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Westfield State College


Westfield State College is a small, liberal arts college located in Westfield, Massachusetts. It was established in 1838 as a normal school. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse Course Topics. WSC is acclaimed for its Criminal Justice and Education Programs.

WSC fields both men's and women's sports teams, which participate in the NCAA Division III. WSC's official mascot is the owl and its teams are nicknamed the Owls. There are several clubs and organizations on campus as well.

Profile of Westfield State College

Westfield State College is found in Westfield, MA. Westfield is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Westfield State College.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in media, art studies, and security and law enforcement.

Westfield State College Selectivity

Admission to Westfield State College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560.

Faculty

Westfield State College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrolment

Students numbered 5, 392 in 2007 at the school.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Westfield State College. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Westfield State College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Massachusetts State College Athletic Association and New England Football Conference.

Westfield State College Programs and Degrees
General CategoryGeneral CategoryMost Common Majors
Education and Teaching236elementary school teaching, special ed, elementary/middle school admin, reading teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher education, educational administration, physical education teaching, . . .
Security and Law Enforcement210criminal justice and safety
Liberal Arts157liberal arts and sciences, history, English, sociology, political science, economics, liberal arts and humanities
Business and Management139business
Therapy and Counselling103psychology
Media79communication studies
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy38health and physical Education
Art Studies27art studies
Family and Social Work27social work, public administration
Science21biology, physical sciences
Computer Science and Engineering20information science, computer science
Mathematics13mathematics
Music8music
Conservation and Resource Management7environmental science
Architecture and Planning5urban planning
Drama and Performing Arts5drama


Contact: Westfield State College

Westfield State College

577 Western Ave

Westfield, MA 01086-1630

General Phone: (413) 572-5300

http: //www.wsc. ma.edu/