Overview

How it works

A Special Studies major at Central Connecticut State University must consist of 36-42 credits if a conventional minor is taken, or 54-60 credits if no minor is taken. At least half of the program must consist of 300- or 400-level courses.

A proposal for a special studies major will only be considered when it is clearly shown that no present major offered by the University meets the same need. The major will consist of existing courses and all academic requirements of the University, including all course requirements and prerequisites. All special studies programs total a minimum of 120 credits.

To be eligible for such a special studies major leading to a BS or BA degree, the student must be in good standing. The application must be approved by a faculty advisor, chairs of departments from which there are three or more courses in the major and the dean of the school of the advisor. Applications normally should be filed prior to the completion of 60 credits. The student must have completed at least 12 credits at CCSU or have transferred at least 30 credits prior to filing.

Approval of special studies majors is by a majority of a committee composed of the chair of the Curriculum Committee; the chairs of the Departments of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Education and Professional Studies, and Engineering and Technology subcommittees; and the dean of the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences or his or her representative. Information about special studies programs in all four schools is available in the office of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses can include:

Liberal Arts

Social Sciences

Business

Education and Professional Studies

Engineering and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Britain, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

$50 application fee or fee waiver

Official high school transcript

High school class rank (if applicable)

Personal essay

SAT and/or ACT results are required for first time students.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26990 USD / year

≈ 26990 USD / year
Out-of-State

16550 USD / year

≈ 16550 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13050 USD / year

≈ 13050 USD / year

Living costs

New Britain

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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