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Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESP) |
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PESP 191: Sports Nutrition Semester Hours: 3 This course is intended to teach students an intermediate to advanced understanding of sport and exercise nutrition for the purpose of human performance and physical activity. Topics of study will include carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamin, mineral, and water requirements of active populations, as well as the use of nutritional ergogenic aids for performance enhancement. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70483: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Ghigiarelli
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PESP 195: Field Experience in Sports Medicine Semester Hours: 3 Practical clinical experience in an approved sports medicine setting. This rotation exposes the athletic training student to the injury and illness prevention, evaluation, and management components of one of the following settings: 1) physical therapy; 2) corporate wellness program; 3) high school athletic training program; 4) college athletic training program; 5) professional athletic training program; 6) orthopedic sports medicine clinic. (200 hours of clinical experience.) Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Matriculation as a Level IV athletic training student; PESP 171C, 171D.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60205; May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Clemons
SSI: 60454: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Kitsos
SSIII: 80177: Aug 6-24; TBA; Kitsos
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PESP 199: Practicum: Student Fitness Trainer Semester Hours: 3 Students are assigned two clients for whom they are responsible for developing and implementing a personalized fitness program. Students work individually with faculty advisers to develop appropriate programs for the clients. Students meet with each client for a total of 15 to 18 hours. In addition, interactive group discussions are scheduled bi-weekly during the semester. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PESP 194; SGG 41. Exercise Specialist majors.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60182: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Frierman
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PESP 225: Analysis of Moverment Investigation of the biomechanical basis of motor performance. Includes a descriptive analysis of sport skills and fundamental movement patterns and an examination of techniques for collecting biomechanical data. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Kinesiology or permission of instructor.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60733: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Ghigiarelli
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PESP 277: Capstone Project Semester Hours: 1 This course is designed to provide a culminating experience for students in the Master of Arts in Physical Education Program. Focus will be on the completion of a structured project that addresses an issue in physical education, strength and conditioning, or adventure education. Students will design their project with the guidance of faculty. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PESP 275 , RES 258. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60989: TBA; Ghigiarelli
SSII: 70881: TBA; Ghigiarelli
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PESP 292: Strength and Conditioning Techniques Semester Hours: 3 This course is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the Delivery and implementation of strength and conditioning programs. Topics include Instructional and performance techniques of resistance training, creative calisthenics, Cardiovascular conditioning, speed and agility development, and plyometrics. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PESP 290 .
Summer Offerings SSIII: 80216: Aug 6-24; TBA; Ghigiarelli
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PESP 293: Strength and Conditioning Program Development Semester Hours: 3 This course is designed to investigate relationships among strength and conditioning systems, the program development cycle, and the organizational triad. The development of philosophy/mission statement, needs assessment, goals/objectives formulation, planning, implementation, and program evaluation will be examined in terms of personnel, facilities/equipment, and delivery systems. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PESP 290 ; 292 . (Formerly MSPE.)
Summer Offerings SSIII: 60945: May 23-Jun 26; MTR Noon-2 p.m.; Bradshaw; 201 Hofstra Dome
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Physician Assistant Studies (PHA) |
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PHA 219: Diagnostic Modalities Semester Hours: 2 This laboratory-based course is designed to teach students about and provide practice with technical procedures frequently encountered in primary care, emergency medicine, and surgical settings – procedures such as intravenous cannulization, suturing, urethral catheterization, splinting and casting and nasogastric lavage. In addition, the interpretation of laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, and radiographs will be covered. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60532: May 19-Aug 20; TBA; Loscalzo
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PHA 227: Medicine III Semester Hours: 6 The third of a three-course medicine sequence, this course explores the subspecialty disciplines of pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, and surgery. The diagnosis and treatment of disease states found in these sub-disciplines will be described, and each will be contrasted to basic concepts learned in PHA 224 and 225. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60533: TBA; Ritter/Shebes/Ancona
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PHA 233: Correlative Medicine Semester Hours: 2 This course is a case-based presentation of the diagnosis and treatment of common symptoms. Both group and individual case analysis will be used to develop patient databases and differential diagnoses for medical problems encountered in the primary-care setting. The course is designed to help students synthesize material from the didactic year and to provide an opportunity to practice three essential components of clinical problem-solving and decision-making: 1) the use of critical thinking; 2) the written format for clinical cases; 3) the oral presentation of a clinical case. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60534: TBA; Loscalzo/Ricoy/L’Eplattenier
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PHA 235: Preventve Medicine Semester Hours: 2 The community perspective on health and disease is presented in this course. Issues related to health promotion, disease prevention, immunization, and public health will be examined. Students will also explore curent topics related to regional, national and global health. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60780: TBA; Spaeth
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PHA 250: Primary Care Medicine Clerkship Semester Hours: 3 This clinical experience will focus on training students to provide care to patients of all ages in an out-patient setting, concentrating on the development of differential diagnoses and treatment plans both for patients in the first encounter with a health care facility and for those with chronic problems. Health promotion and preventive medicine are incorporated in this clerkship as well. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60535: May 29-Jun 28; TBA; Steier
