Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University, a flourishing community of more than 12,000 students located less than three miles from downtown New Haven, near the artsy and historic Westville Village section of the city.

Southern has evolved into a comprehensive university offering 116 graduate and undergraduate programs. More than 700 faculty members lead students through a wide range of studies and research specialties. Southern is proud to be an institution of the Connecticut State University System.

Southern Connecticut State University on September 11, 1893, when three teachers and 84 students met at the old Skinner School in New Haven to create a two-year teacher training school, New Haven State Normal School. By 1937, Southern had grown into a four-year college with the power to grant bachelor’s degrees.

Mission
Southern Connecticut State University provides exemplary graduate and undergraduate education in the liberal arts and professional disciplines.  As an intentionally diverse and comprehensive university, Southern is committed to academic excellence, access, social justice, and service for the public good.

Library
Hilton C. Buley Library serves the many academic and research needs of the Southern community. The library maintains 125 electronic databases and houses several academic support centers, including the Curriculum Library, the Learning Resources Center, the Administrative Computer Center, the Educational Research Center, and the Instructional Resources Center.

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs

• Anthropology, B.A.
• Anthropology, B.S.
• - Archaeology
• - Biological
• - Cultural
• - General
• - Linguistics
• Art, B.A.
• - Art History
• - Studio Art
• Art, B.S.
• Ceramics
• - Graphic Design
• - Jewelry
• - Painting
• - Photography
• - Printmaking
• - Sculpture
• Art Education, B.S. (with certification)
• Athletic Training, B.S.
• Biology, B.A, B.S.
• Biology, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Business Administration, B.S.
• - Accounting
• - Business Economics
• - Finance
• - International Business
• - Management
• - Management of Information Systems
• - Marketing
• Chemistry, B.A., B.S.
• - Bio-Chemistry
• - General
• Chemistry, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Communication, B.S.
• - Advertising and Promotions
• - Interpersonal and Relational
• - Organizational
• - Video Production
• Communication Disorders, B.S.
• Computer Science, B.S.
• - General
• - Computer Information Systems
• Earth Science, B.A.
• Earth Science, B.S.
• - Environmental
• - Geology
• - General
• Earth Science, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Economics, B.A.
• Economics, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Education, B.S. (with certification)
• - Early Childhood Education
• - Elementary Education
• - Bilingual
• English, B.A.
• English, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Exercise Science, B.S.
• – Human Performance
• Exercise Science, B.S, K-12 (with certification)
• French, B.A.
• French, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Geography, B.A., B.S.
• Geography, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• German, B.A.
• German, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• History, B.A.
• History and Social Science, B.S., Secondary Education
• (with certification)
• Italian, B.A.
• Italian, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Journalism, B.A., B.S.
• Liberal Studies, B.A., B.S.
• Library Information Service, B.S.
• Mathematics, B.A., B.S.
• Mathematics, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Media Studies, B.A.
• Music, B.A.
• Nursing, B.S.
• Philosophy, B.A.
• Physics, B.A., B.S.
• Physics, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Political Science, B.A., B.S.
• Political Science, B.S., Secondary Education (with certi-
• fication)
• Psychology, B.A.
• - General
• - Mental Health
• Psychology, B.S.
• - Research
• Public Health, B.S.
• - General
• - Environmental
• - Health Promotion
• Recreation and Leisure, B.S.
• - Community Recreation & Youth Development
• -Sports Management
• -Therapeutic Recreation
• -Travel & Tourism Management
• Secondary Education, B.S. (with certification)
• - Biology
• - Chemistry
• - Economics
• - English
• - Earth Science
• - French
• - Geography
• - German
• - History and Social Science
• - Italian
• - Mathematics
• - Physics
• - Political Science
• - Sociology
• - Spanish
• Social Work, B.S.
• Sociology, B.A.
• Sociology, B.S.
• Sociology, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Spanish, B.A.
• Spanish, B.S., Secondary Education (with certification)
• Special Education, B.S. (with certification)
• Special Education/Elementary Education Collaborative,
• B.S ( with certification)
• Theatre, B.A.

Graduate Programs

• MFA
• Creative Writing; M.A.
• Master of Arts; M.S.
• Master of Science; S.Y.C.
• Sixth Year Certificate; G.C.
• Graduate Certificate

Schools

• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Health and Human Services

Contact Details
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Phone:General Information (203) 392-5200
Official Website: http://www.southernct.edu/k