CAREER COMMUNITIES
Learn how the world works. Then help shape what comes next.
Maybe you want to become a teacher or lawyer. Work in government. Understand crime and justice. Speak up for a cause. Or help your community. This is where questions about people, power, learning, and change can become a path forward.
Picture yourself doing this
Before you choose a major, picture the kind of work, impact, and experiences that could be part of your future. Here are a few ways that future can start to feel real at Hofstra.
Flagship Programs
These are some of Hofstra’s standout programs in this career community. They offer strong ways to learn by doing, build experience, and prepare for what comes next. They are a place to start, not the only paths you can choose.
Education
Education programs include Early Childhood and Childhood Education; Secondary Education in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Language; and K–12 Education in Dance, Fine Arts, Music, and Physical Education.
Political Science
Signature Programs
These programs stand out for the experiences and opportunities they offer. They give you more ways to turn your interests into a future that feels right for you.
- Criminology
Curious about why crime happens and how society responds? Explore crime, justice, and the systems that shape our communities while building skills for careers in law, public service, research, and more. - Forensic Science
Interested in how science can help solve crimes? Build a strong foundation in chemistry while learning how scientific evidence is collected, tested, and used in criminal investigations.
Find your interest.
Already know what you want to study? Go right to your program. Still deciding? Compare a few paths and see what feels like you.
Neighboring Community
Science, Research, and Discovery
Interested in the science behind health and medicine? Explore Biology, Pre-Medical Studies, and other paths that can help you understand the human body, conduct research, and prepare for a future in medicine or science.
What if your plans change?
That is okay. You can start with the major you want and still discover something new. Your first choice matters, but it does not have to limit what you can explore.
What if your plans change?
That is okay. You can start with the major you want and still discover something new. Your first choice matters, but it does not have to limit what you can explore.
Come see the spaces, meet the people, and get a feel for what your days at Hofstra could look like.