SSII: 70456: Jul 9-Aug 16; TBA; Ricoy
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PHA 255: Internal Medicine Clerkship Semester Hours: 3 This clinical experience will focus on training students in the in-hospital diagnosis and management of medical disorders in adult patients. Accurate data analysis, synthesis of pertinent clinical information, the presentation of problem-oriented patient data, indications for and interpretation of laboratory studies and competence in clinical procedures will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60536: May 29-Jun 28; TBA; Ricoy
SSII:70457: Jul 9-Aug 16; TBA; Ricoy
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PHA 260: Obstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship Semester Hours: 3 This clinical experience will focus on training students in approaches to the full range of women’s health issues, focusing on the conditions found throughout the reproductive and post-menopausal years. Participation in common gynecological surgical procedures along with assisting in labor and delivery may be included in this clerkship. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60537: May 29-Jun 28; TBA; Ricoy
SSII: 70458: Jul 9-Aug 16; TBA; Ricoy
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PHA 265: Surgery Clerkship Semester Hours: 3 This clinical experience will focus on training students in the care of the surgical patient in the areas of diagnosis, pre-operative care, and the operating room and post-operative experiences. While general surgery is stressed, students may have the opportunity to participate in the management of patients within some surgical sub-specialties as well. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60538: May 29-Jun 28; TBA; Ricoy
SSII:70459: Jul 9-Aug 16; TBA; Ricoy
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PHA 270: Emergency Medicine Clerkship Semester Hours: 3 This clinical experience will focus on training students in the management of trauma and acute medical problems in both children and adults in the Emergency Department of a hospital. The establishment of priorities while diagnosing and treating critically ill patients is emphasized, along with the mastery of techniques and procedures essential to managing trauma and life-threatening illness. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60539: May 29-Jun 28; TBA; Ricoy
SSII: 70460: Jul 9-Aug 16; TBA; Ricoy
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PHA 275: Long Term Care Clerkship Semester Hours: 3 This clinical experience will focus on training students in geriatrics and rehabilitative medicine in the care of patients housed in chronic care facilities. The psychosocial issues arising from end of life and debilitation will be stressed. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60540: May 29-Jun 28; TBA; Ricoy
SSII: 70461: Jul 9-Aug 16; TBA; Ricoy
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PHA 280: Pediatrics Clerkship Semester Hours: 3 This clinical experience will focus on training students in the care of children from birth through adolescence. Acute illness, developmental delay, genetic abnormalities, psychosocial issues and preventive medicine are explored as well as the care of the well child. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60541: May 29-Jun 28: TBA; Ricoy
SSII: 70462: Jul 9-Aug 16; TBA; Ricoy
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PHA 285: Psychiatry Clerkship Semester Hours: 3 This clinical experience will focus on training students in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with psychiatric illness. Students rotate through an in-patient psychiatric facility and participate in the care of patients with a variety of mental illnesses. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60542: May 29-Jun 28; TBA; Ricoy
SSII: 70463: Jul 9-Aug 16; TBA; Ricoy
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PHA 290: Elective Clerkship Semester Hours: 3 This clinical clerkship will provide the opportunity for students either to explore a medical or surgical sub-specialty or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. The Physician Assistant Program must approve placements for this clerkship. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60543: May 29-Jun 28; TBA; Ricoy
SSII: 70464: Jul 9-Aug 16; TBA; Ricoy
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Physics (PHYS) |
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PHYS 001A: (NS) Elementary Physics Semester Hours: 3 This course concerns fundamental laws and principles of mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. Students must take 001B concurrently unless credit has already been received for the equivalent. Recommended for all premedical and predental students not majoring in chemistry. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation). Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: 1 unit high school algebra, 1 unit plane geometry. Credit given for this course or PHYS 011A , but not both.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60005: May 23-Jun 26; M-R 9-11:50 a.m.; Garuthara; 31 Berliner
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PHYS 001B: (NS) Elementary Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1 This course concerns laboratory exercises to accompany 001A . Must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit given for this course or PHYS 011B , but not both.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60006: May 23-Jun 26; MW 1-4 p.m.; Garuthara; 204 Berliner
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PHYS 002A: (NS) Elementary Physics Semester Hours: 3 This course concerns fundamental laws and principles of mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. Students must take 002B concurrently unless credit has already been received for the equivalent. Recommended for all premedical and predental students not majoring in chemistry (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation). Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PHYS 001A , 1 unit high school algebra, 1 unit plane geometry. Credit given for this course or PHYS 012A , but not both.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70004: Jun 28-Aug 1; M-R 9-11:50 a.m.; Espinoza; 31 Berliner
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PHYS 002B: (NS) Elementary Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1 This course is laboratory exercises to accompany 002A . Must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit given for this course or PHYS 012B , but not both.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70005: Jun 28-Aug 1; TR 1-4 p.m.; Ramsey; 201 Berliner
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PHYS 011A: (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4 This course concerns fundamental laws and principles of mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisite or corequisites: MATH 071 , 072 . Credit given for this course or PHYS 001A , but not both. Students must take 011B concurrently unless credit has already been received for the equivalent. 11A applies toward the natural science distribution requirement only upon successful completion of the corresponding laboratory course 011B .
