mcrowero@lesley.edu
- Bachelor of Social Work Field Education homepage
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Master of Social Work Field Education
Assists MSW students in securing approved internship placements by matching them with qualified field supervisors and community agencies. Recruits new internship sites, orients field supervisors to Lesley's MSW program, and provides ongoing support to students and supervisors throughout the internship experience.
Contact Information
- Elaine M. Gatewood, MSW Practicum Director and Professor of Social Work: egatewoo@lesley.edu
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Education Programs
Education Field Placement
Coordinates pre-practicum and practicum assignments for education candidates seeking teaching licensure and provides mentorship throughout placements.
Contact Information
- Bwanda Albert, Director: bwanda.albert@lesley.edu / 617.349.8420
- Wendy Kennedy, Assistant Director: wkennedy@lesley.edu
- Office of Field Placements homepage
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Undergraduate Internship Office
Supports undergraduate Liberal Arts & Business and Psychology+ students in securing dynamic internship placements to match major, interests and professional goals.
Please email Jan Wall or Daniel Walker for more information:
Contact Information
- Jan Wall, Director of the Internship Office: jwall2@lesley.edu
- Daniel Walker, Assistant Director of Internship Office: dwalker4@lesley.edu
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