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GRADUATE STUDIES at

HOFSTRA

Hofstra at a glance Over 175 graduate program options 2,951 graduate students 25 miles east of New York City Graduate students represent 35 U.S. states and territories and 31 countries

8:1 graduate student-to-faculty ratio

92 percent of full-time faculty members hold the highest degree in their fields

Accredited museum, award-winning radio station, and six theaters on campus 240-acre campus is a nationally recognized arboretum

More than 45 graduate student clubs and professional organizations

Campus amenities include a modern graduate student residence hall, two sports and fitness complexes, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool 2 2

Why Choose Hofstra for Your Graduate Studies?

Thank you for taking the time to consider Hofstra University for your advanced studies. You have many options when looking at graduate schools, and we are confident that you will find one that meets your needs here. With master’s, doctoral and postgraduate programs, Hofstra will help you develop your mind, satisfy your curiosity, and advance your career.

At Hofstra, there is no one-size-fits-all curriculum. Each program is tailored to help students succeed in a particular field, whether that means a focus on theory, hands-on practice, or a combination of the two. Your classmates will come from culturally and intellectually diverse backgrounds, and your professors will be leaders in their disciplines. We strive to blend state-of-the-art campus facilities with strong community connections and our proximity to New York to ensure your success after graduation.

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Hofstra is 25 miles east of New York City: incredible companies, culture ... everything!

Miles to Hofstra University from: · Boston, MA: 220 · Chicago, IL: 825 · Dallas, TX: 1,580 · Los Angeles, CA: 2,825 · Miami, FL: 1,320 · Washington, D.C.: 250

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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Did you know…?

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers three doctoral programs.

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• H ofstra’s Clinical Psychology and School-Community Psychology doctoral programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association.

• C utting-edge programs such as medical physics, urban ecology, forensic linguistics, and industrial/organizational psychology are designed to help fill professional needs in growth-targeted fields.

• T he science research complex includes electron microscopy facilities, newly renovated biology research laboratories, and a state-licensed animal care facility.

• H ofstra’s Industrial/Organizational and Applied Organizational Psychology programs place students in yearlong professional internships.

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Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS) programs include: • • • • • • • •

pplied Linguistics (TESOL) A Forensic Linguistics Industrial/Organizational Psychology Integrative Biology Medical Physics Rhetorical Studies Sustainability Studies Urban Ecology

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in: • Creative Writing

Doctoral programs in: • A pplied Organizational Psychology (PhD) • Clinical Psychology (PhD) • School-Community Psychology (PsyD)

For more information about these graduate programs, please visit

hofstra.edu/HCLASgrad

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Health Professions and Human Services

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• E xperiential learning (e.g., internships, externships, and field experiences) is integrated throughout each program.

• P rograms are nationally accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), American Art Therapy Association (AATA), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) and recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

• P rograms in creative arts therapy, marriage and family therapy, counseling and mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology all lead to licensure and/or certification.

• T he Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center offers on-campus training for graduate students in its Speech-Language-Hearing and Counseling and Mental Health Professions clinics.

• H ofstra’s Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) programs combine distance learning, hybrid courses, and traditional, classroom-based instruction.

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Did you know…?

Students benefit from Hofstra’s relationships with Northwell Health, the nation’s secondlargest nonprofit secular health system, and the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University.

Master of Health Administration (MHA) Master of Public Health (MPH) Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health (JD/MPH) Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health (MD/MPH) Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), and Master of Science in Education (MSEd) programs include: • • • • • • • • • •

C reative Arts Therapy H ealth Informatics M arriage and Family Therapy M ental Health Counseling O ccupational Therapy R ehabilitation Counseling R ehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health S chool Counseling/College Student Development Counseling S peech-Language Pathology S ports Science

Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Advanced Certificates and Professional Diplomas in: • • • • • •

ilingual Extension in Speech-Language Patholoy B C ounseling and Mental Health Counseling I nterdisciplinary Transition Specialist R ehabilitation Counseling and Administration R ehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health T eacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities

For more information about these graduate programs, please visit

hofstra.edu/HealthGrad RANKED AMONG THE BEST: • 37th in the nation among rehabilitation counseling graduate programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2016 edition) • 108th in the nation for graduate programs in speech-language pathology (U.S. News & World Report, 2017 edition)

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Communication

ENGAGEMENT FUTURE INNOVATION PRESTIGE RENOWN ACHIEVEMENT PROFESSIONAL ACCLAIM SUPPORT NEW YORK COMMUNITY SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT DIVERSITY SCHOLAR INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS PRIDE PURPOSE COLLABORATION LEARNING LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT EXCELLENCE KNOWLEDGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FUTURE INNOVATION

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Did you know…?

