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• All Academic Programs
• Undergraduate Academic Policies and Requirements
  • Student Status (Definitions and Policies)
    • Full Time Matriculation (FT) Course Load and Credits
    • Part-time Matriculation (PT)
    • 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
  • 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
    • Placement Testing and Remedial Courses: Mathematics, Writing and Foreign Language Requirements and Placement Exams
    • CCSU Math Requirement and Placement Testing
    • CCSU 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
    • Exceeding the 18 Credit Limit Enrollment
    • Taking Summer and Winter Courses
    • Maximum Credits for Summer/Winter Sessions
    • 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
    • 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
    • Residence 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
    • State University Student Interchange
    • 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
    • Emergency Contact Name and Address
    • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
    • Directory Information Policy
    • Student Photos (Permission for Photos of Students)
    • Change of 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
    • Attendance
    • Cancellation of Courses
    • Computer Use Policy
    • Email Policy
    • Extra-Curricular Activity
    • Graduation Rate Statistics
    • Transcript 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
    • 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
      • Post-Master's Planned 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
    • 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
    • Emergency Contact Name and Address
    • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
    • Directory Information Policy
    • Student Photos (Permission for Photos of Students)
    • Change of Address
  • General University Policies
    • Academic Misconduct Policy
      • Consequence 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
    • Attendance
    • Cancellation of Courses
    • Cancellation of Class or Final Examinations Due to Inclement Weather
    • Computer Use Policy
    • Email Policy
    • Graduation Rate Statistics
    • Transcript Policy
• 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.
  • Civil Engineering Technology, B.S.
  • Communication, B.A.
  • Computer Engineering Technology, BS
  • Computer Science, B.S.
  • Computer Science, B.S. (Honors)
  • Construction Management, B.S.
  • Criminology, B.A.
  • Digital Printing Graphics Technology, B.S.
  • Earth Sciences with a Specialization in Earth Sciences, B.S.
  • Earth Sciences with a Specialization in Geology, B.S.
  • Economics, B.A.
  • Electronics Technology, B.S.
  • English, B.A.
  • Exercise Science B.S.
  • Finance B.S.
  • French, B.A.
  • Geography with Specialization in Environmental Geography, 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.
  • History, B.A.
  • Hospitality and Tourism, B.S.
  • Industrial Technology, B.S.
  • International and Area Studies, B.A.
  • Italian, B.A.
  • Journalism, B.A.
  • Management, B.S.
  • Management Information Systems, B.S.
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 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.
  • Music, B.A.
  • Networking Information Technology, B.S.
  • Nursing, B.S.N.
  • Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N.
  • Philosophy, B.A.
  • Physics, B.S.
  • Political Science with Specialization in Public Administration, B.A.
  • Political Science, 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
  • Theatre with Specialization in Technology, Design and Production, B.F.A.
  • Theatre with Specialization in General Theatre, B.F.A.
  • Theatre with Specialization in General Theatre/Educational Theatre, B.F.A.
  • Theatre with Specialization in Performance, B.F.A.
  • Theatre, B.A.
