ACCREDITATION
Touro College was chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York in June 1970.
Touro University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE),
1007 N. Orange Street, MB #166 Wilmington, DE 19801, (267) 284-5011. The Middle States
Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United
States Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This
accreditation status covers Touro University and its Berlin branch campus. For additional
information, visit Middle States Accreditation.
This accreditation status covers Touro University and its branch campuses, locations and
instructional sites in the New York Area, as well as branch campuses in Illinois, Berlin, Jerusalem,
and Moscow.
Touro University California (TUC) and its branch campus Touro University Nevada (TUN), as
well as Touro University Worldwide (TUW) and its division Touro College Los Angeles (TCLA),
are part of Touro University, and separately accredited by the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Alameda
CA 94501 (Tel: 510-748-9001).
New York Medical College (NYMC) is a separately accredited institution within Touro
University, also accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
The Hebrew Theological College (HTC) in Skokie, IL is part of Touro University. HTC is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees,
students, and applicants without unlawful consideration or discrimination as to race, ethnicity,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status,
citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not
limited to recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring,
compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion,
downgrading, transfer, lay-off, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and
conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
For the full policy statement see https://www.touro.edu/non-discrimination/
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This Catalog contains only general guidelines and information. It is not intended to be comprehensive or to
address all the possible applications of, or exceptions to, the policies and procedures of Touro. Some of the
subjects described in this Catalog are covered in detail in official policy and procedure documents found online
and elsewhere. You should refer to these documents for specific information, since this Catalog only briefly
summarizes those policies. For that reason, if you have any questions concerning a particular policy or procedure,
you should address your specific questions to the Office of Institutional Compliance. Please note that the terms
of the full official policies are controlling in the case of any inconsistency.
This Catalog is neither written nor meant to confer any rights or privileges on students or impose any obligations
on Touro. No individual or representative of Touro (except the President) has the authority to enter into any
agreement or understanding contrary to the above.
This Catalog is written for informational purposes only and may contain errors. The policies, procedures and
practices described herein may be modified, supplemented or discontinued in whole or in part, at any time with
or without notice. All changes will be posted on the Touro website. Although we will attempt to inform you of
any changes as they occur via the Touro email address assigned to you upon activating your TouroOne portal
account, it is nevertheless your responsibility to keep current on all University policies, procedures and practices.
Your assigned Touro email address is the official method of contact for all such notices and for all Touro
communication. For the avoidance of doubt, all applicable new and revised policies, procedures, and practices
posted on the Touro website will become effective to you, whether or not you become specifically aware of them.
Students are required to investigate for themselves as to whether the program they enroll in meets their personal,
educational and career needs. Different jurisdictions have different licensing requirements and standards. While
students may expend significant sums associated with higher education, successful completion of a course,
program, or degree is dependent on many factors. The payment of tuition permits a student to register and take
the courses and programs available and offered by the Touro school or program in which the student is enrolled.
Acceptance in a school or program does not form the basis of a contract. Indeed, a student’s acceptance may be
revoked if it is later learned, among other things, that their qualifications have been misstated or overstated, or
there is some other omission or misrepresentation. Except as noted in the paragraph below, no contract rights
exist or are established in the student- educational institution setting by and between Touro and the student. To
this end, you waive and Touro disclaims any contract or liability for promises, assurances, representations,
warrantees, or other statements made in its marketing or promotional materials, and makes absolutely no
promises, assurances, representations, guarantees, warrantees or other statements concerning our courses and
programs and/or a student's academic success in them. Thus, you waive and Touro further disclaims any liability
in tort in connection with any of the foregoing. In order for a degree to be earned, the required grades and grade
point averages must be achieved and maintained, and all other requirements of the school and program must be
fulfilled. These disclaimers are, in effect, covenants not to sue binding on students, and are tacitly agreed to by a
student’s matriculation or continued matriculation in our programs.
