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Contents
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IhrrnoDUCTroN 2

AN InqrgcnATED Grxnnar, PnoFESSToNAL, ANn TncHNrcAL Ept"rc,r-

TION 3

Hrarrrr AND Prtvsrcar EnucATIoN rN Scsoots AND CollpcEs 4

HEarrH AND PHystcar ErucarroN rN Socmr AcENcTES 6

REcnrATroN AND Caupuvc rN Punrtc REcnEATIoN Svsruus,

Scruools, ANo Socmr AcBwclEs I
GnoupSTonrcwSocrarAcENCIES. . . . . 10

CoUNsELING AND GumaNCE IN Scuoclr-s, Socmr. AcutoiclEs, AND

INousrRrES L2

Rrucrous EoucarloN rN CUURCHES AND AcpxctEs

Socral L4

TracHrNG Narunar ScTENCES w ScuooLS AND CollnGES 16

T'EACHING Socnr Sruorns rN ScuooLS AND CoIIEGES 18

MrolcINE AND DrNusrRY 2A

ScuorARLy CanEERS rN Ornrn FtElns 22

Ixprx (Fon SpEcrrlc PosrrloNs REI'ER ro rHE INoEx) 23

THE COLLEGE AT SPRINGFIIIl.D Ilt ILLIr'l'lN

Volume XIII April, 1939 Nrrrrrlrcr'6
The College at Springfield Bulletin
Published monthly, cxccpt Jtrly, Attgttst, Sclrtt'irrlre'r ;urrl l,rrrrr
ary, by thc Intcrnittion:tl Young Mcn's (.liristriur Assor i;r(rotr
College, Springficlcl, Iv[ass. Ilntet'crl its Sc't orr,l ( l;rss M;rttt'r April, 1939
at Springficlcl, Mass., ttntlct' tlrc Att ol A rrgrrrl ,) l. I 9 I .'
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 The College Combines General and Professional
Education and Technical Training
Careers In Youth Leadership
Professional and Toehnical
At never before the nation needs men of cJraracter, ability and education,
to lead, direct and train its youth. Among the careers offering great
personal satisfaction and providi.g opportunities fo,r service to humanity trl od
are such positions as te'achers, directors or executives in agencies devoted
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to the leadership of yo'uth" Opportunities in this field await young men
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The purpose of Springfield College is to educate young men for the
leadership of yo,uth. The curuiculum offers a broad for,rndation of academic od and C ours es
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and curltural subjects, plus professional and technical training and practical HFJ
experience which qualify its graduates for this profession. (See diagram on
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the opposite page.)
This booklet lists the positions for whiclr Springficl.l Collcge specifically
prepares. The academic and profcssional courscs olfcrc''d, the practical E,
Supe rvi se d Fi e ld Work , trudent t s Profossional
training required, the typcs of positions rtncl thc opportunities available OFd
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are included under each rcspcctivc licl.l. zd
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The curriculum of Springficlcl Collcgc non)utlly rctluircs five full years
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prae tie al Sli L Ls
0bjoetive ' his Major Field
for its co,mpletion. The bachclor of scicn('c .lcgrcc i.s givcn at the end of
the fourth year. The mastcr of crlucatiotr ,lcgrcc nury bc obtained at the [r1
end of the fifth year by studcnts who rncct tlrc rc'rprirrrncnts set by the Gradu- Ed
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ate Division. This plan has bccn acloptctl to nrc't-'t tlre higher standards of EH
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employitg institutions and of ccrtifying bo,lics. 'l'lrc f'clur-year course of Erd
A{H C OIJRSAS FOI.ruDAT TON
training will be continued as an o1>tional l)r'ogriun. O
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For admission the College reqr-rircs that ar) ul)l)licrrnt lrc a. graduate of
an approved secondary school with at lcast I 5 units ol' creclit. He should ]-.t

rank in the upper half of his graduating c.l;rss. IJasccl ul)on these qualifi- a
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eations the Committee on Admissions sclccts tlrc al)l)licirrrts wlro in their B6

judgment can best use the educational opporttrnitics l)r"ovi.lccl by his HH
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College.
Approximately L,200 Springfie'ld College alumni arc tcaching in school.s
and colleges. Almost as many are working in social and rcligious Basic Arts and Seiences
agencies. Others are e'mployed in business and profcssion;rl fiel.ls. A
complete analysis of positions held by alumni can be sccurccl t,y scncling
Throughout the college course the student's Frogram becomes increasingly
for the alumni roster.
flexible and the diagonal line above would vary between professional and
Few educational institutions can exceed the record of Springficl.l Collcgc
cultural courses according to the indiviclual's vocational objective and plan
alumni in competent and devoted service to the yo,uth <lf the worl.l.
For further information or other bulletins about the College, write the
of study. For example, a. student mejoring in Counseling and Guidance
would i^t . more g..t.rul courses than a student with a major in Health and
Direetor of Admissions, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass
Physical Education.