Hofstra’s MA in Public Relations is a career-oriented program that takes an interdisciplinary approach to training new professionals.

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• H ofstra has one of the largest noncommercial broadcast studios in the northeastern United States; it includes video control rooms, editing suites, and professional soundstages.

• T he NewsHub is a state-of-the-art newsroom and collaborative space containing Avid nonlinear digital editing software, iNews and NewsCutter, and the latest information management and handling tools.

• W RHU-88.7 FM, Radio Hofstra University, is Hofstra’s 24/7, fully digital radio station.

• C lasses are taught by internationally recognized scholars, published authors, and industry leaders, including Emmy Award winners, Fulbright scholars, and recipients of grants from the Scripps Howard Foundation and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).

Master of Arts (MA) programs include: • Journalism with optional specializations in: 4Business Reporting 4Health and/or Sports Reporting 4Science Reporting

• Public Relations

For more information about these graduate programs, please visit

hofstra.edu/CommunicationGrad

RANKED AMONG THE BEST: • WRHU-88.7 FM was ranked No. 1 college radio station in the United States for two consecutive years (The Princeton Review, 2015 and 2016 editions) • WRHU-88.7 FM was named top noncommercial station in the United States (2014 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award) • WRHU-88.7 FM has served as the flagship station of the NHL’s New York Islanders since 2010 – the only college radio station in the nation with exclusive broadcast rights for a professional sports franchise.

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Education

ENGAGEMENT FUTURE INNOVATION PRESTIGE RENOWN ACHIEVEMENT PROFESSIONAL ACCLAIM SUPPORT NEW YORK COMMUNITY SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT DIVERSITY SCHOLAR INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS PRIDE PURPOSE COLLABORATION LEARNING LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT EXCELLENCE KNOWLEDGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FUTURE INNOVATION

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Did you know…?

All Hofstra teacher education and educational leadership programs are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

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The Office of Educational Support Services and Office of Field Placement are critical resources for education students, providing comprehensive support for teacher certification and coordination of all clinical experiences, including student teaching.

• T he School of Education’s annual Literature and the Imagination Conference brings together the best and brightest scholars, educators, authors, and industry professionals in the area.

• The Reading/Writing Learning Clinic and iDesign Makers Space are two practical sites serving both graduate students and nearby communities.

• F aculty in special education have received over $3.75 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to support student scholarships.

Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science in Education (MSEd), and Advanced Certificate programs include: • A pplied Behavior Analysis • B usiness Education • E arly Childhood and Elementary Education • E ducational Leadership 4K-12 4Higher Education • F amily and Consumer Sciences Education • F ine Arts Education • G ifted Education • H ealth Education • L iteracy Studies • M iddle Childhood Extensions

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M usic Education P hysical Education S econdary Education 4English 4Foreign Language 4Mathematics 4Science 4Social Studies • S pecial Education 4Early Childhood 4Elementary 4Secondary • T eaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Bilingual Education

Doctoral programs in: • E ducational and Policy Leadership (K-12 or Higher Education) • L earning and Teaching • L iteracy Studies

For more information about these graduate programs, please visit

hofstra.edu/EducationGrad

RANKED AMONG THE BEST: • #132 for best graduate education (U.S. News & World Report, 2017 edition) • #94 in the nation for online graduate education programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2015 Best Online Programs)

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Business

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• H ofstra’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business boasts “Best Business School” rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Forbes magazine, and The Princeton Review.

• T he Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room is one of the most high-tech academic facilities in the country, equipped with 34 industry-standard Bloomberg terminals with professional certification available to students.

• T he Frank G. Zarb School of Business is home to two prestigious research centers: the Center for International Financial Services and Markets and the Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies.

• H ofstra’s Online MBA program is a flexible cohort option for experienced professionals that can be completed within two years.

• A ll classes in the Executive MBA program are held on Saturday, allowing full-time professionals to complete an advanced business degree in a collegial, network-driven setting.

• S tudents may study part time or full time, with many evening and online course options.