Registration and matriculation at Touro after the issuance of this Catalog is consideration for and constitutes a
student's knowing acceptance of the binding Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") mechanisms contained
herein. Thus, any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or related to your application, registration,
matriculation, graduation or other separation from Touro and/or this Catalog, which is not resolved through
Touro's internal mechanism, shall next be submitted to non- binding mediation (the “Mandatory Mediation”). The
Mandatory Mediation shall be conducted by a neutral mediator selected at Touro’s sole discretion. In accordance
with the Federal Arbitration Act and to the extent not inconsistent with the primacy of federal law, all Disputes
remaining after completion of the Mandatory Mediation shall proceed to binding arbitration (the “Mandatory
Arbitration”). The Mandatory Arbitration shall be conducted by JAMS or any other reputable ADR organization
before a single arbitrator who shall be an attorney or judge. Selection of the arbitrator and location for the
Mandatory Arbitration shall be made at Touro’s sole discretion. See “Alternative Dispute Resolution" provision
for a more elaborate treatment of the Mandatory Mediation and Mandatory Arbitration provisions.
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GENERAL DISCLAIMER
Touro University endeavors to provide ongoing and uninterrupted educational experiences in a
safe and effective environment for our students, staff and faculty. Given the dynamic
circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and any other future unknown or unforeseen events and the
uncertainties that may be attendant thereto, Touro may choose or be compelled to change the
method of course delivery and other relevant policies at any time. Any changes will be
communicated in a timely manner and posted prominently on Touro’s website and intranet. We
ask that you please stay in contact with your Program administration, faculty and student services
staff and remain current with any guidance issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Table of Contents
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ...............................................................................1
DR. BERNARD LANDER, FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF TOURO UNIVERSITY ......3
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF UNDERGRADUATE
EDUCATION AND DEAN OF FACULTIES, TOURO UNIVERSITY.........................4
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR,
TOURO UNIVERSITY BERLIN.....................................................................................5
MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR AND PROVOST,
TOURO UNIVERSITY BERLIN.....................................................................................6
ACADEMIC CALENDARS 2022-2024.............................................................................7
TOURO UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT.............................................................8
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................9
TOURO UNIVERSITY.....................................................................................................10
TOURO UNIVERSITY BERLIN .....................................................................................13
ADMISSIONS ...................................................................................................................14
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 14
APPLICATION DEADLINES .............................................................................................. 15
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................ 15
WHERE TO SEND YOUR APPLICATION ........................................................................... 15
INTERVIEW..................................................................................................................... 15
MBA PROGRAM – ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 16
MA PROGRAM IN JEWISH STUDIES / HOLOCAUST STUDIES – ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................. 18
PAYING FOR COLLEGE ................................................................................................20
OFFICE OF THE BURSAR ................................................................................................. 20
SECTION 103 PROVISIONS FOR VETERAN STUDENTS: PENDING PAYMENT
COMPLIANCE FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ......................................................................... 20
TUITION AND FEES ......................................................................................................... 21
TUITION LIABILITY FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE
COURSES........................................................................................................................ 22
FINANCIAL AID..............................................................................................................23
UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL AID ................................................................................ 26
GRADUATE FINANCIAL AID ........................................................................................... 37
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE FINANCIAL AID...................................................... 42
CURRICULUM.................................................................................................................54
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE US BACCALAUREATE DEGREE ............................................... 54
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................... 55
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE (US) – MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY ...................................... 64
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) (US).................................................. 65
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE (US) – JEWISH STUDIES / HOLOCAUST STUDIES .................. 67
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS...............................................................................................68
ACCOUNTING ................................................................................................................. 68
ECONOMICS ................................................................................................................... 68
FINANCE ........................................................................................................................ 70
MARKETING................................................................................................................... 71
MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................... 73
THE ARTS ...................................................................................................................... 75
COMPUTER SCIENCE ...................................................................................................... 76
JEWISH STUDIES............................................................................................................. 81
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE ......................................................................... 81
GERMAN LANGUAGE ..................................................................................................... 82
HEBREW LANGUAGE...................................................................................................... 82
HISTORY ........................................................................................................................ 82
POLITICAL SCIENCE ....................................................................................................... 83
PHILOSOPHY .................................................................................................................. 83
MATHEMATICS............................................................................................................... 84
NATURAL SCIENCES....................................................................................................... 85
PSYCHOLOGY................................................................................................................. 85
SOCIOLOGY.................................................................................................................... 88
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ....................................................................... 89
MASTER OF ARTS IN JEWISH STUDIES / HOLOCAUST STUDIES ....................................... 94
ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS..................................................................96
REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................... 96
Prerequisites and Co-requisites................................................................................. 96
