Program Overview

Professional Development Programs

The university offers a range of professional development programs, including:

• Adult CPR-AED Certification Program
• Bookkeeping
• Business & Management
• Business Communications
• Deaf Studies (ASL)
• Data Analytics
• Financial Planner
• Forensic Linguistics
• Health Care Information Technology Certificate Program
• Information Technology
  • Bootcamp Programs (Online)
  • Cisco Networking
  • Computer Programming
  • Data Analytics
  • Database Design & Development
  • Health Care Information Technology
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Project Management
  • Website Design & Development
• Insurance Studies
  • Continuing Education
  • Licensing
• Labor Studies
• Legal Studies
  • Paralegal Studies Certificate Program
• Not-for-Profit Certificate
• Nurse Examiner Program
• Project Management
• Real Estate Studies
  • Licensing
  • Title Closing
  • Notary Public
• School Facilities Safety and Security
• Social Media
• Sports Journalism
• Test Preparation

Creative Skills

The university also offers creative skills programs, including:

• Writing Program
• Pre-Collegiate Institute
• Youth Programs
• Long Island High School for the Arts
• Spring Break Programs
• Nurse Examiner Program
• Data Analytics
• Paralegal Studies
• Sports Journalism Institute
• Autism and Special Ed Program
• Corporate Training

Sports Journalism Program

Program Details

The Sports Journalism program is designed for students aged 12 to 18 years old. Programs are typically offered from late September to early June and from July to August. During the academic year, programs are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on weekends. Summer programs run from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Instructor Qualifications

Instructors are current industry professionals with college degrees in Communication and/or Journalism. Guest speakers include notable figures such as Kenny Albert, Mike Breen, and Freddie Coleman.

Program Tuition

Program tuition includes all program supplies, demo reels for selected programs, and catered lunch for summer programs.

Typical Program Day

A typical program day includes attendance taking, review of the daily syllabus, and instruction in the classroom, computer lab, audio recording studio, or TV recording studio.

Lunch and Beverages

Summer programs offer catered lunch, with options including deli sandwiches, hot food, and pizza. Students can also bring their own lunch.

Certificate Program Requirements

The Sports Journalism & Broadcasting Certificate Program has specific requirements, which can be reviewed on the university's website.

Demo Reel Files

Demo reel files are communicated to students via hand-delivery, flash drive, or Google Drive.

What to Bring to Classes

Students should bring a writing utensil and pad, and dress professionally for on-camera recordings.

Forms Required

Medical and registration forms are required for summer programs and can be accessed on the university's website.

Transportation

Transportation is available for summer programs for an additional fee and must be confirmed two weeks prior to the program commencement date.

Refund Policy

The refund policy can be reviewed on the university's website.

Class Location

Classes are held on the Hofstra University campus, and the location can be found on the campus map.