Program Overview
The Curriculum Studies at Hofstra University is a MEd programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Curriculum Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Hempstead, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Curriculum Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Language in the Curriculum
- Social Studies in the Curriculum
- Mathematics in the Curriculum
- Science and Technology in the Curriculum
- Critical Perspectives in Human Development
- Critical Connections: Human Development and Schooling
- Adolescent Development and Learning
- Exploring Curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Curriculum and Instruction
- Curriculum and Instruction in English
- Curriculum and Instruction in Foreign Languages
- Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics: STEM
- Curriculum and Instruction in Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in liberal arts and sciences concentration.
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 in each of two categories:
- Overall undergraduate course work
- Course work in the liberal arts and sciences
- Students with a GPA lower than 2.75 but not below 2.5 may be considered for provisional acceptance subject to special conditions.
- A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
- Two letters of reference addressing the applicant\xc2\x92s potential to succeed in graduate course work.
The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate\xc2\x92s potential for success in a graduate program. Candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experiences might compensate.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hofstra University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Hempstead, United States
Hofstra University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months