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225+Academic Programs
14:1Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19NCAA Division II Athletic Teams

Southern Connecticut State University empowers students to succeed in a world that demands more from them every day.  With a commitment to diversity, access, and inclusion, we inspire minds and transform lives through in-demand degrees, innovative partnerships, practical learning experiences, and community engagement.

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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, Accelerated, B.S. / M.A.T.
Athletic Training, B.S.
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: Management Information Systems
Business Administration, B.S. - Concentration: Marketing
Business Administration, B.S. - Concentration: Public Utilities Management
Chemistry 7-12, B.S.
Chemistry, B.A. - Concentration: General
Chemistry, B.S. - Concentration: Biochemistry
Chemistry, B.S. - Concentration: Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry, B.S. - Concentration: General
Collaborative Special Education/Elementary Education , B.S.
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
Economics, B.A.
Elementary Education, B.S.
Elementary Education/Bilingual, B.S.
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 Policy & Management
Environmental Systems and Sustainability, B.S. - Concentration: Environmental Systems
Exercise Science K-12, B.S.
Exercise Science, B.S. - Concentration: Human Performance
French 7-12, B.S.
French, B.A.
General Studies, B.A.
Geography 7-12, B.S.
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 Chemistry
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 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 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.
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: Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation and Leisure Studies, B.S. - Concentration: Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management
Recreation and Leisure Studies, B.S. - Recreation Management
Respiratory Therapy, BS - Concentration: Clinical
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
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

Graduate

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Applied Physics, M.S.
Athletic Training, M.A.T.
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, B.S. - Concentration: B.S. to M.S. Accelerated Pathway
Chemistry, B.S./M.S., Accelerated
Chemistry, M.S.
Chemistry, M.S. - Professional Science Master's
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
Education, M.S.
Education, Sixth Year Certificate - Classroom Teacher Specialist
Educational Leadership, Ed.D - General
Educational Leadership, Ed.D - Intermediate Administrator
Educational Leadership, Sixth Year Certificate
English, M.A.
English, M.F.A. - Creative Writing
English, M.S.
Environmental Education, 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
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 1-6
Master of Arts in Teaching, English
Master of Arts in Teaching, Physics 7-12
Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education K-12
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, Graduate Certificate - Remedial Reading and Language Arts Specialist
Reading, M.S. - Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts
Reading, Post-Masters Certificate - Reading and Language Arts Consultant
Reading, Sixth Year Certificate with Educator Preparation Program - Reading and Language Arts Consultant
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 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 & Women's & Gender Studies, M.S.W./M.A.
Social Work, D.S.W.
Social Work, M.S.W.
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 Behavioral Disorders
Special Education, M.S. - Interdisciplinary
Special Education, M.S. - Learning Disabilities
Special Education, Sixth Year Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
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
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 Teacher 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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