The degree of B.S. is conferred upon successful completion of the fourth

year and the degree of M.Ed. upon completion of the fifth year.
 Courses Ofiered of Particular Value to the Student in
Health and Physical Education
Health and Physical Education in Schools and Colleges
In Schools and Colleges
General and Foundation Courses
Opportunities. Springfield College was first to recognize physical educa- Anatomy{' Economics History {' Physiology *
tion as a vital part of the educational process. Under competent leadership Arts and Crafts Education: Introduction'r Hygiene: Personal'i' Physics
health and physical education has become a profession for well-trained Biblical Literaturej" English Composition*' Mathematics Psychology d'
and scientifi cally educated men. Combinations of health and physical Biology* English Literature Music Public Speaking *
educatio,n with thorough preparation f or teaching in other fields are Chemistrya' German Physical Science Sociology
Dramatics
offered to meet the requirements of many scho'ols, where it is necessary Professional Courses in Education
for a" teacher to be prepared in more than one subject. Methods of Teaching: General *'
Character Education
Typical positions in Health and Physical Education in Schools and Eclucation and the Cornmunity Methods of Teaching: English, Flistory,
Colleges include: Education : HistorY * Sci ence {'

Teachers of health and physical edr-rcation Education: Philosophy Psychology: Educational a'
Education: Principles of Secondary* Sociology: Educational
Coaches of sports and athletics Statistics Statistical Methods: Interpretation
Educational
Aquatic directors and examiners &fental Hygiene Tests and Measurements
Health and physical education directors for the departments
Technical Courses
of education in cities, counties and states
Aquatics: Administration ; Teachiog Methods: Calisthenics and Dancing
Health directors in schools ;
Methods of Teaching Swimming*
Coaching
Managers of athletics Physical Diagnosis ; Health Examination *
Athletics: Administration
f)irectors of intramural programs Physical Education Administration:
Biophysics and Body Mechanics
Directors of athletics Camp Leadership l'
In Colleges ; in Public Schools * ; in
Directors of Individual and Corrective Exercises Social Agencies
Chemistry: Physiological'r ; Organic ;
Physical Education: History and Trends
Preparation. Employment in the public school systems of almost all states Qualitative Analysis Physical Education: Introduction* ;
Community Leadership
requires a bachelor's degree and in some states a master's degree is desig- Philosophy
Corrective Gymnastics'i' Physicllo gy of Exercise'i'
nated . Practically all of the higher positions require advanced study First Aid and Massagea' Programs for Atypical Children
beyond the four-year course and it is reconunended that students who Health Education: Administration* Sports Officiating
enter Springfield in this field plan to take the five -yer course. Springfield Health Education: Public l{ealth* Teaching and Coaching football, soccer'
Co'llege offers a broad, cultural and scientific course, under which the Hygiene: Child and School* basketball, baseball, tennis, track ancl
student must co'mplete for a bachelor's degree L24 semester hours of Methods: Apparatus Activities field
academic subjects as well as L3 semerster ho,urs of practice credits in Activity and Skill Courses
physical activities. The five-year curriculum includes another year of Baseball Cross CountrY Games Swimming
professional study and practical field work. Basketball Dancing Golf Tennis
Boxing Diving Stunts
Gymnastic Track and Field
Springfield Alumni, among others, in this field are: Amos Alonzo Stagg, "dean of Lacrosse Tumbling
American football co'aches," football coach, College of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif .; Calisthenics Fencing
tWrestling
Dr. James Naismith, inventor of basketball, professor emeritus of physical eclucation, Canoeing Football Soccer
University of Kansas ; Norman W. Fradd, assistant director of physical education, Varsity and freshman teams are maintained in nearly all of the above sports.
Harvard University; Dr. Ff. Ff. Ffouse, professor of physical education, State Col-
lege of \il7ashington, Pullman, I7ash.; Francir J. Moench, director of physical educa- Fie1d Work. Each student participates in supervised student teaching. He has the
tion, State' Normal School, Co'rtland, N. Y.; Strong Hinman, director of health and oppogunity for practical experience in coaching and in spofts offrciating, and by serv-
physical education, public schools, Kansas City, Mo.; W. N. Greim, director health i"g ur ,r1ri.rr, manager in various sports he also gains experience and competency.
education public schools, Denver, Colo.; M. W. Souders, director physical educa- Study in Related Fields. Because many schools find it necessary to combine teaching
tion and athletics, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N. H.; Ff. Y/. Fferkimer, of health and physical education with the teaching of academic subjects, students in
director of physical education, public schools, Niagara Falls, N. Y.; J, D. Mc- this field are iequired to have a minor in one academic subject. Springfield College
Carraher, director of physical education, University School, Cleveland, O.; J. A. offers courses leading to certification as teachers in history, general science, chemis-
Collins, director physical education, Taft junior high school, \Tashington, D. C.; try, and biology. (Sei curriculum for teaching Social Studies and Natural Sciences")
W. T. Cook, director physical education, De\7itt Clinton high school, New York *Courses starred are normally required of all students in this field.
City.
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 Courses Ofrered of Particular Value to the Student in
Health and Physical Education in Social Agencies
Health and Physical Education
General and Foundation Courses
In Social Agencies
Anatomy* English: Composition* Physics
Arts and Crafts English: Literature Physiology: General *
O pportunities. The opportunities in this field &re as varied as the social Biblical Literature* Ethics Psychology: General *
agencies which employ directors of health and physical education. Since Biology* German Psychology: Social
the Y.M.C.A. started to emphasize physical education as part of its pro- Chemistry* Historyl' Public Speaking*
gram less than fifty years ABo,, the field has expanded rapidly, until today Dramatics Hygiene: Personal * Religion: History and
Economics * Music Philosophy
many agencies employ hundreds of men throughout the world to direet *
Education: Introduction Physical Science Sociology*
physical education and related activities. Typical positions include:

