Springfield College has been recognized as one of the best online colleges in Massachusetts for 2024 by Forbes Advisor. Forbes Advisor scored schools based on the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience, and application process.
In selecting Springfield College, Forbes advisor noted that the College “offers online bachelor’s degrees with majors that prepare students for careers in human services and the nonprofit sector. The school developed its online programs guided by the Humanics philosophy, emphasizing leadership in service to others. Admission requirements include a high school diploma or GED certificate and at least 15 college credits. Springfield College has a prior learning assessment program that lets students apply credit toward their degree for personal or professional experiences outside the classroom.”
The Department of Criminal Justice supports an inclusive learning environment where diversity and differences are appreciated and recognized as a source of strength. Students, faculty, and staff in the department embrace differences and are committed to understanding how other peoples' perspectives and views may differ.
Each voice is meaningful to classroom discussions. We strive to create a safe educational environment where people of all ages, backgrounds, disability statuses, ethnicities, genders, nationalities, political views, races, religions, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and other identity-based attributes are supported in sharing their perspectives and experiences.