• Undergraduate Minors
  • African Studies Minor
  • African-American Studies Minor
  • American Studies Minor
  • Anthropology Minor
  • Archaeology Minor
  • Art Minor
  • Astrobiology Minor
  • Astronomy Minor
  • Biological Anthropology Minor
  • Biology Minor (Non-teaching)
  • Biology Minor (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
  • Biomolecular Sciences Minor (Non-teaching)
  • Business Minor (for non-business majors)
  • Caribbean Studies Minor
  • Chemistry Minor (Non-teaching)
  • Chemistry Minor (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
  • Cinema Studies Minor
  • Communication Minor
  • Community Engagement Minor
  • Computer Science Minor
  • Creative Writing Minor
  • Criminal Justice Minor
  • Cross-Cultural Analysis Minor
  • Dance Minor
  • Descriptive Linguistics Minor:
  • Earth Sciences Minor
  • Earth Sciences Minor (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
  • East Asian Studies Minor
  • Economics Minor
  • English Minor
  • Environmental Geography Minor
  • European Union/West European Studies Minor
  • General Science Minor (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
  • Geographic Information Sciences Minor
  • Geography Minor
  • Geography with Specialization in Planning Minor
  • Geology Minor
  • Gerontology Minor
  • History Minor
  • Journalism Minor
  • Latino and Puerto Rican Studies Minor
  • Language and Computation Minor
  • Latin American Studies Minor
  • Management Information Systems Minor (for business majors and non-business majors)
  • Mathematics Minor (Non-teaching)
  • Mathematics Minor (For students completing secondary certificates)
  • Middle Eastern Studies Minor
  • Modern Language Minor
  • Music Minor
  • Networking Technology Minor
  • Peace Studies Minor
  • Philosophy Minor
  • Physics Minor
  • Physics Minor (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
  • Polish Studies Minor
  • Political Science Minor
  • Political Science Minor (For students completing secondary certification)
  • Practicing Anthropology Minor
  • Psychological Science Minor
  • Public History Minor
  • Religious Studies Minor
  • Science Minor
  • Slavic/East European Studies Minor
  • Social Justice Minor
  • Social Studies Minor
  • Sociology Minor
  • Statistics Minor
  • TESOL Minor (For students completing elementary or secondary certificates)
  • Theatre Minor
  • Tourism Minor
  • Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor
  • Writing Minor
  • Writing for Teachers Minor (for secondary education English majors only)
• Undergraduate Teacher Certification Programs
  • Elementary Education, B.S.
  • Elementary Education
    • Geography with Specialization in General/Regional Geography, B.A./B.S.
    • History, B.S. (Certifiable for elementary education)
    • Mathematics, B.S. (Certifiable for elementary teaching)
  • Secondary Education
    • 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)
    • Social Sciences, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
    • Spanish, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
    • Social Science with Minor in Geography, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching in social studies)
  • All Level Subjects (K-12)
    • Art Education, B.S. Ed (Certifiable for K-12 teaching)
    • Music Education, B.S. (Certifiable for PK-12 teaching)
    • Physical Education, B.S. Ed
    • Technology Education (K-12), B.S.
• Undergraduate General Education Program
  • Study Area I. Arts and Humanities
  • 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
  • First Year Experience
• Master's Degree Programs
  • Art Education M.S.
  • Biological Sciences M.A.
  • Biological Sciences: Anesthesia M.S.
  • Biological Sciences: Ecology and Environmental Science M.A.
  • Biological Sciences: General Program M.S.
  • Biological Sciences: Global Sustainability M.A.
  • Biological Sciences: Health Sciences Specialization M.S.
  • Biomolecular Sciences M.A.
  • Business Administration M.B.A.
  • Communication M.S.
  • 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 Mining M.S.
  • Early Childhood Education M.S.
  • Educational Leadership M.S.
  • Educational Studies Discipline Specific and Secondary Education Strands, M.S.
  • Educational Technology M.S.
  • Elementary Education M.S.
  • Engineering Technology M.S.
  • 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
  • Modern Language M.A.
  • Music Education M.S.
  • 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.
  • Special Education M.S.: Specialization for Special Education Teachers
  • Special Education M.S.: Specialization for Teachers Not Seeking Cross Endorsement
  • Special Education M.S.: Specialization for Teachers Seeking Cross Endorsement
  • STEM Education for Certified Teachers M.S.
  • Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in English (7-12)
  • Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in Mathematics (7-12)
  • Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in Sciences (7-12)
  • Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in Spanish (7-12)
  • Teaching (M.A.T): Teacher Education with Specializations in Technology and Engineering Education (K-12)
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages M.S. (TESOL)
  • Technology Management M.S.
• Doctoral Programs
  • Educational Leadership Ed.D.
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Programs
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Elementary Education
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Biology for Secondary Education
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Science for Secondary Education
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in English
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in History
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Mathematics for Secondary Education
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in French, German, Italian, and Spanish For Secondary Education
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Art Education
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Music Education
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Physical Education
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Special Education
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Technology and Engineering Education
• Official Certificate Programs
  • Official Certificate Program in Environmental Health and Occupational Safety
  • Official Certificate Program in Construction Management
  • Official Certificate Program in Data Mining
  • 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 Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Official Certificate Program in TESOL
• 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 Mathematics Education Leadership
  • Sixth-Year Certificate in Reading and Language Arts