Advisement
To ensure students in Hofstra University's School of Education and Allied Human Services achieve their higher learning goals and aspirations, the Office of Certification and Educational Support Services assists them in understanding their program requirements, what they need to do to graduate, as well as the process of becoming a certified teacher.
On this site, we provide an online version of the information the office can offer, but meeting with an adviser is the best way to make sure you are on track.
Admissions Process Overview
Liberal Arts Requirements
Request for Reevaluation Form
Examination for Information Retrieval
The Examination for Information Retrieval is a paper and pencil test. The exam may be taken to waive the CSC5 (overview of computer science) requirement for Undergraduate students and the information retrieval requirement for Graduate students. The examination consists of 20 multiple choice questions. The examination may only be taken
once. An overview of what the exam covers may be obtained from the Office of Certification and Educational Support Services. You must schedule to take the exam within 2 weeks of receiving the overview.
Please contact
Marianne Torres in the Office of Certification and Educational Support Services to schedule the exam.
Program of Study
Secondary Education Content Core Requirements
Student Teaching
Graduation Requirements
