Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University (alternately SCSU, Southern) is one of four state universities in Connecticut, and is located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1893, it is the third-oldest campus in the Connecticut State University system. In keeping with its origins as a teachers college, Southern Connecticut State University remains a leading center for teacher education in New England. It produces more teachers, principals, and schoo... more

Southern Connecticut State University (alternately SCSU, Southern) is one of four state universities in Connecticut, and is located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1893, it is the third-oldest campus in the Connecticut State University system. In keeping with its origins as a teachers college, Southern Connecticut State University remains a leading center for teacher education in New England. It produces more teachers, principals, and school superintendents than any other institution in Connecticut. The university recently received approval for its first doctoral program, to be administered by the Department of Educational Leadership in the School of Education. Students who complete this program will received the degree of Doctor of Education, or Ed. D. Southern has one campus in New Haven that borders parts of Hamden, Connecticut. The campus overflows into Hamden with several buildings built right over the town line. The campus is bisected by Fitch Street, which separates the... less