...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