Springfield College - Springfield, MA - Universities and Colleges on Waymarking.com

Springfield College traces its origin back to 1885 when it was founded as the School for Christian Workers in the Winchester Square section of Springfield by Rev. David Allen Reed, to train Sunday school teachers and administrators of YMCAs. It soon changed its name to the YMCA Training School and then the International YMCA Training School. As it grew it moved its campus to its present location one mile south to the area around Watershops Pond. In 1912, it became the International YMCA College and finally, in 1954, Springfield College. All all male college at first, women were first admitted in 1931 and the first full-time women enrolled in 1951.

Springfield College is known as the birthplace of basketball. James Naismith, an instructor at the YMCA Training School, invented the game in 1891.

Springfield College is widely regarded for its undergraduate academic programs in a wide variety of disciplines in the arts and sciences, health sciences, education, business, physical education, sport and exercise science, human services, and social work.

Graduate, masters degree, programs include: Art Therapy/Counseling, Business Administration, Education, Exercise Science and Sport Studies, Human Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Psychology and Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Services, and Social Work, and Sport Management and Recreation. The college offers a Ph.D. in Physical Education.

Name: Springfield College Location/Address: 263 Alden Street Springdield, MA United States 01109 Phone Number: 413-748-3000 Web Site: [Web Link] Type of School: Undergraduate School with Graduate Programs School Affiliation: Private -- Independent Date Founded: 1885 Enrollment: 5062 Nicknames/Mascots: Pride School Colors: Maroon and White School Motto: Spirit, Mind, and Body Location of GPS Coordinates: Alden Street Entrance (on the path near the Springfield College sign)

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