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...the nursing program and the track team created the best fit for me.
...the Honors College gave me the opportunity to express my creativity and explore my passions in ways I neverimagined.
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...it’s close enough to my past but I’m still able to pursue my future.
...I'm majoring in English educationand Southern has one of the best education programs in the state.
...the Liberal Studies programprovides me with a broadrange of opportunities for my future.
...of the real-life experiences in the School of Business, and the opportunities it provides.
...of the diversity of students, and the different cultures and ethnic backgrounds, and orientation reassured me that this university is exactly where I want to be.
The academic and social environment
at Southern Connecticut State
University encourages students to
discover who they are, who they want
to be and how to realize their dreams.
We offer a wide range of majors and
minors, a vibrant campus, life outside
the classroom, and a commitment to
preparing strong leaders.
This public university offers
117 undergraduate and graduate
programs, fascinating internships,
unique research opportunities,
a challenging faculty, the opportunity
to study abroad and an energetic,
vibrant campus. The student body
represents diverse ethnic and socioeco-
nomic groups; students from 38 states
and 39 countries enroll at Southern.
Outside the classroom, you’ll keep
on learning, about yourself, about
other people, and about how to be the person you want to be. Our thriving campus expands
your world, supported by a talented and caring community of faculty and staff dedicated to
working together to help you succeed as a student and grow as an individual. You will make
friends that will last a lifetime.
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A diverse and dynamic university . . .
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. . .preparing students for the 21st century
Southern’s Liberal Education Program (LEP) is an approach to learning that empowers individuals
and prepares them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change. It provides students with
broad knowledge of the wider world (e.g. science, culture, and society) as well as in-depth
study in a specific area of interest. A liberal education helps students develop a sense of social
responsibility, as well as strong and transferable intellectual and practical skills such as
communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to apply
knowledge and skills in real-world settings. All students take this curriculum along with their
major. The LEP will take you where you need to go to be successful in college and beyond.
If you thrive on ideas, Southern’s Honors College is for you. This four-year program
replaces most university requirements with team-taught, interdisciplinary courses
and a thesis requirement. Enrolling academically talented students, the Honors College
encourages participants to work closely with faculty to develop critical thinking skills
they can use throughout their lives. The Honors College provides excellent credentials
for graduate school and career placement.
The School of Arts and Sciences challenges students to meet high
standards of academic rigor and integrity. Its academic departments
span the humanities, the physical sciences, the fine and performing arts, and the social sciences.
Students can study human remains in forensic anthropology, compose their own musical
pieces in an electronic music lab, or conduct hands-on research on Long Island Sound.
Southern was recently named as the host site for Connecticut’s first research center devoted
solely to nanotechnology. The center prepares students for careers in this growth industry
through experience with specialized equipment, including a state-of-the-art microscope that
uses electrons to image materials on the atomic scale.
In addition, four interdisciplinary programs – the Honors College, Judaic Studies,
Urban Studies, and Women’s Studies – have their home in the School of Arts and Sciences.
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MAJORS• Anthropology, B.A.• Anthropology, B.S.
ArchaeologyBiologicalCulturalLinguistics
• Art Education, B.S.*• Art History, B.A.• Biology, B.A., B.S.*• Chemistry, B.A., B.S.*
Accelerated ChemistryBio-ChemistryGeneral
• Communication, B.S.Advertising and PromotionsInterpersonal/RelationalOrganizationalVideo Production
• Computer Science, B.S.GeneralComputer Information Systems
• Earth Science, B.A.• Earth Science, B.S.*
EnvironmentalGeneralGeology
• Economics, B.A.*• English, B.A.*• French, B.A.*• Geography, B.A., B.S.*• German, B.A.*• History, B.A.*• Italian, B.A.*• Journalism, B.A., B.S.• Liberal Studies, B.A., B.S.• Mathematics, B.A., B.S.*• Media Studies, B.A.
• Music, B.A.• Philosophy, B.A.• Physics, B.A.• Physics, B.S.*
EngineeringGeneral
• Political Science, B.A., B.S.*• Psychology, B.A.
