Overview

Programs in Forensic Linguistics and Applied Linguistics / Programs in Forensic Linguistics and Applied Linguistics is located in Hempstead, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Applied linguistics (tesol)
Master of Arts (MA)	Linguistics	Forensic linguistics

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	21

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required 36 credits, capstone, minimum GPA of 3.0

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

63

Applied

59

Accepted

26

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Bachelor's degree in related area, interview, 2 letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

49

Total Graduate Students

8%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.37%
Black or African American	8.16%
White or Caucasian	53%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	8.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.04%
Unknown	2.04%

Gender

Male (14%)

Female (85%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Threatening language. Using corpus tools for legal interpretation. Cross-examination strategies in assault trials. Non-native speakers of English in the Justice system. Investigating deception, misrepresentation, and disinformation in civil, criminal, and intelligence cases.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY  11549
United States

Contact Dr. John Krapp
Chairperson
Email: John.J.Krapp@hofstra.edu
Phone: 516-463-5843

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