Directors of Health and Physical Education in the following Agencies: Professional and Technical Courses
Young Men's Christian Associations Adminisuation of Social and Religious
Methods of Teaching Swimming*
Boys' Clubs Agencies t Methods of Teaching apparatus aetiv-
Settlements Aquatics: Organization and Adminisrra- iries, calisthenics and dancing, life-
Young Men's Hebrew Associations tion saving, aquatics
Athletics: Management Physical Diagnosis *
f)irectors of playgrounds, athletic clubs, recreation centers Biophysics and Body Mechanies Physical Education Administration:
Camp Leadership* In Public Schools
Many of these agencies employ city, county, state and natio,nal direetors Character Education In Social Agencies *
in addition to the directors in local organizations. Chemistry: Physiological* Physical Education: Hisrory
Community Recreation* Physical Education: Introduction*
Preparation. It is essential that a person who enters this field have L Counseling and Guidance Physiolo gy of Exercise*
broad, scientific and cultural foundation for his work, as well as profes= Curriculum Building Pro{essional Seminars
Education and the Community Programs for Atypical Children
sional training. Social agencies are steadily raising their standards and
Education: History* Psychology: Educational *
requirements. Springfield College offers Ln integrated social science and Education: Philosophy Sociology: Educational *
physical education curriculum, co,mbined with academic subjects whidr Education: Principles of Secondary Sports Officiating
prepares the student especially for this field. The five-year program lead- First Aid and Massage* Statistical Methods*
ing to a master of education degree is recommended.. Group Leadership*' Teaching and Coaching: football, soccer,
Health Education: Administration basketball, baseball, tennis, track and
Springfietd Atumni, among others, who are directors of health and physical ecluca- Health Education: Pub,lic Health* field
tion in social agencies, include: A. J. Stearns, New York stare director of physical Hygiene: Child and School* Tests and Measurements*
education, Y.M.C.A.; Kenneth E. Smullin, director of physical education, Y"M.C.A., Mental Hygiene
Camden, N. J .; Ro,bert Cubbon, director of physical education, Central Braneh
Y.M.C.A., Brooklyn, N. Y.; G. V/. Ellis, director physical education Stuyvesanr Activity and Skill Courses
Irleighborhood House, New York City; C. M. Charton, director physical education,
Hartford County Flome, \Tarehouse Point, Conn. ; William Fenstemacher, asso- Baseball I)ancing Gyrnnastic Stunts Swimming
ciate director of physical education, Y.M.C.A., New Flaven, Conn.; F. R. Lanoue, Basketball Fencing Lacrosse Tennis
director of athletics, Atlanta Athletic CIub, Atlanra, Ga.; G. E. Stock, director of Boxing Football Soccer Track and Field
physical education, Army and Navy S7ork, National Council, Y.M.C.A. Calisthenics Games Sports and Recreational Tumbling
Canoeing Golf Activities \Wrestling

Varsity and freshman teams are maintained in nearly all of the above sports.

Supervised Field Work, Opportunities are furnished for supervised field work in
coaching teams, teaching classes, and officiating.
*Courses starred are normally required of all students in this field.

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 Courses Offered of Particular Value to the Student in
Recreation and Camping
Recreation and Camping
Generai and Foundation Courses
In Public Recreation Systems, Schools, and Social Agencies Biblical Literature* Ethics Physical Science
Biologyx Government: American * Physics
Opportunities. The o'rganized recreation movement in America has added Chemistry* History* Psycho,logy: General *
a. number of nevr vocations during the past several years. Both recreation Dramatics * Hygiene: Personal * Psychology: Social *
and camping have beco,me integral parts of programs of schools, private Economics 4' Mathematics Public Speaking*
and pub'lic social. agencies and of co,mmercial interests. In recent years the Education : Introduction * Modern Language Religion: History and
English: Composition* Music Philosophy
federal government has recognized the value of re,creation and has estab- English: Literarure tr{usic Appreciation * Sociology *
lished many centers, playgrounds, and camps, promoted by public funds.
The camping movement, closely re'lated to the recreation field is expand-
Professional and Technical Courses
itg and pro'mises to become part of public education. It has beco,me
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established in state and national parks and includes winter as well as Administration of Social and Religious Methods of Teaching Swimming*
summer activities. In camps conducted by social agencies and schools the Agencies Methods of Teaching: apparatus activ-
Anatomy ities, calisthenics, and dancing, aquar-
worker often assumes camping activities as part of his year-round job,
Aquatics: Organization and Adminisrra- ics, lifesaving
Typical positions in these fields include: tion * Physical Education: Administration erf
Municipal directors of recreation Athletics: Administration Physical Education in Social Agencies
Athletics: Managemenr Physical ECucation: History and Trends
Directors of recreation in schools
Camp Leadershipx Physical Education: Introduction*
Directors ofrecreation in settlements and community houses Chamcter Education Physical Education: Philosophy and
Directors of recreation in churches and social agencies Chemistry: Physiological Principles
Camp directors and counselors Community Recreation * Physiology of Exercise
,{,ctivity directors of parks, playgrounds and Curriculum Buildingx Physiology: General
beaches
Education and the Community* Psychology: Educational*
Preparation. Specialized training is essential for the person who intends Education: History* Recreation Leadership Seminar*
Education: Philosophyx Safety Education: Organization and Ad-
to make recreation or campirg his life work. Not only does he need to be
Education: Principles of Secondary * ministration
trained in skills but fo,r positions above the most elementary jobs, he must First Aid* Sociology: Educational
have a cultural and scientific background and a thorough understanding Group Leadershipx Sports Officiating
of the underlyitg values of recreation. Although professional standards Group \7ork Supervision Teaching and Coaching: football, soccer,
have not been fully established in this field there is a growing tendency to Health Education: Adminisrration* basketball, baseball, rennis, track and
Health Education: Pub,lic Health* field
require at least four years o'f academic and technical trainirg.
Mental Hygiene*
Every freshm an at Springfield College takes the camp leadership course
offered during the spring term and ends his first year with ten days of
Activity and Skill Courses

r:x:":Tffi i::iliff ,'^11':;:.ffi i,"ffit:iffi:*::,r;s'fuden'fs Baseball Dancing Gymnastic Stunts Swimming

