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Undergraduate Academic Policies and Requirements
Student Status Definitions and Policies
Full-time Matriculation (FT) Course Load and Credits
Part-time Matriculation (PT) Course Load and Credits
Change of Status from Full-time to Part-time
Non-Matriculation
Classification of Students
Time Expectations for Student Course Equivalent Work
Major and Degree Policies
Declaration of Major
Minors
Change of Major, Minor, or Degree
Declaring a Second Undergraduate Major
Second Undergraduate Major and Second Degree Policy
Undergraduate Certificates
Curriculum Requirements and Policies for Undergraduate Certificates
Admissions and Registration
Transfer Credit
Program Completion
Registration Related Policies
Alternate Pins for Registration
Medical Leaves of Absence
Course Numbering System
Odd and Even Year Course Offerings
"Bridge" Course
"Link" Course
Cross-Listed Courses
Math Requirement and Placement Testing
Writing Requirement and Placement Testing
ENG 099 and MATH 099
Prerequisites
Adding a Course
Dropping a Course
Withdrawing from a Courses
Pass-Fail Option
Auditing a Course
Maximum Course Load
Eligibility for Extra Credits or Course Overloads
Taking Summer and Winter Courses
500 Level Graduate Courses Taken by Undergraduates
Repeating Courses/Course Repeat Policy
Refund Policy
Waiver for Students Over Age 62
Leaving the University and Reenrolling
Withdrawing from the University
Undergraduate Student Leave of Absence Policy
Fresh Start Policy
Financial Aid Policies
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients
Degree Objective-Specific Minimum CCSU GPA
Completion of 67.5% of Attempted Units with Passing Grades
Eligibility Limit - Unit Cap
Financial Aid Probation
Financial Aid Disqualification
Financial Aid Appeal
Regaining Eligibility
Grades and Grading Policies
The Grading System
Mid-Semester Grades
Grade-Point Calculation
Dean's List & President's List
Graduation Honors for Baccalaureate Degree
Course Repeat Grading Policy
Grade Appeals Policy
Continuing Education Non-Credit Courses
Good Academic Standing Policy
Academic Probation/Academic Dismissal
Graduation Policies and Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Residency Requirements for Degree
Application for Graduation
Participation in Commencement Ceremonies
Course Substitutions to Fulfill Graduation Requirements
Transfer Credit Approval from Other Academic Institutions
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer Credit Procedures
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Transfer Ticket Degrees
Hartford Consortium Cross Registration
Credits Earned During Study Abroad at CCSU Partner and Affiliate Institutions of Higher Education
Acceptance of Non-Traditional Credit
Student Records
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
Directory Information Policy
Student Photos (Permission for Photos of Students)
Change of Address
Emergency Contact Name and Address
General University Policies
Academic Advising for Undergraduate Students
Academic Misconduct Policy
Consequences of Academic Misconduct
When Undergraduate Students Are Suspected of Academic Misconduct
Understanding the Academic Conduct Workshop
Subsequent Violations of the Academic Misconduct Policy
A Student's Rights When Suspected and or Charged With Academic Misconduct
Professor's Responsibilities When Academic Misconduct is Suspected During End of the Semester Grading
Disciplinary Procedures
Faculty Role
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Complaint from Someone Other Than Instructor
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Faculty Hearing Board
Hearing Procedures
Disciplinary Sanctions
Appeal of the Faculty Hearing Board Ruling
Annual Reporting
Attendance
Cancellation of Courses
Catalog Disclaimer
Computer Use Policy
Email Policy
Extracurricular Activity
Graduation Rate Statistics
Transcript Policy
Veterans Benefits
School and Program Based Policies
School of Education and Professional Studies Policies
Nursing
Direct Admissions to Nursing
Pre-Nursing
Social Work
Athletic Training
Athletic Training Retention Policy
Teacher Preparation
Dance Education
Exercise Science
School of Business Policies
Admission Policy
Graduate Academic Policies and Requirements
Admission Policies for Acceptance to Graduate Programs
Admission Criteria
Number of times a student may apply for admission to the same program.
