Hofstra University Continuing Education Course Catalog: Spring / Summer 2024


American Sign Language Certificate Program
Bookkeeping Certificate Program
Bristal Webinars
Career Development
Forensic Linguistics
Labor Studies
Long Island High School for the Arts
QuickStart Online Training
Real Estate - Licensing
Real Estate - Title Closing
Writing
Youth: Pre-Collegiate


American Sign Language Certificate Program


Hofstra’s American Sign Language Certificate Program is a 200-hour program composed of a sequence of noncredit courses that leads to a clear level of competence in American Sign Language. The certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete all required courses plus eight (8) workshops of the student’s choice. The courses and workshops in this program are continually updated and rotated in the summer, spring and fall. Affiliated instructors are members of both the hearing and deaf communities. Those who complete the certificate program may choose to pursue further studies in an interpreter program.

Courses may be taken on an individual basis without participating in the certificate program.

For more information and advisement on course selection and requirements, contact Kathleen Montalbano at 516-463-4803 or email Kathleen.A.Montalbano@hofstra.edu.

American Sign Language 3 Register Now!
U2113-71 12 Sessions $499.0000
Monday, Wednesday June 3 - July 15 06:30:0 PM - 08:30:0 PM
ASL 3 advances students’ proficiency in expressing complex concepts, such as making requests, seeking permission, and conveying concerns, along with fingerspelling skills. The course expands on grammatical knowledge with a focus on structure and the use of locative classifiers. Through immersive practice, students refine their ability to explain, correct, and confirm information, enhancing their fluency in ASL.

Prerequisite: Completion of ASL 1 and ASL 2.

Note: The following book is highly recommended:

Signing Naturally: Student Workbook , ISBN: 978-1-58121-131-3



American Sign Language 1 Register Now!
U2111-71 12 Sessions $499.0000
Monday, Wednesday July 22 - August 28 06:30:0 PM - 08:30:0 PM
This course provides students with a strong foundation in American Sign Language (ASL). Students study the alphabet and numbers 1-1,000, and learn basic vocabulary as well as fingerspelling, language functions, grammar, basic questions and dialogue practice. Instruction also includes conversational strategies, sentence practice with directional verbs, adverbs, pronouns, numbers, time and calendar-related words. The history of ASL is explored so that students become knowledgeable in the basics of deaf culture.

Recommended textbook: Signing Naturally Units 1-6, ISBN# 977-158-121-2105.


Bookkeeping Certificate Program


Bookkeeping is the recording of all financial transactions undertaken by an individual or an organization such as a business, charitable organization, or local sports club. It involves keeping records of what is bought, sold, owed, and owned; what money comes in, what goes out, and what is left. Individual and family bookkeeping involves keeping track of income and expenses in a cash account record, checking account register, or savings account passbook.

Computerized Accounting Using QuickBooks Register Now!
H2117-51 5 Sessions $324.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday April 29 - May 7 06:00:0 PM - 09:00:0 PM
Overview: Through hands-on training, students learn how to create a QuickBooks company and modify the preset chart of accounts to suit individual needs, while acquiring skills in the many features that automate accounting functions, such as checking account reconciliation, tracking credit card transactions, invoicing customers, receiving payments and making bank deposits, writing checks and assigning amounts to specific expense accounts, paying bills, setting up inventory, tracking, and paying sales tax. You’ll also learn how to create and customize QuickBooks reports and export them to Excel.



Excel for Accounting Register Now!
H2118-51 4 Sessions $216.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday May 8 - May 15 06:00:0 PM - 09:00:0 PM
Overview: Learn about the tools used to customize reports in Excel including absolute vs. relative cell referencing, linking worksheets, database feature, creating charts, interfacing reports, and financial functions with QuickBooks.


