Frequently Asked Questions
How many courses am I allowed to take per semester?
Our programs are designed as part-time programs, this means 2 courses per semester. However, it is up to the student to determine whether
he/she can afford to take more. The Director does not recommend taking more than 2 courses unless the student is not currently
employed. The maximum allowed per semester are 4 courses which would be considered full-time.
How are the semesters distributed?
We offer regular spring (January) and fall (August) semesters which are 14 weeks long. We also offer 2 summer semesters, one starting in
May and one in June. These summer semesters are 6 weeks long.
What time are your courses offered?
Because most of our students are full time professors, all of our courses are offered in the late afternoon starting after 5:30 at the earliest and they are
approximately 3 hours in duration. Most courses start at 6:15 pm.
How many times a week do classes meet?
Classes meet once a week during the fall and spring semesters, and twice a week during the summer semesters.
When can I apply for admission into a program?
We accept applications all year long. However, we recommend that you submit all of the required documentation for consideration at least
one month prior to the start of the semester that you want to attend.
How long will it take me to complete any of the programs you offer?
Our curriculums are designed so that a part-time student (one who takes 2 courses per semester) can complete either of the certificate programs (ESL or CIT) in a year. The same student can complete the Master program in roughly 2 years.
What is the Masters program going to do for me?
Many of our students are professionals in fields such as: health care, education, law, law enforcement, social work etc. They have pursued an
education with us because they realize that their client base has changed, mainly with the growth of the Hispanic population around the
country. This program aims to provide sufficient cultural awareness to allow the students to differentiate and to acculturate their products,
interpersonal relations, direct/indirect communications, etc. in accordance to the individual/group that the students want to reach.
Do you accept provisional students?
A student is granted a provisional (not conditional) status when: 1) he/she has not provided all of the required documentation in time for
registration (usually the MAT scores) or 2) when his/her academic background is somewhat weak. In the latter case the student will be
allowed to take 2 courses and he/she must earn a grade of B or higher in order to be fully accepted into the program.
Do you offer Act 48 accreditation?
We do. If you are a student enrolled in our ESL specialist program and you require Act 48 accreditation all you need to do is email the
director at gomez@lasalle.edu and write down which courses (of the ones you have already completed with us) would you like to receive
accreditation for. He will submit this information on your behalf to the Department of Education.
Luis A. Gomez, Ph.D.
Director
The Hispanic Institute at La Salle University
1900 West Olney Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1209
Fax (215) 991-3546
e-mail: gomez@lasalle.edu
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