General Mental Health
• Psychology, B.S.Research
• Sociology, B.A., B.S.*• Spanish, B.A.*• Studio Art, B.S.
CeramicsGraphic DesignJewelry/MetalsPaintingPhotographyPrintmakingSculpture
• Theatre, B.A.
MINORS• African Studies• Anthropology• Art History• Asian Studies• Central, East European, and Eurasian Studies
• Communication Advertising and PromotionsInterpersonal and Relational OrganizationalVideo Production
• Computer Science• Criminal Justice
• Earth Science• Economics• English
LiteratureCreative WritingProfessional Writing
• Environmental Studies• Ethnic Studies• Forensic Science• Geography• German Studies• History• Journalism• Judaic Studies• Latin American and Caribbean Studies
• Mathematics• Media Studies• Music• Philosophy• Physics• Political Science• Psychology• Religious Studies• Sociology• Studio Art• Theatre• Urban Studies• Women’s Studies• World Languages and Literatures
*Students interested in secondaryschool teaching careers (grades7-12) may enroll as a Bachelor of Science major in thesedepartments offering the coursework required by the state Department of Education.
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In The School of Business, students can research, buy, and sell stocks on
an on-campus “trading floor,” learn how to establish a brand and market
a product, or delve into real estate law, entrepreneurship, and small business development.
The faculty is focused on sharing and practicing leading organizational, business, and
professional management theories and applications, and developing programs recognized
for innovation, practical approach, and accessibility.
Southern business students recently competed in a real-world simulation program along
with some of the world’s most elite universities. The assignment was to stabilize a failing company.
The exercise, which simulates teamwork, decision making, quantitative and presentation skills,
reinforced what it takes for a team to be successful. The Southern team scored better than
99 percent of all schools taking part in the program.
Southern’s new School of Business has transformed the former Student Center into a state-
of-the-art facility for business study. The timing is perfect, since Southern’s business programs
are in high demand to meet Connecticut’s workforce needs.
B.S. DEGREE MAJORS• Business Administration
AccountingBusiness EconomicsFinanceInternational BusinessManagementManagement of Information SystemsMarketing
MINORS• Accounting• Business Administration• Management• Management Information Systems (MIS)• Marketing
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
The School of Education prepares more teachers than any
other institution in the state, as well as produces the greatest
numbers of principals and superintendents through its
educational leadership programs. As the statewide leader
in graduating highly qualified special education teachers,
Southern has been tapped by the state to address the
growing challenge of how to better educate autistic
children. Our Center of Excellence on Autism Spectrum
Disorders, the first of its kind in the state, provides a
distinctive resource to improve the educational and social
experiences of students diagnosed with a form of this
developmental disability.
Students train for careers as they work in the field
alongside teachers, physical therapists, athletic trainers,
and fitness specialists.
B.S. DEGREE MAJORS• Art Education (K-12)• Early Childhood Education• Elementary Education• Elementary Education, Bilingual
• Exercise ScienceAthletic TrainingHuman PerformancePhysical Education, K-12
• Information and Library Science
SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATION• Biology• Chemistry• Economics• English• Earth Science• French• Geography• German• History and Social Science
• Italian• Mathematics• Physics• Political Science• Sociology• Spanish• Special Education and Reading (K-12), Collaborative
MINORS• Exercise Science• Information and Library Science
• Instructional Technology• School Health
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B.S. DEGREE MAJORS• Communication Disorders
Speech Pathology• Nursing• Public Health• Recreation and Leisure Studies
Community Recreation and Youth DevelopmentTherapeutic RecreationTravel and Tourism ManagementSports Management
• Social Work
MINORS• Public Health• Public Health
Health and SafetyHealth Services AdministrationNutritionWellness
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SCHOOL OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
The Connecticut Department of Labor predicts that Connecticut’s health
care demands will increase 60 percent over the next 20 years. The latest
occupational forecast data suggests a long-term demand for professionals in the nursing, public
health, and therapy fields, among others. Southern’s recent efforts to address the current nursing
shortage include an accelerated program that allows those with a bachelor’s degree in any
discipline to earn a B.S.N. in one year, half the time it usually takes to earn the degree.
The School of Health and Human Services provides opportunities for students to do clinical
practice at local hospitals and community health centers, work at counseling centers and social
service agencies, and intern at camps and recreation centers.
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RESIDENCE LIFE
Campus living offers options designed to help you become involved in
various activities, develop lifelong friendships, and participate in
experiences that can enhance skills for future employment and
personal growth. National research indicates that living on campus
contributes to greater overall satisfaction and success in college.
The convenience of living on campus puts you within walking distance of your classes,
labs, the library, theater, concerts, and sports facilities. As a resident, you are also provided
with many opportunities to take the lead. Residence Hall Councils are the student-run
governing bodies in the residence halls. Getting involved with Hall Council is a great way
for you to meet others and develop leadership skills.
Whether you live on campus or commute, our dining services offer personalized dining
options for the ultimate in value and convenience. There are a number of dining locations
throughout campus, including our traditional dining hall, convenience store, and food court.
Transitioning from a supportive and protective home environment to college naturally
generates both excitement and anxiety for many reasons, including the move academic
responsibilities and meeting new people. Our student health services, including our Granoff
Student Health Center, our Wellness Center and our University Counseling Services, work together
to help students adjust to life on campus. These services include men’s and women’s health
care, individual and group counseling, outreach and programming, and consulting services.
The University Police Department is a visible presence on campus. Staffed by sworn
officers, the officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day, coordinate the Campus Escort program,
oversee the campus shuttle service, and handle related issues.
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CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTS
During the course of the 2011-2012 academic year, seven programs
were represented in NCAA action, including the softball team’s first
appearance in the College World Series. On an individual level, the Southern Connecticut
Owls also claimed three NCAA national championships, two NCAA national runner-up marks
and had 20 All-America selections.
In addition, Amanda Burden (women’s swimming and diving) was named as a 2012 Northeast-
10 Conference Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Award winner for her success in both the classroom
and the pool. Burden was one of seven Owls named an Academic-All American this past year.
Southern places a high priority on student-athletes’ academics. This past year, 324 selections
were named to the Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Student-athletes must
maintain a 3.0 semester GPA in order to earn recognition.
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NCAA Individual Championships –two in swimming; one intrack and field
Northeast-10Conferencechampionships
All-AmericansRegional Athletes of the Year
NCAA Championship appearances
ConferenceAthletes of the Year
selections named to theNortheast-10 ConferenceCommissioner’s Honor Roll
RegionalCoachingStaff of the Year
ECAC Players of the Year
RegionalCoaches of the Year
2NCAA National Runners-up in swimming and track and field
7Northeast-10 ConferenceCoaches of the Year
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Conference Affiliations• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
• Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC)
• Northeast-10 Conference
Men’s Intercollegiate Programs• Baseball• Basketball• Cross country• Football• Soccer• Swimming• Track and field
Women’s Intercollegiate Programs• Basketball• Cross Country• Field hockey• Gymnastics• Lacrosse• Soccer• Softball• Swimming• Track and field• Volleyball
Recreational Facilities• James Moore Field House• Hutchinson Natatorium• Pelz Gym• Jess Dow Field
• Academic and Professional DevelopmentAccounting SocietyAmerican Advertising FederationAmerican Marketing AssociationAnthropology ClubBiology ClubChemistry ClubComputer ClubEarth Science ClubExercise Physiology ClubFinancial Management AssociationForensic SocietyFrench ClubGeographic Information Science ClubGeography ClubHistory ClubInformation and Library Science ClubMathematics ClubMedia Studies ClubMen About BusinessMedieval and Renaissance Society National Student Nurses AssociationPre-Health Professional SocietyPhilosophy ClubPhysical Education ClubPhysics ClubPre-Law SocietyPsychology ClubPublic Health SocietyRecreation ClubSCSU Management AssociationSocial Welfare OrganizationSociety of Professional JournalistsSociology ClubSouthern Future Teachers OrganizationSports Medicine ClubStudents in Free Enterprise
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STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Research has shown that students who balance their academic work with
extracurricular activities are more productive, more inclined to achieve
success in academic and other pursuits, enjoy life more, are better prepared for life after
graduation, and make lifelong friends through involvement in an array of activities. Many
Southern students actively participate in one of the many campus clubs and organizations that
provide educational, social, cultural and information opportunities, both on and off campus.
