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Springfield College students have a wide range of opportunities to take what they learn in the classroom and gain real-world experience. They do this through three basic types of experiential learning.

• In our health fields of study, there are clinical education placements, which are handled by the individual departments on campus.
• In our educational fields of study, there are teaching practicums.
• In a wide range of other fields of study, there are internships.

Placements, practicums, and internships provide students with valuable work experience outside the college. Such experience is one of the most important factors employers look at when interviewing students and graduates for future positions.

Benefits of Experiential Learning

• Enhances the skills and knowledge you are acquiring in the classroom
• Develops and sharpens skills that are transferable to a variety of occupations
• Enables you to learn more about yourself, such as your values, priorities, interests, and career goals
• Provides insight into a particular field, occupation, or organization so you can make informed decisions about career compatibility or solidify a career choice
• Builds confidence in your professional abilities
• Adds experience to your resume in your field of interest to make you more competitive in the job market
• Helps you establish a professional network and contacts who can provide references for jobs or graduate school or provide you with valuable career advice

Springfield College Experiential Learning Opportunities

Springfield College placements, practicums, and internships are offered in a wide range of organizations: YMCAs, spas, and fitness facilities; health-care facilities, medical centers, and emergency services; public and private school systems; professional and semi-professional sports teams; collegiate and public school athletic departments; Fortune 500 companies; Olympic training centers; hotels and resorts; nonprofit organizations; national and local broadcast and print media outlets; parks and recreation departments; national forests, outdoor centers, and wilderness organizations; and more.

Some examples of recent placements include the following:

• Boca Raton Resort and Club
• Charlotte Rehabilitation Hospital
• Children’s Hospital in Orange County
• Department of Environmental Management
• Disney World
• ESPN
• Fish and Wildlife Service
• Hurricane Island Outward Bound
• LEGO Corp.
• New England Patriots
• Seattle Parks and Recreation
• U.S. Olympic Committee
• Verizon Wireless

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