Westfield State College

Founded in 1838 by Horace Mann, Westfield State is an education leader committed to providing every generation of students with a learning experience built on its founding principle as the first co-educational college in America to offer an education without barrier to race, creed or economic status. This spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies that creates a vital community of engaged learners who become confident, capable individuals prepared for leadership and service to society.

The University, from its beginnings, prepared students to serve their communities as teachers, and teacher education remains a central part of the programs and a model for engagement with the community. Faculty are professionally involved in their disciplines in the community to support learning and scholarship. Building upon a strong base of graduate programs, Westfield State University intends to strengthen and expand its graduate offerings. The University occupies a leadership position in offering post-baccalaureate and professional development programs for educators and will utilize new technologies to improve upon and expand our delivery of these programs. Collaborative relationships with other universities will also make possible the efficient development of new programs in other areas marked by strong undergraduate programs.

Mission
Emphasizing teaching, student advising, and student involvement in the life of the University and the community, Westfield State University’s primary mission is to assist its students to develop intellectually and to use their knowledge and skills to improve the social and economic conditions in their communities. The University seeks to instill among members of its community a sense of social responsibility and citizenship.

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor Degree Programs
• B.A
• B.S
• B.S.W
• B.S.E
• B.S.N

Graduate Programs

• Master of Arts
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Science
• Master of Social Work
• Professional Licensure Degree Programs
• Certificate of advanced Graduate STUDY (c.A.G.S.)

Departments

• Art
• Athletic Training
• Biology
• Business Management
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Computer Information Systems
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• Education
• English
• Environmental Science
• Ethnic and Gender Studies
• General Science
• Geography and Regional Planning
• History
• Liberal Studies
• Mathematics
• Movement Science
• Music
• Nursing
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Theatre Arts
• World Languages & Literature
• Undeclared
• The Honors Program

Contact Details
Westfield State University
577 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01086
(413) 572–5300
Official Website: http://www.wsc.ma.edu/