English Language Proficiency Requirement for Acceptance
English Proficiency Score Exemptions
Admission Appeals with a Cumulative GPA between 2.40-2.69
Admission Appeals with a Cumulative GPA below 2.40
Conditional Acceptance Policy
Graduate Student Fresh Start Policy
Academic Advising and the Planned Program of Graduate Study
The Planned Program of Graduate Study
Changes in the Planned Program
Transfer Policy for Graduate Credits Earned at Regionally Accredited Institutions of Higher Education in the US and Non-Affiliated International Institutions of Higher Education
Credits Earned During Study Abroad at CCSU Partner and Affiliate Institutions of Higher Education
Six-Year Time Limit
Extensions Requests for the Six-Year Time Limit
Student Status (Definitions and Policies)
Full Time Matriculation (FT) Course Load and Credits
Part-time Matriculation (PT) Course Load and Credits
Changing Status from Full-Time to Part-Time
Non-Matriculation
Time Expectations for Graduate Student Course Equivalent Work
Major and Degree Policies
Master's Degree Requirements
Simultaneous Matriculation in Two Graduate Programs
Master's Degree Capstone Requirements (Thesis, Comprehensive Examination, Special Project)
Thesis (Plan A)
Comprehensive Examination (Plan B)
Special Project
Special Project (Plan C)
Special Project (Plan E)
Continuing Registration Fee (CREG)
Degree Candidacy for Relevant Programs
Non-Capstone Qualifying Exam
Doctoral Degree Requirements
Ed.D in Educational Leadership
The Sixth-Year Certificate
Graduate Teacher Certification Programs
Official Certificate Programs
Registration Related Policies
Request to Change a Program
Graduate Student Research
Alternate Pins for Registration
Course Numbering System
Odd and Even Year Course Offerings
400 Level Policy for Graduate Students
Bridge Courses
Link Courses
Cross-Listed Courses
Adding a Course
Dropping a Course
Withdrawing from a Course
Pass/Fail Option for Graduate Students
Auditing a Course Option for Graduate Students
Maximum Course Load
Eligibility for Extra Credits or Course Overloads
Exceeding the 18 Credit Limit Enrollment
Taking Summer and Winter Courses
Maximum Credits for Summer/Winter Sessions
500 Level Graduate Courses Taken by Undergraduates
Refund Policy
Waiver for Students Over Age 62
Leaving the University and Reenrolling
Medical Leaves of Absence
Withdrawing from the University
Continuing Enrollment and Losing Matriculation Status
Re-enrollment into a Graduate Program
Financial Aid Policies
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients
Degree Objective-Specific Minimum CCSU GPA
Completion of 67.5% of Attempted Units with Passing Grades
Eligibility Limit - Unit Cap
Financial Aid Probation
Financial Aid Disqualification
Financial Aid Appeal
Regaining Eligibility
Grades and Grading Policies
The Grading System
GPA Calculation
Grades of C+/C and C-
Mid-Semester Grades
Repeating Courses/Course Repeat Policy (Graduate Students)
Incomplete Grades
Grade Appeals Policy
Non-Graded Appeals
Good Academic Standing
Academic Probation/Academic Dismissal Policies
Graduation Policies and Requirements
Application for Graduation
Participation in Commencement Ceremonies
Student Regulations and Conduct
Student Records
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
Directory Information Policy
Student Photos (Permission for Photos of Students)
Change of Address
Emergency Contact Name and Address
General University Policies
Academic Misconduct Policy
Consequences of Academic Misconduct
When Graduate Students Are Suspected of Academic Misconduct
Subsequent Violations of the Academic Misconduct Policy
A Student's Rights When Suspected and or Charged With Academic Misconduct
Professor's Responsibilities When Academic Misconduct is Suspected During End of the Semester Grading
Disciplinary Procedures
Faculty Role
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Complaint from Someone Other Than Instructor
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Faculty Hearing Board
Hearing Procedures
Disciplinary Sanctions
Appeal of the Faculty Hearing Board Ruling
Annual Reporting
Attendance
Cancellation of Courses
Cancellation of Class or Final Examinations Due to Inclement Weather
Catalog Disclaimer
Catalog Disclaimer
Computer Use Policy
Email Policy
Graduation Rate Statistics
Transcript Policy
Veterans Benefits
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting, B.S.
Anthropology, B.A.
Art, B.A.
Athletic Training, B.S.
Biochemistry, B.S.
Biology, B.S.
Biomolecular Sciences, B.S.
Chemistry, B.S.
Civil Engineering, B.S.
Computer Engineering Technology, B.S.
Computer Science, B.S.
Computer Science, B.S. (Honors)
Construction Management, B.S.
Criminology, B.A.
Cybersecurity B.S.
Dance Education with Specialization in Entrepreneurship BS
Early Childhood Studies and Infant/Toddler Mental Health, B.S.
Earth Science B.S.: General Earth Science Specialization
Earth Science B.S.: Environmental Earth Science Specialization B.S.
Earth Science B.S.: Environmental Geology Specialization
Earth Science B.S.: Geology Specialization
Earth Science B.S.: Planetary Geology Specialization
Economics, B.A.
Electrical Engineering, B.S.
