About the Institution
Springfield College is a private, coeducational university located in the City of Springfield, Massachusetts. Springfield College is most famous as the site where the sport of basketball was invented. Professor James Naismith invented the game in 1891 when Springfield College was known as the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School.
Springfield College's campus is located on the City of Springfield's second largest body of water, (following the Connecticut River,) Watershops Pond. It lies approximately two miles from Springfield's urban Metro Center district, the site of its central business district and entertainment district. There are two main sections to the main campus, and eleven satellite campuses around the United States that offer courses, especially in the School of Human Services. Campus locations include: Houston; San Diego; Tampa; Boston; Manchester, New Hampshire; St. Johnsbury, Vermont; Charleston, South Carolina, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Los Angeles, and Wilmington, Delaware.
Undergrad Programs / Areas offered :
American Studies
Applied Exercise Science
Art
Art Therapy
Athletic Training
Athletic Training / Doctor of Physical Therapy Dual Degree
Biology
Business Administration
Communications/Sports Journalism
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Graphics / Digital Arts
Criminal Justice
Dance
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
EMS Management
English
General Studies
Health Science/General Studies
Health Services Administration
Health Education (Health Studies)
History
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Tech.
Occupational Therapy
Physical Education (Movement and Sport Studies)
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Psychology
Recreation Management
Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Secondary Education
Sociology
Sport Management
Sports Biology
Teacher Preparation
Undeclared
Youth Development
Graduate Programs / Areas offered :
Master of Business Administration (MBA)