Summer Offerings SSI: 60013: May 23-Jun 26; M-R 9-11:50 a.m.; Edwards; 207 Berliner
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PHYS 011B: (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1 This is laboratory exercises to accompany 011A . Must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit given for this course or PHYS 001B , but not both.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60014: May 23-Jun 26; TR 1-4 p.m.; Herbert; 201 Berliner
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PHYS 012A: (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4 Fundamental laws and principles of mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PHYS 011A . Prerequisite or corequisites: MATH 071 , 072 . Engineering students are exempt from taking 012B , with approval of adviser. Credit given for this course or PHYS 002A , but not both. Students must take 12B concurrently unless credit has already been received for the equivalent. 12A applies toward the natural science distribution requirement only upon successful completion of the corresponding laboratory course 12B.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70353: Jun 28-Aug 1; M-R 9-11:50 a.m.; Marienko; 207 Berliner
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PHYS 012B: (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1 This is laboratory exercises to accompany 012A . Must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit given for this course or PHYS 002B , but not both.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70007: Jun 28-Aug 1; TR 1-4 p.m.; Marienko; 204 Berliner
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PHYS 170: Independent Undergraduate Research Semester Hours: 1-3 Students who qualify will undertake a research project under individual faculty guidance. (1 hour conference, 6 hours laboratory.) Students may elect to continue undergraduate research for more than two terms.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of department chairperson is required. Open only to matriculated Hofstra students only, with prior permission of the chairperson.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60149: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Hastings
SSII: 70565: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Lawrence
SSIII: 80134: Aug 6-24; TBA; Hastings
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Political Science (PSC) |
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PSC 001: (BH) American Politics Semester Hours: 3-4 Analysis of ideas, institutions and processes of the system with frequent focus on current controversies. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit given for this course or New College SPSG 2, not both.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60026: May 23-Jun 26; Distance Learning; Himelfarb
SSII: 70394: Jun 28-Aug 1; Distance Learning; Himelfarb
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PSC 002: (BH) Comparative Politics Semester Hours: 3 This course introduces students to the major concepts and issues in comparative politics, using a variety of case studies from different regions of the world. Topics examined include: political institutions, political culture, and political participation. Issues relating to regime types, political economy, and political development will also be examined.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60750: May 23-Jun 26; Distance Learning; Nanes
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PSC 145: (CC) Japan: Government and Politics Semester Hours: 3 This course is a study abroad program that includes excursions to the Diet Building (home of the Japanese Parliament), municipal offices, and factories. There will also be visits to museums, cultural sites, and other historic locations. Contact Dr. Takashi Kanatsu at (516) 463-5602 or e-mail psctzk@hofstra.edu for further information.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60751: Study Abroad: Japan; Kanatsu
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PSC 152: Seminar: International Politics Semester Hours: 3 s.h. With the permission of the chairperson, this course may be repeated when the course content varies sufficiently from previous semesters.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60504:May 23-Jun 26; Distance Learning; Mazzucelli
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Psychology (PSY) |
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PSY 001: Introduction to Psychology Semester Hours: 3 The central goal of this course is to provide a general introduction to the field of psychology. Students will learn how to reason about human behavior, how to think critically about science, and how to apply psychological theory and findings to everyday problems and issues. Topics covered will include psychological methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, personality, psychopathology, and social behavior. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisite for all other psychology courses except PSY 007 , 25 and 27. Credit given for this course or New College SPB 1, not both.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60007: May 23-Jun 26; M-R 4:40-6:50 p.m.; Guthman; 112 Breslin; 3 s.h.
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PSY 025: (BH) Psychology of Prejudice Semester Hours: 3 An introduction to prejudice that considers both the cognitive and social processes underlying prejudice and the nature of the minority experience. Specific topics include stereotyping, racism, sexism, social stigma, and prejudice reduction.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70645: Jun 28-Aug 1; M-R 11 a.m.-1:10 p.m.; McDonaugh; 101 Heger
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PSY 034: Organizational Psychology Semester Hours: 3 Study of psychological principles and methods, and their application to work motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, communication, job design, and organizational development. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PSY 001 or 001A.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70446: Jun 28-Aug 1; Distance Learning; Shapiro
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PSY 035: Psychology of Personality Semester Hours: 3 Personality organization, factors influencing development, methods of appraisal and personality theories. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PSY 001 or 001A. Credit given for this course or New College SPG 002, not both.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70008: Jun 28-Aug 1; M-R 11 a.m.-1:10 p.m.; Shatz; 109 Hauser
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PSY 039: Abnormal Psychology Semester Hours: 3 The description, etiology, course, and treatment of psychological disorders. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PSY 001 or 001A. Credit given for this course or New College SPG 014, not both.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60752: May 23-Jun 20; Distance Learning; Serper
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PSY 040: Statistics Semester Hours: 4 Topics include the role of statistics in the scientific method, descriptive statistics, z scores and the standard normal distribution, sampling distributions and statistical inference, hypothesis testing, the t distribution, simple and factorial analysis of variance, correlation and regression, and nonparametric statistics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.) Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PSY 001 or 001A and one of the following courses: MATH 008, 040, 045, 050, 061, 061A or 071. Credit given for this course or SOC 180.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60197: (Lecture); May 23-Jun 26; M-R 9:45 a.m.-Noon; Dill; 245 East Library Wing
SSI: 60198: (Lab); May 23-Jun 26; MW Noon-1:30 p.m.; Dill; 245 East Library Wing
SSII: 70173: (Lecture) Jun 28-Aug 1; M-R 9:45 a.m.-Noon; Shafritz; 106 Weed
SSII: 70174: (Lab) Jun 28-Aug 1; MW Noon-1:30 p.m.; Shafritz; 106 Weed
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PSY 053: Child Development Semester Hours: 3 Development of human behavior from the prenatal period through childhood. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PSY 001 or 1A.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60174: May 23-Jun 26; M-R 8:30-10:40 a.m.; TBA; 101 Brower
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PSY 054: Adolescent Psychology Semester Hours: 3 Development of behavior from adolescence through maturity. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PSY 001 or 001A.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60297: May 23-Jun 20; M-R 10:45 a.m.-1:10 p.m.; Scardapane; 202 Community Services Center
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PSY 061: (BH) Comparative Psychology Semester Hours: 3 Exploration of the ways in which comparisons among species have revealed general principles of behavior, including the roles of individual experience, evolutionary history, and physiological mechanisms. Specific topics include mating systems, parental care, aggression, cooperation, communication, and sensory systems.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70265: Jun 28-Aug 1; Distance Learning; Chaiken
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PSY 110: Principles of Learning and Behavior Semester Hours: 3 Basic concepts and principles of learning and conditioning with animals and human beings. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PSY 001 or 001A.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60548: May 23-Jun 20; M-R 10:45 a.m.-1:10 p.m.; Pineno; 101 Davison
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PSY 159: Social Psychology Semester Hours: 3 Study of basic issues including social perception, prejudice, attitude theory and methodology. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PSY 040 . Credit given for this course or New College SPG 9, not both.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60022: May 23-Jun 20; M-R 11 a.m.-1:10 p.m.; McDonaugh; 13 Breslin
SSI: 61021: TBA; Novak
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PSY 173: Senior Seminar Semester Hours: 3 Investigation of problems of theoretical interest in several areas of psychology. Sections will be planned for different topics. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PSY 001 or 001A. Permission of instructor.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60785: May 23-Jun 20; M-R 1:30-3:40 p.m.; TBA; 112 Breslin
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PSY 177: Behavioral Neuroscience Semester Hours: 3 Biological bases of language, sensation, perception, movement, arousal, sleep, motivation, emotionality, learning, memory, mental disorders, and drug-taking behavior. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PSY 001 or 001A. Credit given for this course or New College SPG 013/NGG 001. (Formerly Biopsychology.)