Basketball Fencing Lacrosse Tennis
Springfietd Alumni, among others, who hold recreation and camping positions Boxing Football Soccer Track and Field
include: L. C. Schroeder, superintendent of recreadon, Pittsburgh, Pa.; K. B. Calisthenics Game-s Sports and Recreational Tumbling
Raymond, director of recreadon, Minneapolis, Nfinn.; F. S. Mathewson, superin- Canoeing Golf Activities \Trestling
tendent of recreadon, Union County Park Commission, Elizabeth, N. J"; E. R.
Seeders, director of recreation, Olivet Community House, Springfield, Mass. ; P. V. Varsity and freshman teams are maintained in most of the above spons.
Gahan, superintendent of recreation, St. Petersburg, Fla.; H. R. Briggs, director of
recreation, Park Department, Gary, Ind.; G. B. Baylous, project supervisor, Easr Supervised Field Work. Each student participates in supervised field work appro-
Harlem Play Streets Project, New York City; Harold T. Confer, director, Camp priate to his need for experience in teaching classes, coaching reams, directing games
Forest Lake, \Tarrensburg, N. Y.; C. VZ. Davirs, superintendent of recreation and and officiating.
director of health education, public schools, Berkeley , Calif .; Jesse Brown, Director
*Courses starred are normally required of all students in this field.
of Activities, Grace Chapel, New York City.
 Courses Offered of Particular Value to Students Preparing To Be

Y.M.C.A. Secretaries, Boyst Club Directors,, Boy Scout Executives,

Group Work in Social Ag.ncies Settlement VZorkers, Community Center Workers

O pportunities. Vocational opportunities in this field are increasing rapidly GROUP WORK EDUCATION
and there is continuous demand for persons who have Personality, cJrarac- General and Foundation Courses
ter, ability and thorough education. Springfield College, for many years a Literature
Biblical Government: American Physiology
leader in this field, has sent out more than seven hundred alumni to serve Biology History Psychology
in social agencies throughout the world. Group work in social agencies Economic Problems History: U. S. Foreign Relations Psychology: Adolescenr
includes such positions as: Economics Hygiene Psychology: Social
English History
Philosophy: Sociology
Secretaries of national,
state, county and community Y,M.C.A"'s Ethics: Social Philosophy: Statistics
Executive and general secretaries in the Y.M.C.A.'s German Modern Thought
Boys' work secretaries in the Y.M.C.A.'s
Bo)tt' club directors Advanced General and Professional Courses
Boy Scout executives (local and national) Camp Leadership Professional Seminar
Directors of settlement houses Chamcter Education Psychology : Educational
Directors of activities in correctional institutions for juveniles Coaching and Officiating Recreation Leadership
Directors of Y.M. and Y.$f.H.A.'s Community Organization Seminar
Communiry Recreatio,n Religious Education:
Counseling and Guidance Methods and Materials
Preparation. Practically all of these agencies demand a college edueation Criminology and Penology Social and Religious
for all staff appointments. They prefer persons who have a sound general Edu,cation and the Community Agencies : Administration
education with an emphasis in the social sciences, on which is built a Education: Philosophy Social Services for
curriculum of professional training. Five years of acade'mic work and Elementary Case \7ork Childhood and Youth
practical field experience are recognized as necessary for adequate prep ara' Group, Leadership: Theory Social \fork:
and Practice Introduction
tion. The five yeur curriculum at Springfield leads to the Master of Educa- Group \(ork Supervision Sociology:
tion degree and the certificate in Group \Wonk Education. Health and Physical Social Hygiene
Education Tests and Measurements
Springfield Alumni, among others, who are working in this field include: FIer' Mental Hygiene
bert S. Smith, general secretary, Y.NI.C.A., t$[aterbury, Conn.; Raymond P,
Kaighn, secretary, Retirement Fund, National Council, Y.M.C.A.; A. R. Deven- Recreation Resoure es, Sfrills and Activities
A@y, boys' secretary, Y.M.C.A", Montclair, N. I.; Paul Samson, director Boys'
Club, Springfield, Mass.; Harry R. Clark, headworker, North End Union, Boston, Each student is expected to develop skill in many of the following fields of reerea-
Mass. ; Roberts J. Wright, assistant secretary, Prison Association of New York ; tion, bottr for his owR developrrr€nt and for the sake of professional leadership:
A. G. Jeffrey, director Sarah Heinz Ffouse, Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Herbert Millmano
executive secretary, Y.M.H.A., Brockton, Mass.; J. P. Freeman, director national Arts and Crafts Fencing Lacrosse
professional training department, Schiff Boy Scout Reservation, Mendhaffi, N. J. ; Dt" Aquatics First Aid Music
Arthur Dome, executive secretary, Brooklyn, N.Y., Central Y.M.C.A.; J" f. Hoff' Baseball Football Soccer
man, general secretary, Y.M,C.A., Coatesville, Pa.; T. Ff. Hutchinsonr general Basketball Golf Tennis
secretary, Y.M.C.A., Vancouver, B. C. ; Ff. L. Kingman, general secretary, Student Boxing Group Dancing restli,ng
Y"I\,f .C.A., University of California, Berkeley, Calif. Dramatics Group Games

Field Work, Supervised practical experience in social agencies is required as part of

the course. Many agencies in and near Springfield cooperare with the College in
p,roviding it.