Adding a Course ....................................................................................................... 96
Dropping a Course .................................................................................................... 96
Size of Program - Credit Load.................................................................................. 97
ONLINE COURSES OFFERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ONLINE EDUCATION ..... 100
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT ............................................................................................. 104
CREDITS AND SEMESTER HOURS.................................................................................. 105
ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTION – TUTORIALS, DIRECTED STUDY, INDEPENDENT STUDY 106
EARNING OUTSIDE CREDIT .......................................................................................... 107
Transfer Credit ........................................................................................................ 107
Off-Campus Credit While a Touro Student ............................................................ 108
Credit by Testing..................................................................................................... 109
Life Experience Credits .......................................................................................... 109
Appealing Transfer Credit Decisions...................................................................... 110
Foreign Transcript Evaluation ................................................................................ 110
GRADES ....................................................................................................................... 110
Attendance and Class Participation ........................................................................ 110
Grade Types............................................................................................................ 110
Grade Definitions.................................................................................................... 111
Grade Point Average (GPA) ................................................................................... 111
Grade of “Incomplete”............................................................................................ 112
Grade Appeals......................................................................................................... 114
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ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND STANDING......................................................................... 115
Academic Standing ................................................................................................. 115
Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................................................. 115
Probationary Status ................................................................................................. 115
Committee on Academic Standing ......................................................................... 116
GRADUATION............................................................................................................... 117
Application for Graduation ..................................................................................... 117
Graduation Requirements and Standards................................................................ 117
DEGREE WORKS .......................................................................................................... 118
LEAVES OF ABSENCE / WITHDRAWAL / DISMISSAL...................................................... 119
Leave of Absence.................................................................................................... 119
Withdrawal from the University ............................................................................. 119
Academic Dismissal................................................................................................ 119
TRANSCRIPTS ............................................................................................................... 120
STUDENT SERVICES ...................................................................................................121
TOURO UNIVERSITY WEB-BASED STUDENT SERVICES ................................................ 121
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR.......................................................................................... 121
THE SZLOMA ALBAM LIBRARY.................................................................................... 122
COMPUTER SERVICES .................................................................................................. 122
STUDENT ID CARDS..................................................................................................... 123
LUNCH ......................................................................................................................... 123
STUDENT GOVERNMENT .............................................................................................. 123
LOST & FOUND ............................................................................................................ 123
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ..................................................................................... 123
UNIVERSITY CODES AND POLICIES .......................................................................126
TOURO UNIVERSITY CODE OF CONDUCT ..................................................................... 126
Touro University Social Media Policy ................................................................... 127
Adjudication of University Code of Conduct Violations ....................................... 127
TOURO UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY.................................................... 131
Violations of Academic Integrity............................................................................ 132
Sanctions................................................................................................................. 136
Procedures in Response to Violations of Academic Integrity ................................ 137
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION .......................................................................... 142
FAILURE-TO-EDUCATE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER ................................................... 144
TITLE IX GRIEVANCE POLICY...................................................................................... 144
POLICY ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ............................................................................... 146
STUDENT COMPLAINTS ................................................................................................ 147
POLICY ON DRUGS & CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ........................................................ 149
TOURO UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SECURITY POLICIES ...................................................... 150
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS ..........................................................150
CAMPUS CITIZENSHIP .................................................................................................. 150
STANDARDS OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR...................................................................... 150
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ...................................... 151
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INTERNET SERVICES AND USER-GENERATED CONTENT POLICY.................................. 151
ANTI-HAZING REGULATIONS....................................................................................... 151
NO-SMOKING POLICY (INCLUDING THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES OR
VAPOR DEVICES
) .......................................................................................................... 152
CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS ................................153
THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA)................ 153
AUTHORIZATION FOR NON-DISCLOSURE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION...................... 154
TOURO UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION ...............................................................155
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ........................................................................................... 155
SENIOR LEADERSHIP .................................................................................................... 155
TOURO UNIVERSITY BERLIN GENERAL INFORMATION & DIRECTORY.......156
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
I extend a warm welcome to the students of Touro University
Berlin. You are all part of a vision that became a reality.