Electronics Technology, B.S.
English, B.A.
Exercise Science, B.S.
Finance, B.S.
French, B.A.
General Studies, B.G.S.
Geography with Specialization in Environmental Geography and Sustainability, B.A.
Geography with Specialization in General/Regional Geography, B.A.
Geography with Specialization in Geographic Information Science, B.A.
Geography with Specialization in Planning, B.A.
Geography with Specialization in Tourism, B.A.
German, B.A.
Graphic/Information Design, B.A.
Graphics Technology, B.S.
History, B.A.
International Studies, B.A.
Italian, B.A.
Journalism, B.A.
Management, B.S.
Management Information Systems, B.S.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology, B.S.
Manufacturing Management, B.S.
Marketing, B.S.
Mathematics, B.A.
Mathematics with Specialization in Actuarial Science, B.A.
Mathematics with Specialization in Statistics, B.A.
Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.
Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
Media Studies, B.A.
Music, B.A.
Networking Information Technology, B.S.
Nursing, B.S.N.
Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N.
Philosophy, B.A.
Philosophy with Specialization in Social Justice, Ethics and Law, B.A.
Physics, B.S.
Political Science, B.A.
Political Science with Specialization in Legal Studies, B.A.
Political Science with Specialization in Public Administration, B.A.
Psychological Science, B.A.
Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Technology, B.S.
Social Work, B.A.
Sociology, B.A.
Spanish, B.A.
Special Studies
Strategic Communication, B.A.
Technology Management, B.S.
Theatre with Specialization in Technology, Design and Production, B.F.A.
Theatre with Specialization in Performance, B.F.A.
Theatre, B.A.
Tourism and Hospitality Studies, B.S.
Undergraduate Minors
African Studies Minor
African-American Studies Minor
American Studies Minor
Anthropology Minor
Archaeology Minor
Art History Minor
Art Minor
Art Minor for Graphic/Information Design Majors
Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies, Minor
Astrobiology Minor
Astronomy Minor
Biochemistry Minor
Biological Anthropology Minor
Biology Minor (Non-teaching)
Biomolecular Sciences Minor (Non-teaching)
Building Construction Management, Minor
Business Minor (for non-business majors)
Caribbean Studies Minor
Chemistry Minor
Cinema Studies Minor
Community Engagement Minor
Computer Science Minor
Computer Science Minor for Teacher Certification
Creative Writing Minor
Criminal Justice Minor
Cross-Cultural Analysis Minor
Cybersecurity Technology Minor
Dance Minor
Earth Sciences Minor
Earth Sciences Minor (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
East Asian Studies Minor
Economics Minor
English Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
European Studies
General Science Minor (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
Geography - Environmental Geography & Sustainability Minor
Geography - General/Regional Minor
Geography - Geographic Information Science Minor
Geography - Planning Minor
Geography - Tourism Minor
Geology Minor
Gerontology Minor
Global Studies Minor
Graphics Technology, Minor
History Minor
Journalism Minor
Latino and Puerto Rican Studies Minor
Latin American Studies Minor
Linguistics Minor
Management Information Systems Minor (for business majors and non-business majors)
Mathematics Minor (Non-teaching)
Mathematics Minor (For students completing secondary certificates)
Media Studies Minor
Middle Eastern Studies Minor
Modern Language Minor
Music Minor
Networking Technology Minor
Peace Studies Minor
Personal Financial Planning Minor
Philosophy Minor
Physics Minor
Physics Minor (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
Polish Studies Minor
Political Science Minor
Practicing Anthropology Minor
Psychological Science Minor
Public History Minor
Quality Management Minor
Religious Studies Minor
Science Minor
Social Justice Minor
Social Studies Minor
Sociology Minor
Statistics Minor
Strategic Communication Minor
TESOL Minor
Theatre Minor
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor
Writing and Publishing Minor
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Detective Certificate program
Racial Justice Certificate
Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Programs
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
English, B.S. (Certifiable for elementary education)
General Science: Specialization in Biology or Earth Sciences, B.S. (Certifiable for elementary education)
Geography, B.S. (Certifiable for elementary education)
History, B.S. (Certifiable for elementary education)
Mathematics, B.S. (Certifiable for elementary teaching)
Secondary Education (Grades 7-12)
Biology, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
Chemistry, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
Earth Sciences, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
English, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
French, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
History, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching of history and social studies)
Italian, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
Mathematics, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
Physics, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
Spanish, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
All Level Subjects (PK-12)
Art Education, B.S. (Certifiable for PK-12 teaching)
Dance Education with Specialization in Teacher Certification, B.S. (Certifiable for PK-12 Teaching)
Music Education, B.S. (Certifiable for PK-12 teaching)
Physical Education, B.S. (Certifiable for PK-12 teaching)
Technology Education, B.S. (Certifiable for PK-12 teaching)
Undergraduate General Education Program
Study Area I. Arts and Humanities
Study Area 1 – Literature Requirement
Study Area II. Social Sciences
Study Area III. Behavioral Sciences
Study Area IV. Natural Sciences
Skill Area I. Communication Skills
Skill Area II. Mathematics
Skill Area III. Foreign Language Proficiency
Skill Area IV. University Requirement
International Requirement
Equity, Justice, and Inclusion Requirement
First Year Experience
Master's Degree Programs
Accounting M.S
Applied Linguistics M.A.
