International Year One in Communication

Overview

International Year One in Communication will prepare students to enter their next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Hofstra University.

Key information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
  • Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements
Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma.
English language entry requirements
2 Semesters: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 60, TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90, IELA 162, Password 6, or Completion of AE Level 4.

Dates & Fees


August 2022 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 29 August 2022 - Fri 19 May 2023
$52,170

January 2023 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 23 January 2023 - Fri 25 August 2023
$52,170

Example Study Plan

Semester 1
ESL 105
Advanced Reading, Writing and Grammar I
3 Credits
ESL 106
Advanced Speaking, Listening and Viewing I
3 Credits
FA 014
Drawing and Perception I
3 Credits
RTVF 001
Foundations of Radio, Television, Film, and New Media
3 Credits
MATH 040
Linear Mathematics and Matrices
3 Credits
Semester 2
ESL 111
Advanced Reading, Writing and Grammar II
3 Credits
ESL 112
Advanced Speaking, Listening and Viewing II
3 Credits
MASS 001
Mass Media History and Development
3 Credits
CSC 005
Overview of Computer Science
3 Credits
ANTH 004
World Cultures
3 Credits

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements

Audio/Radio Production and Studies-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Film Studies and Production-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Filmmaking-B.F.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Journalism - Sports Media-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Journalism-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Mass Media Studies - Media and Culture-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Mass Media Studies - Media, Law, and Policy-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Mass Media Studies - Urban and Suburban Communication-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Public Relations-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Television Production and Studies-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Video/Television and Business-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Video/Television and Film-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Video/Television-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Writing for the Screen-B.F.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades