Program Overview
The Technology for Learning at Hofstra University is a MA programme in Humanities over 18 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 Technology for Learning 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: 18 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 Technology for Learning 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
- Introduction to Computer Technology in Education
- Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning
- Computer Authoring and Scripting Environments
- Computer-Assisted Instruction
- Selected Topics in Educational Software Development
- Digital Literacies: Implications for Research and Pedagogy
- Technology and Assistive Technology in Special Education
- Applications of Computer Technology to Business Education and Technical Education
- Information Technology in Elementary Education
- Cognition and Artificial Intelligence
- Information Technology in Mathematics Education
- Technology and the Teaching of Writing
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).
Application for admission to the Master of Arts in Technology for Learning program is made to the Graduate Admission Office. A committee of full-time members of the program bases its decision to accept or reject a candidate on a comprehensive review of the following criteria:
- BA or BS degree, with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher may be accepted into the program on a probationary status if relevant considerations warrant such an exception.
- A recent writing sample.
- Statement of purpose for pursuing technology for learning studies.
- Interview with a faculty member in the technology for learning program.
- Valid New York state initial certification in one of the following certification areas: early childhood, childhood, adolescence 7-12, or special subjects (fine arts, music).
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 18 months