500 Grand Concourse, Rm. B417,
Bronx, NY 10451
HOSTOS COLLEGE NOW
FALL 2023 PROGRAM INFORMATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 30, 2023
Class Dates:
Monday, September 18th - Wednesday, December 20th
(M/W in-person or synchronous classes)
Tuesday, September 19th - Wednesday, December 20th
(T/TH in-person or synchronous classes)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Courses without an asterisk: 75 ELA or higher and 80 overall GPA
Courses with an asterisk: overall GPA 80 or higher, ELA (if taken) 65+
If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken
The Fall 2023 semester will offer three-course modalities: fully in-person, online asynchronous, and online synchronous. Please see the definitions and course information below. All virtual classes will be facilitated via Hostos Blackboard (BB).
(IP) IN-PERSON: You are participating in a traditional on-campus course that meets once or twice a week at a scheduled time. Students must be committed to arriving on time and attending all class sessions.
(OA) ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS: You are not required to log onto a virtual classroom Blackboard (Bb) at a specified time. Students do not have to follow a strict schedule to engage in live classes or discussions; the only requirement for when they turn in their work is the assignment deadlines posted by the professor in emails, Bb, or in the syllabus.
(OS) ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS: Synchronous class meetings resemble traditional on-campus in-person classes in that students must be (virtually) present at the same time. Though they are conducted virtually, synchronous classes meet in real-time. Students must commit to scheduled class times and sign onto their virtual learning platform on a set schedule
Fall 2023: COURSE SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS
College Now students are permitted to enroll in only one CUNY course per semester.
(IP): FULLY IN-PERSON COURSES:
BLS 114: The African American Experience**
Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 3 credits
Students will be introduced, through a series of guided readings, to the experiences of peoples of African descent from Africa’s genesis through the middle passage, slavery emancipation, the reconstruction, and the aftermath of de jure slavery in the Americas; including the literary, economic, socio-psychological, and cultural aspects of the African – American experience. Overall GPA 80 or higher, ELA (if taken) 65+ If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken.
CJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice Administration
Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 3 credits
Students will examine the roles and functions of institutions within the criminal justice system at the federal, state, and local levels. Emphasis is placed on interaction between the police, the courts, and correctional institutions on the quality of life in the South Bronx community. Must have 75+ ELA and 80 overall GPA, or meet ENG 110 requirements.
COMM 110: Fundamentals of Public Speaking**
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 3 credits
Students will learn to present introductions; present impromptu and manuscript speeches; perform exercises to improve public speaking technique; create outlines; and present informative and persuasive speeches. Overall GPA 80 or higher, ELA (if taken) 65+ If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken.
DD101: Introduction to Digital Toolbox**
Tuesday and Thursdays 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 3 credits
Students who are interested in graphic or digital design and animation will learn essential software, including the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), Apple’s iMovie, Garage Band, and PowerPoint. Students must be committed to visiting the Hostos computer lab or lab with appropriate software outside of class time in order to complete and submit assignments.
HLT 110: Introduction to Community Health**
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 3 credits
Students will learn about the spread and control of diseases; the role of various health organizations (including hospitals and clinics) and their role in community health; and principles underlying healthy behavior, learning, and change; theories of health behavior and practical models for community health worker interventions. Overall GPA 80 or higher, ELA (if taken) 65+ If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken.
PSY 101: General Psychology
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 3 credits
Students will be introduced to the various areas of psychology, including methods, learning and memory, sensations, perception, physiological processes, emotions, drives personalities, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, individual differences, social behavior, and growth and development. 75+ ELA and an 80 overall GPA.
ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS COURSES:
Must have access to a working computer/laptop and internet
BUS 100: Introduction to Business**
3 credits, Virtual and No Meeting Time
Students will discuss and analyze problems relating to the financing and operation of businesses, learn the principles of business management, and use case studies to understand business concepts. Overall GPA 80 or higher, ELA (if taken) 65+ If not taken at least 80 or higher average in all H.S. ENG courses taken.
ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS COURSES:
Must have access to a working computer/laptop and internet
ENG 110: Expository Writing
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 3 credits
Students will strengthen their writing skills so that they will be able to produce increasingly complex essays. Reading and responding to a variety of texts, students will practice paraphrasing and summarizing, enrich their vocabulary, and improve their writing, revision, and proofreading skills. Must have 75+ ELA and 80 overall GPA, or meet ENG 110 requirements. 75 ELA Regents and overall 80 or higher GPA. In cases where the novel coronavirus pandemic prevented students from taking or retaking an English Regents: 80 or above overall GPA, 85 English course GPA, and at least 2 years of HS ENG passed.
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 3 credits
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic topic of sociology, including social mobility, role status, race and prejudice, and factors leading to social change. 75+ ELA and an 80 overall GPA.
MAT 120: Introduction to Probability & Statistics**
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 3 credits
Students will identify, define, and compute the measures of central tendency and dispersion; develop frequency distributions and related histograms; determine the level of correlation; and draw inferences from regression lines. *MAT 120 is for students interested in Allied Health or Social Sciences, and will also fulfill CUNY Pathway requirements.
If you have any questions, please email us at collegenow@hostos.cuny.edu