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 [email protected].

American Sign Language 1			Register Now!
U2111-01	12 Sessions	$499.0000
Tuesday, Thursday	September 15 - October 27	06:00:0 PM - 08:00:0 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# 9781581212105 View at Hofstra Bookstore

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.

Bookkeeping I			Register Now!
H2115-01	12 Sessions	$648.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	September 28 - October 21	06:00:0 PM - 09:00:0 PM
Overview: Get an introduction to the principles or double-entry bookkeeping and learn basics of preparing financial statements, how to analyze business transactions, working with a general ledger, preparing end-of-period worksheets and financial statements, and adjusting and closing entries. Required Textbook (Needed First Day of Class): Textbook: College Accounting Chapters 1-13 by John Price and M. David Haddock and Michael Farina; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 17; ISBN: 1265656363. Purchase and Renatal Options:Hofstra Bookstore

Career Development

Not Applicable

Presenting With Confidence and Credibility			Register Now!
H1239-01	3 Sessions	$175.0000
Thursday	October 1 - October 15	06:00:0 PM - 08:00:0 PM
Whether you are leading meetings with executives, staff, or clients, or making speeches to professional organizations or community groups, your ability to communicate with clarity and confidence directly influences successful message delivery. This interactive course equips professionals with practical techniques to manage presentation anxiety, confidently deliver compelling messages, and design engaging PowerPoint presentations and speeches. Participants will be able to immediately apply the skills learned.

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.

International Forensic Linguistics [Ling 219]			Register Now!
H2006-01	5 Sessions	$970.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	October 19 - October 23	11:00:0 AM - 06:00:0 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. This intensive course provides students and professionals with a look at the application of linguistic theoretical tools to the analysis of an array of actual US and international cases of the instructors and their colleagues, focusing on: murder, bribery, perjury, sexual misconduct, solicitation to murder, death threats, interrogation practices, contract dispute, trademark, product liability, and deceptive trade practices. In addition to US cases in English, we analyze multilingual multinational real-world data sets relating to legal cases and issues. Depending on specific cases discussed, languages may include Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Danish, and others. The cases demonstrate that forensic linguists must fully command the theoretical apparatus of the discipline and call upon language-specific expertise to be able to effectively apply it to forensic data for investigative purposes as well as to be able to clearly explain it to the Court, to testify, and before that, to qualify under a Daubert, Frye, or other standard.

Health Professions

Not Applicable

Healthcare Career Reboot: Pathway to Becoming a Health Professional			Register Now!
H9971-01	6 Sessions	$199.0000
Tuesday	September 15 - October 20	07:30:0 PM - 08:30:0 PM
This six-week course is designed for adults considering a return to school to pursue a career in the healthcare field. The course will cover essential topics such as career options, educational pathways, application processes, financial planning, time management, and foundational skills needed for success in healthcare education. Course Objectives:Understand various health professional career optionsLearn the educational requirements and pathways for different healthcare careersNavigate the application process for healthcare programsDevelop financial plans for returning to schoolEnhance time management and study skillsBuild foundational knowledge in healthcare-related subjects

Healthcare Information Technology Certificate Program

Health care information technology is the intersection of information science, computer science, and health care. Billions of federal dollars are spent on health care IT, and hundreds of millions of dollars are being invested right here on Long Island. Start planning now for a new career in health care information technology! The Healthcare Information Technology Certificate. The program’s online learning platform provides 24/7 access to the curriculum and interactive learning tools, allowing students to study on a schedule that fits their individual lifestyles. Each course features approximately 24 hours of material. Students are encouraged to spend at least four hours a week on course work to complete the course in a timely fashion.

Flood Insurance Fundamental Coverage Issues and Options 2nd Edition (NYCR-284889)			Register Now!
H7173-19	1 Sessions	$95.0000
Monday	August 10	08:00:0 AM - 09:00:0 AM
Number of CEU Credits: 1 Approved for the following licenses: Brokers, General Consultants, Property/Casualty Agents, Public Adjusters

Insurance - Continuing Education

The Insurance Law of 1992 requires that agents, brokers and consultants satisfactorily complete 15 credits of continuing education during each biennial licensing period. If you are renewing your license, the continuing education credits described below are a condition of your license renewal. Hofstra University is an approved provider organization (approval number NYPO-100009) in the New York Insurance Department Continuing Education Program. Inquire About Our Off-Campus Customized Training Programs

Hofstra Continuing Education Off Campus Programs will provide experienced instructors at your office locations. We understand how busy insurance agents and brokers are maintaining and prospecting their accounts. We offer a wide variety of off campus instruction including Pre-License instruction for members of your staff who are anxious to obtain their license and learn the most important aspects of Property & Casualty Insurance including a tried and true method for passing the New York state license exam. Our menu of off-campus instruction includes but is not limited to the following curriculum. We can also design subject specific curriculum.

• Continuing Education (CE) - Choose from a wide variety of subjects (up to 15 credits each) - Available at your office location.
• New York State Required 90-Hour Insurance Brokers and Agents Qualifying Course.
• Uniquely designed Property & Casualty Cram Course for agents and brokers who are exempt from the 90-hour course.

The History of Insurance-2025 Edition-Self Study (NYCR-284685)			Register Now!
H7170-19	1 Sessions	$300.0000
Monday	August 10	10:00:0 AM - 01:00:0 PM
Number of CEU Credits: 15 Approved for the following licenses: Brokers, General Consultants, Life Brokers, Life Consultants, Life Settlement Brokers, Life/Accident and Health Agents, Property/Casualty Agents, Public Adjusters

Precollegiate Academy

At Hofstra University Pre-collegiate Career Discovery Institute, middle school and high school students get a taste of college life and gain valuable knowledge and skills while meeting others who share their interests and abilities.

Allow your child to make the most of the summer months -- while having fun! -- with a program that sets them apart from their peers when submitting college applications. The Pre-collegiate Career Discovery Institute has something for every child -- from aspiring entrepreneurs to future lawyers, chefs and business leaders.

All courses explore career options

Pre-Med Academy: High School Program for Aspiring Physicians			Register Now!
H9970-01	10 Sessions	$599.0000
Monday	September 14 - November 23	06:00:0 PM - 07:00:0 PM
In-Person Course This course is designed to provide high school students with a comprehensive guide to preparing for a career in medicine. Through a series of lectures, discussions, and activities, students will explore various medical career paths, understand the academic and extracurricular requirements, develop essential skills, and learn about the application process for colleges and medical schools. Course Objectives To understand the different career paths within the medical field. To recognize the importance of academic excellence and extracurricular involvement. To develop essential skills for success in the medical profession. To build meaningful relationships and networks within the medical community. To gain knowledge about research opportunities and standardized test preparation. To effectively navigate the college application process for pre-medical studies. You May Also Be Interested in Medpathways, a Summer Pre-Medical Experience: https://www.hofstra.edu/academics/ce/summer-camp/specialty_pre_medical_careers_camp.html-->

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!
H5125-01	27 Sessions	$699.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	October 19 - December 16	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 View at Hofstra Bookstore

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!
H5135-01	4 Sessions	$600.0000
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	November 9 - November 12	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.