Hofstra University Continuing Education Course Catalog

Arts, Sciences, & Humanities

These non-credit course offerings provide students with general knowledge and the development of intellectual abilities while exploring areas of interest or curiosity.

The Art of Photography			Register Now!
U5455-51	8 Sessions	$400
Saturday	February 5 - March 26	10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Arthur Fredericks has been a professional photographer for the past 12 years. He specializes in event photography at Hofstra University and Stony Brook University. He has taught for the Stony Brook University Continuing Education Program with classes such as Beginner Photography and Lighting Basics for Beginners. In this class the participants will learn the basics of using a digital camera or mirrorless camera. Through weekly sessions, assignments and critiques, students will explore both the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography.Class will cover the following topics: Introduction to your camera: Getting the most from the camera you haveUnderstanding the “Exposure Triangle”: The photographers best friendUnderstanding your camera lenses: Are they helping or limiting your photographic styleUnderstanding Lighting: Natural, On-Camera Flash, Off-Camera FlashCampus Photo Walk (weather permitting)Introduction to Lightroom and Camera SoftwareOptimal Image StorageBasics of Composition: Portrait Photography, Couples Photography, Group PhotographPhoto CritiqueFinal ReviewParticipants: minimum 15-years old over can attend this class.

At the Potter's Wheel: A Pottery Workshop			Register Now!
U5301-51	10 Sessions	$440
Monday	February 7 - May 2	07:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Potters feel their material respond to the touch as they squeeze, pound and mold form out of a lump of clay. In this studio class, lectures and demonstrations are combined with hands-on experience either in hand building or at the potter's wheel. The end result is "in your hands," so to speak. Choose to apply your creative flair to a tremendous array of objects - some practical, others decorative - designed to accommodate both the beginner and advanced student, with everyone working at a comfortable pace. Note: Glazing material and kiln firings included; clay is extra. Required Supplies for Class: students must purchase the following mandated high fire stoneware clay that fires to cone 9-10.

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!
H2115-51	9 Sessions	$648
Monday, Wednesday, Friday	February 23 - March 14	10:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m.
Programming Options: Fall 2021 Evening Program - refer to class section 02. Class Format: Virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Day Program - refer to class section 51. Class Format: you may either attend In-person or virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Evening Program - refer to class section 52. Virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing 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 Textbooks and Workbook: Textbook: Glencoe Accounting, Student Edition; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780021400881. Workbook: Accounting: Chapter Study Guides and Working Papers, Chapters 1-29; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780076718566. The textbook and workbook are available at the Hofstra University Bookstore which is located at 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 (building reference #31 on the University Campus Map); Phone # (516) 463-6654. For additional information visit: https://hofstra.bncollege.com.

Financial Reporting for Small Business			Register Now!
H2120-51	4 Sessions	$320
Wednesday, Thursday	February 23 - March 10	06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.
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. Class about what the four financial statements are and what information is included in each statement. How to create a cash flow report for managing the company’s cash on hand. How to create a daily cash flow report and quarterly cash flow projections. Introduction to financial statement analysis using the foundational financial statement ratios.

Bookkeeping I			Register Now!
H2115-52	12 Sessions	$648
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	February 28 - March 23	06:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
Programming Options: Fall 2021 Evening Program - refer to class section 02. Class Format: Virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Day Program - refer to class section 51. Class Format: you may either attend In-person or virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Evening Program - refer to class section 52. Virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing 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 Textbooks and Workbook: Textbook: Glencoe Accounting, Student Edition; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780021400881. Workbook: Accounting: Chapter Study Guides and Working Papers, Chapters 1-29; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780076718566. The textbook and workbook are available at the Hofstra University Bookstore which is located at 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 (building reference #31 on the University Campus Map); Phone # (516) 463-6654. For additional information visit: https://hofstra.bncollege.com.