Summer Offerings SSI: 60753: May 23-Jun 26; M-R 9:30-11:40 a.m.; Shafritz; 109 Hauser
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PSY 209: Classical Concepts in Psychology Semester Hours: 2 Examination of concepts relating to theory and research in learning, motivation, perception, measurement, prediction and behavior change through examination of articles published in major journals during the past 30 years. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to matriculated students in a graduate program in psychology.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60102: Jun 1-29; MW 4:30-6:30 p.m.; TBA; 20 Mason
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PSY 229: Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling and Psychotherapy Semester Hours: 3 A comparative study of the theories and practices in the treatment of psychological disorders. Included are the most commonly employed cognitive-behavioral techniques of counseling and psychotherapy.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70212: Jun 28-Aug 1; TR 4:15-7:15 p.m.; Guthman; 202 Community Services Center; MFT students only
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PSY 251: Special Topics Seminar Semester Hours: 1-4 Investigation of advanced, specialized, and emerging topics in professional and scientific psychology. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of the Director of the Ph.D. or Psy.D. program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. Open only to matriculated students in a graduate program in psychology.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60175: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Scardapane;1 s.h.
SSI: 60416: May 23-Jun 26; TR Noon-3 p.m.; Meller; 203 Brower; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60786: May 23-Jun 26; TR 2-5 p.m.; TBA; 103 Brower; 3 s.h.
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PSY 255: Psychology of Learning Semester Hours: 3 Analysis of basic concepts with emphasis on the application of social and behavioral theory to the effective solution of practical problems. An advanced course. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to matriculated students in a graduate psychology program.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60155: May 30-Jun 27; MW 12:30-3:30 p.m.; O’Brien; 201 Lowe
SSI: 60156: Jun 1-29; TR 12:30-3:30 p.m.; O’Brien; 201 Lowe
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PSY 258A: Social Psychology and the School System Semester Hours: 3 This course explores the roles of school and community psychologists as consultants, direct service providers and change agents within educational settings. Organizational structures (such as school boards, parent-teacher organizations, administrator and faculty committees, etc.) that pertain to the school system are examined and evaluated as contexts for service delivery by psychologists. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to matriculated students in a doctoral program in psychology.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60080: Jun 1-29; TR 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Meller; 25 Breslin
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PSY 429: Clinical Seminar in Marital and Family Therapies Semester Hours: 3
This course introduces advanced doctoral candidates in the Clinical and School Psychology Programs to the concepts, principles and issues associated with marital and family therapy. Both communication disorders and behavioral problems in the context of marriage and the family will be emphasized. The lecture will be accompanied by supervised assignment to therapist team pairs to work with families in which one or more members have been identified as dysfunctional Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to matriculated students in the clinical psychology doctoral program or permission of the instructor. Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly PSY 329, Marital and Family Therapies.)
Summer Offerings SSI: 60578: May 23-Jun 26; TR 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Miller; 16 Davison
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PSY 601: Dissertation Seminar Semester Hours: 3 Exploration of dissertation topics and examination of related research. Credit for the course requires the development and design of a specific dissertation outline and the written agreement by a faculty member to sponsor the dissertation. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to matriculated students in a doctoral program in psychology.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60417: May 23-Jun 26; TR 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Metlay; 109 Roosevelt/773 Fulton Avenue
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PSY 602: Dissertation Proposal Preparation Semester Hours: 3 Through individual consultation with a sponsor, students fully develop their doctoral research proposal and present it for approval to their three-person dissertation committee. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May be taken twice. Three credits are applied towards the doctoral degree when Form II is approved and filed with the chairperson in psychology. Open only to matriculated students in a doctoral program in psychology.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70882: TBA; Sanderson
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Public Relations (PR) |
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PR 100: Fundamentals of Public Relations Semester Hours: 3 Focusing on public information from two viewpoints-the communicator’s and the receiver’s-this course explores the dissemination of public information and its effect on contemporary culture. Lectures, discussions, and practical projects provide, from social and ethical perspectives, firsthand experience in the analysis of public information and media employed. Seminar-workshop includes student evaluation of case studies and guest lectures. Outside community research and reporting time is required. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: JRNL 011 . (Formerly JRNL 60.)
Summer Offerings SSI: 60266: May 23-Jun 20; M-W 11:15 a.m.-2:25 p.m.; Morosoff; 306 Dempster
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PR 101: Public Relations Research Methods and Case Studies Semester Hours: 3 Research is a fundamental part of the public relations process and functions as the foundation to every program or campaign. This course explains how research is developed, analyzed and interpreted to aid in the establishment of effective PR campaigns that can influence the public and motivate behavior. This course is devoted to learning about the different practice areas of public relations. By reviewing case studies and articles students learn how PR practitioners benefit from including research into the communications process. Students learn from the successes and failures described in each case study. Through critical analysis of existing campaigns students develop an understanding of the planning and implementation of public relations activities. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PR 100. No liberal arts credit.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70816: M-W 2:30-5:40 p.m.; Morosoff; 300 Dempster
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PR 104: Public Relations Case Studies Semester Hours: 3 This course encompasses study of several important cases-historical and current-which examine how public relations professionals deal with situations and crises. Through readings, discussions and projects, students explore their own perceptions of the profession and its impact on society. Emphasis is placed on ethical courage, values, audience sensitivity and media reaction. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PR 100 . (Formerly JRNL 64.)