Opened in October of 2003, Touro College became the first
American institution of higher education in Berlin to hold
both American and German accreditation in 2012. Today,
Touro University Berlin continues to provide instruction to
the next generation of Jewish leadership through its degree
programs in Business, Cybersecurity, and Psychology, as
well as our Master’s programs in Business Administration
and Jewish Studies.
During the past few years, there have been many significant
changes in Germany, and more specifically, in Berlin. There
are new opportunities—economically, socially, politically,
and religiously—for you to explore. With your degree from
Touro University Berlin, you will be well-equipped to pursue
these opportunities confidently and advance your career
goals. In fulfilling your professional aspirations, you will
explore the rich curriculum in Jewish Studies at Touro
University Berlin consisting of courses in Jewish heritage, Hebrew literature and history.
As the second president in Touro’s history, I am deeply committed to the University’s mission,
which is based on the values of the Jewish heritage, as well as providing academic excellence and
personal attention for students seeking to maximize their personal and professional growth.
Throughout its history, Touro’s mission has been to preserve Jewish heritage through education
and provide accessible and quality academic opportunities to underserved populations. The
mission of Touro University Berlin is particularly specialized. The campus was created to
strengthen amity and cultural ties worldwide, and to create a community that promotes mutual
respect among students, faculty, and staff through the study of the Jewish intellectual tradition. It
is my hope that the education you receive at Touro University Berlin will be the light that illumines
not only your own career path, but also the paths of all you serve professionally in the years ahead.
Alan Kadish, M.D.
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Alan Kadish, M.D. is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Touro College and University
System, the largest Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States.
Before succeeding Dr. Bernard Lander as Touro’s second president in March 2010, Dr. Kadish
distinguished himself as a prominent cardiologist, dedicated teacher and researcher, and experienced
administrator.
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
A graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University, Dr. Kadish received
postdoctoral training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and
at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a fellow in cardiology. He is board certified
in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac electrophysiology.
Prior to joining Touro in 2009 as Senior Provost and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Kadish taught
at the University of Michigan and held a 19-year tenure at Northwestern University. He served
Northwestern as the Chester and Deborah Cooley Professor of Medicine, Senior Associate Chief of the
Cardiology Division, Director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Unit, and sat on the finance and
investment committees of the Northwestern clinical practice plan.
An accomplished and prolific research scientist as well, he has published over 250 peer-reviewed
papers, received numerous grants, including from the National Institutes of Health and the National
Science Foundation, and contributed to several textbooks.
Dr. Kadish is a past chair of the Clinical Cardiology Program Committee of the American Heart
Association, and has been elected to prestigious scientific research and education societies including the
American Association of Professors, the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and the American
Society of Physicians.
Jewish Values, Global Vision
As a deeply committed observant Jew and a forward thinker, Dr. Kadish was a natural fit with our
mission to serve the educational needs of our varied constituencies throughout the country and around the
world.
He has helped Touro expand its unique offerings for Jewish and underserved communities while
becoming a top-tier institution for the study of health sciences and medicine. Our distinct medical
programs—two colleges of pharmacy, four colleges of medicine, and graduate schools and programs in
health sciences—serve increasingly large and dynamic student populations. The Touro College and
University System is one of the largest healthcare educational systems in the U.S., and Dr. Kadish has
positioned Touro to lead a new era in medicine.