Bookkeeping II			Register Now!
H2116-51	9 Sessions	$648
Monday, Wednesday, Friday	March 16 - April 4	10:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m.
Programming Options: Fall 2021 Evening Program - refer to class section 02. Class Format: Virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Day Program - refer to class section 51. Class Format: you may either attend In-person or virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Evening Program - refer to class section 52. Virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing Overview: Continue your study of bookkeeping, with an emphasis is placed on specialized journals and ledgers, as well as payroll accounting, gross pay, employee deductions, employer's taxes, net pay through the payroll register's journal entries, income tax, Social Security tax, FICA and unemployment. Prerequisite: Bookkeeping I Required Textbooks and Workbook: Textbook: Glencoe Accounting, Student Edition; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780021400881. Workbook: Accounting: Chapter Study Guides and Working Papers, Chapters 1-29; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780076718566. The textbook and workbook are available at the Hofstra University Bookstore which is located at 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 (building reference #31 on the University Campus Map); Phone # (516) 463-6654. For additional information visit: https://hofstra.bncollege.com.

QuickBooks Reporting			Register Now!
H2121-51	3 Sessions	$240
Wednesday, Thursday	March 23 - March 31	06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.
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. In-depth class on QuickBooks Desktop reports and use in business practice. Create custom reports in QuickBooks for common scenarios. Using QuickBooks reports to find errors and creating a monthly reporting pack. A review of QuickBooks Online reports will be given to familiarize students with the differences in the software. Pre-requisite: Students must have prior basic working knowledge of QuickBooks software.

Bookkeeping II			Register Now!
H2116-52	12 Sessions	$648
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	March 28 - April 20	06:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
Programming Options: Fall 2021 Evening Program - refer to class section 02. Class Format: Virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Day Program - refer to class section 51. Class Format: you may either attend In-person or virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Evening Program - refer to class section 52. Virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing Overview: Continue your study of bookkeeping, with an emphasis is placed on specialized journals and ledgers, as well as payroll accounting, gross pay, employee deductions, employer's taxes, net pay through the payroll register's journal entries, income tax, Social Security tax, FICA and unemployment. Prerequisite: Bookkeeping I Required Textbooks and Workbook: Textbook: Glencoe Accounting, Student Edition; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780021400881. Workbook: Accounting: Chapter Study Guides and Working Papers, Chapters 1-29; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780076718566. The textbook and workbook are available at the Hofstra University Bookstore which is located at 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 (building reference #31 on the University Campus Map); Phone # (516) 463-6654. For additional information visit: https://hofstra.bncollege.com.

Computerized Accounting Using QuickBooks			Register Now!
H2117-51	5 Sessions	$324
Monday, Wednesday, Friday	April 6 - April 15	10:00 a.m. - 01:30 p.m.
Programming Options: Fall 2021 Evening Program - refer to class section 02. Class Format: Virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Day Program - refer to class section 51. Class Format: you may either attend In-person or virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Evening Program - refer to class section 52. Virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing 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. Required Textbooks and Workbook: Textbook: Glencoe Accounting, Student Edition; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780021400881. Workbook: Accounting: Chapter Study Guides and Working Papers, Chapters 1-29; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780076718566. The textbook and workbook are available at the Hofstra University Bookstore which is located at 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 (building reference #31 on the University Campus Map); Phone # (516) 463-6654. For additional information visit: https://hofstra.bncollege.com. Textbook: Glencoe Accounting, Student Edition; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780021400881.Workbook: Accounting: Chapter Study Guides and Working Papers, Chapters 1-29; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780076718566.The textbook and workbook are available at the Hofstra University Bookstore which is located at 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 (building reference #31 on the University Campus Map); Phone # (516) 463-6654. For additional information visit: https://hofstra.bncollege.com.

Excel for Accounting			Register Now!
H2118-51	3 Sessions	$216
Monday, Wednesday, Friday	April 18 - April 22	10:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m.
Programming Options: Fall 2021 Evening Program - refer to class section 02. Class Format: Virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Day Program - refer to class section 51. Class Format: you may either attend In-person or virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Evening Program - refer to class section 52. Virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing 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. Required Textbooks and Workbook: Textbook: Glencoe Accounting, Student Edition; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780021400881. Workbook: Accounting: Chapter Study Guides and Working Papers, Chapters 1-29; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780076718566. The textbook and workbook are available at the Hofstra University Bookstore which is located at 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 (building reference #31 on the University Campus Map); Phone # (516) 463-6654. For additional information visit: https://hofstra.bncollege.com.

