find your edge school of education, health and human services graduate programs

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1 find your edge school of education, health and human services graduate programs

2 The faculty of the Hofstra University School of Education, Health and Human Services are dedicated to the preparation of reflective and knowledgeable professionals who use scholarship to inform their practice. Collectively, we strive toward a more just, open, and democratic society as we collaborate with and learn from children, adolescents, and adults in diverse social and cultural settings. We encourage and support the scholarship and practice of our colleagues and students in their professional lives; our endeavors include research that contributes to the knowledge base for both educators and health and human services professionals. Thus, it is our intent to establish the School of Education, Health and Human Services as a place that nurtures communication, collaboration, and leadership both at Hofstra and in community settings. our mission

3 dare to shape the future Some would say that we at Hofstra University s School of Education, Health and Human Services are dreamers because we believe that through service to others we can improve lives and communities. We don t think that s a dream. It is our conviction that by putting knowledge and skills to work, we can effect positive changes and help to unlock the potential inside us all that makes personal dreams come true. If you share this vision and passion for action, the Graduate Division of the School of Education, Health and Human Services is the place for you. Our courses are tailored to help you meet your on-the-job challenges. Our faculty work both in the field and in the classroom, ensuring that you are learning the most current and effective best practices. And our small classes permit maximum personal attention. Read on and allow us to demonstrate how our graduate programs can give you the in-depth understanding and high-level skills to shape the future yours and the futures of those you serve. 1

4 health-related programs health administration health education community health marriage and family therapy 2

5 We learn more each day about the importance of maintaining good physical and emotional health. As governments, insurers, employers, and the health industry strive to develop more effective care delivery and to reduce the negative and costly effects of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and other modern maladies, exciting career opportunities in health-related fields are being created. The graduate programs of the School of Education, Health and Human Services Health Professions and Family Studies Department prepare you to meet the challenges of these fields. Areas of study include: Administration of health services in diverse settings, including hospitals, group practices, managed care organizations, and voluntary agencies. Community and public health policy, planning, and implementation. Health education (K-12). Marriage and family therapy. Courses provide a solid academic base, while field work enables students to understand and experience the application of theory. Our New York metropolitan location allows us to to draw adjunct faculty from and develop field work opportunities with some of the most innovative health and educational organizations in the field. At Hofstra, you ll learn ideas and practices that you can put to work immediately. Did you know... Our Master of Health Administration is the only program of its kind in the New York metro area, and Hofstra is one of only two schools in New York state affiliated with the Association of University Programs in Health Administration to offer this degree? Graduate students benefit from internships and field work assignments with some of the most innovative health organizations and educational institutions in the New York area, as well as on campus at the Saltzman Community Services Center? The employment rate of SOEHHS graduates who are actively seeking employment is 90 percent? 3

6 education programs curriculum and teaching foundations, leadership and policy studies literacy studies physical education and sport sciences In October 2003 Hofstra University was awarded an $11.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to be used to improve middle school achievement in mathematics. Hofstra University is the lead partner in a partnership titled The MSTP Project: Mathematics Across the MST Curriculum. (MSTP refers to the Math, Science and Technology Partnership.) Of the NSF grant, Hofstra Professor M. David Burghardt says: This allows us a wonderful opportunity to have disciplinary faculty in engineering, mathematics and science work with teacher colleagues in middle schools to improve students learning of mathematics and more strongly interconnect mathematics in science and technology education. This same team of teachers and faculty will develop strategies to improve teaching and learning of mathematics, engineering and science at the university level. A win-win at all levels. Some of the goals of the Math, Science and Technology Partnership include: To enhance mathematical understanding of middle school students in participating schools. To enhance mathematical content and pedagogical understanding of middle school teachers of mathematics, science and technology in project schools. To enhance higher education science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curricula and faculty pedagogical skills. 4 Did you know... Our M.S. in Physical Education is the only program on Long Island that has an adventure education focus? Our annual Literature and the Imagination Conference gathers teachers and scholars to discuss the role of literature in children s lives? The Literacy Studies International Scholars Forums offer students the opportunity to interact each year with leading scholars?

7 At the School of Education, Health and Human Services, our graduate education programs prepare you to assume a leadership role in the classroom, a school district, or in the community. Our faculty, who are active consultants and researchers in all types of educational settings, combine their theoretical skills and real-world learning to create relevant and effective programs of study. Curriculum and teaching At the core of every successful person is a teacher who encouraged, inspired and educated. The Curriculum and Teaching Department graduate programs are designed to meet the needs of both certified teachers seeking additional training and those who are new to the profession. Areas of study include: Bilingual education Business education Early childhood education Elementary education Elementary education - math, science and technology English education Fine arts education Foreign language education Mathematics education Music education Secondary education Science education Social studies education Teaching English as a second language Wind conducting Foundations, leadership and policy studies High-performing schools are the result of transformational leadership. Graduate programs of the Foundations, Leadership and Policy Studies Department provide the theory and research that enable creative and dedicated educators to move people and organizations from possibilities to realities. Areas of study include: Educational leadership and policy studies Foundations of education School district business leader Literacy studies Without the ability to read and write well, individuals cannot achieve their full potential. That s why the Literacy Studies Department graduate programs explore issues of literacy and social justice. Students and faculty engage in intellectual discussions that frame current understanding of school literacy practices, as well as those that occur in family and community settings. Areas of study include: Literacy studies (birth to grade 6, grades 5-12) Reading, language and cognition Teaching of writing (birth to grade 6, grades 5-12) Physical education and sport sciences Physical education and sports can promote cooperation, respect and responsibility in a school environment and in the community. The Physical Education and Sport Sciences Department graduate programs offer a combination of theory and field-based experiences that allow you to implement and assess effective physical education for a broad range of students and settings. Areas of study include: Adventure education Physical education (Pre-K-grade 12) 5