Bristal Webinars


Not Applicable

Continuing Education Register Now!
H0001-51 14 Sessions $4032.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday May 6 - May 16 08:00:0 AM - 05:00:0 PM
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Career Development


Not Applicable

Cover Letter and Resume Workshop Register Now!
H1701-71 4 Sessions $250.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday August 19 - August 22 06:30:0 PM - 08:30:0 PM
Whether you’re applying to your first job or changing careers after years in one field, crafting a strong resume and cover letter is key to landing the interview. In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for organizing your resume, writing active descriptions of your work experiences, knowing what to prioritize in your cover letter, and presenting the information in a coherent fashion. This workshop will involve group lessons and one-on-one guidance for each participant.


Forensic Linguistics


This intensive course that can either be taken for 3 graduate credits, or as a non-credit course with a certificate of completion.

About the Course: Ling 230 is more broadly introductory to the whole field of forensic linguistics than is the spring intensive course. There is some overlap, but in addition to teaching the investigation of criminal, intelligence, and terrorism cases, Ling 230 covers more foundational linguistic theory, ongoing research on threat assessment, criminal defense strategies, a selection of US civil law cases in addition to criminal cases, and includes European forensic linguistic responses to terrorism, threats, and violence.



U.S. Forensic Linguistics [Ling 220] Register Now!
H2007-71 5 Sessions $970.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday July 29 - August 2 10:30:0 AM - 04:30:0 PM
Once A Year Primarily through the lens of U.S. law enforcement, counter-intelligence, and threat management, this week-long intensive course offers a case-based approach to solving legal and law enforcement problems through linguistic analysis. The course will use data from actual cases taken from the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit, U.S., State, and local police, and will discuss the path from investigation to prosecution in U.S. courts. This course demonstrates how forensic linguistics augments legal analysis by applying rigorous, scientifically accepted principles of linguistic analysis to legal evidence such as letters, confessions, contracts and recorded speech. Topics include linguistic theory, the structure of meaning systems and their arbitrary nature, sociolinguistic analysis of variation in dialect and language, the apparent "sub-dialects" of American makes and females, gestures, intercultural communication, language and social organization, and the role of standard dialects, non-standard varieties, and slang in delineating social groups.
Prerequisite: May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. May be repeated once for credit, under advisement, when content varies. (Formerly U.S. Investigatory and Litigation Applications of Forensic Linguistics


Labor Studies


Welcome to Labor Studies – an interdisciplinary program that explores all aspects of employment. Jobs are central to most people’s lives and our courses offer wide-ranging analysis of such crucial and controversial issues as: career building, job search and placement, legal rights at work, skills training, pay and benefits growth, occupational health and safety, work force diversity and inequality, immigration, trade unions, labor-management relations, and government employment and safety net programs.

Students in the program benefit from the rich teaching and research experience of our faculty drawn from business, economics, history, law, psychology, sociology and other disciplines. Each year our faculty and students organize an exciting array of on-campus speakers, films and other events. We also offer students the rare opportunity to publish their original research papers in our own highly respected academic journal, Regional Labor Review.

Around the world, from the factory to the office to the Internet, today’s workplace is changing rapidly. These changes are dramatically affecting not only the ways that we work, but also the basic relationships among workers, between workers and labor organizations, and between employees and management. Labor Studies at Hofstra is an interdisciplinary program designed to offer students a solid background in the multiple perspectives on and analytical approaches to employment issues in an international context. In the process, students also have opportunities to acquire valuable analytic and communication skills that have become essential today for professional advancement.

Career Options: After completing a program in Labor Studies, job-seeking graduates invariably find this training a great asset for a wide range of careers in business (particularly human resources), nonprofit organizations, government, labor law, arbitration, teaching, and labor unions. The program also prepares students for graduate programs in labor and industrial relations and in related areas of business, education, law, public administration, and the social sciences.

Collective Bargaining Register Now!
H1206-71 6 Sessions $675.0000
Wednesday July 10 - August 14 06:00:0 PM - 07:30:0 PM
This course is offered online via ZOOM and takes place during the below dates and times. You will receive information about how to access the ZOOM room upon registering for the class.



The course is designed to teach the fundamental principles and techniques to successfully bargain a collective bargaining agreement or negotiate a settlement of a grievance or labor dispute. It will enhance students’ negotiation and settlement skills, teach the specific rules to comply with the NLRB legal requirements to bargain in good faith. Students will also get the opportunity to participate in several mock negotiation scenarios employing the techniques of Getting To Yes.Note: All students who register for the course should purchase a copy of Roger Fisher, William L. Ury and Bruce Patton, Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Penguin, 2011).

About the Instructor: Karen Fernbach was Regional Director of the Manhattan Region of the NLRB. She is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor teaching labor law, advanced topics in labor law, employment law, and collective bargaining at Hofstra Law School.


Long Island High School for the Arts


The Hofstra Continuing Education Department and Nassau BOCES LIHSA partnership offers a wide range of programs designed to motivate young minds and propel career inspirations in the arts. Programs available for students entering grades 6-12.

This exciting partnership offers a wide selection of amazing learning opportunities for teens, featuring hands-on classes that provide real life and situational training that can jumpstart a successful career. A fantastic way to gain experience in a desired career or discipline.

For more information regarding programs and registering please call Jessica Dease at 516-463-7676, or email ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu

The Art of the Band: Grades 8-12 Register Now!
A0058-71 10 Sessions $1400.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 27 - July 12 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
Participants will learn about various amateur and professional bands and rehearse covers of and create original songs. Students interested in this course should already play an instrument and be able to understand the basics of reading music. This course will culminate in a live performance on July 12th.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.
For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Broadway Theatre Dance: Grades 7-12 Register Now!
A0104-71 15 Sessions $2100.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 27 - July 19 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
Did you ever want to step into the shoes of a dancer from a Broadway musical? Participants will learn strong technique in jazz fundamentals as well as choreography derived from various Broadway styles. The program will conclude with a performance for family and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the culminating performance on July 19th.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.
For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Acting for the Camera & Self-Tape: Grades 7-12 Register Now!
A0107-71 10 Sessions $1400.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 27 - July 12 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
Want to learn how to act in front of a camera? Whether you’re an actor with a dream to make it on screen (big or small), or a stage actor itching to transition to on-camera work, there are skills you need to know! Participants will work closely with film students and perform as actors in their original works as well as create self-tapes for auditions. Learn the newest tricks of the trade and how to make yourself stand out from the crowd in self-tapes and student films! Family and friends are invited to attend the culminating film festival on July 12th.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.
For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Introduction to Musical Theatre: Grades 5- 7 Register Now!
A0108-71 15 Sessions $2100.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 27 - July 19 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
This three-week course is for students who are new to Musical Theatre Performance and want to experience classes in theatre, dance, and vocal music with industry professionals. This is a perfect opportunity for young actors to develop their skills and prepare for next year’s audition season. Students will participate in master classes ranging from acting, vocal techniques, and dance basics while learning choreography and music for a musical revue. This course is designed for students of all talents and performance levels who want to build their resumes and work with the best on Long Island. Family and friends are invited to attend the culminating performance on July 19th.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.
For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Musical Theatre Production: Grades 8-12 Register Now!
A0109-71 20 Sessions $2800.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 27 - July 26 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
LIHSA’s Musical Theatre Production will offer aspiring young actors a one-of-a-kind opportunity to develop their skills as triple threat performers while performing in a fully-produced musical. This program allows students the opportunity to become involved in all aspects of a musical theatre production including auditions, rehearsals, blocking, choreography, and ensemble work which culminate in a final performance. Our 4-Week program is designed for individuals with varied levels of singing and movement ability who want to elevate their existing talent while making lifelong friends from all over Long Island. Family and friends are invited to attend the culminating performance on July 26th.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.
For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Figure Drawing: Grades 10-12 Register Now!
A0032-71 5 Sessions $700.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 27 - July 3 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
Overview: In Figure Drawing participants will examine proportions, critical bony landmarks, mechanics of the skeleton, and get a comprehensive look at all the muscles of the body and how they influence surface form and mechanical function. Please note, there will be live nude models used consistently in this class.

IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTE - PLEASE READ PRIOR TO ENROLLING: Please note, there will be live nude models used consistently in this class.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Film Techniques -- Concept to Creation: Grades 7-12 Register Now!
A0205-71 10 Sessions $1400.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 27 - July 12 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
Participants will work as a team to bring a film creation to life in just two weeks! The “crew” will explore the elements of professional filmmaking from start to finish, including storyboarding, pre-production, production, and post-production. Families and friends will be invited to a film screening at the end of the week showcasing the final project, which will also feature a post-film discussion with the filmmakers. Family and friends are invited to attend the culminating film festival on July 12th.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.
For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Fundamentals of Visual Art: Grades 6-12 Register Now!
A0307-71 5 Sessions $700.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday July 8 - July 12 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
With the instruction of professional artists, participants will use the tools and equipment in the LIHSA fine arts studios to design and make their own functional objects or works of artistic expression.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.
For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Mixed Media Arts: Grades 6-12 Register Now!
A0315-71 10 Sessions $1400.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday July 15 - July 26 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
Participants are welcome at any level for a workshop of mixed media art making using a variety of materials, including paint, cloth, paper, wood and found objects or imagery. Contemporary and classical concepts techniques and fundamentals will be considered and utilized to create collages, sculptures and other works of original art. The limitless possibilities of mixed media can amass visual experience and self-expression and develop one’s own voice.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.
For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Studio Recording and Production: Grades 7-12 Register Now!
A0051-71 10 Sessions $1400.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday July 15 - July 26 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
Participants will learn about various amateur and professional music recording and production options and get the opportunity to record their own compositions. This hands-on program highlights audio software options, microphones, effects and how to get the perfect sound, even at home. A visit to a professional recording studio on Long Island will provide an up-close look as to how professional musicians get the right sound.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.
For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Scenic Construction: Grades 7-12 Register Now!
A0115-71 10 Sessions $1400.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday July 15 - July 26 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
In this hands-on course, participants will learn how to create a scenic design, read draftings, create cut-lists, use a variety of power tools, and do basic scenic painting. During this 2-week course, the entire set for the LIHSA Summer Arts Academy musical will be designed and built for the show on July 26th.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.



Actor’s Toolbox: Grades 8-12 Register Now!
A0116-71 10 Sessions $1400.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday July 15 - July 26 09:00:0 AM - 03:00:0 PM
Students explore and learn techniques for a series of skills that every actor needs; Improvisation, Scene Study, Audition Techniques, and Stage Combat. This 2-week course gives new actors an overview of everything they need to begin in theatre arts and provides experienced actors the opportunity to enhance their skills with actors working in the industry. From headshots and resumes to sword fighting, this course is packed with invaluable experiences. Family and friends are invited to attend the culminating performance on July 25th.

Important Program Notices:
Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.
For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.


QuickStart Online Training


These programs are offered through Hofstra Continuing Education, in partnership with QuickStart, the award-winning IT workforce readiness and career development platform. With its unique proprietary learning methodology QS Learn, QuickStart’s AI-based, cognitive learning platform CLIPP allows you to create a personalized learning path to learn required concepts and job-ready skills in your field of choice. QuickStart, an innovative player in the field of IT E-Learning, is an Austin based Microsoft Gold Partner accredited by Cisco, NetApp, ITIL, CompTIA, and EC Council.

These bootcamps are designed to accommodate both students and working professionals. You can earn your degree or certification by learning and preparing for exams online, as per the convenience of your own schedule. There is zero compromises on the quality of education provided.

For additional information or to register visit https://hofstra.quickstart.com/

Quickstart Online Boot Camps Register Now!
T0020-01 $0.0000
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For additional information or to register visit:
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Cybersecurity Online Bootcamp Register Now!
T0021-51 null $7900.0000
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TBA


Real Estate - Licensing


Real Estate Salesperson’s Qualifying Course (Approval Number S/B F0117)

The salesperson's course is required by the Department of State as a prerequisite for its licensing exam (required by all persons wishing to become real estate salespeople). After completing this course and passing the school and state exams, you are then qualified to work under the sponsorship of a licensed broker in New York State.

