Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Office: Second Floor, Heger Hall
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Phone: 516-463-5412
Eva Badowska, Dean
Kristin Weingartner, Vice Dean for Strategic Initiatives
Jean Dobie Giebel, Senior Associate Dean for Curriculum and PersonnelSteven
Steven Costenoble, Director of Academic Planning and Program Evaluation
Nilla Park Associate Dean for Financial Planning and Administration
Meena Bose, Executive Dean for the Program in Public Policy and Public Service, Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs
Graduate education in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reflects the college’s commitment to advanced scholarship and professional training that is responsive to the diversity of human experience and constantly expanding the boundaries of human knowledge.
Mission Statement
As the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, we are dedicated to the production, analysis, and transmission of knowledge and creative works.
We are committed to four principles:
- Empowerment. Our core mission is to empower students to pursue lifelong inquiry, to develop adaptable, creative problem-solving skills, to navigate technological advances, and to build flexible, interdisciplinary perspectives necessary for careers of the future. HCLAS students learn to shape their communities through the integration of art; literature; philosophical, geographical, and historical inquiry; social and natural scientific inquiries; and quantitative methods and reasoning. HCLAS graduates employ effective critical thinking, communication, global awareness, and cross-cultural competencies for fulfilling lives and successful careers, in pursuit of a better world.
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Diversity. We recognize that the success of our community hinges upon collaboration among a diversity of peoples, perspectives, and cultures. HCLAS is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse community of talented students and distinguished faculty.
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Excellence. HCLAS faculty are devoted to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and the production and dissemination of original research, scholarship, and creative works in and across disciplines.
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Foundational Knowledge. The liberal arts are the heart of Hofstra University’s programs, generating and providing foundational knowledge for fields within HCLAS as well as disciplines across the University. We are committed to developing learners’ intellectual powers alongside our values of free inquiry, resourcefulness, judgment, and character.
The Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences comprises the School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts ; the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics ; and the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs . For the college’s academic organization, see below; for the University’s academic organization, see Academic Organization .
Graduate Degrees
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides master’s and doctoral degree programs in a range of disciplines that afford students the opportunity for professional growth and advanced study. The College offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, Doctor of Psychology, and Doctor of Philosophy. Master’s degree programs in several disciplines span the arts and sciences and prepare students for advanced studies in professions, such as biology, research, creative writing, forensic linguistics, organizational training and development, human resource management, and medical physics.
HCLAS offers three doctoral degrees in the Department of Psychology . The PhD Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association and prepares professional psychologists for work in mental health centers, hospitals, public schools, special educational facilities, university-based academic departments, and independent private practice. The PsyD Program in School-Community Psychology , also accredited by the American Psychological Association, prepares psychologists for service to schools and community health services. The PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology trains graduates to apply basic scientific knowledge and methodology to the solution of human problems in organizations.
Organization of HCLAS
HCLAS is made up of the School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts of HCLAS ; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of HCLAS ; and the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs of HCLAS . In addition, Military Science is under the supervision of HCLAS.
School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts of HCLAS
In the School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts of HCLAS , students will develop their oral and written communication skills in English and in other languages, both classical and modern, as well as their ability to learn and think with creativity, imagination, and sensitivity, while being exposed to the best that the history of humanity has to offer in literature, theater, music, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, and design. Students may also develop their writing skills and literary and artistic talents as a preparation for careers in the arts and other fields, such as publishing, grant-writing, curating, non-profit administration, Web design and development, and education.
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of HCLAS
In the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of HCLAS , students and faculty work together to foster the discovery and transmission of knowledge in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, environmental studies, mathematics, physics, and psychology. Students conduct research in both the laboratory and the field under the guidance of their faculty mentors, and they go on to present their data and ideas at local, regional, and national fora. They prepare to continue their studies in advanced degree programs in their fields and for a wide array of careers as medical and mental health professionals, research scientists, educators, and entrepreneurs. The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of HCLAS prepares students for careers in the natural and physical sciences and for professional schools and offers courses to foster an understanding of science and mathematics to students outside the sciences.
Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs of HCLAS
In the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs of HCLAS , students will prepare for their future as informed and responsible citizens of their local, national, and global communities through engagement with the rigorous intellectual traditions of social scientific inquiry in disciplines such as anthropology, economics, geography, sociology, political science, history, and philosophy. Students will conduct social scientific research to prepare them to think critically and creatively about policy issues and alternatives and, through service learning experiences, may prepare for careers in law, in business, in public service, in governmental agencies and NGO’s, in non-profit organizations, and in public and educational institutions.
Departments offering graduate programs and/or courses:
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