Computerized Accounting Using QuickBooks			Register Now!
H2117-52	6 Sessions	$324
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	April 25 - May 4	06:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
Programming Options: Fall 2021 Evening Program - refer to class section 02. Class Format: Virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Day Program - refer to class section 51. Class Format: you may either attend In-person or virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Evening Program - refer to class section 52. Virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing 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. Required Textbooks and Workbook: Textbook: Glencoe Accounting, Student Edition; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780021400881. Workbook: Accounting: Chapter Study Guides and Working Papers, Chapters 1-29; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780076718566. The textbook and workbook are available at the Hofstra University Bookstore which is located at 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 (building reference #31 on the University Campus Map); Phone # (516) 463-6654. For additional information visit: https://hofstra.bncollege.com. Textbook: Glencoe Accounting, Student Edition; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780021400881.Workbook: Accounting: Chapter Study Guides and Working Papers, Chapters 1-29; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780076718566.The textbook and workbook are available at the Hofstra University Bookstore which is located at 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 (building reference #31 on the University Campus Map); Phone # (516) 463-6654. For additional information visit: https://hofstra.bncollege.com.

Excel for Accounting			Register Now!
H2118-52	4 Sessions	$216
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	May 9 - May 16	06:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
Programming Options: Fall 2021 Evening Program - refer to class section 02. Class Format: Virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Day Program - refer to class section 51. Class Format: you may either attend In-person or virtually via Zoom Video ConferencingSpring 2022 Evening Program - refer to class section 52. Virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing 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. Required Textbooks and Workbook: Textbook: Glencoe Accounting, Student Edition; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780021400881. Workbook: Accounting: Chapter Study Guides and Working Papers, Chapters 1-29; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Edition: 2016; ISBN: 9780076718566. The textbook and workbook are available at the Hofstra University Bookstore which is located at 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 (building reference #31 on the University Campus Map); Phone # (516) 463-6654. For additional information visit: https://hofstra.bncollege.com.

Business and Data Analytics Certificate Program

Business Analytics is the study of how to transform data into insights. In these courses you will learn the basics of analytics including the basics of information description such as qualitative and quantitative data, conducting group comparisons, understanding probability distributions, how to create developing hypothesis tests, creating prediction models used in machine learning such as regression, and how to apply the techniques for business solutions.

In the first part you will use Excel to understand how to describe data, and categorize different variables, as well as understand how data is distributed. In addition, you will learn about probability and its importance in conducting analysis. Finally, the course will show you how to generate appropriate sample sizes for testing.

The second part uses excel to conduct confidence intervals for population parameters, understanding group comparisons such as the t-test. You will also use Excel to develop simple regression models, and multiple regression for predictions. Regression topics will include the inclusion of dummy variables for categorical variables, transformation of dependent variables, and assessing the prediction model.

Basics of Analytics - Understanding Data and Analysis - Online Program			Register Now!
T1500-51	Online: Self-Paced	$415

This module provides the basics of understanding data and preliminary analysis of data. The module provides information on basic descriptive statistics using Excel. In addition, students will learn more about probability distributions, variance and standard deviation, kurtosis and skewness, and covariance and correlation. Additional topics include probability, sampling, estimation and application of these measures. Prerequisites: Knowledge of Excel (Mac or PC), and basic understanding of mathematical concepts.

Computer Programming Certificate Program

Coding is the art of telling a computer how to perform complex tasks. Computational thinking is how software engineers solve problems. It combines mathematics, logic and algorithms, and teaches you a new way to think about the world.

Through these courses you will learn the foundations of programming, by working with the most popular languages. You will gain marketable programming skills through Hofstra CE’s Coding and Software Development Programming courses, which will also offer you a glimpse into the career of a software engineer or developer.

Hofstra CE’s Coding and Software Development programming courses are perfect for seasoned mainframe and COBOL professionals wanting to upgrade their skillset, recent grads looking to gain an edge in the job market or someone who simply wants to gain insight on this growing industry.

