Advance Your Career with a Master's Degree in Healthcare
Hofstra University’s School of Health Sciences will provide you with the skills needed to become a successful health professional. SHS offers an exceptional graduate education experience with flexible program options, expert faculty, an extensive alumni network, and access to Long Island's leading healthcare systems.
When you pursue an MHA or an MPH at Hofstra University, you will be able to forge a successful and rewarding career through healthcare and healing. You can reach great heights with Hofstra by your side.
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Explore Our MS in Athletic Training
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Valuable Clinical Experience
Become a multiskilled healthcare professional who collaborates with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
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Employment Opportunities
With job growth in the profession expected to increase 19% by 2028, look forward to employment options in various fields, including the performing arts, military, physician practice, or public safety (police and firefighters).
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Competitive Tuition
An advanced certificate or graduate degree from Hofstra University is an investment in your professional career. Our programs are priced competitively and based on the graduate tuition rate per credit hour. Scholarships and assistantships are available for qualified candidates.
Explore Our Graduate Programs
Explore Our Graduate Programs
Hofstra University's School of Health Sciences offers graduate programs designed to prepare students for impactful careers in healthcare and counseling. With a focus on both clinical and administrative disciplines, SHS provides opportunities to study in areas such as allied health, mental health counseling, public health, and speech-language pathology. The school offers flexible learning options, including on-campus and online formats, and part-time options are available for some programs to accommodate diverse student needs. Through its comprehensive programs, SHS equips students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their fields.
Departments:
Allied Health and Kinesiology
- Athletic Training, MS
- Occupational Therapy, MS
- Physical Therapy, DPT
- Sports Science, MS
Counseling and Mental Health Professions
- Creative Arts Therapy Counseling, MA
- Marriage and Family Therapy, MA
- Mental Health Counseling, MA
- Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health, MS
- Rehabilitation Counseling, MS
- School Counseling, MSED
Population Health
- Health Administration, MHA (on campus)
- Health Administration, MHA (online only)
- Health Informatics, MS
- Public Health, MPH
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
- Audiology, AuD Professional Doctorate
- Speech-Language Pathology, MA
Explore Our Counseling Programs
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Mental Health Counseling (MA), the Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health (MS), and the Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) programs at Hofstra University.
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Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
This CAAHEP-accredited program will prepare you to enhance the lives of others with the healing qualities of art making with an MA in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling. As an art therapist, you will be able to combine counseling strategies with creative expression to help individuals struggling with mental illness grow and thrive.
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Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapy
This program will give you the skills necessary to work with couples and families to explore and improve conflict resolution in their relationships.
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Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
This program is designed as a clinically focused experience aimed at building the knowledge, skills, and dispositions/attitudes essential for mental health counseling practice in an increasingly diverse society.
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Rehabilitation Counseling
Rehabilitation Counseling
This program is designed to prepare students as professional counselors with specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to assist persons with disabilities toward achieving their personal, social, psychological, and vocational independence, including appropriate employment and independent living.
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School Counseling
School Counseling
This program is designed to provide students with a critical knowledge base comprised of six core content areas identified by the New York State Education Department in compliance with the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, which oversees programs leading to certification as a school counselor.
Explore Our Programs
Hofstra University's Department of Population Health prepares you to work on interprofessional teams of administrators, researchers, clinicians, educators, social service providers, and policymakers to achieve improved health outcomes for communities, large and small.
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Master of Health Administration
Master of Health Administration
This program is designed to develop and strengthen your health services knowledge, as well as your leadership and communication skills, so that you can effectively and ethically manage your organization. With Hofstra University's health administration master's degree, you will be able to develop and lead health services in settings such as hospitals, healthcare facilities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and consulting firms. The on-campus track is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). Benefits of this program include:
- Full-time or part-time
- Available online
- No GRE required
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Public Health Master's Degree
Public Health Master's Degree
This CEPH-accredited program offers an interdisciplinary and advanced curriculum to shape you into an innovative, equity-minded public health professional who can work in community, government, and private sectors. The coursework interconnects public health with other disciplines, such as business, law, psychology, and public administration, to give you a holistic understanding and skill set that you can apply to your profession.
Guaranteed Clinical Placements
Guaranteed Clinical Placements
Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)
These doctorate programs are now the preferred route for practicing clinicians looking to further their skills! We offer a:
- DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- Dual DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and a DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Master of Science (MS) in Nursing
You can also pursue a Master of Science (MS) in Nursing with three tracks to choose from:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Certificates
Or choose from a number of our graduate-level certificate programs:
- Advanced Certificate - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- Advanced Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Advanced Certificate - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Explore Our Therapy Programs
MS in Occupational Therapy
MS in Occupational Therapy
This program is designed to facilitate the development of effective, compassionate, evidence-based practitioners with critical-thinking skills and the competencies, knowledge, and skills to be lifelong learners with the ability to meet professional standards and societal occupational needs.
