Degrees for YMCA Advancement | Springfield College

Degrees for YMCA Advancement

EDUCATING YMCA LEADERS SINCE 1885

Advance your YMCA career with a Springfield College degree.

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Did you know about our shared history?

Springfield College and the YMCA’s shared history dates back to 1885 when Springfield College was founded as the School of Christian Workers for training YMCA leaders.

Statue of Founder James Naismith

National Hall of Fame

The National YMCA Hall of Fame, a museum preserving the rich history and legacy of the Y, is located on the Springfield College campus in Springfield, Mass.

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For YMCA Leaders

The YMCA of the USA has designated Springfield College as a premier institution of higher education for YMCA leaders.

School of Professional and Continuing Studies YMCA students

YMCA professional studies minor

A YMCA professional studies minor is available to residential students at the main college campus in Massachusetts to in prepare students for YMCA careers.

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There are a number of reasons to consider our programs as a YMCA employee:
  • Receive up to a $5,000 YMCA Partner Grant for any online bachelor’s or master’s degree. 
  • Receive up to a $10,000 YMCA Partner Grant for any main campus bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) program.
  • Earn your degree quickly—saving you time and money.
  • Choose the degree focused on impacting lives and communities.
  • Earn as many as 30 undergraduate credits from your YMCA training and work/life experience.

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YMCA Partner Grant

YMCA employees enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs at Springfield College are eligible to receive a $5,000 or $10,000 partner grant. This grant has been established by Springfield College to support YMCA employees being educated for leadership in service to others. Students must provide employment information to confirm their eligibility. 

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Use your YMCA Leadership Certification credits to complete your bachelor’s degree.

YMCA Leadership CertificationsYMCA Course TitleAvailable Undergraduate Credits*
Team Leader 6
 Introduction to Fiscal Management 
 Introduction to Leading Others 
Multi-team or Branch Leader (Three tracks) 10-15
Track One: General Track (10)
 Leading and Coaching Others 
 Annual Campaign Components 
 Advanced Fiscal Management 
Track Two: New Branch Executive Institute (11)
 New Branch Executive Initiative 
 Annual Campaign Components 
Track Three: Executive Preparatory Institute (15)
 Executive Preparatory Institute 
 Annual Campaign Components 
 Advanced Fiscal Management 
Organizational Leader Up to 9
 Leading Change6
 Organizational Leader Capstone3

 

* Credits that Springfield College will apply to your Bachelor of Science in Human Services through prior learning process.

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