Fall 2026 Applications

HOSTOS COLLEGE NOW
Fall 2026: Course Schedule and Descriptions
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, June 24th, 

Class Dates:

Monday, September 21st - Monday, December 14th
(M/W in-person or synchronous classes)

Tuesday, January 27th- Monday, December 14th
(T/TH in-person or synchronous classes)

FULLY IN-PERSON COURSES: Courses meet on Hostos’ campus at the times and days listed
Must have access to a working computer/laptop and internet
 
If you have any questions, please email the Hostos College Now team at: collegenow@hostos.cuny.edu

The Fall 2026 semester will offer three different 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 Brightspace.

(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.

College Now students are permitted to enroll in one course across CUNY campuses per semester.
 

Fall 2026: COURSE SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS

IN-PERSON FOREIGN LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Must register and sit for the assessment on May 5th (see below) have access to a working computer/laptop and internet

Students interested in FRE 117 or SPA 117 should have already sat for the Modern Language Assessment on Monday, May 5th, 2026 at 4PM. If not, please do not select either of the language courses.

FRE 117: French for Heritage Speakers
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:15 PM-5:35 PM, 3 credits

This course will support and develop the learning of the French language and of Francophone cultures for newly immigrated students of Francophone backgrounds enrolled at Hostos Community College. The primary objectives of the program are for students to gain a proficiency in French and maintain their connection to their respective cultures and identities. Additionally, the course will encourage students to advance French speaking and writing as part of their skill set in a competitive global job market. The course’s activities, collaborations, and guest speakers will draw attention to the value of language learning on campus, and generally promote an interest in Francophone cultures. The course will be conducted in French.

SPA 117: Spanish for English Dominant Hispanics I
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:15 PM-5:35 PM, 3 credits 

The course is designed for students of Hispanic background born and/or educated in the United States, who wish to develop skills in speaking, reading, and writing. This is achieved through a review of Spanish grammar and illustrative readings. *The student transcript will acknowledge the course as SPA 117. This is done to grant credit for the NYCPS Seal of Biliteracy.

(IP): IN-PERSON COURSES:
Courses meet on Hostos’ campus at the times and days listed
Must have access to a working computer/laptop and internet

BLS 130: Black Women’s Writers in America**
Monday and Wednesday, 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm, 3 credits

This course centers Black women Students will analyze the thoughts, concerns, and words of Black women through writings – slave narratives, speeches, essays, novels, poetry, short stories, and plays. Selected readings highlight the ways race, class, gender, and other social constructs intersect. Additionally, audio visual resources will help to underscore central themes including migration, motherhood, labor, power, nature, trauma, and love.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, 4:15 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 the interaction between the police, the courts, and correctional institutions on the quality of life in the South Bronx community. 75+ ELA and an 80 overall GPA.

COM 110: Fundamentals of Public Speaking**
Monday and Wednesday, 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm, 3 credits

Students will learn to present introductions; present impromptu and manuscript speeches; perform exercises to improve public speaking techniques; 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.

DD 101: Introduction to Digital Toolbox**
Tuesday and Thursday 4:15 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. 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. 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/projects.

ENG 110: Expository Writing
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:15 pm – 6:24 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. 75+ ELA and an 80 overall GPA

HLT 110: Introduction to Community Health**
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:15 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; 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.

MAT 120: Introduction to Probability & Statistics**
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:15 pm – 6:39 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. 70 or higher on at least 1 MATH Regents and an 80 overall GPA. *MAT 120 is for students interested in Allied Health or Social Sciences, and will also fulfill CUNY Pathway requirements.

PSY 101: General Psychology
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:15 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.

(OS): ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS COURSES: Courses meet online schedule listed
Must have access to a working computer/laptop and internet

SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
Online Synchronous Monday and Wednesday, 4:15 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. REQ: 75+ ELA and an 80 overall GPA.

(OA) ASYNCHRONOUS COURSES: Courses meet online and no scheduled meeting time
Must have access to a working computer/laptop and internet

BUS 100: Introduction to Business**
Asynchronous, no meeting time or date, 3 credits

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.