8 programs for professionals working with special populations Julie Elena 06 M.S.Ed., Counseling A desire to help others led Julie Elena to the graduate program in counseling. Adolescence is so tumultuous, she says. I d like to help create a smoother road for middle and high school students. Her naturally generous spirit led to involvement in campus efforts to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims, which, along with her excellent grades, helped her win a 2006 American Counseling Association Ross Trust Graduate Scholarship. Only 15 such awards were made nationwide. Julie s experience at Hofstra has been empowering. It s a place to grow, to learn, and to be validated about your career choice, she says. Julie has special praise for the faculty. They encourage our passion for the subject. 6

9 Counseling Creative arts therapy Education research Gerontology Special education Rehabilitation counseling Did you know... The M.A. in Creative Arts Therapy program is approved by the American Art Therapy Association and prepares students to meet New York state s new license requirements? The M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education, and advanced students are eligible for certification as Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRCs)? The new M.S. in Mental Health Counseling and M.S.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health programs prepare students to meet New York state s new license requirements? The graduate programs of the Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation Department prepare professionals to promote self-sufficiency and well-being among a wide range of special populations, including individuals with psychosocial and vocational problems, or disabilities, at-risk students and the elderly. Areas of study include: School counseling Community counseling Mental health counseling Creative arts therapy Special education and creative arts therapy Gerontology Rehabilitation counseling Program evaluation Rehabilitation counseling in mental health Special education (childhood-adolescence) Inclusive special education (birth-grade 2, grades 1-6, and grades 7-12) Early childhood special education Literacy studies and special education We expose our students to cutting-edge research and combine that with a theoretical foundation in order to develop competent professionals who are also advocates for those who too often are marginalized because of race, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Our programs are practical, providing many hands-on experiences that allow you to see theory in action. This emphasis on marrying applied and theoretical knowledge in order to further social and educational justice and to foster equity and accountability within systems and communities is the thread that unites our education and allied human services programs. Hofstra faculty research needs of disabled workers The School of Education, Health and Human Services is partnering with Hunter College, Syracuse University, Drake University, and the Center for Essential Management Services in a five-year, $3.5 million grant to fund an Employment Service Systems Research and Training Center. The Center develops, enhances and utilizes partnerships to improve the quality of employment services, opportunities, and outcomes for people with disabilities. Hofstra is leading one of the five projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research grant. It is titled Enhancing the Job Retention of Employees with Disabilities Through a Workplace Socialization Model. 7

10 the edge you want In selecting a graduate program in the field of education or human services, you have many options. So, why consider Hofstra s School of Education, Health and Human Services? Here are a few excellent reasons. a first-class education on an individualized basis This isn t lip service. Our classes rarely exceed 25 students. You get to know your professors, and they get to know you. There is plenty of opportunity for student-faculty interaction and personal attention, particularly since programs are generally served by full-time faculty. This nurturing environment doesn t end when you graduate. Mentoring and networking opportunities are available in many programs, as well as in-service training, guest lectures and other professional development activities. innovative programs As a private institution, we have greater flexibility than a larger public university to allocate resources to meet what we consider to be student needs. For example, we redesigned the master s programs in health administration and community health to reflect the changing needs of that marketplace. Our various counseling programs were revamped to help students meet New York state s new licensing requirements. Our master s in the teaching of writing has been revitalized to meet new classroom needs, and we implemented a summer study abroad program in Guatemala to give education graduate students a hands-on, culturally diverse learning experience. excellent job placement rates Chances are that if you work in education or human services in the New York area, you know successful Hofstra alumni. This network of graduates and the field work relationships we maintain with many local schools and human service organizations give us the ability to assist students in finding excellent job opportunities. The Office of Certification and Advisement helps new teachers navigate the state certification process, and the Hofstra Career Center serves all graduates as a resource throughout their professional lives. availability of financial aid Many programs offer grants, scholarships, stipends and other forms of aid, particularly to help students meet financial obligations during student teaching, internships and other field work. access to the latest technology tools Hagedorn Hall, where many School of Education, Health and Human Services courses are taught, is a new, state-of-the-art facility with computer projection equipment, Internet access and other high-tech equipment in classrooms. Education students can learn to use electronic portfolios, create Web pages, or utilize assistive devices for special education students. Students in healthrelated programs benefit from hands-on experience with heart rate monitors and use of personal digital assistant devices to collect data and maintain records. unique on-campus resources In addition to our outstanding Axinn Library facilities and its electronic library with more than 120 databases, 17,000 full-text journals, and 18,700 electronic books accessible via the Internet from wherever you are, the campus boasts many other facilities. Hagedorn Hall is home to the Curriculum Materials Center, a collection of print and non-print items, including curriculum guides, textbooks, children s and young adult literature, software, and a variety of games, kits, puppets, and manipulatives in all subjects for Pre-K to grade 12. The Institute for the Development of Education in the Advanced Sciences (IDEAS) aims to create public visibility and enhanced understanding of advances in science and technology through lectures and programs open to educators and members of the public. The Saltzman Community Services Center is not only a premier provider of human services for the public, but also an outstanding training facility for students in Hofstra education and human services programs. The Center s services include marriage and family therapy; psychological evaluation, research, and counseling; a reading/writing learning clinic; a speech-language-hearing clinic; and a child care center. 8

