Overview

Program Details

In the Secondary Education program from Hofstra University students are required to have a major or equivalent (a minimum of 36 s.h.) in appropriate content area (or related area) during either their undergraduate or graduate study. Secondary education certification programs are offered in business, English, languages other than English (Arabic, Chinese, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish), mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science), and social studies.

In subsequent paragraphs the standard requirements and options are outlined. Substitutions will be permitted with advisement where, in the light of the student's background and academic preparation other courses are seen by the department to be appropriate.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Adolescent Development and Learning

The Exceptional Child

Inclusion in Today's Schools

General Methods of Teaching

Language, Culture and Identity: Literacy Issues for Adolescents and Young Adults

Language and Literacy in Middle Childhood and Adolescence

Reading and Writing With Adolescents: Pedagogical Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

25 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hempstead, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form to the program
A bachelor's degree and a master's degree (or its equivalent) in the content area (or related content area) in which certification will be sought
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on undergraduate coursework, or its equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 on coursework in the content area in which certification is being sought
Submission of scores on a nationally normed graduate admission test (GRE or Praxis). Recent SAT/ACT exams may be accepted if verifiable by the test provider.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale
Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate coursework.
An interview and/or portfolio are required for some content areas.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21187 USD / year

≈ 21187 USD / year
Out-of-State

21187 USD / year

≈ 21187 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21187 USD / year

≈ 21187 USD / year

Living costs

Hempstead

United States

1300 - 2834 USD / month

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

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