Central Connecticut State University Reviews

"I received a great business management education and it was relatively inexpensive."

"Excellent school. Campus was wonderful. Many great clubs and activities. Would recommend to anyone."

"It is a solid school. I had a really great time there. My original plan was to transfer to UConn after a year, but liked it so much I stayed. I would definitely recommend students to get involved in clubs and student government. They have a lot of options."

"Love my school. Once you get involved in student life and meet more professors, a lot of opportunities can open up for you. The psychological science department is amazing. Our research methods class is intense, but will help you really learn the intricacies of research. Our professors are top tier and truly focus on student learning. CCSU's professor are largely hired due to their ability to teach, unlike many schools that just hire professors who have published a lot of articles. Though both are important, students need great teachers who they can learn from, that is something you can get at CCSU.Read Less"

"Central is a very good school. It has grown exponentially during my time there. I have enjoyed every moment. You will come across others that you do not agree with but that is life and you have to find a way to navigate around these obstacles."

"The counselor education department has been very supportive and helpful throughout my time in the program. I was able to change tracks from professional counseling to school counseling very easily. Most of the professors and advisers are approachable and willing to help students achieve success.There are two student groups in the department- Counseling Society and Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society. Being involved with both groups and President of the Honors Society has given me many helpful experiences. There are many networking and learning opportunities available if you should choose to participate. There are some cons: some adjunct professors are not organized in the way they teach, creating waves of frustrated students. Group work in all classes is plentiful, and you realize very quickly who is taking their education seriously. Each professor also grades differently and some change project/paper criteria and guidelines the week before something is due.Read Less"

"I enjoy being with a cohort of students that are able to support one another. We are moving together through the program as a family. The courses are all interactive and not just a typical lecture. I enjoy the fact that we have both a practicum and internship to provide us with the in the field experience. I do however wish there were more staffing kn order for courses to be offered more often. I also dislike that books are often purchased but never used for the class. The program is great overall but like any other program it could be made beter. I'm proud to have a CCSU education.Read Less"

"CCSU is one of the State Colleges that allows opportunity in academic learning and advancement. CCSU offers opportunities for student's growth and development in the profession the individual is seeking to help enhance the student's skills."

"The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education program at Central Connecticut State University is a brand new program that I believe will positively benefit the Connecticut Education system. In this program we are learning to update curriculum in STEM areas and use more interdisciplinary materials in our own classrooms. Cons to this program are hard for me to discuss at this time as I have only taken two classes thus far, but from my experiences in these classes I feel that if we could add a more hands-on aspect to the course content we would reach more of the educators that take these courses. Overall, I believe STEM is important that it should be shared in more content areas to be intertwined in our youths educational arsenal.Read Less"

"As a graduate student, I do not live on campus. That means that I feel very disconnected to the school in general. I am unaware of many programs and activities that are available."

"The pros of my graduate program comes from the supportive faculty and peers that I work with regularly. Unfortunately, as a secondary education teacher, I have currently felt that my program, which is k-12, has targeted more specifically to elementary education, and I would like to see more opportunities for classes guiding reading education for older students."

"Very affordable for the quality of the school!"

"The biggest pro is the quality of information and grad program value. Cons are transportation and career support."

"I think the school is a bit expensive but the quality of education is wonderful. I've learned so much! I feel ready for my upcoming career. "Start with a dream, end with a future!" -Central CT State University"

"I think this a an excellent program it's just so expensive!"

"As an undergraduate, I was looking for a school that was far from home but as a graduate student it was important to find a school closer to where I lived at the time. Central Connecticut State University is located near the highway making my commute fairly easy especially in the winter months. I've always heard that New Britain, CT was not a safe place however I have found the area near and around the campus is quite safe. I personally have never had any problems feeling safe walking across campus at night by myself. The school is really expanding from when I completed my graduate degree. They have added another academic building, a new sports field and I've heard they are planning to add more housing. Parking at Central has never been an issue. Coming to class in the evenings I was always able to find a spot on the first floor of the parking garage or even in the parking lot located close to my classes. I absolutely loved my graduate program. While doing my research I was looking for a program that would help me work in the higher education field but not focus completely on the administrative side of things. For me, I knew I wanted student interaction more so than creating policies. This program has more of a focus in student development but we also learned about creating policies, learning outcomes, objectives and other administrative areas. Summer courses are available and I would highly recommend taking advantage of them. For me, I wanted to complete my degree in two years and was able to by taking classes during the summer session. They do offer some courses online however at the time I was not interested in online learning. With the counseling courses I completed there was a nice mix of students who were pursuing other areas of counseling such as school counseling, marriage and family therapy and drug and alcohol counseling. This made for great class discussions about counseling techniques and group dynamics. Other courses were specifically for those looking to work in higher education such as the Student Services course and also Program Design. I especially enjoyed the Program Design course because it gave us the opportunity to discuss how learning outcomes and goals impact different areas of an institution. I enjoyed my experience at this school so much so that I have been looking at applying to a doctoral program at the university. Unlike my undergraduate experience I had a great working relationship with my advisor. It was helpful to have her as my professor for a few of my courses as well because she got to know me in the classroom as well as outside of the classroom. Working closely with my advisor helped me to determine what I would complete my capstone project on and also helped me in finding an internship and practicum experience. Ultimately my internship site hired me shortly after graduation. Many of the people I graduated with have gone on to find full time employment not too long after graduation in our field of study. Although I was advised not to work full time while in the program I did find it manageable to have a part time job and attend classes full time. My only wish is that the program had state licensing courses built in to our program. Although the courses are offered they are not part of the graduation requirements for my program. There are only about 4 or 5 courses before I am able to take the state licensing exam and I plan to return to Central to complete those courses next fall. I really believe this program is great because we do not just discuss counseling but we really discuss cognitive development as it pertains to students in college settings. Since the program is built as a cohort model it helped in making connections with other students. I look forward to returning to the school to continue my education.Read Less"

"This program is for the most part well-organized. There are only a few advisers for the program so it is easy to feel comfortable and supported but at the same time, the advisers can get overwhelmed by the number of students. When I first began, the program definitely wasn't as organized as I would have liked it to be but it has improved."

"CCSU's graduate program in history offers a great one on one work experience with a faculty member in your field of study. Overall, all the other faculty also offer great individualized assistance to your education. The only downside to the graduate program in history is that it is more catered to U.S. history than other fields. Looking back I would still have picked CCSU because for me the one on one work and research is what I find of value and worth getting a great learning experience."

"Great professors who can provide feedback and assistance. Professors will help you find network opportunities and school provides opportunities for your chosen careers. Not that much to do around the area though."

"I think that there are only a few cons to this program and that is the lack of financial support. Other than that the professors are very helpful and accommodating. I love my program."