Fast Facts


Springfield College President: Mary-Beth A. Cooper, PhD, DM


Springfield College Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Jean A. Wyld, PhD


The College’s Mission


The mission of Springfield College is to educate students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity.


What is Humanics?


The Springfield College mission starts with Humanics, the age-old Greek ideal of the balanced individual. The ancient Greeks believed that a person’s emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical lives were all interconnected. The Humanics philosophy calls for the education of the whole person—in spirit, mind, and body— for leadership in service to others.


Reputation


Springfield College is ranked in the 2015 edition of “Best Colleges” in the top tier of “Best Regional Universities—North Region” by U.S.News & World Report. Many faculty members are recognized nationally and internationally as experts in their area of study. Approximately 85 percent of full-time faculty members have earned the highest degree attainable in their areas of expertise.


Schools


There are five schools at Springfield College, which include the School of Social Work and:


The School of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies offers a broad and engaging curriculum, including biology/chemistry; business; education; humanities; mathematics, physics, and computer science; psychology; management and economics; social sciences; and the visual and performing arts.


The School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation focuses on the study of physical and health education, including applied exercise science, athletic training, physical education, outdoor leadership, recreation management, and sport management.


The School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies provides an academic and clinical foundation for careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, communication disorders, rehabilitation and disabilities, emergency medical services management, and physician assistant.


The School of Professional and Continuing Studies currently offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed to strengthen the leadership skills of professionals working in human services and other nonprofit fields, through weekend class schedules. Regional campuses are located in Springfield and Boston, Mass.; Manchester, N.H.; St. Johnsbury, Vt.; Wilmington, Del.; Charleston, S.C.; Tampa Bay, Fla.; Houston, Texas; Milwaukee, Wis.; and Southern California.


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