Westfield State College

Westfield State College

      public, coeducational institution of higher learning in Westfield, Massachusetts, U.S. It is part of the Massachusetts Public Higher Education system. The college offers undergraduate degree programs in such areas as biology, computer science, education, humanities, physical science, and music. Master's degree programs (primarily in education) are also available. Total enrollment is approximately 3,500.

      Westfield State College was founded in 1838 as a normal, or teacher-training, institution. It was the second such public institution in the commonwealth. The college was also the first coeducational state-supported teacher-training institution in the United States. Campus facilities include a museum of rocks and minerals and an art gallery.

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