In providing educational opportunities that are rigorous, accessible, and—perhaps most of all—
relevant, Dr. Kadish keeps our vision clear and progressing ever forward. Under his leadership, we
continue to prepare a new generation of scholars, entrepreneurs, and leaders for the world ahead.
Dr. Kadish, who was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and educated in yeshivas in New York,
is married with four children.
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DR. BERNARD LANDER, FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF TOURO
UNIVERSITY
Dr. Bernard Lander was an inspirational leader and visionary
who revolutionized the field of education. As an educator and
preeminent scholar, Dr. Lander devoted his life to Jewish and
general higher education. Dr. Lander founded Touro College in
1970 and served as its first president until his passing in February
2010. Under his stewardship, Touro underwent significant
growth, becoming an institution with multiple campuses and
international reach. Today, Touro educates approximately
19,000 students across the United States and around the world.
Dr. Lander’s creative genius and original thinking continues to
be reflected in Touro’s innovative approach to the field of higher
education. He believed that it was his mission in life to strengthen
Jewish continuity through the myriad of Torah and educational
institutions that he established, and to provide opportunities for advancement for individuals from
all walks of life.
Before founding Touro College, Dr. Lander was recognized as one of the foremost influences on
American Jewry. After receiving semicha (rabbinical ordination) from his beloved teacher, Rabbi
Moshe Soloveitchik, he assumed the prestigious pulpit position at Beth Jacob Congregation in
Baltimore, Maryland. Soon thereafter, in recognition of his work at Columbia University while
earning his doctorate in sociology and his communal leadership, he was named associate director
of former New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia's Committee on Unity, a precursor to the
city's Commission on Human Rights.
In 1958, Dr. Lander was appointed dean of the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Yeshiva
University, where he played a major role in the establishment of a network of graduate schools.
He also served for over thirty years as vice president of the Union of Orthodox Jewish
Congregations, where he emerged as a spokesman for the American Jewish community and was
deeply involved in the creation of its acclaimed youth movement, the National Conference of
Synagogue Youth. Simultaneously, he was a professor of sociology at The City University of New
York and was selected to serve on several presidential commissions that dealt with social policy
issues. Touro College and Touro University are Dr. Bernard Lander’s legacies, institutions that
will continue to provide quality education for many generations to come.
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MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF UNDERGRADUATE
EDUCATION AND DEAN OF FACULTIES, TOURO UNIVERSITY
Touro College Berlin grew out of a historic effort on the part
of Dr. Bernard Lander, founding President of Touro, to make
higher educational opportunities available in Berlin to both
Jewish students and non-Jewish students alike which would
reflect the ethos of Touro. Today, Touro University Berlin
continues to provide instruction to the next generation of
Jewish leadership in Berlin in areas of Jewish scholarship as
well as quality educational programs to the general
population of the city and foreign nationals. Students have
the unique opportunity to explore a rich curriculum in Jewish
studies consisting of courses in the Jewish heritage, together
with a robust set of career-oriented courses in other fields.
Touro has grown over the years into a multi-campus
institution, with campuses that span the American continent and, indeed, the globe. Touro
University Berlin addresses Touro’s primary mission to preserve and enrich the Jewish heritage
while making available educational programs for the betterment of the total society. Touro
University Berlin is very much modeled after an American college, reflecting the educational
orientation, standards and policies of the Touro University while addressing the specific needs of
the Berlin student population.
We invite you to learn more about Touro University Berlin through this Catalog. It would be my
pleasure to provide other information about Touro University and its undergraduate units as well
as s its programs both national and international.
Yours sincerely,
Stanley Boylan, Ph.D., LHD
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MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR,
TOURO UNIVERSITY BERLIN
More than two decades ago, when Dr. Bernard Lander first
envisioned opening the Berlin campus of Touro, he recognized the
need to perpetuate an awareness of the tragic Holocaust to both
the Jewish community and the society at large. Today, as part of a
continually expanding Touro University, our Berlin campus looks
back on more than 20 years of success while we look forward to
continued academic achievement.