• H ofstra’s IdeaHUb is an interactive collaborative laboratory for students interested in entrepreneurship.

• The Center for Entrepreneurship’s Accelerator Program provides students with valuable mentorship and training from accomplished entrepreneurs.

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Did you know…?

The Frank G. Zarb School of Business is one of less than 10 percent of business schools in the world to hold dual accreditation by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Master of Science (MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Advanced Certificate programs include: • • • • • • •

Accounting Business Analytics Finance Health Services Management Human Resources Management Information Systems Information Technology

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International Business Investment Management Management Marketing Marketing Research Professional Accountancy Quality Management

• Quantitative Finance • Sports and Entertainment Management • Taxation

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Juris Doctor /Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

For more information about these graduate programs, please visit

hofstra.edu/BusinessGrad RANKED AMONG THE BEST: • #58 for Best Business Schools (Forbes, 2015) • #6 for best online MBA in healthcare management degree programs (The Best Schools, 2016) • #15 in the nation for best online MBA program (The Princeton Review, 2015) • Top 30 percent nationwide for mid-career salary of alumni with advanced degrees (2015-16 PayScale College Salary Report) • #74 in the nation for part-time MBA programs (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2015) • #79 nationwide for full-time MBA programs (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2014) • #97 nationwide for part-time MBA program (U.S. News & World Report, 2017 edition) • #55 in the nation for best online MBA Program (U.S. News & World Report, 2016 Best Online Programs) • 6th best online MBA program for 2016 (Affordable Colleges Online, The Best Online MBA Programs, 2015-2016) • Best 295 Business Schools (The Princeton Review, 2016 edition) • #88 in the nation for best MBA program (Poets & Quants, 2015 Top 100 MBA rankings) 13

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Engineering and Applied Science

ENGAGEMENT FUTURE INNOVATION PRESTIGE RENOWN ACHIEVEMENT PROFESSIONAL ACCLAIM SUPPORT NEW YORK COMMUNITY SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT DIVERSITY SCHOLAR INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS PRIDE PURPOSE COLLABORATION LEARNING LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT EXCELLENCE KNOWLEDGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FUTURE INNOVATION

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For more information about these graduate programs, please visit

hofstra.edu/SEASgrad

Did you know…?

Hofstra students have access to our newly-renovated $1 million Big Data lab.

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• A co-op program offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience while completing their degree.

• T here are three on-campus centers dedicated to engineering and applied science research, including one that focuses on entrepreneurship in computing.

• T he Computer Science MS program boasts a 100 percent job placement rate within three months of graduation.

• S tudents customize their schedules to take classes most relevant to their interests.

Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science

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• Online • On-Campus • Hybrid

INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS PRIDE PURPOSE COLLABORATION

Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies

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ENGAGEMENT FUTURE INNOVATION PRESTIGE RENOWN ACHIEVEMENT

PROFESSIONAL ACCLAIM SUPPORT NEW YORK COMMUNITY SUCCESS

DEVELOPMENT DIVERSITY SCHOLAR INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS

PRIDE PURPOSE COLLABORATION LEARNING LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT

EXCELLENCE KNOWLEDGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FUTURE INNOVATION

PRESTIGE RENOWN ACHIEVEMENT PROFESSIONAL ACCLAIM SUPPORT

NEW YORK COMMUNITY SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT DIVERSITY SCHOLAR

INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS PRIDE PURPOSE COLLABORATION

For more information about these graduate programs, please visit

hofstra.edu/GNPA

Did you know…?

The Physician Assistant Studies program has earned national rankings in U.S. News & World Report.

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• S tudents benefit from Hofstra’s relationships with Northwell Health, the nation’s second-largest nonprofit secular health system, and the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University.

• H ofstra’s Master of Science with a major in nursing program can be completed part time in three years, graduating family nurse practitioners and adultgerontology acute care nurse practitioners.

• T he Clinical Skills Center and Bioskills Education Center are two of many experiential learning settings that provide opportunities for hands-on simulation, developing communication and physical diagnosis skills, surgical skills instruction/assessment, and more.

• T he Physician Assistant Studies program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant Inc. and leads to licensure and/or certification.

Master of Science (MS) programs include: • Major in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner • Major in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner • Major in Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner • Physician Assistant Studies RANKED AMONG THE BEST: • #70 nationwide for Physician Assistant programs (US News & World Report, 2016 edition)

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