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All Academic Programs
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Undergraduate Academic Policies and Requirements
Graduate Academic Policies and Requirements
Undergraduate Majors
Undergraduate Minors
Undergraduate Teacher Certification Programs
Undergraduate General Education Program
Master's Degree Programs
Doctoral Programs
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Programs
Official Certificate Programs
Advanced Official Certificate Programs
Sixth Year Certificate Programs
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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