Touro University Berlin is an integral part of the Touro family,
sharing in Touro’s mission and goals, including an unwavering
commitment to the Jewish heritage, the Jewish intellectual
tradition, and academic excellence. We offer students excellent
opportunities for intellectual growth and career advancement. Our
offerings are always expanding with additional majors and minors,
as well as certificate programs.
The leadership, administration and faculty of Touro University Berlin are committed to making
your educational experience rewarding. I wish you all great success in your educational goals and
experiences with us at Touro University Berlin.
Simcha Fishbane, Ph.D.
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MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR AND PROVOST, TOURO UNIVERSITY
BERLIN
Welcome to Touro University Berlin.
Founded in 2003, we take great pride in being a campus of
Touro University New York. Our institution of higher
education has a special meaning within the framework of the
history of Berlin and the destruction of Jewish life before and
during WWII; we especially honor this within our mission by
our Jewish Studies curriculum and our MA in Jewish Studies /
Holocaust Studies.
As the Jewish-American academic institution in Berlin, we
strongly believe in Jewish values and academic competency
thereby providing a uniquely successful, future-oriented
education for our students.
Our excellent faculty and our dedicated administrative team
continuously strive to promote and apply our ethical and
intellectual heritage and values to build bridges between
cultures and work for the good of society as a whole.
Thanks to being a non-profit organization, we wisely allocate our resources to maintain a high
degree of academic efficiency and effectiveness.
We are strongly dedicated to our adherence to our Jewish principles and Yiddishkeit, while
embracing, welcoming, and honoring students from all backgrounds.
Fulfilling our mission to provide excellent academic and personal growth within our undergraduate
programs of Business and Psychology, an MBA program, and our unique MA in Jewish Studies /
Holocaust Studies, we offer our students an exceptional international network of educational,
entrepreneurial, business, and governmental leaders.
Our successful graduates prove that our students acquire more than academic and personal skills
to succeed in their professional lives in our globally challenging world. Touro University provides
a lifelong, constantly growing community. Expertise in all facets ensures conveyance of values
and all necessary skills inside and outside of the classroom for professional careers that can
embrace a unique future.
Jane Williams-Boock, Dipl.-Kfm.
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ACADEMIC CALENDARS 2022-2024
TO THE READER:
Due to campus security concerns, it is the policy of Touro University Berlin not to publish
academic calendars in its catalogs or post them on its website. Such calendars are provided in print
format directly to students, administration, and staff.
If you should need further information about the Touro Berlin academic calendars, please contact
the Office of the Rector or the Office of the Registrar.
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TOURO UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
Touro University is an independent institution of higher education under Jewish auspices,
established to promote and perpetuate the Jewish heritage, as well as to serve the general
community in keeping with the historic Jewish commitment to intellectual inquiry, the
transmission of knowledge, social justice, and service to society. Touro offers undergraduate,
graduate and professional programs that serve diverse components of the Jewish community and
the larger society, especially those who have been historically underserved. These academic
offerings span Jewish studies, the liberal arts and sciences, and medical and health sciences. Touro
is a University where personal growth, scholarship and research are fostered and where men and
women are prepared for productive lives of dignity, value, and values.
The core values of the University are based on two fundamental components, as reflected in
Hillel’s dictum in Ethics of the Fathers, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am
concerned only with myself, what am I?” These values mirror Touro’s commitment to quality
education as well as integrity, inclusivity, equity and respect for all members of the Touro
Community.
The following goals support Touro’s Mission:
1. To impart and enrich the Jewish heritage and its tradition of intellectual inquiry and to
incorporate its ethos into the University’s academic offerings
2. To promote inclusivity, ethical behavior, and social responsibility through the curriculum
and community outreach
3. To advance the career interests and professional aspirations of our students through a
broad range of academic programs and innovative approaches
4. To advance faculty and student research and scholarship
5. To promote educational opportunities and access, focused on the student experience and
student success
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INTRODUCTION
This Catalog is intended to be a guide to students, informing them of their rights and
responsibilities as well as institutional policies and procedures. It does not constitute a contract
and therefore the University reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice.
