Academic Centers

Caribbean and Latin American Studies Center
The Center for Caribbean and Latin American Studies at Central Connecticut State University (CCLAS) promotes understanding and appreciation of the historical, social, and cultural life of the Caribbean and Latin America societies and of Latinos in the U.S. through research, study abroad, international exchange, and community outreach. The Center's mission is consistent with the University's mission of promoting diversity and global awareness.

Center for Africana Studies
The Center for Africana Studies develops and encourages the study and teaching about Africa, African Americans, and people of African descent throughout the Diaspora.

Center for International Education
The George R. Muirhead Center for International Education at Central Connecticut State University is the State of Connecticut's Center for Excellence in International Education. The CIE provides academic and cultural programs that promote a better understanding of the peoples and cultures of Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Poland, and East Asia. Working with the International & Area Studies Committee, the CIE develops and supports the following programs: study abroad, international student advising, courses abroad, international development, and teaching English as a second language.

Center for Public Policy & Social Research
The Center for Public Policy & Social Research is dedicated to enriching the quality of public policy, public service, University outreach and applied research in Connecticut.  CPPSR provides a wide range of information, training, research and consulting services to communities, municipal and state government, and non-profit organizations.  We develop, facilitate, and support faculty and student projects, which advance their scholarship, applied research, and real life experiences.
 

China Business Center
The U.S. China Business Center, under the umbrella of the Office of External Affairs, seeks to coordinate outreach and developmental activities for CCSU in the People's Republic of China. We forge linkages with Connecticut businesses and industries to integrate the University's initiatives in China and to assist in the formation of joint ventures between Chinese businesses and Connecticut businesses.

Italian Resource Center
The Italian Resource Center promotes and supports the teaching of Italian  in Connecticut, thanks to the partnership among the Consulate General of Italy in New York, the Connecticut State Department of Education, and Central Connecticut State University, in collaboration with the Italian American Committee on Education (IACE), which sponsors and supervises its activities. 

Summer Music Institute
This institute is for music educators and others seeking professional growth through a variety of graduate classes. Courses offer hands-on experiences, practical teaching techniques, and stimulating discussions among colleagues. The Summer Music Institute is also the primary venue for our Masters degree program that offers a unique blend of theory and practice, focus and versatility. Participants may apply for the Masters in Music Education program and earn a degree in four summers studying with our nationally renowned faculty.