Programming is an integral piece in all aspects of professional development — from spreadsheets, websites, databases, apps and, of course, video games. Individuals from all industries including CEO’s, lawyers, and doctors are all finding that learning about programming and coding helps them in their daily lives.

Introduction to C# and .NET Framework Foundation - Online Program			Register Now!
T3021-51	Online: Self-Paced	$740

The C# programming language derives from C and C++, but it is less complicated, entirely object-oriented and type-safe. Much of the C++ complexity was removed to make C# easier to use and less error-prone. Topics include the common language runtime, data types, input/output, program structure, classes, control statements, exception handling, parameter passing, return values, operators and expressions, flow of control, storage classes, references, arrays and strings.

Java Programming - Online Program			Register Now!
T3190-51	Online: Self-Paced	$740

This course provides software developers with knowledge and skills to use Java to build Internet and Intranet applets and Windows applications. Topics include an overview of the Java Virtual Machine, Java classes and methods, instantiating Java objects, access methods, creating Java Applets and the Java applet lifecycle, inheritance and polymorphism, and Java Class Libraries.

Advanced C# and .NET Framework Foundation - Online Program			Register Now!
T3041-51	Online: Self-Paced	$740

Expanding on the material presented in Introduction to C# and .NET Framework Foundation, topics include structures, data files, data structures and dynamic memory allocation, C# and Windows, delegates and events, and Web programming.

Executive Education

Leadership - Online Program			Register Now!
H3000-51	Online: Self-Paced	$1995

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. Hofstra University Continuing Education offers a 12-week, 4 module course on Leadership. This course is aimed at front-line and mid-level manager, and anyone who is looking to hone their leadership skills! Participants in this course will gain strategic self-awareness regarding their leadership strengths and challenges, and knowledge about leadership styles, communicating effectively and dealing with conflict, developing oneself and one’s employees, and how to avoid leadership derailment. The unique aspect of this course is that all participants will engage in the Lumina Spark leadership assessment, and the results will be weaved into all aspects of the course, thus each participant will be able to develop personal strategies for maximizing their leadership skills. The majority of the course will be delivered online asynchronously, with weekly synchronous sessions to engage participants in leadership activities. Module 1: Leadership Styles and Leadership MythsWhat makes a good leader? It’s complicated.Secret to good leadership- Self-awareness: Assessing your Leadership Profile with Lumina Spark. Module 2: Communicating Effectively and Dealing with ConflictHow do successful leaders communicate?Communicating your vision; finding your leadership voice.Managing difficult situations/conflict.How to say no… Module 3: Developing Yourself and Your EmployeesUnderstanding the needs of yourself and your employees.Developing a leadership pipeline. Module 4: The Dark Side – Toxic Leadership and Leader DerailmentHow does poor leadership impact organizations?Defining the “Dark Side” of leadership.How to avoid leadership derailment? Strategic Self Awareness: Lumina “overextended” profiles.

Introduction to User Experience – What is UX? A Primer for Managers and Business Owners - Online Program			Register Now!
H3005-51	Online: Self-Paced	$150

User Experience (UX) has become an important part of how organizations envision their relationships with their customers, users, and employees. Building interfaces that are user-friendly (from a website to a simple form and anything else in between) may seem tricky, but it is also immensely rewarding in helping build better relationships. This seminar introduces you to basic components of User Experience, Usability, and the User-Centered Design process. This seminar offers an overview of rationales for building a UX portfolio for organizations large and small and introduce participants to research methods that will help them envision how UX can work in their organizations. Whether you have a new project in mind or you are thinking about how to refresh some of your legacy documents, this seminar will set you up with the basic tools to know how to take the next steps in implementing a UX strategy in your organization.

Financial Planning

Certified financial planners are needed more than ever. Whether it is helping individuals save for their first house or developing strategies to help them create lasting wealth to last throughout their golden years, the advice of a financial planner is invaluable.

As Long Island’s leading academic institution, Hofstra offers residents of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens a unique Certified Financial Planner Program with a curriculum focused on developing 21st century financial planning skills. This intensive program prepares accountants, attorneys, bankers, insurance agents, brokers, security representatives and other professionals to better help their clients achieve their financial goals.

