Program-specific information
Sixth Year Profession Diploma Program
Program of Study
Before an accepted student can be matriculated into the Sixth Year Profession Diploma program, a Planned Program of Study must be completed and approved (signed) by the advisor, department chairperson, and Graduate School. Once the Planned Program is approved, any changed must be approved through the Change in Planned Program form.
- Sixth Year Professional Diploma Planned Program (available from the department office)
- Change in Planned Program (PDF version)
- Art of the Oral Tradition website; AOT Course Rotation through Fall 2009
Independent Studies and Field Projects
Electives in the Sixth Year program include Independent Studies and Field Projects. Each of these require advance planning with formal documentation and approval of the plan.
- Independent Study (ILS 600/AOT 600) application
- Field Project (ILS 685/AOT 685) application
Independent Study and Field Project applications must be submitted
in advance of registration. Check with the department office for latest
deadlines.
Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC)
The Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC)
"is a student organization that is committed to "advancing our agenda
for excellence" set by Southern Connecticut State University's School
of Graduate Studies. It supports activities that enhance the academic,
social and cultural experience of Southern's students through the
distribution of the activity fees collected from full-time graduate
students. The funds support a variety of graduate student activities
including student research and conference attendance as well as
university and departmental efforts such as guest lecturers, club
events, and special events. GSAC also functions as an advocacy group,
representing the needs of Southern's graduate student body."
"The Graduate Student Affairs Committee meets on the first Monday of
every month of the academic year with the exceptions of January and
September. Meetings are held from 3:00 to 4:30 PM in the Alumni Room of
the University Student Center. All graduate students and faculty are
welcome to attend. For more information please contact the GSAC
Coordinator, Arlene Lucibello at (203) 392-6165."
