Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT 06515
Founded in 1893, Southern Connecticut State University is proud to be one of four institutions in the Connecticut State University System, authorized by the state of Connecticut. It receives its principal financial support from legislative appropriations and it is the policy of Southern Connecticut State University to accept students without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, or physical disability.
Approximately 4,000 graduate students (including more than 700 full-time) are enrolled in graduate programs in five schools of the University. SCSU has consistently ranked as one of the top ten graduate schools in New England in terms of enrollment.
The Community
New Haven, Connecticut's third-largest city, is home to three universities, three colleges, and several private schools. New Haven serves as the gateway to New England, where I-95 and I-91 intersect and provide access to New York and Boston. Southern sponsors on-campus conferences, institutes, and workshops on topics of public and professional interests, while members of the faculty travel off campus as consultants and commentators in various fields.
Programs of study and degree requirements
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Science in Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Library Science, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work, Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, and Master of Business Administration. Graduate programs leading to the Sixth-Year Professional Diploma in special areas of education and library science are also offered.
The Master of Arts degree is awarded in English, history, psychology, Romance languages (French, Spanish, and Italian), and women's studies. The Master of Science degree is offered in biology; chemistry; communications disorders; computer science; instructional technology; recreation and leisure; research, measurement, and evaluation; sociology; and urban studies. The Master of Science in Education degree is awarded in art; bilingual/bicultural education; biology; chemistry; counseling; elementary education; English; environmental education; exercise science; foreign languages (French, Spanish, and Romance languages); history; mathematics; reading; school health education; school psychology; science education; and special education.
The Sixth-Year Professional Diploma is offered in counseling and school psychology, educational leadership, and education-classroom teacher specialist studies, educational foundations, library information studies, reading, special education, and science education.
Most graduate programs are offered in the evening for the convenience of part-time students. Students follow a planned program that includes completing course requirements and taking a comprehensive examination, preparing a thesis, or completing a special project, as appropriate.
Facilities & Resources
The Hilton C. Buley Library, Southern Connecticut State University's center of education and research, plays an indispensable part in the academic experience of every student. Buley Library provides more than 575,000 print and media volumes and access to more than 100 electronic databases. An online shared catalog expands available print and media resources to more than 2 million volumes. The library also provides 2,800 current periodical titles, 80,000 bound periodicals, and nearly 100,000 microform volumes.
The new century has brought Southern an amazing opportunity for growth. Thanks to a $230 million campus construction program, Southern will expand Buley Library, update the Jennings Hall science center, construct a new student center, and renovate and expand Engleman Hall, the university's main academic and administrative building. Construction has already been completed on a new Facilities Operations Building and the first of three new parking garages.
Expenses and Aid
Tuition for full-time study for the academic year is $6,916 for state residents and $12,393 for out-of-state residents. Part-time study costs $395 per credit hour plus a $48 registration fee and an $8 per credit hour information technology fee each semester. Students in some programs are charged differential tuition.
Housing
On-campus housing is available for graduate students. Off-campus accommodations are also readily available close to the campus at a range of prices. Students may choose from a wide range of housing styles and options.
Financial Aid
There are a limited number of teaching and research assistantships available. The chief source of aid is the Federal Stafford Loan. Application forms for this loan are available from commercial banks.
How to Apply / On-LineApplication
Application forms for the School of Graduate Studies are available in the Graduate Office, located in Room 118, Engleman Hall, or may be obtained by mail, telephone request, or on line. Students are advised to send the completed, signed application and official transcripts from every college and graduate school attended, along with a $40 application fee, to the Graduate Office. All other documents, such as requested letters of recommendation or any departmental forms, should be sent directly to the academic department to which application is being made. A personal interview with the appropriate department chairperson or a designated faculty member in the major area of study is a requirement for admission. Requests for appointments must be made to the department. The application and credentials should be submitted well in advance of the semester for which the student seeks admission.
Who to contact
School of Graduate Studies
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street, En 118
New Haven, Connecticut 06515-1355
Telephone: 203-392-5240
http://www.southernct.edu/grad
The Faculty
GRADUATE COORDINATORS AND DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Art Education: Kathleen Connors, Coordinator.
Biology: Rebecca Lerud, Coordinator.
Business Administration: Omid Nodoushani, Coordinator.
Chemistry: Robert Snyder, Coordinator.
Communication Disorders: Marianne Kennedy, Chair.
Computer Science: Taraneh Seyed, Coordinator.
Counselor Education: Teri Olisky, Chair.
Education: Peter Barile, Chair.
Educational Foundations: Cynthia McDaniels, Coordinator.
Educational Leadership: Brian Perkins, Chair.
English: Vara Neverow, Chair.
Exercise Science: Robert Axtell, Coordinator.
Foreign Languages: Deane Hetric, Chair.
History: Polly Beals, Coordinator.
Library Science and Instructional Technology: Mary Brown, Chair.
Marriage and Family Therapy: J. Edward Lynch, Chair.
Mathematics: Martin Hartog, Coordinator.
Nursing: Olive Santavenere, Coordinator.
Psychology: James Mazur, Coordinator.
Public Health: Michael Perlin, Coordinator.
Reading: Irving Newman, Chair.
Recreation Studies: James McGregor, Coordinator.
Research, Measurement and Quantatative Analysis: William Diffley, Coordinator.
School Psychology: Michael Martin, Coordinator.
Social Work: Todd Rofuth, Chair.
Sociology: Debra Emmelman, Coordinator.
Special Education and Reading: Stephen J. Feldman, Coordinator.
Urban Studies: Charles Small, Coordinator.
Women's Studies: Rosalyn Amenta and Vara Neverow, Co-Coordinators.