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 Courses offered of Particular Value to the Student in
Counserling and Guidance
Counseling and Guidance
General and Foundation Courses
In Schools, Social Agencies, and Industries Biology* English Literature Music
Biblical Literature* Ethics Philosophy
Opportunities. Persons we'll-trained in the principles and techniques of Chemistry German Physics
personal, educational and vocational counseling find greater openings for Dramatics Government Psychology *
service today than ever before. Many public and private schools are Economics * History* Psychology: Social
providing co'unseling and guidance services as regular educational func-
tions. Social agencies, camps, employment offices and churches are stress-
t Education : Introducrion*
English Composition*
Hygiene: Personal *
Mathematics
Public Speaking
Sociology s

ing the importance of personal adjustment. J Advanced General and Professional Courses
Typical positions in Counseling and Guidance include: Camp Counselingx Ivlental Hygiene*
Deans of Boys in High Schools Psychometrists Character Education Physiology *
Counseling and Guidance*
Deans of Men in Colleges Clinical Psychologists Psychology: Adolescenr*
Criminology and Penology* Psychology: Educational*
Personnel Directors Social STorkers Education and the Communiry* Psychology Seminar
Vocational Counselors Carnp Directors Education: History Psychological Tests and Measuremenrs *
Educational Advisers Teachers of Psychol"gy and Counsel- Education: Philosophy Social Case \fork
Directors of Extra Curricular ing and Guidance in Colleges and Education: Principles Social Services for Childhood and Youth
Group \(ork Leadership* Sociology: Educational
Activities Universities
Group \7ork Supervision Sociology: Ttre Family
School Psychologists Health Administration Statistics
Hygiene
Preparation. High standards of training and ability are set for employ-
ment in this field. Completion of the program outlined here only PrePares Personal Recreational Skills. Each student will be expected to have
the student to enter tht field in a junior position. Advancement requires demonstrated skill in one or more of the following fields or recreational
experience and further study beyond the master's degree at a graduate expression: music, arts and crafts, drama, camping, and various forms of
school in psychology and education. atFrletics. A course in physical education activities is required each yeer,
The course in C,ounseling and Guidance at Springfield College is open Some introductory acquaintance will be expected in .r.h of the fields
only to candidates who intend to study for a minimum of five years, which mentioned.
leads normally to the Master of Education degree. Students m joring in
Counseling and Guidance complete the B.S. degree with a major in one Field Experience. Each student will become acquainted with the func-
of the following related fields: Group S7ork, Psycho'logy, Teaching Social tions of the counselor and guidance officer in clinics, hospitals, schools,
Studies, or Teaching Natural Sciences. In the fifth yer they co'rnplete the vocational guidance centers and camps. This experience will corne in part
major in Counseling and Guidance. from supervised observational trips and in part fro,m the completion of a
Field Project involving actual participation under supervision in some
Springfield Alumni, among others, now engaged in this freld are: Dr. E. S. counseling and guidance situation.
Conklin, head of the department of psycho'logy at the University of Indiana;
Leslie J. Tornpkins, personnel secretary o,f the National Council of the Y.M.C.A";
E. M. Ford, perso,nnel secretary, New York State Y.M.C.A.; Ff. G. Carlson, dean
Study in Re,lated Fields. For those who plan to enter the field of Coun-
of men and director of health and physical education, University of Colorado ; Dr. seling and Guidance in educational institutions, a. minor should be com-
F{. D. Fryer, administrative chairman and associate professor of psychology, indus- pleted in one of the fo'llowing fields: Teaching of Social Studies, Teaching
trial psycho,logy department, New York University; Dr. Charles Bird, associate of Natural Sciences, Health and Physical Education in the Schools.
professor of psycholotgy, University of Minnesota; Robert Stone, clinical psychol- Students who plan to perform a Counseling and Guidance function in
ogist, New Jersey State hospital, Marlboro, N. J.; O. Kenneth Baker, employment
counselor, junior division, New York State Employment Service, Rochester, N. Y.;
a social agency should complete a minor in Group \7ork in Social and
Dr. Charles A. Dickinson, head of the department of psychology, University of Religious Agencies, or in Physical Education in Social Agencies.
Maine" *Courses starred are normally required of all students in this field.
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 Courses Offered of Particular Value to the Student in
Religious Education
Religious Education General and Foundation Courses
In Churches and Social Agencies Biblical Literature* English Literature Physiology
Biology* Ethics Physics
Political
O pportunities. In response to a new emphasis on the educational work Chemistry German Science
* History * Psychology*
of churches in the last twenty years, the profession of religious education Economics
Hygiene: Personal Sociology*
Education: Introduction*
has developed. The Y.M.C.A. and other social agencies frequently seek English Composition* IVlathematics
men for their staffs who can take responsibility for the religious aspects
of their program. A limited number of positions such as the following Advanced General and Professional Cotrrses
are oPen:
Community Or ganization Psychology : Adolescent
Directors of religious education in churches Counseling and Guidance Psychol ogy i Educational *
Directors of young people's work in churches Criminology and Penology Psychology: Social
Religion: Philosophy *
Leaders of religious education in denominations, counties or states Hconomic Problems
Education: History Religious Education:
Religious directors in Y.M.C.A.'s and other social agencies Ethics: Socialx Principles *
Secretaries in the Student Christian movement Family, The Religious Education: Organization
Group Work* and Administration *
Preparation. Students may prepare directly at Springfield College for History: American Sociology: Educational*
positions in religious education, although those who look forward to this Mental Hygiene Statistics
field as a life-work will probably later need additional graduate study. A Philosophy: History* Tests and Measurements
student preparing for this field is advised to enter the five-year Program
of combined study and field experience, majoring during his under- Recreational Skilts. Each student is expected to develop skill in one or
more of the fo,llowing fields of recreation, both for his own development
graduate years in group work and religious education. The five-year pro-
and for the sake of professional leadership. (A course in physical educa-
gram normally leads to the degree of Master of Education.
tion activities is required each year. )
The Ministry. Practically all theological seminaries require graduation Arts and crafts Camping Group games
from college for admission. It is not necessary nor always desirable to Aquatics Coaching and officiating Music
major in religion in a pre-theological course. Springfield College offers a Athletics Dramatics Swimmitg
variety of courses and experiences which provide excellent preparation for
theological studies and later work in the ministry. Those who plan to Fietd Work. Each student participates in field work under suPervision
enter the ministry will ordinarily spend three years in graduate work after usually for two years. His responsibilities may include teaching in Sunday
securing their B.S. degrees from Springfield College. schools, directing young people's groups, leading boys clubs, working in
the Student Christian Association, and in similar organizations.
Springfield Alumni, among others, who are serving in this field include: R. C.
Frank, director religious education, First Presbyterian Church, Englewood, N. J .; Study inRelated Fields. Students who are preparing for the secretaryship
T. A. Gibson, director boys' work, Trinity Church, Bo,ston, Mass.; E. J. F:I. in the Student Christian Association will find it advantageous to include
Nichols, religious work director, Grace Church, Providence, R. I.; Rev. G. A.
courses in the history, organizatio'n, and administration of the Young
Taylor, rector, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Albany, N. Y.; Rev. E. A. King,
pastor, Community Church, Miami Beach, Fla.; Rev. Roger Makepeace, pastor, Men's Christian Association.
Parkman Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Dorchester, Mass.; Rev. P. C. Jones, *Courses starred are normally required of all students in this field"
associate pastor, Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City.

