Student CLUBS and SOCIETIES

The Education Club

Provides peer assistance to students in the School of Education and Professional Studies and encourages social and pre-professional interaction among student members. The Education Club is a student-run, non-profit organization that provides opportunities for future teachers to:

For more information: CCSU Education Club Website

Kappa Delta Pi

An international honor society in education open to both undergraduate and graduate students excelling in the teacher education program. The society emphasizes excellence of scholarship and the promotion of high standards in teacher preparation. Through worthy social and professional contacts, the society has enriched the lives of thousands of students, teachers, and administrators who qualify for membership. Epsilon Mu Chapter at Central has conducted community and college events such as book drives, literacy activities, conferences, faculty recognition dinners, and professional seminars and lectures. Local and national scholarships are available to members. Selection as a member of Kappa Delta Pi is based on high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career, and a professional attitude that assures the individual's steady growth in the profession. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA at CCSU to be eligible for membership. Post-baccalaureate students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA at CCSU to be eligible. Check out the national website at www.kdp.org or the Epsilon Mu Chapter.

 

Contact: Mary Pat Bigley at 832-2112.

Alpha Upsilon Alpha

The honor society of the International Reading Association recognizes and encourages scholarship, the development of personal and professional leadership and service to the field of reading at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department of Reading and Language Arts sponsors the Beta Kappa Chapter, established in 2005.

Contact: Catherine Kurkjian at 832-2179

The Central Counseling Society

The Central Counseling Society's mission is to educate, develop, and foster a sense of community among graduate counseling students. This can be accomplished through meaningful experiences that meet members needs and interests, and networking opportunities involving present and past students and working professionals. We invite all counseling graduate students to come participate, learn and grow into tomorrow's professionals.

CCS Officers

The MFT society

The mission of this society is to provide opportunities for marriage and family therapy students to improve relationships within the department, build a community, and increase knowledge of the field.

MFT Officers

Social Work Club

For more information, contact: mslee224@aol.com

Adviser: Cathy Gentile Doyle, Instructor (860) 832-3146 email: gentiledoylcat@ccsu.edu