Specialized Programs in Education

Welcome to the Department of Specialized Programs in Education (SPE).  We invite you to become acquainted with the faculty, staff and the diverse spectrum of academic programs that are offered.  Studies in health and physical education can be done at undergraduate and graduate level, including a unique five-year dual degree dual certification program.  Graduate degrees range from master’s level preparation to advanced certificates and doctoral study in the following fields: leadership, literacy studies and special education.  SPE faculty are committed to preparing reflective educators and leaders prepared to work in a wide range of school, community and university settings. 

For more information about department faculty, please visit links on right to each area of study.

• Contact SPE

  Office Contact Information
  101 Hofstra Dome
  Phone: 516-463-5808

  Faculty mailboxes – 290 Hagedorn Hall
  Adjunct Faculty mailboxes – 101 E Hofstra Dome

  Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  Summer Hours (End of May through Mid-August)
  Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  General Inquiries: SPE.department@hofstra.edu

  Alan D. Flurkey
  Chair and Professor
  263 Hagedorn Hall
  Email
  Phone: 516-463-5237

  Jeanne M. Henry
  Assistant Chair and Associate Professor
  267 Hagedorn Hall
  Email
  Phone: 516-463-5801

  Kathleen Smith
  Senior Executive Secretary for Specialized Programs in Education
  101 Hofstra Dome
  Email
  Phone: 516-463-5101
  Fax: 516-463-6275

• Message from the Chair

  Welcome to the Department of Specialized Programs in Education. Our department contains several dynamic programs at the undergraduate, Masters and doctoral level. These programs, which are offered at a variety of K – College developmental levels, are designed to prepare 21st century educators for the changing outlook in education. Field experiences, internships, and experiential learning opportunities enable students to gain practical experience in a wide range of educational settings.

  SPE programs include Literacy Studies, Special Education, Physical Education, Health Education, and Leadership and Policy Studies. Experts in their respective fields, the faculty in our department are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. 

  Explore the webpages listed above to discover degree programs which match your interests. Please feel free to contact any of the program directors for more information about our programs.  We look forward to hearing from you.

  Sincerely,
  Alan D. Flurkey, Ph.D., Chair
  Jeanne M. Henry, Ed.D., Assistant Chair
  Specialized Education Programs
  School of Education

Dr. Stephen J. Hernandez
Professor of Special Education
2019-2020 Teacher of the Year Award Recipient

Areas of Study

• Educational and Policy Leadership, Ed.D.
• Literacy Studies, Ed.D./Ph.D.