Graduate Admission
Become a highly skilled scholar-practitioner, and earn the credentials you need to teach in New York State with graduate study in Health and Physical Education at Hofstra University. Learn from internationally recognized and respected faculty members who are committed to your success. Gain hands-on experience through fieldwork in a variety of settings. Benefit from state-of-the-art campus facilities and resources of a Division I Athletics Department. If you have questions please contact our graduate admission team at 516-463-4723 or graduateadmission@hofstra.edu.
Learn in small class sizes from highly qualified faculty who are actively involved in research and have years of experience in the health and physical education fields.
Prepare to become a highly skilled scholar-practitioner through intensive, hands-on field experiences across a variety of settings in your chosen field.
The Hofstra School of Education graduate education and online graduate education programs are ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Visit the Hofstra campus or connect with the graduate admission team. We will answer your questions and put you in touch with program faculty or degree candidates to learn more. Contact us at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu, or call 516-463-4723.
To be considered for the Health and Physical Education programs, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Start your application online where you can upload the following documents:
An interview with the graduate program director will be required.
If you are a current Hofstra student interested in pursuing the undergraduate/graduate dual-degree program, please contact your academic advisor. Direct any additional questions to graduateadmission@hofstra.edu.
Visit the Health and Physical Education program page to learn more.
International students: Please review additional admission requirements.
The MS in Physical Education is 36 - 39 credits. The MS in Health Education is 33 credits.
Visit the program pages to learn more.This 36 - 39-credit program is designed to prepare individuals to meet New York state initial teacher certification in grades preschool through 12 physical education.
Joseph Del Gais, Program Director and Adjunct Instructor of Specialized Programs in Education, received his M.S. from Touro College in 2009 after completing his first M.S. from LIU Post in 1993 and his B.S. from Upper Iowa University in 1986.
