Central Connecticut

State University Graduate

School Information

Session

CCSU Founded in 1849 – Normal School

Current population Approx: 11,300

Graduate School Founded in 1955

Teacher’s College of Connecticut

Master of Education

Initial Class of Admitted Students: 40

Graduate School - Current Enrollment Approx: 2,100

Part of the Board of Regents for Higher Education

CCSU Graduate School History & Facts

Ed.D, Sixth Year Certificate, Master of Arts in Teaching,

MA, MS, Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification, Official Certificate Program

42 Graduate Degree Programs; 39 Specializations; 23 non-degree Programs

Graduate Program Focus

Applied: Educational, Professional, Leadership, Administration, Licensure

Research: Doctoral Preparation, Advanced Study, Research Based Careers

Graduate Degree and Non-Degree Programs

Fully Online – Data Mining

On Campus

Hybrids (50% on campus)

On Campus, Online, & Hybrid

Evening Course Offerings: 4:30p.m. – 9:55p.m.

Winter and Summer courses:

4:00p.m.- 8:30p.m.

Course Delivery

Full time (9 – 15 credits); Part Time (8 credits or less)

Planned Program of Study

Program credit requirements – vary

Program completion time limit – Six Years

Internships and Practicums

Capstone (Special Project, Comprehensive Exam, Thesis)

Program Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/university

2.70 undergraduate gpa or higher

Graduate coursework: 3.00 gpa or higher

Some programs: minimum undergraduate gpa of 3.00

Additional Materials required for specific programs

GRE/GMAT Not Required for Master’s programs (Ed.D. only)

Conditional Admissions Consideration and Appeals

Graduate Admissions Requirements

Apply online at www.ccsu.edu/gradapplication

General Deadlines:

Spring semester – November 1st

Fall semester – June 1st Summer Term – March 1st International Applicants –

Spring: November 1st; Fall: May 1st Special Program Deadlines

Posted on the Graduate Studies Website: www.ccsu.edu/applying

Application Process

What to Submit and Where: Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office:

Completed Graduate Application

Application Fee

Official Transcripts Directly from Each Institution Attended (except CCSU)

Additional Materials Varies depending on the program:

www.ccsu.edu/additionalmaterial

Submit directly to academic department

Application Process

Graduate Housing is available on a limited basis

Once students have been accepted into Graduate School they are eligible to apply for housing

Graduate students will be placed in F. Don James Hall, and will have the opportunity to live with other graduate students

www.ccsu.edu/reslife

Email: reslife@ccsu.edu

Graduate Housing

Most up-to-date information: www.ccsu.edu/bursar

Current Tuition and Fees (SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME):

Tuition and Required Fees for 2013-2014:

Resident Non-Resident

Fall $4,873.50 $10,600.50

Spring $4,873.50 $10,600.50

Part –Time Course & Registration Fees (courses numbered 099-699):

Per credit: Resident: $524.00 Non-Resident: $537.00

Registration Fee: $65.00 (per term)

Cost to Attend CCSU

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Unsubsidized Loans

Full Time: $20,500

Part Time: Varies based on cost of attendance

Post-baccalaureate: maximum $12,500

For more details: www.ccsu.edu/grad click on Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Graduate Assistantships: Must be an Admitted, Enrolled Graduate Student Minimum GPA of 3.00 for Undergraduate and Post-

Baccalaureate work Full-Time (300 hours); Maximum Stipend - $4,800 per

semester State University Fee Waiver and Some General Fees

Part Time (150 hours); Maximum Stipend - $2,400 per semester Inquire with Departments & Graduate Studies about GA

Opportunities Limited Paid Internships

Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships

Continuing Graduate Student Scholarships:

Academic Awards and Outstanding Scholars Program

Graduate Student Association – Scholarships for Professional Development Conferences and Research

Some Departmental Scholarships

Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships

Prospective Graduate Students: Graduate Open House (Fall and Spring) Graduate Orientation (newly admitted students) Individual Appointments with Departments Individual Appointments with Graduate Admissions

Continuing Graduate Students: Graduate Creative Presentation and Research Day Study Abroad Academic Advising Computer Technical Help Desk Graduate Studies Office RECentral Conferences, Workshops, and Lectures on campus

Special Events and Graduate Student Support

Open House is offered twice each year, in

October and March.

Staff and department faculty will be available

to answer any questions.

Check www.ccsu.edu/grad for dates.

Graduate Open House

Here you can find:

Application Link International

Students Tuition and Fees Financial Aid All Programs by

Subject/Major Department

Contacts

Graduate Studies Website

Graduate Forms Graduate Catalog Graduate

Assistantships Graduate

Scholarships Graduate Studies

Handbook Graduate Housing

www.ccsu.edu/grad

www.ccsu.edu - A-Z Index

www.ccsu.edu/grad

Here you can find:

Faculty Research, Field Studies

Graduate courses and Programs

Learning Outcomes

Department contact information

Helpful Career Options Links

Department Websites

Barnard Hall 102

1615 Stanley Street

New Britain, Connecticut 06050

Hours: 8am - 5pm: Monday through Friday

Phone: 860-832-2350

Fax: 860-832-2362

www.ccsu.edu/grad

Graduate Recruitment and

Admissions Office

Barnard Hall 102

1615 Stanley Street

New Britain, Connecticut 06050

Hours 8am - 5pm: Monday - Friday

Phone: 860-832-2363

Fax: 860-832-2352

School of Graduate Studies

Start with a dream. Finish with a future.