In the Lab and Classroom

Experiential Learning and High-Impact Practices

Impactful Practical Experience

Springfield College students gain experience in the field throughout their academic careers, providing them with impressive resumes upon graduation.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN THE HISTORY MAJOR

Within our history major curriculum, students engage with history and develop their own digital collections.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS CLASS ASSISTS THE NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Springfield College Assistant Professor of Communications Fadia Nordtveit led her Introduction to Public Relations class to the international stage when the group assisted the 2024 New York Indian Film Festival with public relations video reels, that were used during the four-day event.

“Being a part of this project was so beneficial to the students because it gave them a real hands-on experience and prepared them for what it feels like to be working under tight deadlines in a real public relations studio setting,” explained Nordtveit. “The class worked together in groups, and made multiple PR (public relations) video reels that were played in front of more than 500,000 global attendees at the film festival. It’s so important for the students’ growth to be a part of a project like this.” Read the full story

Red Sox Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance visits with Springfield College students

Springfield College graduate Brad Pearson, '00, recently visited with Springfield College Athletic Training program, sharing his knowledge gained from his more than twenty years as an athletic trainer with the Boston Red Sox organization. Pearson, who is currently the Boston Red Sox Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance, discussed some of the Major League pitcher's shoulder injuries he's treated and also took questions from the students.

Executive Chairman and Founder of Force3 Pro Gear visits with Springfield College students

Jason Klein '00, a dual major in the Sport Management and Business Management programs, is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Force3 Pro Gear. Klein recently returned to Alden Street to visit with Sport Management students.

Strength and Conditioning Icon Mike Boyle Visits with Springfield College Students

Mike Boyle '81, G'82, co-founder of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning talks with Springfield College students in the Applied Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning programs during a visit to campus.

STATE-OF-THE-ART-FACILITIES

Springfield College makes sure that students have access to the equipment they need to learn and graduate to excel in their profession.

Health Sciences Center

Human Performance Center

Art, Design, and Performance Facilities

Strength and Conditioning Facilities

Athletic Training Facilities

East Campus

Outdoor adventure programs have become one of today’s most valuable resources for team-building, managerial training, and goal-oriented growth. Despite being a large city, Springfield is home to an exceptional outdoor learning center, and some pretty great people, too! The East Campus Outdoor Learning Center supports the programs of Springfield College through purposefully designed experiential learning opportunities in an out-of-doors setting with educational, recreation, business, and therapeutic groups.

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