May 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Studies Bulletin

Academic Organization


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The academic units of the University are organized into the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences School of Education  School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts of HCLAS ; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of HCLAS Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs of HCLAS ; Frank G. Zarb School of Business ; The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science ; School of Health Professions and Human Services ; Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies ; and Hofstra University Honors College. For information regarding Hofstra University Honors College please click here and select “Hofstra University Honors College” from the lefthand menu.


Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS)

School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts of HCLAS

Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics 
  Arabic
  Asian Studies
  Chinese
  Classics
  Comparative Literature
  English Language Program
  German
  Greek
  Japanese
  Linguistics
  Literature in Translation
  Modern Greek
  Russian
  Swahili
Drama and Dance 
English 
   Creative Writing
Fine Arts, Design, Art History 
Music 
  Music Business
Rhetoric  
Romance Languages and Literatures 
  French
  French Literature in Translation
  Italian
  Italian Literature in Translation
  Italian American Studies
  Italian Studies
  Portuguese
  Spanish
  Spanish Literature in Translation
Writing Studies and Rhetoric  

School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of HCLAS

Biology 
  Pre-Medical Studies
  Urban Ecology
Chemistry 
  Biochemistry
  Forensic Science
  Natural Science
Geology, Environment and Sustainability 
  Environmental Resources
  Sustainability
Mathematics 
Physics and Astronomy 
Psychology  

Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs of HCLAS

Anthropology 
Economics 
     Labor Studies
History 
Philosophy 
  Cognitive Science
  Ethics
  Philosophy of Law
  Philosophy of Science
Political Science 
  European Studies
  International Affairs
  LEAP (Legal Education Accelerated Program)
  Public Affairs
Religion
  Jewish Studies
Sociology  
  Criminology

Additional Areas

African Studies
American Studies
Asian Studies
Irish Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies
Liberal Arts
Military Science
Off-Campus Education
Women’s Studies


School of Education

Specialized Programs in Education 
    Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
       Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (K-12)
       Educational Leadership, School Building Leader/School District Leader
       Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies
       School District Business Leader
    Health Education
    Health Professions Pedagogy and Leadership
    Literacy Studies
    Physical Education
    Reading
    Special Education
        Applied Behavior Analysis
       Childhood Special Ed
       Early Childhood Special Ed
       Gifted Education
       Secondary Special Ed
       Severe or Multiple Disabilities
Teaching, Learning and Technology 
    Bilingual Education
    Early Childhood Education
    Educational Technology
    Elementary Education
    Elementary Education: STEM
    Foundations of Education
    Learning and Teaching
    Middle Childhood
 Secondary Education
        Business Education
        English Education
        Family and Consumer Sciences
        Fine Arts Education
        Foreign Language Education
        Mathematics Education
        Music Education 
        Science Education
        Social Studies Education
        Teaching English as a Second Language
        Work Based Learning
        Technology for Learning


Frank G. Zarb School of Business

Accounting 
Finance 
Information Systems and Business Analytics 
Management and Entrepreneurship 
Marketing, International Business and Legal Studies  


The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication

Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations 
Radio, Television, Film  


 Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science

Computer Science 
  Computer Engineering
  Computer Science
  Computer Science and Cybersecurity 
  Computer Science and Mathematics
  Cybersecurity (Technology)
  Data Science
Engineering 
  Bioengineering 
  Civil Engineering
  Electrical Engineering
  Engineering Management
  Engineering Science
      Biomedical Engineering
      Civil Engineering
  Industrial Engineering
  Mechanical Engineering
  Technology and Public Policy


School of Health Professions and Human Services

Counseling and Mental Health Professions 
  Counseling
  Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
  Marriage and Family Therapy
  Mental Health Counseling
  Rehabilitation Counseling
  Research
Allied Health and Kinesiology  
  Occupational Therapy
  Athletic Training 
  Sports Science
  Physical Therapy 
  Gerontology: Healthy Aging
  Health Administration
  Health Informatics
  Health Professions Education
  Public Health
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences  
  Audiology
  Speech-Language Pathology

 Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies

Graduate Nursing 
Physician Assistant Studies  
Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine  


Honors College

Hofstra University Honors College is an innovative undergraduate program that leads to honors designations at graduation. The Honors curriculum offers a 12-credit first-year program, honors seminars, and the opportunity to do honors-level work in any undergraduate major or concentration. For information regarding Hofstra University Honors College, please click here and select “Hofstra University Honors College” from the lefthand menu.


