Springfield College Profile
Springfield College is a four-year college located in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. It 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.
Springfield College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The Art Therapy programs are accredited by the American Art Therapy Association. The Teacher Preparation programs are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Programs of the Springfield College Department of Management and Economics are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation programs are accredited by the National Parks and Recreation Association.
The Springfield College Emergency Medical Services Management Program is accredited by the Office of Emergency Medical Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association. A number of other programs are also accredited or approved by the professional organizations in their fields.
Notable Springfield College alumni include: Wayne Granger (former Major League Baseball relief pitcher and National League saves leader in 1970), Mike Woicik (former football coach, 1978–79), Jeff Blatnick (1984 Olympic gold medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling), Erin Pac (bronze medal winner in bobsled at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics), etc.
Ranking Profile:
- Springfield College is ranked 60th among Tier 1 Regional Universities (North) by US News 2012.
- Rated 62nd in the category “Best Universities—Master's—North Region” by US News & World Report 2010. Springfield College is classified within Master's Colleges and Universities, which includes institutions that award bachelor's degrees, plus at least 50 master's degrees and fewer than 20 doctoral degrees annually.
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Springfield College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The Art Therapy programs are accredited by the American Art Therapy Association. The Teacher Preparation programs are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Programs of the Springfield College Department of Management and Economics are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation programs are accredited by the National Parks and Recreation Association.
The Springfield College Emergency Medical Services Management Program is accredited by the Office of Emergency Medical Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association. A number of other programs are also accredited or approved by the professional organizations in their fields.
Notable Springfield College alumni include: Wayne Granger (former Major League Baseball relief pitcher and National League saves leader in 1970), Mike Woicik (former football coach, 1978–79), Jeff Blatnick (1984 Olympic gold medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling), Erin Pac (bronze medal winner in bobsled at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics), etc.
Ranking Profile:
- Springfield College is ranked 60th among Tier 1 Regional Universities (North) by US News 2012.
- Rated 62nd in the category “Best Universities—Master's—North Region” by US News & World Report 2010. Springfield College is classified within Master's Colleges and Universities, which includes institutions that award bachelor's degrees, plus at least 50 master's degrees and fewer than 20 doctoral degrees annually.
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