• Club SportsCheerleading Colorguard Dance team Drumline Ice Hockey Karate Men’s Lacrosse Men’s Rugby Paintball Ski and Snowboard Steppin’ Up Drill Team Symphonic Pulse Dance Company Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Women’s Rugby
• Councils and Governing OrganizationsClass GovernmentsGreek Life CouncilInter-Residence CouncilPrograms CouncilStudent Government Association
• Honorary and Service OrganizationsActive MindsAlpha Kappa Delta – sociologyColleges Against CancerDelta Mu Delta – business administration Gamma Theta Upsilon – geographyGolden Key National Honor Society –
National Honor Society for juniors andseniors in the top 15 percent of their class
Habitat for HumanityHOPE (Peer educators)Iota Iota Iota – women’s studiesKappa Delta Pi – education Lambda Pi Eta – communication Order of Omega – Greek life
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Phi Alpha Theta – history Pi Sigma Alpha – political sciencePsi Chi – psychology Sigma Gamma Alpha – Greek lifeSigma Theta Tau, Mu Beta chapter – nursingZeta Delta Epsilon – service
• International and Multicultural GroupsAfrican Students AssociationAsian Cultural SocietyBaka Chan Anime SocietyBlack Student UnionChinese Student AssociationCIAO Italian ClubOrganization of Latin American StudentsPeople to People ClubSouth Asian Student AssociationWest Indian Society
• Media GroupsFolioSouthern NewsSouthern TVWSIN Radio Station
• Performing and Creative ArtsArts LeagueCrescent PlayersCultural Affairs ClubFilm SocietyDeadhead Jam Band Music ClubSouthern HarmonySCSU DrumlineSCSU Pep Band
• Political Action and AdvocacyAmnesty InternationalAnimal Activists
Best BuddiesCollege DemocratsCollege RepublicansCouncil for Exceptional ChildrenEnvironmental FuturistsInternational Socialists AssociationLGBT PrismNAACPOutreach Unlimited
• Recreation OrganizationsCommuter Student UnionSenior Citizen Student OrganizationVeterans Association
• Religious OrganizationsCampus Crusade for ChristIntervarsity Christian FellowshipJewish Students OrganizationMuslim Students AssociationNewman Society
• Social Fraternities and SororitiesAlpha Phi Delta FraternityBeta Mu Sigma FraternityDelta Phi Epsilon SororityKappa Delta Xi SororityLambda Alpha Upsilon FraternityLambda Pi UpsilonLambda Sigma Upsilon FraternityOmega Zeta Pi SororityPhi Beta Sigma FraternitySigma Delta Sigma SororitySigma Gamma RhoTau Kappa Epsilon FraternityZeta Phi Beta Sorority
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AN EXTRAORDINARY ENVIRONMENT
What you learn in the classroom is the foundation for an outstanding
undergraduate experience. This experience is supported by frequent
opportunities to hear directly from celebrated artists and thinkers, political leaders, international
policymakers, and a host of other visionaries and dignitaries who routinely visit Southern.
The Mary and Louis Fusco Distinguished Lecture Series is a major intellectual event in the
greater New Haven area, each year bringing a political, social, or creative leader to campus.
Past distinguished speakers have included Former Secretaries of State Colin Powell and
Madeleine Albright, Actor and Comic Whoopi Goldberg, New England Patriots Head Coach Bill
Belichick, Former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Barak, Olympic Speed Skating Champion Apolo
Ohno, Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and Actor Michael J. Fox (below).