Summer Offerings SSI: 60776: May 23-Jun 26; M-R 3:45-5:55 p.m.; Morosoff; 300 Dempster
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PR 150: Independent Study Semester Hours: 1-3 Individualized projects in public relations including historical, critical and analytical studies. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of chairperson is required. Only open to juniors and seniors in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations majoring in public relations and who secure, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will supervise the study. May be repeated for up to 6 s.h. in different subject areas. Not for liberal arts credit.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60654: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Berman; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60679: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Morosoff; 3 s.h.
SSII: 70828: TBA; Morosoff; 3 s.h.
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PR 151: Independent Study Semester Hours: 3 Individualized projects in public relations including historical, critical and analytical studies. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of chairperson is required. Only open to juniors and seniors in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations majoring in public relations and who secure, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will supervise the study. May be repeated for up to 6 s.h. in different subject areas. Not for liberal arts credit.
Summer Offerings SSIII: 80093: Aug 6-24; TBA; Griffin-Woodall; 3 s.h.
SSIII: 80229: Aug 6-24; TBA; Berman; 1 s.h.
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PR 170: Public Relations Internships Semester Hours: 1-3 An internship experience affords students an opportunity to apply their classroom experiences in a professional work setting appropriate to their major field of study. Public relations majors must complete 3 s.h. of internships to be eligible for graduation. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PR 100. PR 170 may be repeated up to 3 s.h. if internships are at different organizations in different semesters, with the approval of the sponsoring professor. Students taking the internship for 1 s.h. must work a minimum of 120 hours; students seeking to earn a 2.s.h. internship must work a minimum of 150 hours; students seeking 3 s.h. must work a minimum of 180 hours, under the sponsorship of a public relations professor. Students must also complete a paper or project relevant to their work experience and fulfill other requirements as designated by the sponsoring professor. Permission of a sponsoring PR professor is required before a student accepts an internship. Pass/Fail grade only. (Formerly Internships.)
Summer Offerings SSI: 60335: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Frisina; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60336: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Frisina; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60337: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Frisina; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60398: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Berman; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60399: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Berman; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60400: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Semple; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60401: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Semple; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60402: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Semple; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60619: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Morosoff; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60665: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Morosoff; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60680: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Morosoff; 3 s.h.
SSII: 70289: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Frisina; 1 s.h.
SSII: 70288: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Frisina; 2 s.h.
SSII: 70297: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Frisina; 3 s.h.
SSII: 70303: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Berman; 1 s.h.
SSII: 70341: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Berman; 2 s.h.
SSII: 70342: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Barman; 3 s.h.
SSII: 70343: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Semple; 1 s.h.
SSII: 70344: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Semple; 2 s.h.
SSII: 70345: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Semple; 3 s.h.
SSII: 70346: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Griffin-Woodall; 3 s.h.
SSII: 70566: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Morosoff; 3 s.h.
SSIII: 80095: Aug 6-24; TBA; Frisina; 3 s.h.
SSIII: 80101: Aug 6-24; TBA; Morosoff; 3 s.h.
SSIII: 80212: Aug 6-24; TBA; Morosoff; 1 s.h.
SSIII: 80213: Aug 6-24; TBA; Semple; 1 s.h.
SSIII: 80214: Aug 6-24; TBA; Semple; 3 s.h.
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PR 171: Public Relations Internships Semester Hours: 1-3 An internship experience affords students an opportunity to apply their classroom experiences in a professional work setting appropriate to their major field of study. Public relations majors must complete 3 s.h. of internships to be eligible for graduation.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: PR 100. PR 170 may be repeated up to 3 s.h. if internships are at different organizations in different semesters, with the approval of the sponsoring professor. Students taking the internship for 1 s.h. must work a minimum of 120 hours; students seeking to earn a 2.s.h. internship must work a minimum of 150 hours; students seeking 3 s.h. must work a minimum of 180 hours, under the sponsorship of a public relations professor. Students must also complete a paper or project relevant to their work experience and fulfill other requirements as designated by the sponsoring professor. Permission of a sponsoring PR professor is required before a student accepts an internship. Pass/Fail grade only. (Formerly Internship.)
Summer Offerings SSI: 60338: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Frisina; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60339: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Frisina; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60342: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Frisina; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60403: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Berman; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60404: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Berman; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60405: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Berman; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60406: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Semple; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60407: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Semple; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60408: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Semple; 3 s.h.
SSII: 70304: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Frisina; 1 s.h.
SSII: 70347: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Frisina; 2 s.h.
SSII: 70348: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Frisina; 3 s.h.
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PR 180A: Special Topics: International Public Relations: Differences and Similarities in American/Italian Media Campaigns Semester Hours: 3 This course will provide a structured and practical framework for students to understand the nuances and complexities of contemporary communication in a cross-cultural setting while focusing on becoming critical consumers of written messages. From foundational public relations theories to current trends and technologies affecting promotional materials, students will analyze and criticize public relations strategic plans, publicity and creative printed messages. Through readings, class discussions and site visits, students will examine the ways in which different promotional materials are targeted and distributed to the public in Italy. By reviewing materials produced in various commercial, for profit, and non-profit organizations, students will have an opportunity to analyze and criticize public relations techniques and strategies; students will discuss the relative successes of these materials and will be able to produce their own promotional materials as part of the assignments for this class. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open to Hofstra School of Communication majors or with special permission of the School of Communication Study Abroad Director. This course is offered as an elective to Public Relations majors and minors and others majoring in Journalism and/or Media Studies.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70710: Study Abroad: Rome; Frisina
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PR 261: Survey of Public Relations Issues Semester Hours: 3 This course will examine ongoing public relations case studies or current news stories, their contexts and the publics they involve, and analyze and critique the case studies and news stories from a professional public relations standpoint. A review of campaign strategy, media relations practices, and responses to the issues will be explored. A critical assessment of the various strategic approaches to these case studies/news stories provides the focus to evaluate the various objectives, strategies and tactics behind effective public relations campaigns and influencing public opinion. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: JRNL 211. Journalism students may not take this course on a Pass/Fail basis. Students not matriculating in the M.A. in Journalism Program may take the course as a Pass/Fail elective.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70478: Jul 9-Aug 3; TR 6:10-8:20 p.m.; Morosoff; 306 Dempster
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Quantitative Methods (QM) |
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QM 122: Intermediate Business Statistics Semester Hours: 3 Builds upon and continues the work introduced in QM 001 . Topics include statistical quality control, analysis of variance, chi-square test and the analysis of contingency tables, simple and multiple regression, correlation, and time series models with applications to business forecasting. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: IT 014 and QM 001 .
