Westfield State University
Westfield State University, formerly Westfield State College, is a public four-year university with an annual enrollment of roughly 5,500 students. Westfield State was founded by Horace Mann, an educator and social reformist, in 1838 and is located in Westfield, Massachusetts. Westfield State was one of the first higher education institutions in the United States to admit students without respect to gender, race, or economic class.Westfield State University offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Undergraduate degrees include the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Special Education (B.S.E.) and Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.). At the graduate level, Westfield State awards the Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Social Work (M.S.W.). The university offers over 30 majors and 30 minors in 40 academic disciplines and concentrations. The most popular areas of study at Westfield include Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Education and Communication.
Westfield State is a top ranked university. It offers an exceptional academic program both on campus and online. Westfield State was recently ranked among to top colleges in the nation for its online and distance learning program. U.S. News & World report ranked Westfield State 4th in the nation in its "Best Online Programs" rankings. Educationcorner.com ranked Westfield State's online program 18th in the nation on its list of "Top Online Colleges" for 2016. Westfield State offers online bachelor degrees and minors in varrious subjects including Business, Sociology, History, Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice and Psychology. It also offers stand alone courses that can be completed online.
Westfield State University is regionally accredited through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Many of its individual programs and departments also maintain their own professional accreditation.
General Information
| Phone Number: | (413) 572-5300 |
| Address: | 577 Western Ave, Westfield, Massachusetts 01086-1630 |
| Institution Type: | Public, 4-year or above |
| Size: | Medium ( 5,300+ undergrad, 690+ grad ) |
| Award Levels: | Bachelor's, Master's |
| In-State Tuition | $ 1,027 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $ 7,122 |
| Online Degrees Offered: | NO |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Website Address: | www.westfield.ma.edu/ |
Majors and Degrees
| Majors/Degrees | BS/BA | MA/MS |
| Architecture and Related Services | ||
| City, Community and Regional Planning |  |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology Biological Sciences | |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | ||
| Accounting | | |
| Business Commerce | |
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| Communication and Journalism | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |
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| Computer Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Science | |
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| Information Science Studies | |
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| Education | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | | |
| Education Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities | | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | |
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| Elementary and Middle School Administration | | |
| English Teacher Education | | |
| General Science Teacher Education | | |
| History Teacher Education | | |
| Junior High and Middle School Education and Teaching | | |
| Kindergarten Preschool Education | |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education | | |
| Music Teacher Education | | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | | |
| Reading Teacher Education | | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | | |
| Secondary School Administration | | |
| Special Education and Teaching | |
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| Teacher Education and Professional Development - Specific Levels and Methods | | |
| Technology and Industrial Arts Teacher Education | |
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| English Language and Literature Letters | ||
| English Language and Literature | |
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| Ethnic, Cultural and Group Studies | ||
| Ethnic, Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | |
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| Health Professions and Related Programs | ||
| Athletic Training Trainer | |
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| History | ||
| History | |
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| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice Safety Studies | |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Studies | |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities | |
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| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | |
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| Natural Resources and Conservation | ||
| Environmental Science | |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ||
| Health and Physical Education Fitness | |
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| Physical Sciences | ||
| Chemistry | |
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| Physical Sciences | |
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| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | |
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| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | ||
| Public Administration | | |
| Social Work | |
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| Social Sciences | ||
| Economics | |
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| Political Science and Government | |
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| Sociology | |
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