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Graduate work at Springfield College began in 1890 with the completion of the graduate requirements-one year of “advance work” plus a thesis-acceptable for a diploma. In 1905, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts authorized the College to grant the degrees of Master of Humanics and Master of Physical Education. In 1926, the College was granted the power to confer the Master of Education degree. The degree of Doctor of Physical Education and the Master of Science degree were approved by the Board of Collegiate Authority of Massachusetts in 1950. On January 13, 2006, the Chancellor of the Board of Higher Education approved the request to retitle the Doctor of Physical Education Degree to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Education. The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree was approved in 1993. The Physical Therapy program transitioned to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum in 2008. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program with concentrations in management and nonprofit management began offering courses in the summer of 2010. A Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in counseling psychology program began offfering courses in the fall of 2011.
While different departments offer and supervise graduate programs at Springfield College, coordination of these is effected through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs along with the College’s general regulations, academic policies, and philosophy of education.
Graduate students are urged to familiarize themselves with the Student Handbook and Catalog.
Graduate Course Information
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Graduate courses at Springfield College are numbered as follows:
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These courses are generally introductory or entry level graduate courses. Undergraduates ready for graduate level work may take these courses for undergraduate credit. Undergraduates seeking graduate credit must petition to do so. The course may apply to only one degree.
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| 600-level: |
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These courses are more advanced, in-depth and specialized graduate study associated with a profession or discipline. Undergraduates who qualify may petition to take these courses and must specify whether the credits will be undergraduate or graduate. The course may apply to only one degree.
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These courses are highly specialized doctoral study associated with a profession or discipline. |
The following is the minimum number of class hours of attendance required per semester to earn the indicated number of semester hours of academic credit:
Fifteen hours for 1 credit
Thirty hours for 2 credits
Forty-five hours for 3 credits
Sixty hours for 4 credits |
Not every course is offered annually. Definite information about course offerings and class hours is available at the time of registration through the Office of the Registrar. Insufficient enrollment or changing conditions may occasionally necessitate the cancellation of scheduled courses.
Graduate Majors, Concentrations and Degrees
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| Major |
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Concentration |
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Required
Credit Hours |
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Degree or Certificate |
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| Art Therapy/Counseling |
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Art Therapy Counseling |
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60 - 63 |
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MS |
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| Business Management |
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Management
Nonprofit Management |
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30
30 |
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MBA
MBA |
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| Education |
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Education Department Graduate Programs
Educational Studies. |
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32 - 39 |
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MEd or MS |
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*Graduate Initial Teacher Licensure Programs |
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Early Childhood Education (PreK-2)
Elementary Education (1-6)
Secondary Education (8-12)
Special Education (PreK-8, 5-12)
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24
21
23
21-23
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*These licensure programs can be completed for the stated number of credits if prerequisites are met prior to the start of the program. Eight to eleven additional credits are needed to complete the master’s degree. |
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Special Education (PreK-8, 5-12) |
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32 |
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CAGS |
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| Exercise Science and Sport Studies |
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Athletic Training
Exercise Physiology
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Health Promotion Track
Clinical Exercise Physiology Track
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Strength & Conditioning
Exercise Physiology (through Exercise Science and Sport Studies)
Sport and Exercise Psychology
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36
37
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36
39
36
36
86
90
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MEd or MS
MS
MEd or MS
MEd or MS
MS
MEd or MS
PhD
PhD
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| Health Studies |
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Health/Family Consumer Sciences Teacher
Licensure Program
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32
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MEd or MS
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| Occupational Therapy |
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Entry Level Master’s Degree Program
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85
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MS
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| Physical Education |
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Adapted Physical Education
Advanced Level Coaching
Athletic Administration
Physical Education Teacher Initial Licensure Program
Physical Education Advanced Pedagogy Professional Licensure Program
Physical Education Teacher Licensure only
Physical Education
Health Education
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33-34
32
35-36
34-39
32-34
27
35
35
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MEd or MS
MEd or MS
MEd or MS
MEd or MS
MEd or MS
Lic. only
CAGS
CAGS
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Physical Education
Doctoral Specializations |
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Exercise Physiology (through Exercise Science and Sport Studies)
Sport and Exercise Psychology (through Exercise Science and Sport Studies)
Teaching & Administration (Generalist) |
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86
90
90 |
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PhD
PhD
PhD |
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| Physical Therapy |
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Determined by PT Department |
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DPT |
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| Physician Assistant |
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116 |
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MS |
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Psychology and Counseling
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Athletic Counseling
Athletic Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapy/MHC Track
Marriage & Family Therapy/MHC Track
Marriage & Family Therapy
School Counseling
School Counseling
Student Personnel Administration
Student Personnel Administration
PsyD in Counseling Psychology
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48
32
60
32
38
32
60
61
69-70
32
48
32
48
32
115
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MEd or MS
CAGS
MEd or MS
CAGS
MS
CAGS
MEd or MS
MEd
MS
CAGS
MEd
CAGS
MEd or MS
CAGS
PsyD
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Rehabilitation Counseling and Services
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General Counseling and Casework
Pediatric and Developmental Disabilities Counseling
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse Counseling
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Service
Pediatric and Developmental Disability Services
Special Services
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48 - 54
60 - 66
60 - 66
36
36 - 42
36
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MEd or MS
MEd or MS
MEd or MS
MEd
MEd
MEd
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| Social Work |
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Advanced Generalist Practice
Combined Degree with Law Degree |
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60
124 |
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MSW
MSW/JD* |
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| Sport Management & Recreation |
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Recreation Management
Therapeutic Recreation Mgmt
Child Life Specialist
Sport Management
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33 - 36
33 - 36
33 - 36
33 - 36 |
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MEd or MS
MEd or MS
MEd or MS
MEd or MS |
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*Combined degree program with Western New England University School of Law.
MS: Master of Science; MEd: Master of Education; CAGS: Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies; MSW: Master of Social Work; PhD: Doctor of Philosophy; DPT: Doctor of Physical Therapy; PsyD, Doctor of Psychology.
Graduate programs are also offered through the School of Human Services (SHS) and are included in the SHS catalog. The SHS catalog can be obtained from the School of Human Services Admissions Office (413-748-3204).
The Master’s Degree
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study
The Doctoral Degrees
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