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 Coursee Ofiered of Particular Value to the Student in
Teaching Natural Sciences in Schools and Colleges
Teaching Natural Sciences
General and Foundation Courses
In Schools and Colleges Anatomy* English Composition * Physical Science : Introduction *
Biblical Literature* English Literature Physics *
Opportunities. Vocational opportunities ya,ty in this field from positions Bioiogy* German Physiology*
as instructors in small junior high and intermediate schoo,ls to professor- Chemistry'i' History* Psychology*
Dramatics Hygiene: Personal* Public Speakingx
ships in large universities. Springfield College offers thorough preparation
Economics Mathematics Sociology
for the teaching of the follo'witg natural sciences: bio,logy, physiology, Education : Introduction * Music
physics, and chemistry. Since many schools find it necessary to require
that teachers be prepared to teach more than one subject, Springfield Col-
Advanced General and Professional Courses
lege offers the co,mbinations of natural sciences and physical education or
natural sciences and history. Biology: Histology Health and Physical Education:
Biology: Vertebrate Embryology Organization and Administration
Typical positions in this field ate: Character Education Ir{ental Hygiene
Chemistry: Organic and Physiological * Methods of Teaching: General*
Professors of natural sciences in colleges or universities Chemistry: Qualitative Analysis * N{ethods of Teaching: Science, History*
Teachers of natural sciences in high schools and junior high scho,ols Physical Education: Introduction
Counseling and Guidance
Psychology: Adolescent
Teacher-Coach positions-combining the teaching of nafural Education and the Community*
Psychology: Educational *
sciences with coaching athletics Education: History* Psychology: Social
Education: Philosophy Sociology: Educational
Preparation. State ce,rtificates are required for teaching in public schools, Education: Organization and Adminis- Statistics: Educational
These can be obtained at the end of four years at Springfield and the tration of School Systems Teaching and Coaching of : football,
co,mpletion of work for a bachelor of science degree. Because the better Education: Principles of Secondary* soccer, basketball, baseball, track and
Education: Supervised Student Teaching'f {ield, tennis
positions in schools and most positions in colleges and universities require
Group $7ork Education Tests and Measurements: Educational *
work beyond the bachelor's degree, the Springfield five-year plan, which
leads normally to the Master of Education degree is recommended in this
field. Advancement, especi ally in colleges, requires experience and further Activity and Skill Courses

study beyond the master's degree at a graduate school. The cultural and Arts and Crafts Dramatics Swimming and Diving
academic background, the professional training and the supervised practical Baseball Fencing Tennis
teaching experience necessary for persons who plan to teach natural sciences Basketball Football Track and Field
Boxing Games Tumbling
a.re available at Springfie'ld College. Coaching and Officiating Golf lilTrestling
Cross Country Lacrosse
Springfield Alumni, among others, teaching natural sciences in schools and colleges Dancing Soccer
are: T. F. Holloway, professor of physiology, State Normal School, Cortland,
N. Y.; L. L. Bicknell, teacher-coach, New Hampton School, New Hampton, N. H. ;
Practice T eachin g. Supervised practice teaching is required. lvlany schools in and
R. L, Brown, teacher of English, biology and mathematics, Pawtucket, R. I., high
near Springfield coriperate with the College in providing opportunities for practice
school; T. R. McKenna, teacher of science, Freeport, N. Y'., high school ; D.. Arne V.
teaching.
Flunninen, professor of biology, Oklahoma City University; D. FI. Reid, teacher of
biology, High School of Commerce, Springfield, Mass.; G. FI. Grover, teacher- Study in Related Fields, Because a dominant teaching combination of Springfield
coach, junior and senior high school, Concord, N. H.; G, A. Stokes, teacher of graduates is that o,f physical and biological sciences with history, it is advisable for
mathematics and general science, junior high school, Orange, N. J.
students anticipating this combination to include many of the following courses:

American Government History Seminar

American History History Survey for Teachers
History of Economics History of LJ. S. Foreign Relations
History of lVIodern Europe
rCourses starred are normally required of all students in this field'

