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.

Teacher Education

Whether you’re a career changer or a veteran educator, our programs are designed to help you advance your career. You will receive valuable mentoring from expert faculty members who are dedicated to your success and benefit from comprehensive coordination of field experiences where required. All graduate students are supported through the teacher licensure process and have access to an impressive alumni network throughout Long Island and the metro New York area.

Educational Leadership: K-12 and Higher Education

Our leadership programs are tailored to those seeking to advance in both the school classroom setting as well as the university arena. Choose from a number of certificates as well as master’s- and doctoral-level programs and study alongside award-winning faculty with no need for submission of a GRE. Prospective students interested in studying Higher Education Leadership and Policy studies enjoy a fully online MSEd program, with access to competitive graduate assistantships.

MS in Physician Assistant Studies

Our Physician Assistant Studies program can be completed in just 2 1/2 years. The curriculum is designed to augment the educational experience with an emphasis on lifelong learning and a team approach to medicine, and all classes are taught by expert faculty. Students consistently achieve high pass rates on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.

Nursing Programs

In addition to all the educational advantages that Hofstra and Northwell Health offer above, we offer a variety of programs at the certificate, master’s, and doctoral level in the following areas of specialty:

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Dual program)
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse First Assistant

MS in Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine

A 21-month program, integrating didactic and clinical practicum coursework, provides the education for an entry-level applicant to achieve a Certificate in Perfusion Clinical Competence and a Master of Science Degree in Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine from Hofstra University.

MA and MS in Biology

Hofstra’s graduate programs in Biology offer an integrative approach, spanning molecular genetics, organismal biology, ecology, and evolution. Students may focus on areas such as marine and freshwater biology or cell and molecular biology. The MS program includes a research thesis, ideal preparation for doctoral study or careers in health sciences, biotechnology, and related fields. The MA program provides a broader curriculum with flexible culminating options for students seeking career advancement outside a research-intensive track.

MA in Sustainability

The MA in Sustainability is a 30-credit program that blends environmental, economic, social, and ethical perspectives to address real-world challenges. Through interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on learning – such as internships or a thesis – students develop practical solutions to issues of resource use, environmental policy, and community resilience. The program is designed for both full- and part-time students interested in careers in sustainability-focused fields.

MA and MS in Urban Ecology

The Urban Ecology programs explore ecological relationships within urban and suburban environments, examining how people, plants, animals, and habitats interact in developed landscapes. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental consulting, conservation, education, and public agencies. The MS program emphasizes research and requires a thesis while the MA offers a flexible curriculum designed to support professional growth in applied settings.

MA in Forensic Linguistics

Hofstra’s MA in Forensic Linguistics is the first program of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, designed for students who want to combine scientific linguistic training with applied work in legal and investigative contexts. You will learn tools like phonetics, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and dialectology, and you'll apply them to real-world cases via workshops and internships. Full-time students typically finish in two years (part-time over three), completing 36 semester hours that includes a master’s thesis. Students have the flexibility to complete this program in person, online, or hybrid.

MS in Medical Physics

The MS in Medical Physics at Hofstra prepares students for careers in imaging, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and related fields. It’s CAMPEP accredited and combines rigorous coursework with basic, applied, and clinical research opportunities, plus mentored practicum experiences through partner health systems. Students must have an undergraduate degree in physics or a closely related field with substantial physics/mathematics prerequisites. The MS requires 39 semester hours and aims to prepare graduates for residencies, junior clinical physicist roles, or further study.

Advanced Certificate in Medical Dosimetry

Offered in collaboration with Northwell Health, the Advanced Certificate in Medical Dosimetry is a non-degree program that provides the didactic and clinical training needed to design, calculate, and oversee radiation dose distributions in oncology, including both external beam therapy and brachytherapy. Coursework covers physics, anatomy and physiology, radiobiology, and treatment equipment characteristics. The program combines a broad-based academic foundation with applied workshops and internship experiences, giving students the opportunity to work directly on ongoing cases in professional settings.

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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