Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED 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 of HCLAS  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 Education of HCLAS

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

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  
  Criminolgy

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


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 Mathematics
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
  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 leading 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

In service to the community, Continuing Education offers programs and courses on credit and noncredit basis.

Hofstra University Continuing Education programs make available to the Long Island and surrounding communities a broad range of workshops, seminars, conferences, lectures, events, and courses in the arts, business, technology, humanities, sciences, legal studies, test review, sports, and recreation. These programs are oriented to diverse audiences: adult and youth, professional and general, experienced and novice, indeed all those interested in learning more about their world, their society, and themselves. In some cases, registrants earn a certificate, license renewal, or continuing education units applicable to their professional association.

Listed below are some of the major programs being offered throughout the year. Detailed brochures on all curricula are available in the Continuing Education Office or by visiting the Web site at ce.hofstra.edu. For additional information, call (516) 463-7200 or write: Hofstra University Continuing Education, 255 Hofstra University, Oak Street Center, Hempstead, NY 11549.

Professional Services

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional Development offers courses, seminars, workshops, and certificate programs in areas such as Certified Financial Planner, bookkeeping, insurance, real estate salesperson, management, small business, career development, Personal Trainer/Health Fitness Instructor, Deaf Studies and other business fields.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY courses consist of evening and weekend hands-on instruction in the most popular applications and programming languages In addition, noncredit certificate programs are offered in Project Management and CISCO Networks.

PARALEGAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM prepares those with a minimum of 60 college credits for rewarding career opportunities in law firms, corporations, banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and the courts.

Personal Enrichment

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT IN RETIREMENT (PEIR), a self-directed, learner-centered daytime campus program, is designed for individuals in or approaching retirement who wish to utilize their leisure time in stimulating and creative ways.

Career Preparation

TEST REVIEW programs are for those heading to high school and college where test scores play a critical role in the admission process. Courses include reviews in New York State regents exams, SAT/ACT, and Catholic High School Entrance Exam.

Youth Programs

Hofstra University’s SATURDAY CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE is offered year round to students ages 3-18. Students can choose from over 50 classes in academics, arts, and athletics for eight-week sessions during the fall and spring and six-week sessions during the summer and winter. The Saturday program also runs two special programs during the fall and spring: the Hofstra Gifted Academy, and the Hofstra REACH program for children with Autism. For more information visit ce.hofstra.edu/youth or call (516) 463-7400.

HOFSTRA SUMMER CAMPS offers more than 20 co-ed specialty camps for children entering kindergarten through 12th grade. Half of each day is spent in the camper’s chosen specialty and the other half in recreational activities including instructional swimming in Hofstra’s Olympic-sized pool.

For campers whose interests are strictly athletic – we offer sports academy camps in baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, cheerleading, dance, wrestling, volleyball, and tennis camps. Full days are spent in the chosen sport with NCAA head coaches.

Every Thursday is a special event day, always a favorite with our campers – carnivals, DJ parties, magicians, concerts, and crazy water relays. Hofstra summer camps provide an enriching atmosphere and unparalleled athletic and cultural facilities, on a beautiful 240-acre campus: computer and science labs, art studios, playing fields, tennis courts, arboretum, and dining facilities.

Our goal is to assist in the development of the whole child. Hofstra summer camps combine the excitement of our wide-ranging curriculum with the professionalism of our distinguished and caring instructors.

Tuition includes transportation and lunch. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/camp or call (516) 463-CAMP.