Rise in Career Opportunities for Occupational Therapists
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment opportunities for occupational therapists are expected to increase by 17%, which is much higher than the national average. Notably, the BLS states "Occupational therapy will continue to be an important part of treatment for people with various illnesses and disabilities, such as Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, autism, or the loss of a limb."
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Become a skilled clinician in speech-language pathology and bridge the communication gap for those who need it with research and evidence-based practices. The Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program will prepare you to evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders at all ages across diverse populations. This SLP program includes integrated clinical work at the on-campus Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic as well as the opportunity to conduct research alongside faculty. After completing this CAA-ASHA hyped accredited program, you will be prepared to work in a variety of settings, such as preschools, special education programs, public and private schools, hospitals, developmental centers, private practices, and nursing homes.
Doctor of Audiology
Doctor of Audiology
The New York AuD Consortium provides students with the combined resources of Hofstra, Adelphi, and St. John's universities, offering access to their esteemed faculty, cutting-edge laboratory facilities, and strong clinical partnerships. Students gain hands-on experience performing a variety of diagnostic, remedial, and other essential audiology services, all while respecting cultural and linguistic diversity. They also have the opportunity to work with experienced faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, including Hofstra University's Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, Adelphi University's Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders, and St. John's University's Speech and Hearing Center.
Two Concentrations, Many Career Options
Two Concentrations, Many Career Options
The mission of the Master of Science in Sports Science is to prepare scholarly and innovative leaders in sports, physical activity, and recreation. Attention is focused on research and theoretical development. Individuals are provided with the means and understandings necessary to effectively lead physical activity programs in school and non-school settings. The program consists of two concentrations:
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Strength and Conditioning
This concentration is designed to prepare students to work with athletes as strength and conditioning coaches in college, professional, private, and secondary school settings. Students will develop the skills necessary to design and implement population-specific training programs that enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk.
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Exercise Physiology
This concentration is designed to prepare students to work as exercise instructors (for healthy, athletic, and special populations), cardiopulmonary rehabilitation professionals, or within management in the health, medical, and fitness industries. Students will study the acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations resulting from physical activity.
Take a closer look at SHS
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State-of-the-art Facilities
Our state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities allow you to gain real-world, hands-on experience in your field while you earn your degree.
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Accelerated Programs
Hofstra University’s School of Health Sciences offers accelerated program options, which allow students to earn their degree in less time.
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Career-Advancing Degrees
Hofstra graduates go on to become compassionate advocates with careers in schools, clinics, government and community agencies, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.
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Explore Our MS in Athletic Training
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Valuable Clinical Experience
Become a multiskilled healthcare professional who collaborates with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
-
Employment Opportunities
With job growth in the profession expected to increase 19% by 2028, look forward to employment options in various fields, including the performing arts, military, physician practice, or public safety (police and firefighters).
-
Competitive Tuition
An advanced certificate or graduate degree from Hofstra University is an investment in your professional career. Our programs are priced competitively and based on the graduate tuition rate per credit hour. Scholarships and assistantships are available for qualified candidates.
Explore Our Graduate Programs
Explore Our Graduate Programs
Hofstra University's School of Health Sciences offers graduate programs designed to prepare students for impactful careers in healthcare and counseling. With a focus on both clinical and administrative disciplines, SHS provides opportunities to study in areas such as allied health, mental health counseling, public health, and speech-language pathology. The school offers flexible learning options, including on-campus and online formats, and part-time options are available for some programs to accommodate diverse student needs. Through its comprehensive programs, SHS equips students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their fields.
Departments:
Allied Health and Kinesiology
- Athletic Training, MS
- Occupational Therapy, MS
- Physical Therapy, DPT
- Sports Science, MS
Counseling and Mental Health Professions
- Creative Arts Therapy Counseling, MA
- Marriage and Family Therapy, MA
- Mental Health Counseling, MA
- Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health, MS
- Rehabilitation Counseling, MS
- School Counseling, MSED
Population Health
- Health Administration, MHA (on campus)
- Health Administration, MHA (online only)
- Health Informatics, MS
- Public Health, MPH
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
- Audiology, AuD Professional Doctorate
- Speech-Language Pathology, MA
Explore Our Counseling Programs
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Mental Health Counseling (MA), the Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health (MS), and the Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) programs at Hofstra University.
-
Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
This CAAHEP-accredited program will prepare you to enhance the lives of others with the healing qualities of art making with an MA in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling. As an art therapist, you will be able to combine counseling strategies with creative expression to help individuals struggling with mental illness grow and thrive.
