Why You Should Pursue Your Degree Dreams at CCSU
- At CCSU, you have the best of both worlds, a medium-sized campus with the resources and faculty expertise of a major university.
- All classes are taught by faculty, over 80% of whom have a PhD or similar professional degree; no teaching assistants teaching here.
- Our faculty are experts in their field, conducting acclaimed scholarly research and devoted to teaching; many of them have worked in businesses and corporations: they understand where you're coming from.
- Here's why you should consider pursuing a graduate degree from CCSU: "With a master’s degree you’ll be eligible to apply for more jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one-sixth of the fastest growing occupations between now and 2016 require a master’s or doctoral degree. A master’s degree also helps with job security. In 2008, among individuals 25 years of age and older, those with a master’s degree faced an unemployment level of only 2.4 percent compared to about 7 percent in the general population. Even if you are happy in your current field, advanced study may satisfy your intellectual curiosity and passion or improve your potential for promotions and other opportunities."
- The academic excellence of CCSU is highly regarded: Princeton Review selected us as one of "The Best Northeastern Colleges," an "America's Best Value College," and as one of only 336 "Green Colleges."
- We offer the full college experience: you can attend lectures and performances, work out in our gym, use the library and other information technology services, attend Blue Devil athletic games, and much more.
