Advance Your Psychology Career with Hofstra University

Earn your graduate degree in psychology and counseling at Hofstra University, where programs span from master’s to doctoral levels and prepare you for impactful careers across the healthcare and human services fields.

At Hofstra, you’ll benefit from a blend of rigorous research opportunities and valuable hands-on experience. Internships at businesses, schools, and public agencies connect your studies to real-world practice while graduates enjoy strong job placement rates. Alumni go on to excel in traditional clinical and counseling roles as well as in fields such as organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, training and development, market research, and data analytics.

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Career Outlook and Skills of a Behavior Analyst

With increased screening and resources made available, patients and families are seeing an increased demand for professionals trained in successful strategies and treatments utilizing applied behavior analysis. Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA®) will utilize research-based functional behavior assessment methods to treat various populations in areas of education, social/emotional learning, substance abuse treatments, and more.

Potential employers will seek candidates with training in:

  • Evaluating environmental variables that contribute to challenging behaviors
  • Using evidence-based data to implement treatment
  • Providing caregiver training
  • Progressively aiming to build independence and social/emotional skills

Settings and services in which ABA would be utilized include:

  • Educational settings, working in both public and private schools
  • Home- and community-based settings where treatment can utilize the natural environment
  • Clinic-based centers that provide opportunities to focus on group or social skills as well as increase opportunity for team collaboration
  • Residential-based treatment centers

Master’s in Computer Science

Prepare to advance as a leader in network security with your MS in Computer Science. Study dynamic areas, such as data mining and machine learning; distributed, parallel, and mobile computing; computer graphics and computer vision; and artificial intelligence. You can also gain valuable hands-on experience through paid positions offered as part of our optional co-op program.

Master’s in Cybersecurity

The MS in Cybersecurity offers practical experience that addresses the field from many perspectives, such as data, software, systems, organizational and societal security, and privacy. You can study in our state-of-the-art on-campus facilities, such as the Cybersecurity Innovation and Research Center. You can also gain valuable hands-on experience through paid positions offered as part of our optional co-op program.

Master’s in Data Science

Acquire a strong foundation in the mathematical methods used as you earn your MS in Data Science while studying a wide range of applied topics in machine learning, data science, and data mining. You can gain real-world experience through our extensive co-op program, from internships with top companies in the New York City metropolitan area to paid positions with more than 140 partners across the nation. One academic year (full-time) and two academic year (part-time) learning options are also available.

Master’s in Public Relations and Reputation Management

Make your mark as a communications leader with our master’s in Public Relations and Reputation Management program. Our PR degree program emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving, exceptional writing skills, and proficiency in digital platforms necessary for your success as a Public Relations and Reputation Management professional. Complete your MA in Public Relations and Reputation Management in as little as three semesters from Hofstra with concentrations in Reputation and Crisis Management and Marketing. Complete courses on campus with occasional online offerings and gain real-world skill through internships and numerous networking and mentoring opportunities. For aspiring and working professionals alike, our MA in PR is creating leaders of tomorrow.

Master’s in Journalism

Gain multimedia skills and effective oral and written expression with our MA in Journalism. Develop advanced, multimedia storytelling skills and build a wide-ranging professional network through internships at the nation’s top media companies. Learning from our award-winning faculty will help you establish a solid foundation of reporting skills and build a portfolio of work across all media – digital, broadcast, and print. This journalism degree program can be completed in as little as three semesters and offers the option to specialize in either Sports and Entertainment Journalism or Community and Investigative Journalism. Shape the multimedia field in NYC and beyond as a journalism master’s program student at Hofstra.

Master’s-Level Programs in Education

  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Special Education
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Bilingual Education
  • Literacy Studies
  • Educational Leadership
  • Health & Physical Education

Doctoral-Level Programs in Education (EdD/PhD)

  • Learning and Teaching
  • Educational Leadership and Policy
  • Literacy Studies

Higher Education Programs

  • MSEd in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies
  • EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy

Hands-On Experience. Real Career Advantage.

Hofstra’s graduate health programs are strengthened by a close partnership with Northwell Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. This connection gives students access to expansive clinical, educational, and professional opportunities. What this means for you:

  • Guaranteed clinical placements
  • Advanced, hands-on training
  • Career pathways at scale

Hands-On Training in Realistic Clinical Environments

Hofstra provides advanced clinical learning spaces designed to help graduate students build confidence, precision, and readiness for real patient care. From simulation to skills practice, students train in environments that mirror modern healthcare settings.

