500 Grand Concourse, Rm. B417,
Bronx, NY 10451
HOSTOS COLLEGE NOW
SPRING 2023 PROGRAM INFORMATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 1, 2022
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Hostos CN program supports students who have not taken ELA and/or have not met the 75 ELA requirement, but have 80 Overall GPA.
Courses without an asterisk: Overall GPA 80 or higher and 75 or higher ELA score, or see ENG 110 requirements
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
Hostos CN Spring 2023 semester will offer three-course modalities: 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).
ASYNCHRONOUS: Asynchronous class meetings do not require you to log in to your virtual classroom (Blackboard) at a specified time. Students do not have to follow a strict schedule to engage in live classes or discussions, and the only requirement regarding when they turn in their work is the assignment deadline. Assignment deadlines and exam schedules are indicated on the class syllabus.
SYNCHRONOUS: Synchronous classes 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.
SPRING 2023: COURSE SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS
College Now students are permitted to enroll in only one CUNY course per semester.
Classes Begin:
Monday, January 30th - May 15th
(M/W in-person or synchronous classes)
Or
Tuesday, January 31st - May 16th
(T/TH in-person or synchronous classes)
TIME: 4:15 PM
IN-PERSON COURSES:
For the Spring 2023 semesters, students taking in-person or hybrid courses must have up-to-date vaccination status when classes begin. Full vaccination is defined as 2 Moderna or Pfizer shots or one Johnson and Johnson. All students taking in-person or hybrid classes must upload proof of that status by December 13, 2022.
Here is a helpful video to upload your vaccine documents. https://youtu.be/0E-JXIkgSN8
COMM 110: Fundamentals of Public Speaking**
3 credits Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15pm
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.
HLT 110: Introduction to Community Health**
3 credits Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15pm
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.
ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS COURSES:
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.
CJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice Administration
3 credits, Virtual and No Meeting Time
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.
PSY 101: General Psychology
3 credits, Virtual and No Meeting Time
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. Must have 75+ ELA and 80 overall GPA, or meet ENG 110 requirements.
ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS COURSES:
BLS 114: The African American Experience**
3 credits Monday and Wednesday, 4:15pm
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.
ENG 110: Expository Writing
3 credits Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15pm
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
3 credits Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:15pm
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. 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.
If you have any questions, please email us at collegenow@hostos.cuny.edu