Athletic Training M.S.
Art Education M.S.
Biological Sciences: General Program M.A.
Biological Sciences: Ecology and Environmental Science M.A.
Biological Sciences: General Program M.S.
Biological Sciences: Global Sustainability M.A.
Biological Sciences: Wildlife and Conservation Biology M.S.
Biological Sciences: Health Sciences Specialization M.S.
Biomolecular Sciences M.S.
Business Administration M.B.A.
Computer Information Technology M.S.
Construction Management M.S.
Counselor Education with Specialization in Clinical Professional Counseling M.S.
Counselor Education with Specialization in School Counseling M.S.
Counselor Education with Specialization in Student Development in Higher Education M.S.
Criminal Justice M.S.
Data Science M.S.
Early Childhood Education M.S.
Educational Leadership M.S.
Educational Technology M.S.
Elementary Education M.S.
Engineering Technology M.S. - This program is suspended until further notice.
English M.A.
Geography M.S.
History M.A.
Information Design M.A.
International Studies M.S.
Marriage and Family Therapy M.S.
Mathematics M.A. with Specialization in Actuarial Science
Mathematics M.A. with Specialization in Computer Science
Mathematics M.A. with Specialization in Statistics
Mathematics for Certified Elementary and Middle School Teachers M.S.
Mathematics for Certified Secondary Teachers M.S.
Mathematics M.A.-General
Mechanical Engineering, MS
Modern Language M.A.
Music Education M.S.
Nursing, MSN
Physical Education with Specialization in Exercise Science M.S.
Physical Education with Specialization in Teaching Physical Education M.S. (For Certified Teachers)
Psychology M.A.
Public History M.A.
Reading and Language Arts M.S.
Software Engineering, M.S.
Special Education M.S.: Specialization for Special Educators
Special Education M.S.: Specialization in Inclusion and Transition
Special Education M.S.: For Initial Certification or Teachers Seeking Cross Endorsement in Special Education
STEM Education for Certified Teachers M.S.
Strategic Communication M.S.
Supply Chain & Logistics Management (M.S. Program)
Teacher Leadership M.S.
Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in English (7-12)
Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in History/Social Studies (7-12)
Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in Mathematics (7-12)
Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in Modern Language (7-12)
Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in Sciences (7-12)
Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in Special Education (K-12)
Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specialization in Technology Education (7-12)
Technology Management M.S.
Doctoral Programs
Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice DNAP
Educational Leadership Ed.D.
Official Certificate Programs (Graduate)
Official Certificate Program in Accounting
Official Certificate Program in Additive Manufacturing Engineering
Official Certificate Program in Advanced Detective
Official Certificate Program in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Official Certificate Program in Business Leadership
Official Certificate Program in Commercial Lending
Official Certificate Program in Construction Management
Official Certificate Program in Data Science
Official Certificate Program in Environmental Health and Occupational Safety
Official Certificate Program in Gerontology
Official Certificate Program in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Official Certificate Program in Pre-Health Studies
Official Certificate Program in Public Relations/Promotions
Official Certificate Program in Software Engineering
Official Certificate Program in Supply Chain and Logistics
Official Certificate Program in Supply Chain Analytics
Official Certificate Program in TESOL
Official Certificate Program in Transition Specialist
Advanced Official Certificate Programs
Advanced Official Certificate Program in Professional Counseling
Advanced Official Certificate Program in Reading and Language Arts
Advanced Official Certificate Program in School-Based Marriage and Family Therapy
Advanced Official Certificate Program in Superintendent of Schools
Sixth Year Certificate Programs
Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Leadership
Sixth-Year Certificate in Reading and Language Arts
Teacher Licensure Certificates
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in Art Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in Biology for Secondary Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in Elementary Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in English
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in French, Italian, and Spanish For Secondary Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in History
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in Mathematics for Secondary Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in Music Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in Physical Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in Science for Secondary Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation in Technology and Engineering Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in TESOL