Applying to Graduate Programs at Springfield College

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If your intended program of study is not listed below, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis prior to the start of the intended term of entry.

Master of Education or Science in Athletic Counseling: Applications are due by January 15. All required supporting materials are due by February 1.

Master of Science in Athletic Training candidates must submit applications via ATCAS here. The priority application deadline is February 15.

Master of Business Administration: The priority application deadline is August 1.

Master of Occupational Therapy candidates must submit applications via OTCAS here. The application deadline is January 1.

Master of Education or Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology: The priority application deadline is March 15. (Due to an unprecedented number of qualified applications this cycle, we are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2021 entry. 

If you are interested in Fall 2022 entry, please be sure to officially inquire here so that you receive an alert when the Fall 2022 application opens in September.

If you are interested in our new online master's option please visit the program page.)

Master of Education or Science in Strength and Conditioning candidates must submit applications by March 15. Supporting materials are due by April 1.

PhD in Clinical Exercise Physiology: Completed applications and all required supporting materials are due by January 15. 

PhD in Sports and Exercise Psychology: Completed applications and all required supporting materials are due by January 15.

PhD in Physical Education: Applications are due by January 15. All required supporting materials are due by February 1.

Doctor of Physical Therapy candidates must submit applications via PTCAS here. We are not currently enrolling new graduate students.

PsyD in Counseling Psychology candidates must submit applications by January 15.

Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your essay.

Most programs: In two to three double-spaced pages, please describe significant life experiences that have contributed to your interest in your field, your understanding of this field, your occupational objectives, and why you have chosen Springfield College. 

Sport and Exercise Psychology (Master's and Doctoral): In two to three double-spaced pages, please describe your interest in sport and exercise psychology, your career goals in the field, and why you have chosen to apply to Springfield College. 

Sport Management and Recreation: In a professionally written essay, please describe the current state of the sport or recreation industry, your salient experiences related to the industry, and how Springfield College will better prepare you for this industry.

Student Affairs Administration: In two to three double-spaced pages, please describe how you came to be interested in student affairs, your career goals in the field, and why you have chosen to apply to Springfield College.

Therapeutic Recreation Management: In a professionally written essay, please describe the current state of the therapeutic recreation industry, your salient experiences related to the industry, and how Springfield College will better prepare you for this industry. 

Please include any college activities, out-of-school leadership experiences, work history, and community involvement to support your interest in or qualifications for graduate study. Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your resume. 

All programs require two letters of recommendation. Programs requiring a third letter are listed below. Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application.

• An official transcript from each college/university you have attended is required.
• Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. In some cases, including if you plan to request coursework be transferred, a course-by-course translation is required. For this we recommend the World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
• In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu, or mailed to the college address:

  Springfield College
  Office of Graduate Admissions
  263 Alden Street
  Springfield, MA 01109

The following programs require the GRE:

The Springfield College GRE code is 3763.

You will be able to input your scores on your application, but please make sure your official scores are submitted.

Master's Programs:

• Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
  • Applied Exercise Physiology track*
  • Clinical Exercise Physiology track*

*Please note: The GRE requirement for the Applied Exercise Physiology track and the Clinical Exercise Physiology track is waived for the 2021-2022 application cycle.

Doctoral Programs:

• PsyD - Counseling Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Physiology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Sport and Exercise Psychology

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program no longer requires the GRE.

• Art Therapy
• Business Administration
• Education (Recommended)
• Physician Assistant (Required for selected finalists)
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• School Counseling
• Rehabilitation Counseling
• Sport Management and Recreation
• Therapeutic Management
• PhD in Physical Education
• PhD in Exercise Physiology
• PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• PsyD in Counseling Psychology

1. A minimum of eight pieces
   1. Pieces should reflect your growth as an artist, ability to work with diverse media, skills and your creativity
   2. While choosing pieces to include in your portfolio, do not limit yourself to 2-D work (also show multiple views of 3-D pieces).
2. Please include the following information for your work indicating
   1. Number
   2. Title of each piece
   3. Date of completion
   4. Medium used
   5. Approximate size of the piece
3. Prerequisite courses must be complete or in progress to be eligible for admission to the program:
   • 12 credits in Psychology
   • 3 credits in Intro/General Psychology
   • 3 credits in Abnormal Psychology
   • 3 credits of an elective course in Psychology
   • 3 credits of a course in either Introduction to Art Therapy, a research course in psychology, or developmental psychology
4. Please include a short artist statement

Submit your portfolio via upload to your application portal. Instructions for upload will be emailed to you after you submit your application. 

Candidates applying to the Master of Science in Athletic Training program have additional requirements. You may view the information here.

• A full-year residency in a school (greater Springfield area) is required for fall and spring semesters for accepted students
• All required MTELs must be passed before beginning the fall semester
• A transcript review of undergraduate and any prior graduate work is required prior to admission
• Child and adolescent development is a required course prior to admission

Prerequisite and applicable experience records

• Prerequisite Application Worksheet
• Shadowing Verification Form
• Health Care Experience Verification Form
• Information Sheet

After submitting your online application form you will receive user login credentials to access your student application portal. From that portal, you will be able to upload your Graduate Admissions Essay and your resume. Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu, or mailed to the college address:

Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109

For full information regarding applying to the Physician Assistant program, click here.

Candidates applying to the Master of Social Work program have additional requirements. You may view the information here.

Applicants are required to submit the online application and the following supporting documents:

• Essay: In two to three double-spaced pages, please describe how you came to be interested in student affairs, your career goals in the field, and why you have chosen to apply to Springfield College.
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation: It is recommended that at least one of your letters is from a faculty or staff member able to speak specifically to your academic abilities and potential. 
• Deadline: It is preferred that applications for the Student Affairs Administration program are submitted by December 15, 2020. 

Accepted students are encouraged to attend assistantship interview dates scheduled for Sunday, February 7, and Monday, February 8, 2021. 

All international applicants from non-English speaking countries are required, in addition to the items listed above, to submit:

• Proof of English language proficiency by way of the TOEFL or IELTS. If your undergraduate degree was earned in the United States and you successfully completed College level English, we will consider English language proficiency met.
• Please note: Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. In some cases, including if you plan to request coursework be transferred, a course-by-course translation is required. For this we recommend the World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.

Our Associate Director of International Admissions Nicholas Venn can answer any questions you may have about enrolling in Springfield College as an international student. You may email him at nvenn@springfield.edu or via phone at (413) 748-3891.