The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Southern Connecticut State University is one of the largest graduate schools in New England. Our mission is to promote excellence in all aspects of graduate education. SCSU offers graduate programs in over 55 areas of study in the fields of education, business, health and human services, and the arts and sciences. We have approximately 2,000 students pursuing graduate studies, including more than 800 full-time students.
A student-centered university
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Southern’s campus has a vibrant, culturally rich, and ethnically diverse environment. The University also offers unique research opportunities, access to fascinating internships, and a commitment to preparing strong leaders. Many of our graduate programs are specifically designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their skills while advancing in their careers. Our flexible full- and part-time programs—such as the accelerated MBA with Saturday and online courses, our online MS in Sport & Entertainment Management, and the Doctor of Social Work—allow students to complete their graduate studies without putting their careers on hold. Additionally, our Accelerated Pathway programs allow undergraduate students to obtain both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years.
Southern continues to develop and maintain a thoroughly modern campus, with our new School of Business and a complete library renovation project in progress. The ongoing expansion of our science programs was greatly advanced with the completion of the new 103,608-sq. ft., four-level academic and laboratory science building. This new building enhances not only the ongoing expansion of Southern’s science programs but the University’s capacity to educate more students in STEM disciplines. Embracing an innovative, sustainable design, the building houses teaching and research training laboratories for nanotechnology, physics and optics, earth sciences, environmental sciences, cancer research, astronomy, molecular biology, and chemistry.
Faculty expertise
Southern’s nationally renowned graduate faculty represent a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and scholarly achievements. Many have achieved national and international recognition for scholarship and contributions to their professional disciplines. Faculty lend special expertise to the social, economic, governmental, business, and educational issues that impact businesses in Connecticut and the surrounding region. Southern students are inspired by the research, scholarship, and creative activity of our professors.
Make New Haven your own
New Haven is a coastal, multicultural city of more than 130,000 people, just 90 minutes from New York City and less than three hours from Boston, with quick and convenient public transportation available to both metropolitan centers. The city of New Haven is a vibrant center for the arts, culture, history, and entertainment. It’s home to five colleges and universities, so wherever you go, you’ll find yourself immersed in a dynamic college experience.
Graduate program admission requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (recognized by a regional accrediting agency in the US); for a sixth-year certificate, a master’s degree is required.
• An appropriate academic background for the program in which graduate study will be done
• A recommendation from the graduate program coordinator
Specific graduate programs may have higher admission standards and/or require scores on standardized examinations such as the GRE or GMAT as well as futher letters of recommendation. Read the program sections of the graduate catalog to determine additional graduate program admission requirements.
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