Central Connecticut State University - History

History

1849: Founded as New Britain Normal School to train teachers (6th normal school in US)
1867–69: Closed due to opposition in Connecticut General Assembly.
1920s: States begin four year education degrees.
1930: State Board of Education extends normal school curriculum from two to three years
1933: General Assembly creates Teachers College of Connecticut. Last two-year diplomas granted
1934: First bachelor's degrees granted to 61 students
1935: Last three-year diploma awarded
1959: Renamed Central Connecticut State College.
1983: Renamed Central Connecticut State University

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