  • High-fidelity simulation labs
  • Operating room and procedural suites
  • Standardized patient experiences
  • Modern Science & Innovation Center

Nursing Programs

Master of Science in Nursing (MS)

  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Dual AGACNP Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Certificate Programs

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse First Assistant

Led by a Pioneer in Forensic Linguistics

Professor Leonard is internationally recognized for his role in shaping forensic linguistics as a modern discipline. His work has influenced investigations, court cases, and policy decisions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

At Hofstra, students learn linguistic science through real legal applications, often drawn directly from cases Professor Leonard and program faculty have consulted on.

Where This Degree Can Take You

Graduates are prepared for specialized careers or advanced study where applied linguistic analysis directly informs decision-making, including:

  • Law enforcement and intelligence
  • Legal consulting and litigation support
  • Government and public policy
  • Research institutions and academia
  • Communications, compliance, and analysis roles

With its emphasis on practice-based case analysis and applied linguistics, the program also prepares students for doctoral study in linguistics or related disciplines, including collaborative PhD pathways in forensic linguistics.

A Rare Degree in a High-Impact Field

Forensic linguistics applies the science of language to matters of law, security, and justice. At Hofstra, you don’t just study language — you learn how to use it in high-stakes environments. This program trains students to:

  • Examine language in interrogations, confessions, and testimony
  • Analyze disputed documents and anonymous communications
  • Identify linguistic patterns tied to authorship and intent
  • Apply linguistic science to criminal, civil, and intelligence cases

Apply Linguistics Where It Matters Most

Hofstra’s Institute for Forensic Linguistics, Threat Assessment, and Strategic Analysis serves as the program’s applied research and internship center. Through supervised opportunities, students may:

  • Work on capital case reviews through the Forensic Linguistics Justice Project
  • Assist with authorship attribution and threat analysis
  • Conduct linguistic research using real investigative data
  • Apply classroom theory directly to ongoing cases

One-Week Intensive Programs

Students may participate in specialized one-week intensive courses that immerse them in focused forensic linguistics training. These programs bring together students and working professionals, offering concentrated exposure to applied methods, case studies, and expert-led analysis in a short timeframe.

Designed to Fit Your Life

Hofstra’s MA in Forensic Linguistics delivers specialized training without sacrificing flexibility or access.

  • Synchronous online courses with real-time interaction
  • On-campus options available
  • Competitive tuition
  • Scholarships for qualified applicants

Doctoral Study in Psychology

Hofstra University’s doctoral programs in psychology prepare students for advanced careers in research, practice, and leadership. The PhD in Applied Organizational Psychology focuses on workplace behavior and organizational effectiveness through coursework, internships, and a dissertation, typically completed in about three years. Both the PhD in Clinical Psychology and the PsyD in School-Community Psychology are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The Clinical Psychology PhD is a full-time, five-year program blending research, coursework, and clinical experience, while the School-Community PsyD integrates school and community practice through consultation, assessment, and intervention, including a practicum and one-year predoctoral internship. Across all programs, students gain individualized mentorship, practical field experience, and a strong foundation in evidence-based psychological science.

Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational (IO) Psychology

Hofstra’s Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology prepares students for careers in human resources, training, management, and organization development, where they can apply psychological principles to challenges in a variety of workplace settings. The program combines rigorous coursework with practical experience, giving students access to competitively paid internships, a vast alumni network, and professional development opportunities woven throughout the curriculum. Designed to enhance the careers of emerging and established professionals alike, the program helps students build the analytical, interpersonal, and research skills needed to drive positive change within organizations.

Counseling and Mental Health

Hofstra’s Counseling and Mental Health programs prepare students to help individuals, families, and communities through specialized study in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling. Each combines academic rigor with hands-on training at the on-campus Counseling and Mental Health Professions (CMHP) Clinic, where students work directly with clients under faculty supervision. The Creative Arts Therapy Counseling MA is accredited by CAAHEP and leads to New York State licensure while the Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling programs are CACREP accredited and meet state requirements for professional counseling. Marriage and Family Therapy and School Counseling students gain experience in schools, agencies, and healthcare settings across Long Island and New York City. With strong clinical preparation and individualized faculty support, Hofstra graduates are ready to advance meaningful careers in mental health and counseling.

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    Explore programs that fit your schedule. Hofstra University offers courses both on campus and online. Full- and part-time programs are also available.

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