The Professional Development and Study Abroad Program

Applications are now open for The Professional Development and Study Abroad Program in the Dominican Republic

June 26-30, 2023 in New York City and July 3-9, 2023 in the Dominican Republic

The Summer Professional Development Program on the Education of Dominicans is an international teacher training offered by Hostos Community College in collaboration with New York City CUNY colleges, New York City Public Schools, CBO-Cultural Centers and Higher Learning Institutions, and the Ministry of Education in the Dominican Republic.

This intensive three-week program of workshops, seminars, and field research is designed and facilitated by CUNY faculty, staff and New York City Department of Education administrators. Other participants include NYC higher education educators and their counterparts’ schools.

Participants acquire a deeper understanding of the Latin American educational system, the New York City immigrant experience, as well as the socio-economic and cultural challenges to academic and career success.

The exchange supports professionals seeking to create more effective and inclusive learning and community services environments. Participants earn Continuing Teacher and Leader Education Hours (CTLE).

This successful program model has been in place for more than 3 decades.

For more information on the program, and to apply, please contact Gerson Peña, Administrative Assistant to the Dean gpena@hostos.cuny.edu or 718.664.2752

Ana Garcia-Reyes Program Coordinator Dean, Community Relations

Real Estate Certificate Programs

Real Estate Salesperson’s License

This real estate pre-licensing course provides an overview of the principles and practices of New York real estate. Thorough discussions of real estate fundamentals, accompanied by practical examples, students learn the information they need to pass the state licensing exam. The Department of State mandated a credit hour change in December 2022 to 77 hours for the Salesperson licensing course. In collaboration with Caviness Realty Institute.

Tue & Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 2/23-5/16/23

H4201-01-SP23 25 sessions 77 hrs. $645 (Virtual)

Landlord Tenant Law Part I & II Certificate Program

Know the facts about New York Landlord/Tenant Law! Landlords, tenants and prospective investment property owners will learn about leases, obligations of the tenant and the landlord, fair housing laws and rent regulations, pets, Section 8, non-payment and procedure for termination of the landlord/tenant relationship.

Sun 9:30am to 5:00pm 3/19/23

H4208-01-SP23 1 session 7.5 hrs. $89 (Virtual)

Sun 9:30am to 5:00pm 5/21/23

H4208-02-SP23 1 session 7.5 hrs. $89 (Virtual)

Basic Property Management Certificate Program

This New York State approved continuing education course provides a level of study geared towards individuals that are involved in or interested in construction and development and real estate management industries. Package with Fair Housing (in order to satisfy your 22.5 hours of CE with Fair Housing).

Fri & Sun 9:00am to 4:00pm 3/17-3/19/23

H4204-01-SP23 3 sessions 22.5 hrs. $465 (Virtual)

Fri & Sun 9:00am to 4:00pm 6/2-6/4/23

H4204-02-SP23 3 sessions 22.5 hrs. $465

Zoning Compliance

Provides an understanding of the important zoning issues affecting real estate development. Topics covered include New York State and City Zoning Code Compliance, basic review of NYC Building Codes, researching the feasibility of a development for construction, understanding Zoning Board and Bureau of Standards Appeals (BSA) approval processes and the basic community real estate tax concerns such as tax incentives, abatements, empowerment zones, deferred real estate taxes with infrastructure improvement by the developers and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) programs.

Sun 9:30am to 5:00pm 4/15/23

H4205-01-SP23 1 session 7.5 hrs. $89 (Virtual)

Sun 9:30am to 5:00pm 6/10/23

H4205-02-SP23 1 session 7.5 hrs. $89 (Virtual)

For information regarding the above programs, contact Xiomara Mota at xcmota@hostos.cuny.edu