Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University Summary

Southern Connecticut State University, or SCSU, one of four state universities in Connecticut, is located in New Haven, Connecticut. In keeping with its origins as a teachers college, Southern Connecticut State remains a leading center for teacher education in New England. Southern has one campus in New Haven that borders parts of Hamden, Connecticut. Abie Grossfeld, its long-time gymnastics coach, former Olympian, is head gymnastics coach at Southern Connecticut State University, and helped the program become one of the best in the country. The Southern News is a student-run newspaper, and subsidized by student fees and advertising income. The Southern News is published weekly in tabloid format. Tau Eta Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Full list of Student Clubs and Organizations sanctioned by the University Source: Southern Magazine Its three sister schools are Central, Eastern, and Western.

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Southern Connecticut State University History

Southern Connecticut State was founded in 1893 with three instructors and 84 students. The institution finally became a four-year college granting the bachelor’s degree in 1937. Teaming with Yale University, SCSU began offering graduate degrees in 1947, and the offerings were again expanded in 1959. The current name was adopted in 1983.

Southern Connecticut State University was founded as a teacher training school and received university status in 1983. It is accredited by the The New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is classed as a Master’s College and University I by the Carnegie Institute. Its catalog states that, “The aim of a liberal education is to prepare a person to live well as a free and responsible individual in a constantly changing society.”

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Southern Connecticut State University Academics

The core undergraduate curriculum at SCSU is offered through the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Communication Information & Library Science, Education, and Health & Human Services. Fifty-five different departments are included in these schools. With a low student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, faculty are able to concentrate on individual students and keep class sizes small.

Southern Connecticut State University has academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. There are 7 colleges: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Communication Information and Library Science, the School of Education, the School of Health and Human Services, the Honors College, and the School of Graduate Studies.

Bachelor’s degrees are offered in a variety of fields within the various academic colleges. Degrees at the bachelor’s level can be received in such areas as anthropology, art, business administration, computer science, English, French, public health, literature, sociology, education, theatre, economics, and chemistry. Many degrees have areas of concentration. Minors are offered in areas such as accounting, Judaic studies, linguistics, marine studies, nutrition, and real estate. There is a pre-engineering program for student who intend to transfer to an engineering school, and other pre-professional programs are offered.

Graduate programs are offered in nearly 40 areas. These include master’s level programs in art education, computer science, counseling, English, exercise science, information/library science, education, nursing, recreation, Romance languages, and urban studies. An Ed.D is offered in educational leadership. There are also a number of certificate programs in education.

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Southern Connecticut State University Unique Programs

SCSU offers a major in Exercise Science that allows students to become health or education professionals. Three areas of specialization are athletic training, human performance, and teacher education. The program has been recognized nationally for its innovative approach. Other unique programs include Judaic Studies, Recreation & Leisure, and Women’s Studies.

Southern Connecticut State University has an undergraduate Honors Program. Students who seek admission to the Honors Program need to have a strong academic background. Once admitted to the Honors Program, students will take special Honors courses and finish a senior thesis or creative project. Most students also do some independent study and are encouraged to perform a community service internship.

Southern Connecticut State University is a member of Online CSU, which is the on-line program for all 4 Connecticut State University campuses. Students can take courses offered through SCSU or through one of the other campuses; there are several masters degree program available on-line.

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Southern Connecticut State University Financial Aid

SCSU offers a number of grant programs, including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, the Connecticut Aid to Public Schools program, and the Connecticut State University Grant. Federal Perkins and Stafford loans are also available. SCSU also provides unique financing opportunities such as the Federal Work Study Program, Americorps and Veterans Benefits awards.

Tuition and fees at Southern Connecticut State University is $2,907 per semester for the 2005-2006 academic year for in-state, undergraduate students attending full-time. Students applying from out of state and graduate students have higher costs. Students from states in the New England Regional Program will pay reduced out-of-state tuition.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. Work-study programs are also available. Students who seek financial aid will need to fill out the Federal Student Financial Aid Form, available on-line.

Graduate students may also receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships, including a stipend and a waiver of some or all of the tuition and other fees. Graduate students should consult with their individual department about what sort of assistantships or fellowships are available and about the details of the application process.

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Southern Connecticut State University Students

SCSU is located on a 170-acre campus in New Haven, Connecticut, offering and endless supply of beauty and scenery. There are over 9,000 undergraduates enrolled, with a male-to-female ration of 1:1.8. Students come from 53 different countries and 34 states. There are 2,200 undergraduates living on campus and taking advantage of the University’s town houses, apartments, and traditional dormitories. The campus includes personal counseling services, a Multicultural Center, and an on-campus Barnes & Noble store.

Student life at Southern Connecticut State University includes opportunities in a diverse range of activities and organizations. There are fraternities and sororities, academic and professional groups, religious organizations, cultural organizations, political groups, and special interest groups such as the Baka Chans Anime Society, Folio (a literary magazine), men’s and women’s rugby teams, and the Student Arts League. There is also a weekly student newspaper, the Southern News.

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Southern Connecticut State University Traditions

SCSU is the alma mater of 55,000 alumni worldwide. The alumni association was founded in 1925 to keep track of and unite SCSU Owl alums as they continue the University’s history of success. The association sponsors Homecoming, career services, reunions, and other events on the SCSU campus.

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Southern Connecticut State University Local Community

Southern Connecticut State University is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The surrounding environment is urban. Near-by attractions include a number of museums, including a replica of the slave ship Amistad, theaters, and concerts. It is the home of Yale University. It is approximately 80 miles from New York City and 135 from Boston.

New Haven was begun as a colony of five hundred English Puritans in 1638, making it one of the country’s oldest and most historic cities. Today the city offers attractions like a AA baseball team affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, a dozen live music bars and venues, the Boulevard Flea Market, New Haven Yacht Club, and Whitlock Farm Book Barn. With a population of fewer than 125,000, it’s easy to find some peace and quiet in this historic town.

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