Pavement and Rehabilitation Design

Program Overview

This two-day course covers pavement design and rehabilitation design in accordance with the latest version of the Austroads Pavement Design Guide and the NZ Guide to Pavement Structural Design. It includes hands-on applications of mechanistic analysis in the design process.

Program Outline

The program focuses on grades 7-12 and beyond, providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become effective secondary educators.

Objectives:

• Certification: The program leads to New York State Initial Teacher Certification in various subject areas, including business, English, family and consumer sciences, fine arts, foreign languages, mathematics, music, science, and social studies.
• Mentorship: Students receive valuable mentorship from expert faculty members who are committed to their success, both during their studies and into their careers.
• Experience: The program provides hands-on experience through field placements and student teaching, allowing students to develop their teaching skills in real-world settings.
• Flexibility: Hofstra offers flexible course options, including online and evening courses, allowing students to continue working while pursuing their graduate studies.

Teaching:

• Faculty: The program is taught by award-winning, mentoring faculty who work closely with state and national professional organizations.
• Small Class Sizes: Small class sizes create a collaborative learning environment, fostering interaction and personalized attention.
• Hands-on Experience: Students gain practical experience through field placements, clinical experiences, and student teaching.
• Paid Internships: The program offers paid internships in K-12 schools, providing students with valuable real-world experience.

Careers:

• Secondary Education: Graduates of the program are prepared to teach in secondary schools (grades 7-12) in various subject areas.
• Work-Based Learning Coordinator: The MSEd in Business Education program prepares students for Work-Based Learning Coordinator Certification for Career Development.

Other:

• Partnerships: The program benefits from long-standing partnerships with Long Island schools, providing students with access to diverse learning environments.
• Location: The program offers elective courses in locations that include New York City's notable museums and galleries, providing students with unique learning opportunities.
• Rankings: Hofstra's School of Education graduate education and online graduate education programs are ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• Facilities: Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities in Hagedorn Hall, including the STEM Studio, which serves as a teaching and learning laboratory.
• Tuition: The program is priced competitively and based on the graduate tuition rate per credit hour.
Scholarships are available for qualified candidates.