In association with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., Hofstra University Continuing Education also offers this program to prepare individuals with the educational requirements to qualify for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam. To qualify for the exam, students must successfully complete seven courses:

Fundamentals of Financial Planning			Register Now!
H4131-51	12 Sessions	$575
Monday	February 7 - May 9	06:00 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
This course provides students with an understanding of the personal financial planning process, economic environment, time value of money, legal environment, financial analysis, and ethical and professional considerations in financial planning. The course is intended to be the first of a series of seven courses in a preparatory program for the CFP exam and is designed to meet the educational requirements for certification in the fundamentals of financial planning. Download our Certified Financial Planning Program Textbook List

Estate Planning			Register Now!
H4136-51	12 Sessions	$575
Thursday	February 10 - April 28	06:00 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of estate planning, estate planning considerations and constraints, and the tools and techniques for general estate planning and special estate planning. Download our Certified Financial Planning Program Textbook List

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!
H2007-51	5 Sessions	$970
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	April 4 - April 8	11:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m.
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

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.

Introduction to Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) - Online Program			Register Now!
T2010-51	Online: Self-Paced	$740

Health information technology is the fastest-growing segment of the health care industry with billions of dollars dedicated to driving down costs through increased quality of care, decreased error rates, and more expedient claims adjudication, payment and fraud detection. Students learn how the technologies and policies affect various stakeholders — patients, providers (hospitals and doctors), payers (insurance companies and FSA holders) and government (CMS, Medicare, HHS, DOJ, etc.) – and explore topics such as provider health systems, payer systems, patient systems, and government policy and oversight.

Fundamentals of Health Informatics - Online Program			Register Now!
T2060-51	Online: Self-Paced	$740

Get introduced to health informatics at a level appropriate for non-IT professionals. This practical course emphasizes how to use computers to solve some central problems in coordinating the resources, devices, and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use ofinformation in health care. Topics include the nature of healthcare data; their exchange and analysis; challenges surrounding clinical data storage and retrieval; medical imaging systems; telemedicine; and the management of healthcare information.

Introduction to Healthcare Studies - Online Program			Register Now!
T2090-51	Online: Self-Paced	$740

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of anatomy and the body’s systems, including the functioning of the skeletal and muscular systems, and also covers the circulatory, nervous, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems. The focus is on the knowledge needed for an employee who does not work directly with patients.

Enterprise Systems, Architectures, and Future Technologies - Online Program			Register Now!
T2086-51	Online: Self-Paced	$740

The healthcare industry has three principal constituents: patients, providers and healthcare insurance companies (aka payors). This course examines the enterprise system infrastructure of large medical centers as well as payors, and reviews the various Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) systems used. Technology vendor selection best practices and implementation methodologies are examined, as well as process improvement methodologies like Six Sigma. Federal privacy and security regulations are reviewed, and considerable content covers information security and the various ways data and systems can be attacked and protected (Firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, Identity Management, Access Controls, IDP, IPS, etc.). The future of healthcare information technology is also examined in detail. This course has nine (9) modules starting with an Introductory module.

Healthcare Projects: Processes, Controls, and Quality - Online Program			Register Now!
T2040-51	Online: Self-Paced	$740

Learn about project management for health IT projects, and get an overview of the processes specific to HIT as they relate to meeting regulatory standards and privacy concerns. As part of a team, you will develop and complete a plan for a project and put into action the skills you’ve learned in the previous courses. As you go along, your team will provide updates to “management.” At the end of the course, your team will formally present its project deliverables.