This edition replaces and supersedes all prior editions.
Students are responsible for knowing and observing all regulations which may affect their status
at the University. For this reason, they are expected to acquaint themselves with the contents of
this Catalog and to read regularly the notices posted on the Touro website.
In addition, individual programs within the Touro University may have their own handbooks
outlining the policies and procedures that apply specifically to students in those programs. In such
cases, the student is responsible for knowing both the school-wide and program policies.
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TOURO UNIVERSITY
Touro University (“Touro” or “the University”) is a Jewish-sponsored independent institution of
higher learning and professional education founded to strengthen Jewish heritage while providing
the highest quality educational opportunities to society as a whole.
The University was chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1970 and opened a year
later as “Touro College.” In 2022, Touro celebrated its 50th anniversary and was granted university
status by the Board in recognition of the institution’s advanced academic standing. Shortly
thereafter, in 2023, Touro marked yet another new and exciting chapter in its history with the
opening of its new Cross River Campus at 3 Times Square. The modern campus brings together
eight schools in more than 300,000 square feet, housing state-of-the-art classrooms, research labs
and administrative offices on 12 floors.
Touro has grown from an initial class of 35 students in New York City to an international
university system of approximately 19,000 students located in six states and four countries. Its
commitment to academic excellence and growth through innovative programs continues to inform
all of Touro’s endeavors. Today, Touro enjoys the strong leadership of Chancellor Rabbi Doniel
Lander and President Dr. Alan Kadish in furthering Touro’s historic purpose.
Touro’s schools serve a variety of communities, providing engaging courses in a range of fields -
from medicine and pharmacy to law; business to education; and speech pathology to Jewish
studies. The Touro educational experience reflects the Jewish intellectual tradition of commitment
to the transmission of knowledge, social justice, and respect for applied knowledge and discovery.
It is this commitment to a Jewish intellectual tradition that fuels the many outstanding
achievements by faculty and students throughout Touro. At the same time, the Touro University
experience goes beyond classroom instruction - Touro fosters an atmosphere of warmth, in which
close faculty-student relationships, student camaraderie and individual attention are nurtured.
Enhancing the Jewish Heritage
Touro’s first college, the Touro College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was established in 1971.
Decades later, the various divisions of the College were designated The Lander Colleges, in honor
of Founding President Dr. Bernard Lander, for his historic contribution to higher Jewish education
in America. The Lander Colleges embody Touro’s commitment to enriching the college
experience for Jewish men and women. They are comprised of three colleges: The Lander College
of Arts and Sciences – Flatbush (with separate divisions for men and women); the Lander College
for Women – The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School in Manhattan; and the Lander College for
Men in Queens. Other Touro schools similarly dedicated to the unique needs of the Jewish people
include the Graduate School of Jewish Studies, which prepares students for careers in education
and community service; the School for Lifelong Education, to serve the academic needs of the
Hasidic community; the Institute for Professional Studies – Machon L’Parnasa, which provides
practical applications in higher education for the ultra-orthodox community; and Touro College
Los Angeles, which follows a curriculum modeled after The Lander Colleges. In 2015, Touro
welcomed the Hebrew Theological College of Skokie, Illinois into the Touro system. Most
recently, in Fall 2023, in order to better serve students studying remotely from Florida, the Lander
Colleges opened a facility in Boca Raton to offer selected courses in-person.
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Fulfilling Needs - and Building Strength - in Healthcare
Touro has grown into one of the largest healthcare educational systems in the country. Beginning
with the School of Health Sciences in New York City in 1972, Touro pioneered the training of
physician assistants and established other campuses in the New York area that prepare healthcare
professionals to serve a broad range of patient needs including nursing, physical and occupational
therapy, speech language pathology, psychology, and mental health. In 2020, Touro responded to
the growth of data and security issues in healthcare by expanding its offerings to a new campus in
Skokie, Illinois with programs in healthcare cybersecurity, data analytics, nursing and physician
assistant studies.