Maurice A. Deane School of Law

Visit law.hofstra.edu for more information.


Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Visit medicine.hofstra.edu for more information.


Continuing Education

Continuing Education offers noncredit courses and certificate programs to encourage personal growth and professional development. 

Hofstra University Continuing Education programs are available to the Long Island community and New York state through in-person, hybrid, and fully online options. Course content covers the arts, business, information technology, American sign language, and test preparation. These programs are oriented to diverse audiences, experienced and novice, and all those interested in bettering themselves. In select courses, registrants earn a Hofstra certificate, professional license renewal, or continuing education units applicable to their professional association. 

Below are some of the major programs being offered throughout the year. For detailed course information, please visit the web at ce.hofstra.edu. If you have any questions, please contact us at ce@hofstra.edu or 516-463-7200. 

Professional Development 

Professional Development offers courses, seminars, workshops, and noncredit certificate programs in areas such as American Sign Language, Bookkeeping, Writing, Insurance, and Real Estate. 

Career Preparation 

Hofstra Continuing Education now offers a series of online boot camps accompanied by career preparation services. Many of these lead to certification in specific areas. 

QuickStart boot camps are designed for both beginner and experienced IT professionals who are interested in advancing their skills or pursuing a new career path. These virtual programs feature video-based lectures, virtual instructor-led training, hands-on labs, and on-demand tutoring. Available bootcamps include Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, and Data Analytics & Visualization. 

Hofstra’s Workforce Training Academy offers learning tracks tailored to your experience level in flexible online formats. A variety of programs are available in the healthcare, information technology, project management, and real estate development fields. 

Health Tech Academy boot camps are designed for individuals looking to jumpstart their healthcare careers. These comprehensive programs are 100% online, with mentorship and coaching included, and provide a clear path to certification and a career within the industry. Participants can choose from Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Pharmacy Technician learning tracks. 

Youth Programs 

Hofstra University’s Youth Academy is offered year-round for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Classes take place in Hofstra University’s state-of-the-art facilities, and students can choose from classes in the arts, academics, enrichment, foreign language, and video game development in our eight-week fall and spring sessions or for six weeks during the winter and summer sessions. Hofstra Youth Academy also offers the highly sought-after Gifted Academy in the Fall and Spring for academically advanced students who are interested in challenging themselves. 

Test review courses are available for students entering high school or preparing for college, where test scores play an important role in the admissions process. Courses include review for the New York State Regents exams, SAT/ACT, and the Catholic High School Entrance Exam. 

For more information, please visit ce.hofstra.edu/youth, contact us at ce-youth@hofstra.edu, or call 516-463-7400. 

Summer Camps 

Hofstra Summer Camps offers 50+ camps for children entering Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our Specialty Camps give campers the traditional day camp experience of recreation and swimming for part of the day while allowing them to specialize in areas such as robotics, adventure education, STEM, tennis, fashion design, reading/writing, and more for the other portion. Hofstra’s Sports Academy Camps immerse campers into one of our 13 athletic programs for a full day of skill work and instruction from our Division I coaching staff and players. For older campers who are considering a future career path or have an out-of-the-box passion for hands-on activities, our partnership with Nassau BOCES allows us to offer innovative programs, including culinary, veterinary, automotive, forensics, outdoor survival skills, and more at off-site BOCES locations. 

Hofstra Summer Camps provides an enriching atmosphere and full use of the beautiful 240-acre Hofstra campus, utilizing collegiate-level facilities, including classrooms, theaters, labs, athletic fields, and stadiums. 

Tuition includes lunch; transportation is included in select program offerings and may be added on for an additional fee per week otherwise. 

For more information, please visit Hofstra.edu/camp or contact us at ce-camps@hofstra.edu or 516-463-2267.