577 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01086

Founded in 1838, Westfield State University is a small liberal arts college. The college is located about 20 minutes from Springfield, Massachusetts and about two hours from Boston. WSU is renowned for its criminal justice program and its high number of state trooper alumni.

Westfield State offers 23 undergraduate majors, 60 different concentrations, and many other options for minors. The most popular majors at Westfield State are business, communication, criminal justice, education, and psychology. The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education offers both full and part-time programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, post-baccalaureate Teacher Certification, and also Master's degrees in education, criminal justice, psychology, English and public administration. You can also pursue a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in education through the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education.

Westfield State University places a great deal of emphasis on life outside of the classroom. WSU has a number of student activities such as concerts, gallery exhibits, lectures, and theater that help enhance the college experience. WSC's 17 varsity teams compete in the NCAA Division III and the college also provides its students a state-of-the-art fitness facility; Woodward Center.

Quick Facts:

• Formerly known as Westfield state college, WSU became a part of the Massachusetts State University system in 2010.
• Westfield State University's Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) provides quality, low-cost, post-secondary educational experiences.
• Since the 1970s, WSU has expanded its program to include criminal justice, mass communications, regional planning, political science, urban development, business planning, and other programs.
• The school's mascot is the owl.
• WSU's colors are blue and white.
• Westfield State University is the only institution in New England offering a Bachelor of Science degree in regional planning.

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