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Stay Strong, Owls. We've Got this. Southern Strong

Southern Connecticut State University reopens for the spring 2021 semester with a commitment to supporting the health and safety of all members of the campus community. The on-campus start of the semester will be delayed until Monday, February 1. Classes will begin as scheduled on January 26, but they will be fully virtual until the following week. For complete information on the University's reopening, visit Reopening 2021.

 

 

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Wharton continues term as associate graduate dean
Virtual Graduate Open Houses

All are invited to chat at any time during the events and speak with faculty and staff from a particular program to get all of your questions answered.

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School of Graduate and Professional Studies Open Houses
150+Clubs & Organizations
225+Academic Programs
12:1Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19NCAA Division II Athletic Teams
Majors/Minors

Majors/Minors

Discover your passion

Anthropology, B.A.
Anthropology, B.S. - Concentration: Archaeology
Anthropology, B.S. - Concentration: Bilingual Multicultural Education - TESOL MS Accelerated Pathway
Anthropology, B.S. - Concentration: Biological
Anthropology, B.S. - Concentration: Cultural
Anthropology, B.S. - Concentration: General
Anthropology, B.S. - Concentration: Linguistics
Art Education, B.S.
Art History, B.A.
Athletic Training, B.S./M.A.T. Accelerated
B.S. Chemistry with 7-12 Teaching Certification
B.S. Physical Education to M.S. School Health Education Accelerated Pathway
Biology 7-12, B.S.
Biology, B.A.
Biology, B.S.
Biotechnology, B.S.
Business Administration, B.S. - Concentration: Accounting
Business Administration, B.S. - Concentration: Business Economics
Business Administration, B.S. - Concentration: Finance
Business Administration, B.S. - Concentration: International Business
Business Administration, B.S. - Concentration: Management
Business Administration, B.S. - Concentration: Marketing
Business Administration, B.S. - Concentration: Public Utilities Management
Chemistry, B.A.
Chemistry, B.S. - Biochemistry
Chemistry, B.S. - Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry, B.S. - General
Communication Disorders, B.S.
Communication, B.S. - Concentration: Advertising and Promotions
Communication, B.S. - Concentration: Film, Television, and Digital Production
Communication, B.S. - Concentration: Personal and Professional Communication
Computer Science, B.S. - Concentration: General
Computer Science, B.S. - Concentration: Information Systems
Early Childhood Education, B.S.
Earth Science 7-12, B.S.
Earth Science, B.A.
Earth Science, B.S. - Concentration: Environmental
Earth Science, B.S. - Concentration: General
Earth Science, B.S. - Concentration: Geology
Earth Science, B.S. - Concentration: Natural Hazards
Earth Science, B.S. - Concentration: Natural Resources
Economics, B.A.
Elementary Education, B.S.
Elementary Education, B.S. - Concentration: Bilingual
English 7-12, B.S.
English, B.A. - Concentration: Creative Writing
English, B.A. - Concentration: Literature
English, B.A. - Concentration: Professional Writing
Environmental Systems and Sustainability, B.S. - Concentration: Coastal Marine Systems
Environmental Systems and Sustainability, B.S. - Concentration: Environmental Systems
Environmental Systems and Sustainability, B.S. - Concentration: Sustainability Science and Environmental Policy
Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. - Allied Health
Exercise and Sport Science, B.S. - Sport Science
French 7-12, B.S.
French, B.A.
General Studies, B.A.
Geography, B.A.
Geography, B.S. - Concentration: Geographic Information Science and Technology
Health Science, B.H.Sc.
Healthcare Studies, B.S.
History 7-12, B.S.
History, B.A.
