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SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE

Springfield College
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109

Official telephone: (413) 748-3000

Website: www.springfieldcollege.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
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: 2.84 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 81%
Student:Faculty ratio: 13:1
Total faculty: 292 men, 329 women, 621 total
Full-time faculty: 114 men, 97 women, 211 total
Part-time faculty: 183 men, 232 women, 415 total
Graduation rate: 62% within six years

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, theatre arts, English, history, Health studies,mathematics, music, nutrition, philosophy, political science, psychology, rehabilitation/disability studies, religion, sociology, and Spanish.
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 School Programs with Universities of Acala, Woolongong, Newcastle, Limerick and York St.John
Study abroad opportunities:
;Australia;Ireland;Spain;United Kingdom
Army ROTC: offered off-campus
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Agriculture Equipment Technology
  • American Indian Studies
  • Aviation Maintenance Management
  • Business Data Management/Microcomputer Specialist
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Aide
  • Engineering Drafting
  • Engineering Drafting/Design
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Education
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant
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

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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