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Springfield College

Springfield College
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109

Official telephone: (413) 748-3000
Website: www.springfieldcollege.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and late January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of six weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: physical education, rehabilitation services, physical therapy
Majors with the lowest enrollment: computer graphics, medical informatics, history
Average freshman GPA: 2.8 on a 4.0 scale

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, pass/fail grading option, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in art, art therapy, athletic coaching, biology, business management, chemistry, computer programming, computer science, dance, economics, English, health studies, history, mathematics, music, nutrition, philosophy, political science, psychology, rehabilitation/disability studies, religion, sociology, Spanish, and theatre arts.
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: UN Semester, Partner programs with Universities of Acala, Woolongong, Newcastle, Limerick, and York St. John
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Australia, Ireland, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Art Therapy
  • Education
  • Exercise Science/Sports Studies
  • Health Care Management
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Education
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Psychology/Counseling
  • Rehabilitation Counseling/Services
  • Social Work
  • Sports Management/Recreation
Bachelor's Degrees

  • American Studies
  • Applied Exercise Science
  • Art
  • Art Therapy
  • Athletic Training
  • Biology
  • Business Management
  • Communications Disorders
  • Communications/Sports Journalism
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer/Information Sciences
  • Dance
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Emergency Medical Services Management
  • English
  • General Studies
  • Health Education
  • Health Services Administration
  • Health Studies
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics/Computer Technology
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Outdoor Leadership
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Psychology
  • Recreation Management
  • Sociology
  • Sports Biology
  • Sports Management
  • Teacher Preparation
  • Therapeutic Recreation Services
  • Youth Development
Doctorates

  • Physical Education
  • Physical Therapy
Master's Degrees

  • Art Therapy
  • Education
  • Exercise Science/Sport Studies
  • Health Care Management
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Education
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant Studies
  • Psychology/Counseling
  • Rehabilitation Counseling/Services
  • Social Work

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

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