Information Management and Services, B.S.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A., Early Childhood Teaching Credential (ECTC-B)
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S., Early Childhood Teaching Credential (ECTC-B)
Italian 7-12, B.S.
Italian, B.A.
Journalism, B.A.
Journalism, B.S.
Mathematics 7-12, B.S.
Mathematics, B.A.
Mathematics, B.S. - Concentration: Applied
Media Studies, B.A.
Minor in Accounting
Minor in Anthropology
Minor in Art History
Minor in Biology
Minor in Business Administration
Minor in Chemistry
Minor in Chinese
Minor in Coaching
Minor in Communication
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Criminal Justice
Minor in Drone Applications
Minor in Drone Applications
Minor in Earth Science
Minor in Economics
Minor in English - Creative Writing
Minor in English - Language, Literature, and Writing
Minor in English - Literature
Minor in English - Professional Writing
Minor in Environmental Studies
Minor in Event Management
Minor in Exercise Science
Minor in Film Studies
Minor in Forensic Science
Minor in French
Minor in Geographic Information Science and Technology
Minor in Geography
Minor in German
Minor in Graphic Design
Minor in History
Minor in Information Management Services
Minor in Italian
Minor in Journalism
Minor in Leadership Development
Minor in Linguistics
Minor in Marine Studies
Minor in Marketing
Minor in Mathematics
Minor in Media Studies
Minor in Medical Spanish
Minor in Music
Minor in Natural Resources
Minor in Nutrition
Minor in Outdoor Recreation
Minor in Philosophy
Minor in Physics
Minor in Political Science
Minor in Psychological Science
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Public Health
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in Real Estate
Minor in Religious Studies
Minor in School Health Education
Minor in Science, Values, and Society
Minor in Science, Values, and Society
Minor in Social Media
Minor in Social Science and Medicine
Minor in Sociology
Minor in Spanish
Minor in Sport Studies
Minor in Studio Art
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Urban Affairs
Minor in Wellness
Minor in Women’s & Gender Studies
Music, B.A.
Nursing, B.S.
Nursing, B.S. (for RNs)
Nursing, B.S. - Accelerated Career Entry (ACE)
Philosophy, B.A.
Physical Education, B.S. - preK-12 Teacher Certification
Physics 7-12, B.S.
Physics, B.A.
Physics, B.S. - Concentration: Engineering
Physics, B.S. - Concentration: General
Political Science 7-12, B.S.
Political Science, B.A.
Political Science, B.S.
Psychology, B.A. - Concentration: General
Psychology, B.A. - Concentration: Mental Health
Psychology, B.S.
Public Health, B.S.
Recreation and Leisure Studies, B.S. - Concentration: Child Life Specialist
Recreation and Leisure Studies, B.S. - Concentration: Recreation and Youth Development
Recreation and Leisure Studies, B.S. - Concentration: Recreation Management
Recreation and Leisure Studies, B.S. - Concentration: Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation and Leisure Studies, B.S. - Concentration: Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management
Respiratory Therapy, BS - Concentration: Leadership
Social Work, B.S.
Sociology, B.A.
Sociology, B.S. - Concentration: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Spanish 7-12, B.S.
Spanish 7-12, B.S. - Concentration: MA Accelerated Pathway
Spanish, B.A.
Special Education K-12, B.S.
Special Education, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Special-Elementary Education Collaborative, B.S.
Sport Management, B.S.
Studio Art, B.A.
Studio Art, B.S. - Concentration: Ceramics
Studio Art, B.S. - Concentration: Graphic Design
Studio Art, B.S. - Concentration: Jewelry - Metals
Studio Art, B.S. - Concentration: Painting
Studio Art, B.S. - Concentration: Photography
Studio Art, B.S. - Concentration: Printmaking
Studio Art, B.S. - Concentration: Sculpture
Theatre, B.A.

