Message From The President
2025-2026 HOSTOS CATALOG MESSAGE
“The windows of a classroom always open to the future...”
– Yehuda Amichai
The great poet Amichai is right: Education is a portal to the future.
Your future.
The first step to creating the life you want is contained in this course catalog.
This might be your initial foray into post-secondary education, or you might be returning to it after time away. Whatever your circumstances, Hostos Community College is here to help you realize your goals.
The College, founded as the result of the demands of the largely Puerto Rican community in the South Bronx, was named in honor of Don Eugenio María de Hostos, the Puerto Rican philosopher, educator, man of letters and fighter for the independence of Puerto Rico. He was a passionate believer in the transformative power of education; we share his belief and, for almost sixty years now, we have unceasingly carried his message forward. From the turbulent 1960s to the present day, Hostos has assisted thousands of students in their search for a better life.
Hostos offers associate in arts (A.A.) and associate in science (A.S.) degrees in over two dozen fields of study, encompassing – but not limited to – Liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies; Criminal justice/law enforcement administration; Business administration and management; Community health services/liaison/ counseling; Dental hygiene/hygienist; Registered nursing; Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping; Medical radiologic technology/science and therapy; Animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects; Adult development and aging; Foods, nutrition, and wellness studies; and well over a dozen other areas of study.
Certificate Programs are another venue to personal and professional achievement. Our hard-working Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) Department certifies students in various aspects of Allied Health, Construction, Language Skills, Professional Development, Site Safety and other fields.
Education is not only a matter of academics. Hostos pays close attention to extra-curricular matters that can affect your work in the actual and/or virtual classroom. Financial aid is available to those in need. Student Parents can rest easy knowing their little ones are being taken care of in our on-campus Children’s Center. Our Food Pantry helps to fight food insecurity issues. Our Counseling Center promotes psychological well-being. Other resources include the College’s Career Services Office; the Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC); the Health Services Office; Orientation and Advisement; and Veterans Affairs.
Hostos was founded by a group of visionary educators, Puerto Rican activists, and other Latino community leaders to bring secondary education to the South Bronx, and we are proud to call the borough our home. Over the years we have happily provided space for town halls, forums, and other gatherings designed to discuss local, state, and federal legislation and policies that affect our students, their families, and the South Bronx itself.
Hostos has witnessed many changes in its almost-sixty-year history. One thing remains a constant, however: Our desire to help you succeed in your chosen field. Your success is how we measure ours. Everyone – faculty, administration, staff – is dedicated to helping you derive the most from your time here.
It is a joy to welcome you to Hostos!
With my very best wishes,
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.
President