Home Inspection

New York State issued an emergency regulation in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic to allow schools to offer qualifying and continuing education courses virtually via live remote programs.   Molloy University has switched all continuing education courses to an online format using Zoom. However, all qualifying (Modules 1-5 for licensing) courses will remain in-person at our Rockville Centre and Suffolk Center locations.

Two programs in Home Inspection are offered at Molloy University: one program for currently licensed home inspectors to maintain their NY State license offered online via Zoom and another for individuals to become licensed in NY State which is offered in-person at our Rockville Centre, as well as at our Suffolk Center in Amityville:

Home Inspection Continuing Education

Molloy University offers continuing education courses for home inspectors to maintain their New York State license online via Zoom. If you are a licensed NYS home inspector click here for information on Continuing Education courses.

Home Inspection Licensing

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Molloy University offers a New York state-approved program for you to become a licensed home inspector. This "in-demand" profession will have you inspecting newly built or previously owned homes, condominiums, town homes, apartments and even commercial buildings. Home inspection is now a standard practice in the home-purchasing process. Typically, home inspectors are hired by prospective home buyers to inspect and report on the condition of a home's systems, components and structure. Home inspectors are usually hired immediately - prior to the purchase offer of a home - or as a contingency to a sales contract. They examine structural quality, all home systems and features, including: roofing, exterior elements, attached garages or carports, foundations, interiors, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems.

New York State legislation mandates that all home inspectors in New York obtain a license. An applicant must have successfully completed high school or its equivalent and complete 140 hours of approved training, including 40 hours of unpaid inspection experience under the direct supervision of a licensed inspector, or have 100 hours of paid or unpaid inspection experience under the direct supervision of a licensed inspector. Molloy College offers the approved 140-hour course of study consisting of the 5 Modules listed below under, "Curriculum and Scheduling".

The applicant must also pass a written exam. Home inspectors are licensed for two years and must pay an initial fee of $250 and renewal fees of $100 every two years thereafter. Further information regarding home inspection licensure can be found on the New York State web site at: https://dos.ny.gov/home-inspector .

Modules 1-4 can be taken in any order and do not have any pre-requisites. Module 5 must be taken last and is only open to Molloy students who have completed Modules 1-4 at Molloy.

All of our courses are taught by licensed and New York State approved instructors. While attending our courses you will learn construction methods, inspection standards and regulations and electric, heating, air conditioning, plumbing inspection techniques and how to start your own business.

Free Career Seminar
Not sure if this career is right for you? Attend our free career seminar. This career seminar is led by experienced professionals who will offer real advice about career and academic paths and talk about both the satisfactions and challenges of their own chosen careers. The seminar is one and a half hours long, given in the evening and offered three times a year - every September, January and May. There is no charge for the seminar, which is held on our Rockville Centre campus. Click here for a current schedule of classes and to register.

Curriculum and Scheduling
Molloy University offers the approved 140-hour course of study consisting of the following five modules:

- Home Inspection Module 1: Structure, roofing and exteriors
- Home Inspection Module 2: Interiors, electrical systems, insulation and ventilation
- Home Inspection Module 3: Heating, cooling and plumbing
- Home Inspection Module 4: License law, overview of profession and report writing
- Home Inspection Module 5: Field training

Click here for the current schedule of classes. (please note: only the upcoming schedule of course will be posted. Courses that have already taken place or are in progress will not appear)

Modules 1-4 are offered one night a week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays) for 6 weeks usually from 6:00 p.m.- 10:10 p.m. at our Rockville Centre campus and for 6 weeks, usually from 6:00 p.m. - 10:10 p.m. (on Mondays and Wednesdays) at our Suffolk Center campus in Amityville. They can be taken in any order. However, Module 5: Field Training, must be taken last and can only be taken by students who have completed Modules 1-4 at Molloy College. Module 5 will be conducted off-campus, with only part of the sessions done on campus. Module 5 is usually held on Saturdays or Sundays. The classes are scheduled on an on-going basis throughout the year, September - July.

Note: It is possible to take up to four courses at a time by taking courses at both locations.

Remember, while it's possible to complete the program in about four months, you can proceed through the program at your own pace. There is no time limit.

The most up-to-date scheduling information can be found on the program webpage. We also email monthly reminders of the upcoming schedule if you provide us with an email address. To join our email list just fill create an account in our registration system by clicking here. 

Click here for a current schedule of classes. (please note: only the upcoming schedule of course will be posted. Courses that have already taken place or are in progress will not appear)

Course Descriptions
Click here for information on course descriptions, faculty and tuition rates.

Tuition
Tuition for Modules 1-4 is $425 per course and tuition for Module 5 is $725. There are no course fees. Tuition payment is due at the time of registration. However, if your company is paying for the course we will invoice your company. Please provide us with your company's purchase order, educational voucher or documentation on company letterhead stating that they are responsible for payment along with the registration form and we will process an invoice directly to your company. Invoicing is available only if you register by mail or fax.

Registration
Students should register for classes at least one week prior to the start of classes to insure enough time for you to get your confirmation and parking permit. However, you can register up until the day of class. Please note that some of our classes do close out and some of our classes do cancel, so you may be taking a chance of not getting into the course of your choice by waiting. 

At Molloy, we believe that registration should not be the hardest part of taking a class. So we make it easy to register online anytime or by phone at 516.323.3550. If you pay by credit card there will be a fee of 2.75% for domestic cards and 4.25% for international cards added to the tuition. You can avoid the credit card fee by paying with a check online.

Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wednesdays & Fridays: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. as well as on Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. when classes are starting.

Summer Hours: Please note that during July and August, the office is closed on Fridays, most evenings (at 5 p.m.) and most Saturdays.

Confirmation of your registration and classroom assignments will be mailed or emailed to you upon receipt of your registration. 

Financial Assistance
When planning to attend a continuing education course or program, an important consideration is the cost, which may include tuition, books and travel. With Molloy College, Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, various financial assistance options are available to help students afford tuition. Since most Continuing Education courses do not lead to a college degree, they are not eligible for the traditional forms of financial aid, such as TAP and Pell. Some private lenders will help you finance continuing education and certificate programs. Click here to find out about student loans, veterans benefits, re-training for those who are unemployed, employer and union vouchers and vocational services for individuals with disabilities. 

New York State Licensing Information
The applicant must pass a written exam. Home inspectors are licensed for two years and must pay an initial fee of $250 and renewal fees of $100, every two years thereafter. You will need to send your certificates of completion for Modules 1-5 with your NY State application. The application and more information regarding home inspection licensure can be found on the New York State web site: https://dos.ny.gov/home-inspector.

Faculty
All of our courses are taught by licensed and New York State approved instructors. Faculty bios can be found in the course descriptions above.

Textbook
Required text for all modules: The Home Inspection Book: A Guide for Professionals, by Marcia Darvin Spada, Thomson Publishers, 2nd edition.  The textbook is not available in the Molloy University bookstore.  Purchase online with Amazon.com or any online retailer. 

OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU!
If you take a course, have attended each class, and still do not master the course work, we invite you to re-register for the same course, same level, free of charge. Your registration will be accepted on a space available basis within one year of the course end date. Re-registration in the course is required.

In addition, during the first hour of class the instructor will present an outline of the course, along with the course goals and objectives. If the student does not feel that this course will meet their expectations, then a full refund will be granted if the student presents their refund request on the first business day after the class has met. 

If you have any questions, please call our office at 516.323.3550 for clarification.

Email List
The most up-to-date scheduling information can be found on the program webpage. We also email monthly reminders of the upcoming schedule if you provide us with an email address. Click here to be added to our email list.