Cambridge, MA -- Lesley University, a leader in higher education since 1909, has partnered with the Cobscook Community Learning Center (CCLC) to offer its Master of Education degree program in Creative Arts in Learning to educators in Maine and New Brunswick.

Lesley University will offer this 33-credit program in Lubec, ME starting Fall, 2003. All courses will be offered in an intensive weekend format to accommodate working students. Each three-credit course requires students attend two weekend-long classes, with a month between weekends to work on projects and readings. CCLC personnel will serve as on-site coordinator and handle registration, order books and serve as a liaison between the off-campus students and the main campus located in Cambridge, MA.

The Creative Arts in Learning program is designed to enhance the individual creativity of teachers and other professionals seeking to integrate the arts into many areas of learning. Grounded in developmental and educational theory and supportive of the core goals of standards-based curriculum, the Creative Arts in Learning program supports educators and administrators in expanding their capacity to enliven education and expand the spectrum of experiences for learners of all ages. The program is multicultural in orientation, and aims to help educators provide an equitable education for all students at all levels, using the integrated arts as vehicles for learning. It is appropriate for teachers of all certification levels, as well as other professionals who have an interest in integrated arts curriculum. Four core courses plus six specialization and one elective course make up the program. Specializations included music, drama, poetry, open studio, creative movement and storytelling.