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 Courses Ofrered of Particular Value to the Student in
Teachirg Social Studies in Schools and Colleges
Teaching Social Studies
General and Foundation Courses
In Schools and Colleges
Biblical Literature* History: American* Music
Biologv* History: European* Physical Science
O pportunities. Placement opportunities in this field are most likely to be History of Civilization*
Chemisffy* Physics
open to graduates who not only know the subject well enough to teach it, Dramatic Literature History Survey for Teachers* Physiology
but who are prepared also in such fields as group work, recreatio'n, co{.rn- Education: Introduction* Hygiene: Personal* Psychology *
seling and guidance and athletics and who can co,mbine the teaching of English Composition x Literature: English and Public Speaking*
German American Sociology *
social studies with other subjects. Majors in history and social science are
Government: American* Mathernatics
offered at Springfield College. The of
social studies and
combination
English is also offered to meet requirements of schools where it is neces-
Advaneed General and Professional Courses
sary for a teacher to offer more than one subject.
Character Education History Survey for Teacherst
Typical positions in this field include: Community Reereation History: U. S. Foreign Relations
Teachers of social sfudies in colleges and universities Counseling and Guidance Mental Hygiene
Criminology and Penology Methods of Teaching: General *
Teachers of social studies in high schools and junior high schoo,ls Dramatics: Play Directing Methods of Teaching: Social Science,
Teachers of social studies and English in schools and colleges Economics: Historys English*
Teacher-Coach positions-co,mbining the teaching of social Economic Problems Philosophy: History
sciences with coaching athletics Education and the Community* Physical Education: Introduetion
Education: Historys Political Science
Preparation. Those who wish to teach in the public schools must obtain Education: Philosophy Psychology: Adolescent
Education: Principles of Secondary* Psychology: Educational*
state certificates. It is possible to get these after fo,ur years in Springfield
Education: Organization and Adminis- Psychology: Social
and the completion of work f or a bachelor of science degree. Students are tration of Schoo,l Systems Sociology: Educational
rdvised to plan their college careers, whenever possible, on a five-year Education: Supervised Student Teaehing* Statistics: Educational
basis. In five years, the Master of Education degree may be earned as well Ethics Teaching and Coaching of: football,
as the teaching certificate of proficiency granted by the college. Especially Group I7ork Education* soccer, basketball, baseball, track and
Health and Physical Education: field, tennis
in colleges and universities and the more satisfactory public school posi- Organization and Administration
.fests
and Measurements
tions, degrees above' the bachelor's degree arc essential. Prospective History: Ameriean Diplomaey
teachers can increase their usefulness in the social and extracurricular activi-
ties of a school system by a. wise selection of courses from the fields of Aetivity end Skill eourses
physical education, arts and crafts, music, dramatics and speech.
Arts and Crafts Dramaties Soccer
Springfield Alumni, among others in this field, include: Dr. C. Batchelor, Baseball Fencing Swimrning and Diving
professor, College of Commerce and Administration and director of field work, Basketb,all Football Tennis
School of Social Administration, Ohio State University; M. F. Modder, professor Boxing Games Track and Field
of English, Beloit Co,llege, Beloit, \7isc.; M. K. Corbin, teacher of history, high Coaching and Officiating Golf Tumbling
school, Merchantville, N. J.; S. V. Doane, teacher of English and dramatics, High Cross Country Laerclsse Wrestling
School of Co,mmerce, Springfield, Mass. ; J. R. Eddy, social science teacher, public Dancing
schools, Northport, N. Y.; R. C. Parks, teacher of history, public schools, Pat-
chogue, N. Y.; G. M. Traver, teacher of history and director of physical educa- Practice Teaching. Supervised practice teaching is required. Many schools in and
rion, Anderson School, Staatsburg, N. Y.; H. Moule, professor of history, \Theaton around Springfield cooperate with the College in furnishing opportunity for it.
College, \7heaton, Ill. ; T. J. Wood, teacher of English and co,ach of athletics,
assistant principal high school, Bethel, Conn. Study in Related Fields. A common combinarion is teaching Social Studies and
English. In anricipation of this a number of English courses have been included in
rhe above.
*eourses starred are normally required of all students in this field.
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 Courses Offered in Springfield College of Particular Value to the
Student fnterested in Pre-Professional Studies for

Medicine and Dentistry Medicine and Dentistry

( Pre-Professional Courses) General and Foundation Courses

Biblical Literature Hygiene: Personal
Opportunities. Vocational opportunities include positions in the various Biology Mental Hygiene
fields of general medicine, surgery, dentistry and psychiatry as well as in the Chemistry Music
public health service and teaching. Other openings in the field include Criminology and Penology Philosophy: History
nursing, hospital superintendence, laboratory technicians and bacteriology. I)ramatics Physical Science: Introduction
Economics Physiology
A number of Springfield alumni are medical directors and directors of health Education: History Psychology : Adolescent
services and departments in public and private schools, colleges and univer- Education: Introduction Psychology: Educational
sities. English: Composition Psychology: Social
English Literature Public Speaking
Training. Since the physician usually plays an important part in the soeial Ethics Religion: History and Philosophy
and intelleetual life of a community, medical schools norm ally require four Health Education: Publie Health Sociology: General
full years of co,llege work before students start their professional training. History Sociology: The Family
Hygiene: Child and School Statistics
The pre-medical curriculum at Springfield College meets the entrance re-
quirernents of American medical schools. The background in physical edu-
Courses Normally Recommended by Medieal Sehools
cation, bio,logical and social sciences is particularly valuable. The pre-
medical course is a fou r-year course leading to the bachelor of science degree. Anatomy: Comparative French or German
Biophysics Histology
Springfield Alumni, among others in this field, include: Dr. P. S. Page, medical Chemistry: Organic Mathematics
adviser and director physical education, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.; Dr. Chemistry: Qualitative Analysis Physics
M. J. Exner, epidemiologist, Department of Health, Newark, N. J.; Dr. Salvatore Embryology: Vertebrate
Sannella, practicing physician, Springfield, Mass. ; Dr. George Taylor, residenr
pathologist and bacteriologist, Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Dr. Ff. FI. Flamil- Recreation Resources and Skills, Each student is expected to develop skill in one
ton, practicing medicine, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Dr. Wallace MacKelvey, practicing or miore of the following fields of recreation: arts and crafts, music, dramatics,
dentistry, Rochester, N. Y.; Dr. B. H. Taylor, practicing dentistry, Springfield, Vt. swimming, camping, folk dancing.
Each student selects some form of physical activity each term from a wide variety
ofopportunities.