Summer Offerings SSI: 60010: May 23-Jun 20; M-R 10:45 a.m.-1:10 p.m.; Nasri; 108 CV Starr
SSI: 60850: TBA; Nasri
SSII: 70747: N-R 2:50-5:15 p.m.; Dickman; 203 Brower
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QM 203: Advanced Quantitative Analysis for Managers Semester Hours: 3 Regression modeling, analysis of variance, time series analysis and business forecasting methods and nonparametric methods. Use of statistical packages. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Statistics for Business Applications Residency Workshop or approved equivalent. Credit given for this course or QM 210, not both. Open only to matriculated graduate students in the Zarb School of Business and in other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate. See specific program requirements.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60716: May 24-Jun 26; TR 6-9:30 p.m.; Stevans; 204 CV Starr
SSI: 60905: May 24-Jun 26; MW 6-9:30 p.m.; Dickman; 209 CV Starr
SSII: 70541: Jun 27-Aug 1; MW 6-9:30 p.m.; Dickman; 308 CV Starr
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QM 291: Practicum in Quality Management Semester Hours: 3 A practicum in quality management. In this practicum students will be responsible for developing the design for a quality improvement project at their respective workplaces. They will prepare a report and give an oral presentation on their individual projects. This project should exhibit the student’s ability to apply the methods and techniques that they have learned in the previous courses in the program. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: MGT 207 and QM 287 or MGT 287. Corequisite: QM 290 or MGT 290. Open only to matriculated graduate students in the Zarb School of Business and in other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate. See specific program requirements. Same as MGT 291.
Summer Offerings SSIII: 80274: TBA; Affisco
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Radio, Television, Film (RTVF) |
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RTVF 001: Sound and Image Aesthetics Semester Hours: 3 This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase the student’s understanding of the way in which sounds and images communicate ideas. Through a study of perceptual principles, graphic design, photography, sound, and the moving image, students explore the underlying forms and processes of media. The development of a critical vocabulary and an analytical perspective and the opportunity to create various examples of sounds and images provide students with the background to pursue further studies in communication.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60484: May 23-Jun 26; TWR 1:30-3:40 p.m.; Murillo; 117 Dempster
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RTVF 010: (AA) Introduction to Film and Television Study Semester Hours: 3 The basic language of filmic expression and the methodologies of film study, including their influence on television and video, are introduced through analysis of films and television programs. Emphasis is on ways of looking at films and television, the major concepts of theory, the various forms of film and television, and the techniques that determine visual styles.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60267: May 23-Jun 26; M-W 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; TBA; 211 Breslin
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RTVF 043: Radio Station Imaging and Production Semester Hours: 3 This course focuses on the theories and practices of radio station imaging and production. “Station imaging” and “creative enhancement” are general terms used to describe the elements produced internally by a radio station to promote and/or market itself. Imaging is both an internal promotional approach, and an external marketing strategy, that refers to how a broadcaster positions its radio station within the marketplace. Through classroom lectures, practical studio production work, and a broad array of assignments and readings, students will become familiar with the technical terms and strategic practices associated with radio station imaging. Students will gain the skills necessary to create radio “sweepers,” music menus, and “promos” for shows, special events, and contests. The course is designed to give students a critical appreciation for how audio elements create a particular effect, and to understand how writing and editing play a role in shaping perceptions of the listener. Other topics include copyright restrictions, acquiring music and sound effects for productions, and developing image campaigns. Students will produce all of the projects on advanced digital production software. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: RTVF 021 or by permission of department. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60383: May 23-Jun 26; M-R 3:45-5:55 p.m.; Mullen; 117 Dempster
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RTVF 065: Television Production Practicum: International Media Production Semester Hours: 3 Students will study the myriad challenges and opportunities associated with overseas television, film, and digital media production. Examination of and field visits to major communication organizations in the host country will provide in-depth awareness of history and current practices outside the domestic industry they are so familiar with. In the process of producing individual and/or group videos, students will gain experience interacting with international constituencies and learn how to deal with the added complexities of global production. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Students from Hofstra’s TV program will be encouraged to enroll along with Film and Radio majors. Prereqs will be RTVF 026 and 044, or 021 or 047, or permission of the Department. Students with appropriate experience from similar programs outside the University will also be considered. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70711: Study Abroad: Rome; Hillebrand
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RTVF 107: Cinematography and Lighting for Film Semester Hours: 3 This course combines the theoretical and practical elements of cinematography and lighting. While learning the techniques of studio and location lighting, students also study historical and contemporary trends and styles. Students learn how to visualize the script and light for the actors. Film emulsions, exposure, filters, camera placement, composition, movement, and continuity will be covered. Emphasis is placed on the importance of light to telling a story. Practical tests and scenes are shot on 16mm film stocks. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: RTVF 027. Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fee additional. No liberal arts credit. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60327: May 23-Jun 26; TWR 5-8 p.m.; Nicholas; 114 Dempster
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RTVF 110: Film and Television Writing: Theory and Application Semester Hours: 3 The basic principles of narrative emphasizing plot and character development, film and television screenplay formats, and the process of screenwriting from synopsis through treatments to scripts. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: RTVF 010 . Admission to class by permission of department.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60429: May 23-Jun 26; Distance Learning; Jennings
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RTVF 150: Independent Studies/Readings Semester Hours: 1-3 Individualized courses designed to fill gaps in the student’s knowledge of audio, video, or film. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of department chairperson. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Ordinarily open to seniors in the Department of Audio/Video/Film who are exceptionally capable of independent work. Students majoring in the BA in Media Arts program should incorporate two or three areas studied within the discipline and should demonstrate the student’s ability to relate one discipline to another. Before registering for this course, the prospective student must find a member of the department who will agree, in writing, to serve as instructor.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60269: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60270: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60271: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSII: 70241: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSII: 70242: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSII: 70243: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSII: 70406: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; 2 s.h.