-
Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapy
This program will give you the skills necessary to work with couples and families to explore and improve conflict resolution in their relationships.
-
Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
This program is designed as a clinically focused experience aimed at building the knowledge, skills, and dispositions/attitudes essential for mental health counseling practice in an increasingly diverse society.
-
Rehabilitation Counseling
Rehabilitation Counseling
This program is designed to prepare students as professional counselors with specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to assist persons with disabilities toward achieving their personal, social, psychological, and vocational independence, including appropriate employment and independent living.
-
School Counseling
School Counseling
This program is designed to provide students with a critical knowledge base comprised of six core content areas identified by the New York State Education Department in compliance with the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, which oversees programs leading to certification as a school counselor.
Explore Our Programs
Hofstra University's Department of Population Health prepares you to work on interprofessional teams of administrators, researchers, clinicians, educators, social service providers, and policymakers to achieve improved health outcomes for communities, large and small.
-
Master of Health Administration
Master of Health Administration
This program is designed to develop and strengthen your health services knowledge, as well as your leadership and communication skills, so that you can effectively and ethically manage your organization. With Hofstra University's health administration master's degree, you will be able to develop and lead health services in settings such as hospitals, healthcare facilities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and consulting firms. The on-campus track is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). Benefits of this program include:
- Full-time or part-time
- Available online
- No GRE required
-
Public Health Master's Degree
Public Health Master's Degree
This CEPH-accredited program offers an interdisciplinary and advanced curriculum to shape you into an innovative, equity-minded public health professional who can work in community, government, and private sectors. The coursework interconnects public health with other disciplines, such as business, law, psychology, and public administration, to give you a holistic understanding and skill set that you can apply to your profession.
Guaranteed Clinical Placements
Guaranteed Clinical Placements
Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)
These doctorate programs are now the preferred route for practicing clinicians looking to further their skills! We offer a:
- DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- Dual DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and a DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Master of Science (MS) in Nursing
You can also pursue a Master of Science (MS) in Nursing with three tracks to choose from:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Certificates
Or choose from a number of our graduate-level certificate programs:
- Advanced Certificate - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- Advanced Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Advanced Certificate - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Explore Our Therapy Programs
MS in Occupational Therapy
MS in Occupational Therapy
This program is designed to facilitate the development of effective, compassionate, evidence-based practitioners with critical-thinking skills and the competencies, knowledge, and skills to be lifelong learners with the ability to meet professional standards and societal occupational needs.
Rise in Career Opportunities for Occupational Therapists
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment opportunities for occupational therapists are expected to increase by 17%, which is much higher than the national average. Notably, the BLS states "Occupational therapy will continue to be an important part of treatment for people with various illnesses and disabilities, such as Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, autism, or the loss of a limb."
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Become a skilled clinician in speech-language pathology and bridge the communication gap for those who need it with research and evidence-based practices. The Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program will prepare you to evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders at all ages across diverse populations. This SLP program includes integrated clinical work at the on-campus Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic as well as the opportunity to conduct research alongside faculty. After completing this CAA-ASHA hyped accredited program, you will be prepared to work in a variety of settings, such as preschools, special education programs, public and private schools, hospitals, developmental centers, private practices, and nursing homes.
Doctor of Audiology
Doctor of Audiology
The New York AuD Consortium provides students with the combined resources of Hofstra, Adelphi, and St. John's universities, offering access to their esteemed faculty, cutting-edge laboratory facilities, and strong clinical partnerships. Students gain hands-on experience performing a variety of diagnostic, remedial, and other essential audiology services, all while respecting cultural and linguistic diversity. They also have the opportunity to work with experienced faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, including Hofstra University's Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, Adelphi University's Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders, and St. John's University's Speech and Hearing Center.
Two Concentrations, Many Career Options
Two Concentrations, Many Career Options
The mission of the Master of Science in Sports Science is to prepare scholarly and innovative leaders in sports, physical activity, and recreation. Attention is focused on research and theoretical development. Individuals are provided with the means and understandings necessary to effectively lead physical activity programs in school and non-school settings. The program consists of two concentrations:
-
Strength and Conditioning
This concentration is designed to prepare students to work with athletes as strength and conditioning coaches in college, professional, private, and secondary school settings. Students will develop the skills necessary to design and implement population-specific training programs that enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk.
-
Exercise Physiology
This concentration is designed to prepare students to work as exercise instructors (for healthy, athletic, and special populations), cardiopulmonary rehabilitation professionals, or within management in the health, medical, and fitness industries. Students will study the acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations resulting from physical activity.
Apply Today!
Advance your healthcare career with a graduate degree from Hofstra University. Apply to SHS today with no GRE score required for most programs. Once your application is complete, you will receive:
- Automatic scholarship review
- An expedited interview process
- A priority decision turnaround
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