Security, Privacy, and Regulation Issues in HIT - Online Program			Register Now!
T2020-51	Online: Self-Paced	$740

Get an overview of the complex nature of government (both state and federal) regulations affecting health information systems such as HIPAA and SOX, and the impact on systems for payers, providers and patients. Review security concerns and the technologies used to ensure data integrity and privacy. By learning how to secure data from both a provider perspective and payer perspective, you will understand the complexity and costs associated with securing the environment and data. Course topics include hardware security, encryption, firewalls, secure transmissions, internal controls, data retention and monitoring systems. Recommended Textbook: CompTIA Security+: SYO-601 Certification Guide: Complete coverage of the new CompTIA Security+ (SYO-601) 2nd Edition 2020 by Ian Neil, ISBN-13: 978-1800564244

Healthcare Data Warehousing and Analytics - Online Program			Register Now!
T2030-51	Online: Self-Paced	$740

Examine the importance of data warehousing for both providers and payers, including an overview of data warehousing technologies for OLAP and consider the importance of analytics throughout the health care information technology environment. Learn about the use of data warehouses for clinical analysis used by hospitals, researchers and government agencies; medical management for the purposes of minimizing costs while providing quality care; and underwriting risk for group policies. Additional topics include database design, ETL, and data mining.

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.

Immigration and Labor History			Register Now!
H1271-51	7 Sessions	$590
Wednesday	February 23 - April 6	06:30 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.
Immigration has had a profound impact on the U.S. labor movement. In this course, we will explore the history of immigration to the U.S. from the colonial era to the present. We will consider why people left their places of origin, what they hoped to find in the U.S., the realities they confronted, and how their experiences have shaped the formation and development of the U.S. labor movement. Topics we will explore include unions, worker organizations, labor law, xenophobia, and worker militancy. Instructor: Fraser Ottanelli, Ph.D., University of South Florida

Networks & Systems

Whether you’re already a network professional or just launching your career in IT, Cisco networking training and certification can increase your career possibilities and success. The Cisco Networking Academy Program offered through Hofstra University Continuing Education provides you with the skills you need to pass both Part I and Part II of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Note: Cisco CCNA Exam is taken through Cisco, not Hofstra.

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part I			Register Now!
T7097-51	9 Sessions	$1000
Wednesday	February 2 - March 30	06:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Learn how to design and interpret TCP/IP based Network Diagrams and how to configure a Cisco Router and Switch using Cisco IOS Commands, you will learn about, Routing Protocols, Static Routes, IPv4 IP Addressing, Subnetting, VLSM, the ARP protocol and 3 - Functions of a Switch, VLANs, 802.1Q - Trunking and InterVLAN Routing.

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!
T0020-51		$11625.03
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Cybersecurity Online Bootcamp			Register Now!
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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 F0117)			Register Now!
H5125-51	26 Sessions	$600
Monday, Wednesday	February 23 - May 23	06:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
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. Offered via Zoom Video Conferencing. The real estate salesperson’s qualifying course is required by the Department of State as a prerequisite for its licensing exam. Individuals who pass the course and the state exam are then qualified to work under the sponsorship of a licensed broker in New York state. Topics include real estate instruments, law of contracts, real estate finance, closings and closing costs, law of agency, license law and ethics, valuation and listing procedures, human rights and fair housing, land use regulation, and real estate math. Fulfilling the requirements established by the New York State Department of State, Division of Licenses, this course consists of 75 hours of lecture, a review session, and a final examination. To earn a certificate, a student must attend a minimum of 70.5 hours in the lecture portion of each course and pass the final exam. If the student does not meet the 70.5-hour minimum attendance policy, they will not be allowed to continue with the program nor be allowed entrance to take the final exam and the entire course must be repeated with all program tuition fees to be remitted again. No tuition refunds will be permitted for students who do not adhere to program attendance policy. Note: Course registrants must be 18 or older. Required Textbook: Students must purchase the Modern Real Estate Practices in New York for Salespersons, 13th Edition, Dearborn Real Estate Education, ISBN: 978-1-4754-8641-4prior to the program commencement. The textbook is available in the Hofstra University Bookstore.

