Overview

Program Details

The Family and Consumer Sciences Program from Hofstra University is designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, culminating in full-time student teaching. Literacy, multicultural education, and information technology are integrated through all aspects of the program. The program conforms to the New York State Learning Standards in Physical Education, Health and Family and Consumer Sciences as well as Career Development and Occupational Studies.

The unique focus on family, health and relationships ensures that all students are prepared for college and a career. Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is the comprehensive body of skills, research, and knowledge that helps people make informed decisions about their wellbeing, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Development/Human Development

Interpersonal, Family or Career Studies

Nutrition, Health and Wellness

Food Science and Food Production

Business Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship or Consumer Studies

Fashion, Clothing and Textiles

Interior Design and Environmental Studies

Early Childhood, Elementary/Childhood or Adolescent Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00

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Rolling Admission

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Family & Consumer Science View 250 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective teachers seeking New York state Initial certification must complete a specified set of General Education Core requirements including, Artistic Expression, Communication, Information Retrieval, History/Social Science, Language Other Than English, Science, Mathematics, and Literature/Written Expression (6 s.h.).
A minimum 2.75 GPA is required for the total course work in the General Education Core.

Tuition Fee

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International

60310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1630 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

60310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1630 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

60310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1630 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Hempstead

1300 - 2834 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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