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RTVF 151: Independent Studies/Readings Semester Hours: 1-3 Individualized courses designed to fill gaps in the student’s knowledge of audio, video, or film.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of department chairperson. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Ordinarily open to seniors in the department of Audio/Video/Film who are exceptionally capable of independent work. Students majoring in the B.A. in Media Arts program should incor-porate two or three areas studied within the discipline and should demonstrate the student’s ability to relate one discipline to another. Before registering for this course, the prospective student must find a member of the department who will agree, in writing, to serve as instructor.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60272: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60273: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60274: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 1 s.h.
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RTVF 170: Internship Program Semester Hours: 1-3 An internship program provides an opportunity for students to apply their classroom experience to an appropriate professional work setting. Students work with an assigned faculty sponsor and an on-site supervisor. They work a requisite number of hours, keep a daily journal, and write midterm and final papers. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Junior class standing; GPA of 2.5 or better overall, the successful completion of 12 s.h. in the major, of which 6 s.h. must be in residence; and an intermediate level course in major. Pass/D+/D/Fail grade only. Students must be approved for admission into the program before registering. Applications to the program, with information about deadlines, are available in the RTVF department office. May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h. RTVF 170 and 174 can be taken in combination for no more than 6 credits.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60275: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60276: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60277: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60278: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60279: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60280: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60281: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60282: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60283: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60284: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60285: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60286: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60287: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60288: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 3 s.h.
SSI: 60289: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60290: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60291: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60292: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60293: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60294: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60345: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60346: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 2 s.h.
SSI: 60347: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSI: 60348: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSIII: 80211: Aug 6-24; TBA; 2 s.h.
SSIII: 80212: Aug 6-24; TBA; 2 s.h.
SSIII: 80213: Aug 6-24; TBA; 1 s.h.
SSIII: 80214: Aug 6-24; TBA; 1 s.h.
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RTVF 250: Independent Study Semester Hours: 3 This course is designed for students interested in pursuing further independent work not covered in existing courses – whether documentary production or research in documentary studies. The course is meant for second and/or third-year students who have completed the first two level documentary production courses, or who entered the program with academic or professional backgrounds in documentary, thus demonstrating advanced skills. Students will have the opportunity to work with a faculty adviser on the project, whether a production or research project. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Students must provide examples of their work in either studies or production and submit a proposal that clearly demonstrates ability to take on such a project. The decision to allow a student to do an Independent Study will be solely that of the Department.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70402: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA
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Reading (READ) |
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READ 351: Independent Studies in Reading Semester Hours: 1-6 Individual investigation and exploration of related research in the areas of the student’s special interests and/or dissertation topic. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: For M.A. candidates only. Permission of adviser. (Formerly Master’s Essay.)
Summer Offerings SSIII: 80194: Aug 6-24; TBA; Garcia; 3 s.h.
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Religion (RELI) |
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RELI 019: (CC) Introduction to Buddhism Semester Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the wide range of Buddhist ideas and practices that have developed within the diverse regions of Asia, with focus on southem Asia. This course will also introduce students to the various Buddhist literary and artistic expressions. The course covers a wide range of Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana), as well as a discussion of Buddhism’s transfer from Asia to the West.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60803: May 23-Jun 26; M-R 10:45 a.m.-1:10 p.m.; TBA
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RELI 021: (HP) Gods and Sages - Religious Wisdom in the Ancient World Semester Hours: 3 This course will examine ancient approaches to questions about the human condition and attempts to come to know the good, the true and the beautiful. Religious and philosophic thought provided distinct, often conflicting, but at times overlapping answers to such issues. A study of these various theories, as addressed by thinkers from the Greco-Roman traditions, will not only introduce some of the most profound meditations on these central human concerns, but will also provide the conceptual background necessary to understand the development of Western religious traditions (particularly Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism).
