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Founded in 1885, Springfield College is known worldwide for the guiding principles of its Humanics philosophy—educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others. With its foundation of academic excellence and rich athletic heritage, Springfield College prepares students with real-world leadership skills for careers that transform lives and communities. In the 2019 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, Springfield College was ranked in the top 30 in the category of Best Regional Universities-North. Springfield College was also ranked by U.S. News in the top 19 in its category as a "Best Value" college, which takes into account a college's academic quality and net cost of attendance.
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Academic Programs
Students at Springfield College are given all the necessary tools to succeed in their field, including support services through the Academic Success Center. Springfield College is also a premier Leadership Development Center by the YMCA of the USA.
Degrees Offered
The College offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of health sciences, human and social services, sport management and movement studies, education, business, and the arts and sciences. It also offers doctoral programs in physical education, physical therapy, and counseling psychology. The School of Social Work offers weekday and weekend programs in both Springfield, Mass. and Worcester, Mass.
Faculty
Springfield College is fortunate to distinguished and dedicated faculty members who are experienced professionals and remain active in their fields.
Academics: Programs - Overview
Distance Learning Options
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
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Campus | Distance | ||
Art Therapy/Therapist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Education, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
General Studies | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
Physician Assistant | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Psychology, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total | 190 | 190 | 0 | 0 |
With faculty status | 190 | 190 | 0 | 0 |
Tenured | 107 | 107 | 0 | 0 |
On tenure track | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
Not on tenure track | 53 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
Multi-year contract | 39 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
Annual contract | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Without faculty status | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Teaching
Research
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Additional Information
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Graduate program courses are $1,105 per semester. Learn more about tuition and fees by visiting our website.
Financial Aid
Springfield College is widely known and respected as one of the lowest priced private colleges in all of New England with the highest quality of education and return on investment. In addition to a limited number of scholarships for graduate students, Springfield College offers fellowship and associateship positions to supplement education costs. Springfield College also has an active AmeriCorps program that gives participants from specific programs hands-on experience while earning a living allowance.
Overview
Amount | |
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Full time Average Tuition | $28,800 |
Full time Fees | $185 |
Part time, per credit hour | $960 |
Tuition Plan Options
Institutional Enrollment
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
---|---|---|
Asian | 10 | 14 |
Black Or African American | 27 | 104 |
Hispanic Or Latino | 24 | 59 |
Non-resident Alien | 19 | 14 |
White | 223 | 594 |
Two Or More Races | 4 | 10 |
Unknown | 27 | 56 |
Services offered
Service | Offered |
---|---|
Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
Employment Services For Students | Yes |
Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
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Location
Nearly 5,000 traditional, nontraditional, and international students study at its main campus in Springfield, Mass., and at its regional campuses across the country and through online programs. The College offers graduate living accommodations on and around the Springfield College campus which is located on the picturesque shores of Lake Massasoit in Springfield, Mass.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The campus is well-equipped with top-notch facilities that include 57 acres of outdoor classroom, high-tech laboratories, a 21st century learning commons, smart classrooms, a well-equipped wellness and recreation complex, and more.
Students Body and Organization
Our Humanics philosophy means not only a well-rounded education, but a great experience outside the classroom, too. To balance out their studies, students spend free time leading service projects, supporting our athletics teams in the stands or on the field, and taking advantage of the many clubs, intramural sports, and organizations in our campus community. The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) offers graduate students a unique way to get involved and have their voices heard on campus.
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Services offered
Service | Offered |
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Remedial services | Yes |
On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Springfield, MA 01109-3797