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Central Connecticut State University
Overview
Central Connecticut State University / Department of Biology is located in New Britain, CT.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Biological sciences | Ecology and environmental sciences |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Biological sciences | General biology |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice - Anesthesia (DNP-A) | Biology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 53 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Other Advanced Degrees | Qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
54
Applied
49
Accepted
41
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | August 1st | May 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7, essay, letters of recommendation | |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7, essay, letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
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| IELTS: Recommended |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
120
Total Graduate Students
15%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
84%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.5% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9.17% |
| White or Caucasian | 71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 9.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 5.83% |
| Unknown | 1.67% |
Gender
Male (41%)
Female (58%)
Faculty
9
Total faculty
Full-time - 7
Part-time - 2
Male (5)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Environmental science, anesthesia, health sciences, zoology, animal behavior |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06050-4010
United States
New Britain, CT 06050-4010
United States