The lecture series is held at the John Lyman Center of the Performing Arts, our 1,568-seat
auditorium tat provides the setting for a dynamic calendar of year-round cultural and academic
events, including theater, jazz, lectures, and comedy shows for both university and public
entertainment. The Lyman Center is also the home of Southern’s acclaimed Theatre department
and the 100-seat Robert Kendall Drama Lab for experimental theater.
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As an extension of the classroom, the city of New Haven is a vibrant center for arts, culture,
history, and entertainment in southern New England. New Haven offers students tremendous
opportunities to experience and explore all that this dynamic city offers, including student
teaching and internship opportunities. Take advantage of world-famous theaters, festivals,
museums, art and natural history, cafes, bookstores and galleries, lovely nightlife, a range
of outdoor activities – and some of the best pizza you’ll ever eat!
New Haven is also a real college town, with six colleges in the wider region and lots of
opportunities for students to get out into the community. Whether they’re taking in an arts
festival, hearing some new music, or volunteering with a service organization, Southern
students have many ways to make New Haven their own.
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2012-13 YEARLY EXPENSES FOR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES
Tuition & Fees*
Housing (standard
double room)
Platinum Meal Plan(unlimited dining 7 days per week)
Resident Hall Social Fee
Estimated Yearly Cost
In-State Commuter
In-State On Campus
Out-of-State On Campus
New EnglandRegional Programs
On Campus
$8,541
N/A
N/A
N/A
$8,541
$8,541
$5,860
$4,782
$45
$19,228
$19,573
$5,860
$4,782
$45
$30,259
$10,450
$5,860
$4,782
$45
$21,137
*Fees include the following: State University Fee, University General Fee, Activity Fee and Media Fee. Tuition and fees listed are subject to change/revision. Accident and sickness insurance, personal expenses, and textbooks are not included in the estimated yearly cost. Detailed cost information is available atSouthernCT.edu/bursar/tuitionfees.
Financial Aid
To be considered for financial aid, you must complete
the 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA; fafsa.ed.gov) and submit it to the
federal processor by the March 15, 2013 priority date.
Southern awards financial aid on the basis of
demonstrated need and will send notification to
recipients beginning in mid-March.
As a full-time student you may apply in the fall
of your freshman year for one of the Alumni
Association’s more than 180 scholarships. For details,
visit SouthernCT.edu/alumni/scholarshipprogram.
For families who find it more convenient to budget
the cost of tuition and frees of the course of the
semester, Southern offers interest-free payment plans.
There is a limited enrollment period for these plans.
For details, visit SouthernCT.edu/bursar/paymentplans.
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We encourage every student interested in Southern
to tour our campus and see us for yourself. To schedule a tour,
visit SouthernCT.edu/admissions/visitingcampus.
Application for Admission
If you want to join a dynamic,
diverse learning community,
and if you like the idea of
working closely with faculty
who will support, inspire,
and help you realize your
dreams, then it’s time to apply
to Southern.
• Apply online at
SouthernCT.edu/
admissions/applications
• Contact the Admissions
Office at (203) 392-5644
for more information.
Application for Housing
• Complete the online
housing application at
SouthernCT.edu/
residencelife/housing
application once you have
been accepted to the
university.
• Take a 360-degree room
tour and meet the housing
staff at SouthernCT.edu/
residencelife.
Important Information for Residents of New England States OnlyStudents who are legal residents of the other five New England states may be eligible for reduced tuition and feesunder the New England Regional Student Program. If you areapplying under the New England Regional Student Program,check the appropriate box on your application form.Programs available at Southern:• Maine: Italian• Massachusetts: Information and Library Science, Recreation and Leisure Studies
• New Hampshire: Italian, Information and Library Science• Rhode Island: Athletic Training, Earth Science, Informationand Library Science, Media Studies, Public and CommunityHealth, Recreation and Leisure Studies
• Vermont: Earth Science, Information and Library Science, Public and Community Health, Special Education
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Office of Admission • 131 Farnham Avenue • New Haven, Connecticut 06515-1201
203-392-5644 • 888-500-SCSU (7278) • SouthernCT.edu
An equal opportunity university