Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University requires at least 122 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Southern Connecticut State University accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Southern Connecticut State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 52% of students who start college at Southern Connecticut State University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Southern Connecticut State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Southern Connecticut State University?

Southern Connecticut State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Southern Connecticut State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Southern Connecticut State University

When choosing a major, Southern Connecticut State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Southern Connecticut State University.Southern Connecticut State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Southern Connecticut State University false.Southern Connecticut State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Connecticut State University

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Does Southern Connecticut State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Southern Connecticut State University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Southern Connecticut State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Southern Connecticut State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Southern Connecticut State University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Southern Connecticut State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Southern Connecticut State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Southern Connecticut State University true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Southern Connecticut State University.

Does Southern Connecticut State University Require Internships?

🟨 Southern Connecticut State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Southern Connecticut State University

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Southern Connecticut State University Library

The main library on campus is the Hilton C. Buley Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Southern Connecticut State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Southern Connecticut State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Southern Connecticut State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Southern Connecticut State University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Southern Connecticut State University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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