Real Estate Salesperson's Qualifying Course (Approval Number D00117) Register Now!
H5125-71 27 Sessions $699.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday June 17 - August 14 06:30:0 PM - 09:30:0 PM
The salesperson's qualifying course is required by the Department of State as a prerequisite for its licensing exam (required by all persons wishing to become real estate salespeople). Individuals who complete this course and pass the course and state exam are then qualified to work under the sponsorship of a licensed broker in New York state.

Fulfilling the requirements established by New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services this course consists of 77 hours of instruction and a 3-hour final examination for a total of 80-hours.

To earn a certificate, the registrant must comply with New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services attendance policy as set forth in Real Estate License Law (updated December 2022), Title 19 NYCRR, SubChapter D, pertaining to Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Salespersons §176.6 Attendance and examinations.If the registrant does not meet the attendance policy they will not be permitted to sit for the final examination.

Topics include: License Law and Regulation, Law of Agency, Legal Issues, The Contract of Sales and Leases, Real Estate Finance, Land Use Regulations, Construction & Environmental Issues, Valuation Process and Pricing Properties, Human Rights and Fair Housing, Real Estate Mathematics, Municipal Agencies, Property Insurance, License Safety, Taxes and Assessments, Condominiums and Cooperatives, Commercial and Investment Properties, Income Tax Issues in Real Estate Transactions, Mortgage Brokerage, Property Management and Instruction.

Note: Students are required to purchase the following book prior to the program start date: Modern Real Estate Practices in New York for Salespersons, 14th Edition, Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate Education,
ISBN-10: 1078838909
ISBN-13: 978-1078838900

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Real Estate - Title Closing


A title closer is the representative of a title/abstract company that gathers all relevant papers and documents and insures that the buyer is receiving good and clear title and that the lender is being protected by becoming the first and usually the one and only lien holder on the subject property. Some of the functions of a title closer include, but are not limited to, verification of correct amounts due and owing to satisfy mortgages, taxes, judgments and other liens, properly recording legal documents, and instruments from the transaction, checking and verifying that all documents are prepared and executed in legal and recordable form, notarizing papers and documents, and assisting many of the parties to insure accuracy in calculations of adjustments. Taking accurate and detailed notes is essential in case the events of the transactions become subject to audit.

Real Estate Title Closing Register Now!
H5135-52 4 Sessions $600.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday April 29 - May 6 06:00:0 PM - 09:00:0 PM
This course is offered online via ZOOM and takes place during the below dates and times. You will receive information about how to access the ZOOM room upon registering for the class.




A successful real estate or mortgage closing is often the result of knowledgeable and competent title closers working together with legal professionals. As an essential part to a closing, a title closer can often earn hundreds of dollars a day. This practical course familiarizes students with documents, procedures, and problems that may arise in a title search, along with the varying fees, transfer and mortgage taxes, and other charges collected by the title company at a closing. Tuition includes study materials.



Notary Public Test Review Register Now!
H3410-52 1 Sessions $125.0000
Friday May 10 06:00:0 PM - 10:00:0 PM
This course is offered online via ZOOM and takes place during the below dates and times. You will receive information about how to access the ZOOM room upon registering for the class.



Becoming a notary public makes you a more valuable employee. Although the work of a notary is often unheralded, it is crucial to most legal transactions. Surprisingly, however, to earn a notary license, you are only required to pass an easy-to-prepare-for test. This short course teaches you everything you need to know – both statutes and judicial decisions – about the law governing the practice of the notary public in New York state. (If you are already a notary, this course can be a helpful review of your rights and responsibilities.) Our program only prepares students for the exams. For additional details for the exam please visit: https://dos.ny.gov/notary-public


Writing


Do you have a story you want to share with the world?

If you have always dreamed of sharing your thoughts or life experiences but need help crafting your words, Hofstra University Continuing Education is the perfect place to start! If you’re a more experienced writer, our courses can help you improve your skills, jolt your writing, and get your work published. We are proud to offer a wide variety of courses taught by writing professionals, including seasoned and successful authors and journalists. With so much to say, it’s time to begin your journey!

