Springfield College
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1885 |
| Endowment | $64.4 million |
| President | Mary-Beth A. Cooper |
| Undergraduates | 3,621 |
| Postgraduates | 1,441 |
| Location | Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Colors | Maroon and White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division III – NEWMAC |
| Nickname | Pride |
| Affiliations |
AICUM CIC YMCA |
| Website | www |
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Springfield College is a private, coeducational college located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The institution confers undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral degrees. Known as the birthplace of basketball, the sport was invented at Springfield College in 1891 by graduate student James Naismith.
The college's philosophy of "humanics" "calls for the education of the whole person—in spirit, mind, and body—for leadership in service to others." It is symbolized by a triangle.
Founded in 1885, as the Young Men's Christian Association department of the School for Christian Workers in Springfield, the school originally specialized in preparing young men to become General Secretaries of YMCA organizations in a two-year program. In 1887, it added a Physical (i.e. physical education) department. In 1890, it separated from the School for Christian Workers and became the YMCA Training School and in 1891, the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School. In 1895, it became a three-year program.
In 1905, the school became a degree-granting institution.
In 1912, it took the name International YMCA College and in 1954, Springfield College.
Springfield College offers bachelor's degrees in more than 40 majors, master’s degrees in 12 different fields, and doctoral program in counseling psychology, physical therapy, and physical education. The student-to-faculty member ratio is 13 to 1. The College is split into five schools: the School of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies; the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; the School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation; the School of Professional and Continuing Studies; and the School of Social Work.
The School of Professional and Continuing Studies has eight satellite campuses located throughout the country, as well as representation on the main College campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The School of Professional and Continuing Studies' campuses are located in Boston, Mass.; Charleston, South Carolina; Houston, Texas; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; St. Johnsbury, Vermont; Tampa, Florida; Southern California; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Wilmington, Delaware.
The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
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