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Graduate

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Applied Physics, M.S.
Athletic Training, MAT
B.S./M.S. Chemistry Accelerated Pathway Program
Bilingual Multicultural Education/TESOL, M.S.
Biology, M.S.
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Accelerated
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Accounting
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Finance
Business Administration, M.B.A. - General
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Healthcare Administration
Business Administration, M.B.A. - International Business
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Management
Business Administration, M.B.A. - Marketing
Chemistry, M.S.
Chemistry, M.S. - Professional Science Master's
Classroom Teacher Specialist, Sixth Year Certificate
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Post-Master's Certificate
Clinical Nurse Leader, Post-master's Certificate
Communication Disorders, M.S. - Speech Language Pathology
Computer Science, M.S. - Cybersecurity
Computer Science, M.S. - Software Development
Creative Writing, M.F.A.
Education, M.S.
Educational Leadership, Ed.D - General
Educational Leadership, Ed.D - Intermediate Administrator
English, M.A.
English, M.S.
Environmental Studies, M.S.
Exercise Science, M.S. - Human Performance
Exercise Science, M.S. - Sport Psychology
Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-master's Certificate
History, Graduate Certificate
History, M.A.
History, M.A., Accelerated Pathway
Library and Information Science, MLIS
Marriage and Family Therapy, M.F.T.
Master of Arts in Teaching, Bilingual/Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching, Biology 7-12
Master of Arts in Teaching, Chemistry 7-12
Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood
Master of Arts in Teaching, Earth Science 7-12
Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching, English
Master of Arts in Teaching, Physics 7-12
Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education
Nurse Educator, Post-master's Certificate
Nursing, Ed.D - Nursing Education
Nursing, M.S.N. - Clinical Nurse Leader
Nursing, M.S.N. - Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, M.S.N. - Nurse Educator
Physics Nanotechnology, Graduate Certificate
Political Science, M.S. - Generalist
Psychology, M.A.
Public Health, M.P.H.
Reading and Language Arts Consultant, Post-Master's Certificate
Reading, Graduate Certificate - Remedial Reading and Language Arts Specialist
Reading, M.S. - Remedial Reading and Language Arts
Recreation and Leisure Studies, M.S. - Recreation Administration
Recreation and Leisure Studies, M.S. - Recreation Therapy
Romance Languages, M.A. - French
Romance Languages, M.A. - Italian
Romance Languages, M.A. - Spanish
School Counseling, M.S.
School Counseling, Post-Master's Certificate
School Counseling, Sixth Year Certificate
School Health Education, M.S.
School Health Education, M.S. - Accelerated Pathway
School Library Media Specialist, Graduate Certificate - Cross Endorsement
School Psychology, M.S.
School Psychology, Sixth Year Certificate
Social Work & Women's & Gender Studies, M.S.W./M.A.
Social Work and Women's & Gender Studies, M.S.W./M.A.
Social Work, D.S.W.
Social Work, M.S.W. - Clinical Practice
Social Work, M.S.W. – Community Practice: Community Organization, Policy, and Leadership
Sociology, M.S.
Special Education, Certificate Program - Applied Behavior Analysis
Special Education, M.S. - Assistive Technology
Special Education, M.S. - Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities
Special Education, M.S. - Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Special Education, M.S. - Learning Disabilities
Special Education, Sixth Year Certificate - Assistive Technology
Sport and Entertainment Management, M.S.
Women's & Gender Studies, Graduate Certificate
Women's & Gender Studies, M.A.

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Certificates/Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Find enrichment or career advancement

Accounting, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Applied Statistics, Graduate Certificate
Art PK-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Biology 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Chemistry 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Early Childhood Education, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Earth Science 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Educational Leadership, Sixth Year Certificate - Intermediate Administrator
Elementary Education 1-6, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Elementary Education/Bilingual, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
English 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
French 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
German 7-12, Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
History 7-12, B.S. Concentration: History M.A. Accelerated Pathway
History/Social Studies 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Italian 7-12, Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Physics 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
School Library Media Specialist, Graduate Certificate - Initial Certification
Spanish 7-12, Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Spanish and Latino Cultures for Health Professionals, Certificate

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Find your passion at Southern. Research plant genetics in a biology lab, take an acting course with a professional director, collect coastal data on a Connecticut beach, compose a piece of electronic music, learn about Wall Street in a high-tech trading room. It all happens here, and it’s waiting for you.

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Work closely with faculty who know your name and want to help you succeed. Collaborate on vital research projects, from student theses and graduate fellowships to specialized research in a faculty member's area of expertise. Our research centers cover such areas as coastal and marine studies, autism spectrum disorders, and nanotechnology.

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We’re committed to a mission of social justice, and ours is an inclusive campus culture that welcomes varying perspectives and constructive dialogue. We treat one another with dignity, respect, kindness, compassion, and civility.

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We’ll help you discover and fulfill your career aspirations. Our Office of Career and Professional Development staff will address your individual needs with a customized experience that includes an array of services, both at the center and online.

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Whether you're an arts lover, a foodie, a fan of the outdoors, or want to explore internship or community service opportunities, you'll discover it here in New Haven. Home to six colleges and universities, it is Connecticut’s great college town.

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