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A considerable number of Springfield graduates have gone oR to careers Page Page

of scholarship and research in biol ogy, physiologl, psychology, economics, Activity Directors Intramural Program
history and other academic fields. In Cor,rectional Institu- Directors 4
For those students who wish to postpone their professional training tions for Juveniles . . . t0
until after the co,mpletion of their undergraduate education, Springfield Of Parks, Playgrounds,
LaboratoryTechnicians:... 22
Co,llege offers a sound general and cultural program of studies based uPon Beaches 8 Medical Directors in Schools 20
the physical sciences, the bio,logical sciences and the social sciences, litera- Aquatic Directors 4 Medical Doctors 20
ture, philosophy and religion. These courses are unified around a central Aquatic Examiners 4 Ministers L4
intereit in human nature and human relations and luy the foundation fo'r Athletic Coaches 4 Municipal Directors of
effective participation and leadership in a democratic society. Recreation .... 8
Students entering this general course in arts and science are required to Boys' Club Directors 6, L0
take a limited number of hours in physical education activities and m y Buy Scout Executives 10 N{urses 2 0
elect other courses in practical skills if thry wish to do so.
Boys' Sfork Secretaries in
Y.M.C.A.'s t0 Park Directors 8
This curriculum is also suitable for students who wish to take a general
aeademic course before entering upon a business career and who wish to
Business Careers 22 Pastors L4
Physical Education Careers
share in the spirit and ideals of this College. Camp Counselors 8, 12 4, 6,9, 16, 18
Springfield Alumni, among others, in this field, include: Dr. G. T. Schwenning, Camp Directors 8, 12 Physiologists 22
piofessor of business administration, University of N,orth Carolina ; Dr. S. E' Clinical Psychologists 12 Playground Directors 6,9
Pond, technical manager research service and general maintenance, Marine Bio- Coaches of Sports and Professors in colleges and
logical Labo,ratory, S7o,ods Hole, Mass.; Dr. C. C. Hawkins, Jr., research, New York Athletics
City; Dr. C. C. Cowell, associate professor, Department of University Schools,
4 universities 4, L2, L6, 18, 20, 22
College of Education, Ohio State University; Carl D. Smith, president, Babson Community Center Directors 10 Psychologists-Clinical . . . L2
Institute, Babson Park, Mass. Counselors: Camp 8, 12 Psychologists-School L2
In business and other professions are: S. L. Metcalf, president and sales rnanager, Counselors: Vocational 12 Psych ologists-Teachi ng t2
Better Brushes, Inc., Palmer, Mass.; L. C. Flusbands, advertising manager, Crowell Psychometrists t2
Pubrlishing Company, Chicago, Ill.; L. f, Houghton, certified public accountant, Deans of Boys L2
Saranac Lake, N. Y" ; J. FI, Sherrill, president, Sherrill Oil ComPany, Pensacola, Fla" ;
Public Health Directors 20
Deans of Men 12
F, C. Ab,bott, president, Ab'bott Realty Cornpany, Charlotte, N. C.; E" K. Rowe,
ed,itor, Bangor, Me., "Draily News" ; N. J. Jewett, patent attorney, Vashington, D" C"
Dentists (Pre-Professional) 20 Recreation Directors
in Churches a
(J

Educational Advisers L2
in Cities 8
Executive Secretaries in in Co,mmunity Houses 8
Y.M.C.A.'s 10
in Settlements I
Extra Curricular Activities
in Schools 8
Directors T2
in Social Agencies I
General Secretaries in Religious Directors in Social
Y.M.C.A.'s 10 Agencies L4
Religious Education
Health and Physical Edurca- Directors in Churches r4
tion Directors 4,6 Religious Education Leaders
Hospital Superintendents 2a in denominations,
Individual and Corrective counties, and states L4
Exercise Direeto'rs 4 Research Careers 22

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School Psychologists L2 Economics 22

Secretaries English .... 18
in the Student Christian Health and Physical
Movement .r.. M Education 4, 15, 18
of national,
state, county History.... 4, L8,22
and community Natural Sciences L6
Y.M.C.A.'S 10 Physics 16,22
of local Y.M.C.A.'s 10 Physiology L6,22
Settlement Directors 10 Psychology L2, 22
Social STorkers 10 Recreation 4, 8, 16, 1g
Sports Coaches 4 Social Sciences 18
Student Christian Movement Social Studies 18
Secretaries L4 Teacher-Coaches 4, 16, 1g
Swimmitg Vocational Counselors L2
Directors 4
Teachers 4 Young Men's Christian
Association Secretaries 6, 10, 14
Teachers: Academic Subjects Young Men's and Young
L6, L8,22 \7omen's Hebrew
Biology 4, L6,22 Association Secretaries 10
Chemistry L6,22 Young People's Directors in
Counseling and Guidance T2 Churches 14

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