Springfield College - Overview
Welcome to Springfield College
Springfield College graduates enter the workforce or advanced education with a competitive advantage -- top-quality education and real-world experience.
Founded in 1885, Springfield College has an international reputation for educating leaders in health sciences, human and social services, sport and movement studies, education, business and the arts and sciences. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, it is a private, coeducational institution offering bachelor of science, (B.S.), bachelor of arts (B.A), master of science (M.S.), master of arts (M.S.) degrees, a doctorate in physical therapy (D.P.T) and a doctorate in physical education (Ph.D.). It is a premier leadership development center of the YMCA of the USA. The Institute for International Sport named it one of the 15 most influential educators through sport in America. College rankings include the 2010 edition of the "U.S. News & World Report America's Best Colleges," listing in the top tier of "Best Universities-Master's-North Region." Students perform field work, internships, or community service as a learning advantage based in the College's mission -- education in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others. The college has received national recognition for community service.
An ethnically diverse student body of 3,200 students at the main campus represents many U.S. states and other countries, with the majority from the Northeastern U.S.
Leading academic programs for tomorrow's careers feature internships, fieldwork
Springfield College offers bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degrees in: American studies, applied exercise science, art, art therapy, athletic training, biology, business administration, communications/sports journalism, communication disorders, computer and information sciences, computer graphics/digital arts, criminal justice, dance, emergency medical services management, English, general studies, health science/general studies, health services administration, health education (health studies), history, human services, mathematics, mathematics and computer technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy (six-and-a-half-year program culminating in D.P.T), physician assistant (five-year program culminating in M.S.), psychology, recreation management, rehabilitation and disability studies, applied sociology, sport management, sports biology, youth development, and undeclared major. Programs for students wanting to become a teacher are early childhood education, elementary education, physical education, (movement and sport studies), secondary education, teacher preparation, and teacher licensure. Popular minors include YMCA professional studies and non-profit management.
Several medical schools guarantee acceptance of qualified Springfield College students. Extensive study abroad programs are available. Many programs allow undergraduates to take graduate courses or courses at nearby colleges.
For fieldwork, internships, and service learning, the College maintains relationships with businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, and schools. Sites have included the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, American Hockey League, Boston Globe, YMCAs, MassMutual, Children's Hospital, Hilton Head Crowne Plaza, Reebok Health and Fitness Center, child development centers, parks, recreation departments, and more.
Picturesque lakeside campus features award-winning facilities
The 180-acre campus of Springfield College in Massachusetts features state-of-the-art academic and student life facilities. This East Coast college features new and newly renovated campus buildings preserving traditional architecture.
Ten residence halls guarantee campus housing. There are traditional accommodations and suites with private rooms sharing a lounge, kitchen and bathrooms. Single-sex and coeducational options are available. All are wireless. Seniors may live off-campus. The main dining facility has received national awards.
The campus has wireless zones, smart classrooms, computer labs, videoconferencing, a conference center, language laboratory, and more. There is a new television studio, journalism laboratory, and radio station.
The new Athletic Training/Exercise Science Complex is recognized among the most outstanding of its kind nationally. Science facilities include the newly renovated science center, with state-of-the-art equipment, and the Allied Health Sciences Center, with a human anatomy laboratory and sophisticated equipment for physical testing, analysis and treatment. Other halls include testing, treatment, rehabilitation, and counseling facilities.
The newly renovated Fuller Arts Center hosts performances, and the Visual Arts Center contains studios and an exhibition center.
The 82-acre East Campus comprises a forest ecosystem with camping facilities and lake shoreline.
Extensive athletic and recreational facilities include a new Field House and Wellness Center, cites among the finest of their kind nationally. They contain strength and conditioning facilities, a six-lane running track, multi-purpose courts, classrooms, and laboratories. There are sports fields with synthetic surfaces; a six-lane, 50-meter pool; 2000-seat, multi-purpose arena with jogging track; gymnastics center; wrestling room; and racquetball/handball and tennis courts. There are baseball and softball fields; an eight-lane outdoor track; and indoor batting/pitching cages.
Athletics, student organizations, activities, enrich campus life
Enhancing student life are co-curricular activities, health and wellness programs, arts and cultural events, an extensive campus recreation program, and one of the largest athletics programs in the nation for a mid-sized college. There are more than 100 organizations and opportunities for involvement. Athletics include varsity teams, intramurals, and club sports. There are men's and women's teams in basketball, cross-country, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, diving, tennis, track and volleyball. Women' teams also include field hockey and softball, and there are additional men's teams in baseball, football, golf and wrestling.
Western Massachusetts offers a rich array of social, recreational, cultural and athletic opportunities
On Lake Massasoit in the Pioneer Valley, Springfield College is in the fourth-largest Massachusetts city. The valley is vibrant with social, cultural and athletic activities, and 12 other colleges and universities. Nearby towns offer many attractions including trendy shops, galleries, theater productions, health food stores, nightclubs, and restaurants. The Berkshire Hills offer hiking, skiing, biking, and other outdoor activities. Boston is 90 miles east, New York City 130 miles south, Vermont 45 miles north, and Bradley International Airport 20 miles south.