Short Story Workshop Register Now!
H1702-71 4 Sessions $250.0000
Thursday May 30 - June 20 06:30:0 PM - 08:30:0 PM
The goal of this program is for each participant to write a fictional short story by the end of the four-week workshop. Each class session will focus on a different element(s) of the short story, such as plot, setting, characterization, etc. During the meetings, participants will write, revise, and share their pieces in a workshop-style setting. Previous experience writing short stories is not necessary to participate in this workshop, though seasoned scribblers are welcome too.


Youth: Pre-Collegiate



Introduction to Law for Teens (Grades 8-12) Register Now!
H1601-71 4 Sessions $560.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday July 1 - July 5 09:30:0 AM - 03:30:0 PM
In this class, students will learn:
Overview of Legal System (Court structure, Governing Authorities, Jurisdiction) Exploration/Discussion – Different Types of Law (the need for/ list of categories) Key Legal Concepts Legal Jargon- Glossary of Legal Terms Explanation of Basic Legal Documents (Deeds, Wills, Powers of Attorney, etc.) Case Law- Learning/Practicing the Skills needed to Read/ Understand Case Law Law as a Career – Explore Options- Different Career Paths Discuss College Prep for Law School – Choosing a Law School- LSAT, etc. The Life of a Law Student- Classes, Internships, Bar Preparation and Admission Professional and Ethical Responsibilities of an Attorney

Activities: Interpret and Debate Enactment of a Local Law and Draft Legal Documents.



Business and Contract Law for Teens (Grades 8-12) Register Now!
H1602-71 5 Sessions $700.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday July 8 - July 12 09:30:0 AM - 03:30:0 PM
In this class, students will learn:
Discuss elements – Key components of a binding contractDistinct types- Scenarios for Contracts Case Law regarding ContractsEnforceable Contracts Business Related Contracts Business Law Overview Types of Business Entities- Legal Formation – By-Laws – Shareholders Officer Position Roles/ Responsibilities Uniform Commercial Code

Activities: Draft a Contract and Create a Business Entity.



Property Law for Teens (Grades 8-12) Register Now!
H1603-71 5 Sessions $700.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday July 15 - July 19 09:30:0 AM - 03:30:0 PM
In this class, students will learn:
Definition-Famous Cases- Real/ PersonalLand Ownership- Diverse typesReal Property InstrumentsProperty Liens- Title Issues- Explanation of Title Policies ForeclosuresLand UseZoningExploration of Condominiums vs. Co-operatives, HOA’SProperty Liability and Insurance

Activities: Mock Real Estate Closing, Mock Zoning Hearing, Draft Deeds, Mortgages and Notes



Legal Research & Writing for Teens (Grades 8-12) Register Now!
H1607-71 2 Sessions $280.0000
Thursday, Friday July 25 - July 26 09:30:0 AM - 03:30:0 PM
In this class, students will learn:
Research Skills – Search engines- Citing Caselaw Finding Applicable Caselaw- Analyzing law Necessary Writing Skills Clarity, Conciseness

Activities: Draft Legal Memorandum



Constitutional Law for Teens (Grades 8-12) Register Now!
H1604-71 5 Sessions $700.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday July 29 - August 2 09:30:0 AM - 03:30:0 PM
In this class, students will learn:
Overview U.S. ConstitutionInterpretation- Text- History- Precent Individual Rights- Landmark CasesControversial Issues- Application Discussions- Scenarios

Activities: Debates and Case Illustrations.



Torts & Civil Litigation for Teens (Grades 8-12) Register Now!
H1605-71 5 Sessions $700.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday August 5 - August 9 09:30:0 AM - 03:30:0 PM
In this class, students will learn:
Overview Definition of Tort- Exploration of diverse types- ElementsDefenses-Causes- Damages Personal Injury Product Liability Civil Litigation – Evidentiary Components Landmark Cases- Discussion

Activities: Mock Civil Trial



Criminal Law & Procedure for Teens (Grades 8-12) Register Now!
H1606-71 5 Sessions $700.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday August 12 - August 16 09:30:0 AM - 03:30:0 PM
In this class, students will learn:
Definitions of CrimeElements of Crime Landmark cases Apply statutory lawForensics Evidentiary Components

Activities: Mock Criminal Trial