Summer Offerings SSII: 70714: Study Abroad: Italian Odyssey: TBA
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RELI 075: (CC) Mysticism and the Spiritual Quest Semester Hours: 3
Mysticism is traditionally defined as the yearning for direct connection to a transcendent reality and is referred to as the esoteric dimension of religious search. Though evident as a global phenomenon, mystical traditions most notably developed in the monotheistic faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as in the many religious traditions of India, China, Japan and ancient Greece. This is a cross-cultural exploration of the meanings, definitions, practices and common themes of mysticism via a study of original texts (in translation) from different parts of the world. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Same as PHI 102. Credit given for this course or PHI 102, not both.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60801: May 23-Jun 20; Distance Learning; Zagano
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Research (RES) |
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RES 124: Introduction to Grant Funding and Proposal Development in the Field of Health Semester Hours: 3 Introduction to the principles of grant proposal preparation and the identification of funding sources. Strategies in performing needs assessments and seeking program funding as preliminaries to proposal development in the field of health.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70291: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Kyriacou
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RES 258: Understanding Research Methodology Semester Hours: 3 An overview of research methodology for the consumer of educational and health-related research. Basic concepts in statistics, measurement and research are interrelated and applied to reading and critiquing research articles in substantive areas of education and health.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60939; Pincus; TBA
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RES 280A: Introduction to Educational Research Semester Hours: 3 Designed to meet the needs of specific groups of students or educators. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number. Any course may be taken a number of times so long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70280: Jun 28-Aug 1; MW 4:30-7 p.m.; Rose; 63 Hagedorn
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Romance Languages and Literatures (RLLT) |
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RLLT 102: (LT) Postmodern Fiction in Romance Languages Semester Hours: 3 Study of cultural and literary trends as they appear in French, Italian, and Spanish works of fiction written after 1980. Special attention will be paid to identity construction (regional/national/European/global), the relationship between genders and the representation of the masculine and the feminine, and the redefinition of the role of literature and fiction in the postmodern era. All works are red in English translation.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70466: Study Abroad: France; Loucif/Fixell
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Russian (RUS) |
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RUS 001: Elementary Russian Semester Hours: 3 Fundamentals of structure. Oral drill.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60236: May 19-Jun 7; M-R 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m.; Pustovoit; 104 Brower
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RUS 002: Elementary Russian Semester Hours: 3 Continuation of 001. Selected readings. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: RUS 001 or equivalent.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60109: Jun 8-22; M-R 1-:15-2 p.m.; Pustovoit; 104 Brower
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RUS 003: Intermediate Russian Semester Hours: 3 Grammar review. Conversational approach. Selected readings. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: RUS 002 or equivalent.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70601: Jun 28-Aug 1; TBA; Pustovoit
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RUS 103: Advanced Russian Language Semester Hours: 3 Three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order) An integrated sequence of courses which gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including structure) and reading. Text material ranges from simple stories to more sophisticated language including culture and civilization subjects. The individual student’s needs and wishes determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record is maintained to assure the development of each student’s skills. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for all courses numbered 101 through 106: successful completion of 004 or permission.
Summer Offerings SSI: 60217: May 23-Jun 26; TBA; Pustovoit
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School of Education (SOE) |
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SOE 001A: Fire and Arson Prevention Seminar Semester Hours: No credit This course meets the statutory requirements included in subdivision 52.21(b) of the Commissioner’s Regulations required for teacher preparation programs. It is developed for teachers, pupil services personnel and administrators to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet current fire and life safety education requirements. It will prepare students to deal with a wide array of health and safety issues that affect children. This seminar details associated safety problems, identifies applicable school regulations, acquaints the professional with various educational approaches and available resources. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Distance learning format. Open only to current Hofstra University undergraduate and graduate students. P/F only.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70551: Distance Learning; Edwards
SSIII: 80068: Jun 1-Aug 15; Distance Learning; Edwards
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SOE 001B: Fire and Arson Prevention Seminar Semester Hours: No credit This course meets the statutory requirements included in subdivision 52.21(b) of the Commissioner’s Regulations required for teacher preparation programs. It is developed for teachers, pupil services personnel and administrators to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet current fire and life safety education requirements. It will prepare students to deal with a wide array of health and safety issues that affect children. This seminar details associated safety problems, identifies applicable school regulations, acquaints the professional with various educational approaches and available resources. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Distance learning format. Available to individuals not currently enrolled in a Hofstra University undergraduate or graduate program. P/F only. Fee: $30.
Summer Offerings SSIII: 80067: Jun 1-Aug 15; Distance Learning; Edwards
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SOE 002A: Identification of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Semester Hours: No credit This course meets the statutory requirements included in Part 52.21 of the Commissioner’s Regulations governing teacher preparation programs. The program shall provide study that will permit candidates to obtain the knowledge and skills and means for identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and maltreatment in accordance with the requirements of section 3004 of the Education Law. The seminar is developed for teachers, pupil service personnel and administrators to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify maltreatment in children. This is two hours of prescribed course of study for individuals applying for certification. The course includes information regarding the physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and maltreatment and the statutory reporting requirements set out by the Commissioner, including how a report must be made, what other legal actions the reporter is mandated or authorized to take, the legal protections offered reporters and the consequences for failing to report. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to current Hofstra undergraduate or graduate students.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70552: Distance Learning; Edwards
SSIII: 80083: Jun 1-Aug 15; Distance Learning; Edwards
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SOE 002B: Identification of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Semester Hours: No credit This course meets the statutory requirements included in Part 52.21 of the Commissioner’s Regulations governing teacher preparation programs. The program shall provide study that will permit candidates to obtain the knowledge and skills and means for identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and maltreatment in accordance with the requirements of section 3004 of the Education Law. The seminar is developed for teachers, pupil service personnel and administrators to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify maltreatment in children. This is two hours of prescribed course of study for individuals applying for certification. The course includes information regarding the physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and maltreatment and the statutory reporting requirements set out by the Commissioner, including how a report must be made, what other legal actions the reporter is mandated or authorized to take, the legal protections offered reporters and the consequences for failing to report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Available to individuals not currently enrolled in a Hofstra University undergraduate or graduate program.
Summer Offerings SSIII: 80084: Jun 1-Aug 15; Distance Learning; Edwards
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SOE 003A: Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Semester Hours: No credit This course meets the statutory requirements included in Part 52.21 of the Commissioner’s Regulations governing teacher preparation programs. It is composed of at least two clock hours of course work that includes study in the warning signs within a developmental and social context that relates to violence and other troubling behaviors in children; the statutes, regulations and policies relating to a safe, nonviolent school climate; effective classroom management techniques and other academic supports that promote a nonviolent school climate and curriculum; intervention techniques designed to address a school violence situation; and how to participate in an effective school/community referral process for students exhibiting violent behavior. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Distance learning format. Open only to curent Hofstra undergraduates or graduate students.
Summer Offerings SSII: 70553: Distance Learning; Edwards
SSIII: 80171: Distance Learning; Edwards
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