11 Jared Bloom 03 M.S.Ed., Secondary Education, English For Jared Bloom, the tech industry downturn of the late 1990s was a lucky break. It gave him the opportunity to leave the business world and pursue his dream of teaching high school English. In choosing Hofstra for his graduate training, Jared found just what he wanted. I was looking for a program that was flexible and could accommodate my schedule, he says. I also was looking for faculty who were working in the field, who knew the latest pedagogy and theory. Hofstra has top people who know what s going on in the classrooms. It is not just a theoretical education. It s a practical one, too. Jared can count himself among those top people today since he is also an adjunct faculty member in the School of Education and Allied Human Services. 9

12 advanced degrees that advance your career Stephanie Burke 03, 06 B.S., Community Health Education M.H.A., Health Administration After earning her undergraduate degree, Stephanie Burke worked for several health organizations, including Planned Parenthood and the Centers for Disease Control. But she knew that a graduate degree was the fast track to the top jobs, and she once again turned to Hofstra. I loved my teachers, and I thought to myself, I ll do it again! Her instincts about the faculty proved correct. The professors are available and supportive. They guide you, she says. They see something in you and help you to develop it. She was right about her job prospects, too. A few weeks before graduation, Stephanie accepted the position of assistant director of a residential facility for adults with mental illness. 10

13 Graduate study will move you from the broad concepts you know to the specific expertise you need to transform your work. As you delve deeper into your chosen subject, you ll develop the sophisticated tools necessary to achieve measurable and meaningful solutions to professional challenges. Every day educators and human service professionals influence the lives of others by helping them open doors to opportunity. The Hofstra University School of Education, Health and Human Services is your gateway to self-discovery, learning and fulfillment. Our professionally active faculty, first-class learning environment, small class size and extensive network translate into programs that are rigorous, relevant and practical. learn more about graduate study at Hofstra for a full description of our graduate degree, professional diploma, and advanced certificate programs, visit hofstra.edu/graduate or call the Dean of Graduate Admission at HOFSTRA, ext. 620 our faculty: researchers, leaders and concerned citizens research Faculty of the School of Education and Allied Human Services use research and field work to inform their classroom activities and contribute to their profession. Their areas of study are varied and may involve work at educational or health care settings here on Long Island, throughout the United States or in numerous countries around the world. Recent research topics include: Technology and literacy Writing and adolescent use of blogs Differentiated learning Health care policy Play as learning Second-language learners Education policy Palliative care Counseling via the Internet Co-teaching professional leadership Every year, our faculty disseminate research-based knowledge through professional journal articles, books, other writings and public speaking engagements. Presentations and invited talks have been delivered before such prestigious organizations as: U.S. Department of Justice American Education Research Association American Counseling Association Philosophy of Education Society U.S. Conference of Bishops American Psychological Association American Art Therapy Association International Association of Special Education community contributions In addition to their many professional activities, SOEAHS faculty find time to bring their expertise into the community. Faculty serve as board members or volunteer leaders with numerous local organizations, including: The Long Island Children s Museum Amityville Public Library South Oaks Hospital Nassau Reading Council Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives Children s Maritime Museum 11

14 Hofstra at a Glance Founding Date 1935 Geographic Profile Out of New York State: 46% Total U.S. States: 45 Foreign Countries: 61 Academic Profile Graduate Areas of Study: 150 Faculty Holding Advanced Degree: 91% Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14-to-1 Average Graduate Class Size: 15 Facilities & Resources Library Holdings: 1.2 million volumes Residence Halls: 37 Student Clubs & Organizations: 150 Dining 16 eateries on campus Cultural Events More than 500 per year Theaters Seven on-campus theaters Varsity Athletics Division: NCAA I and NCAA I-AA (Football) Baseball (M) Basketball (M/W) Cross-Country (M/W) Field Hockey (W) Football (M) Golf (M/W) Lacrosse (M/W) Soccer (M/W) Softball (W) Tennis (M/W) Volleyball (W) Wrestling (M) 12

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