Real Estate Salesperson's Qualifying Course (Approval Number F0117)			Register Now!
H5125-52	26 Sessions	$600
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	March 15 - May 11	06:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
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. Offered via Zoom Video Conferencing. The real estate salesperson’s qualifying course is required by the Department of State as a prerequisite for its licensing exam. Individuals who pass the course and the state exam are then qualified to work under the sponsorship of a licensed broker in New York state. Topics include real estate instruments, law of contracts, real estate finance, closings and closing costs, law of agency, license law and ethics, valuation and listing procedures, human rights and fair housing, land use regulation, and real estate math. Fulfilling the requirements established by the New York State Department of State, Division of Licenses, this course consists of 75 hours of lecture, a review session, and a final examination. To earn a certificate, a student must attend a minimum of 70.5 hours in the lecture portion of each course and pass the final exam. If the student does not meet the 70.5-hour minimum attendance policy, they will not be allowed to continue with the program nor be allowed entrance to take the final exam and the entire course must be repeated with all program tuition fees to be remitted again. No tuition refunds will be permitted for students who do not adhere to program attendance policy. Note: Course registrants must be 18 or older. Required Textbook: Students must purchase the Modern Real Estate Practices in New York for Salespersons, 13th Edition, Dearborn Real Estate Education, ISBN: 978-1-4754-8641-4prior to the program commencement. The textbook is available in the Hofstra University Bookstore.

Real Estate Salesperson's Qualifying Course [H5125] - Exam Retake			Register Now!
H5120-51	1 Sessions	$100
Monday	May 23	06:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
H5120: Real Estate Salesperson's Qualifying Course [H5125] - Exam Retake

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!
H5135-51	5 Sessions	$600
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	March 7 - March 15	06:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
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!
H3410-51	1 Sessions	$125
Wednesday	March 30	06:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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://www.dos.ny.gov/forms/licensing/2017/Notary%20Public%20Walk-In.pdf

Real Estate Title Closing			Register Now!
H5135-52	5 Sessions	$600
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	April 11 - April 20	06:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.
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.

Sports Journalism

The fundamentals of the rapidly growing field of sports journalism include having research and interviewing skills, being organized and prepared to go on the air, and knowing how to write for radio and television. Aspiring broadcasters learn the basic skills to succeed in the television and radio industry, with lessons from professionals who have broadcast on every level and handled all types of stories, including news, sports, and entertainment.

Courses may be taken on an individual basis without participating in thecertificate program. Registrants must be 12-18 years old.

Sports Play-by-Play for TV and Radio			Register Now!
H0825-51	4 Sessions	$420
Friday	January 28 - March 4	07:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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. Learn the methods of play-by-play for both television and radio for many different sports. You will master the fundamentals and record play-by-play segments for baseball, basketball, football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and more! Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. Prerequisite: Previous sports journalism course or experience. For further information, contact Michael Chisena at 516-463-5909 or email Michael.Chisena@hofstra.edu

Sports Round Table Hosting			Register Now!
H0824-51	4 Sessions	$295
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	February 21 - February 24	03:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
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. Learn how to host a round table discussion, as well as participate on the panel of experts. It is important to be open-minded while having debates, but also to be strong in your convictions. Learning to ask the right questions is a necessary first step. This seminar is designed for students who are ready to hop in the chair and lead a group of sports reporters. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years of age. For further information, contact Michael Chisena at 516-463-5909 or email Michael.Chisena@hofstra.edu

Sports Journalism 101 for Teens			Register Now!
H0831-51	4 Sessions	$420
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	April 18 - April 21	12:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m.
This training course allows participants to focus on development of the sportscasting skill set they need to become a broadcaster. Learn about the different roles involved in a sports broadcast and what career options are available. If your dream is to become the next Kenny Albert, Mike Breen, or Tracy Wolfson, this is the course for you. Students will learn the following skills:Writing for TV and radioOn Camera deliveryAnchoring a sports showHandling pre-and postgame showsRoundtable discussions Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Michael Chisena at 516-463-5909 or email Michael.Chisena@hofstra.edu

Television Sports Reporting			Register Now!
H0822-51	4 Sessions	$295
Monday	May 2 - May 23	06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.
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. Being a sports reporter may just be the most difficult on-air television job. Asking the right questions in order to elicit the answers viewers are looking for takes skill and practice. Most sports reporters only get a minimal amount of TV air time…so you want to make it memorable. We discuss the different career opportunities as a television sports reporter, including as a sideline reporter or network sports reporter. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Michael Chisena at 516-463-5909 or email Michael.Chisena@hofstra.edu

Hofstra University Continuing Education Course Catalog: Fall 2021 / Spring 2022