The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) opened in 2007 in Harlem, committed
to training underrepresented minorities and to practicing in underserved communities.
Subsequently, in 2014, a second campus of TouroCOM opened in Middletown, New York and
most recently, in 2023, a third TouroCOM campus opened in Great Falls, Montana - set to further
TouroCOM’s mission of educating underrepresented minorities in medicine and serving
communities in need. The Touro College of Pharmacy, originally established in Harlem with a
shared vision to promote wellness, especially among underserved populations, relocated to our
new Cross River Campus in Times Square.
In 2011, New York Medical College (NYMC), one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious
health science universities, joined the Touro system, thereby creating one of the largest affiliations
of medical and health education and biological studies programs under one banner. Located in
Westchester County, NYMC is the leading academic biomedical research center between New
York City and Albany, with nearly $38.5 million in sponsored research and other programs under
management. In 2016, the Touro College of Dental Medicine opened on the NYMC campus, New
York State’s first new dental school to launch in nearly 50 years.
A Western Division was established in 1997 with Touro University California (TUC) and its
several health science schools: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro
University College of Pharmacy, and the College of Education and Health Sciences. In 2004,
Touro University Nevada (TUN) was created as a branch campus of TUC to help address critical
needs in health sciences and education and as a resource for community service in Nevada. TUN
includes the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Health
and Human Services, which offers numerous degree programs in health sciences and education.
Charting New Territory in Law, Business and Technology
Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, opened in the 1980’s, operates out of a new
law complex on Long Island that includes a federal and state courthouse – the first law campus of
its kind in the country. The Graduate School of Business offers a variety of graduate degree
programs and trains graduates to work effectively in a world market of independent economies.
The Graduate School of Technology offers multiple degree programs that reflect the power and
pace of technological change. Touro University Worldwide, an online university, offers graduate
degree programs for lifelong learners or those interested in furthering their professional
development.
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Educating the Educators, Serving the Community
Touro’s Graduate School of Education prepares America’s future leaders in education with one of
the largest teacher education programs in New York State. Through its Lander Center for
Educational Research, public schools are assisted in addressing problems that impact student
achievement and equality of educational opportunity. The New York School of Career and Applied
Studies was established to provide quality undergraduate education at multiple locations
throughout New York City that serve the needs of the city’s diverse populations. The Touro
College Graduate School of Social Work inspires and prepares graduates for clinical social work
practice in a variety of urban and multicultural environments and to advocate effectively for the
most underserved in society.
Forging Ties with Israel and Revitalizing Jewish Life in Europe
Touro College in Israel was established in 1986 to provide the English-speaking population in
Israel with the opportunity to earn credits towards an academic degree while studying in Israel. In
1991, Touro College became the first American institution of higher education to establish a
program of Jewish studies in Moscow. The Lander Institute Moscow, established to afford
members of the Jewish community a greater awareness of their Jewish heritage, offers a well-
rounded general education and preparation to serve organizations and schools. In 2003, Touro
began offering an academic program through Touro College Berlin and later established on the
Berlin campus the Lander Institute for Communication about the Holocaust and Tolerance.
Expanding Research Capacity
In 2022, Lovelace Research Institute, a private contract research organization in Albuquerque,
New Mexico, joined the Touro system in a partnership that will expand the University’s capacity
to make a difference in the health and lives of Americans. Founded in 1947, Lovelace is one of the
oldest not-for-profit biomedical research institutes in the country, noted for excellence in
respiratory disease and neuroscience research, toxicology, drug development and protecting the
nation against chemical, biological and nuclear threats. The Lovelace Biomedical team includes
experts in every step of the preclinical research process, from chemists who develop precise
formulations and assays to quantify drug distribution, to veterinarians who determine the best
animal models to address scientific hypotheses. With this acquisition, Touro hopes to enhance the
application of in-depth understanding to potential health risks, optimize the efficacy of
pharmaceuticals, and select laboratory species most predictive of human response.
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TOURO UNIVERSITY BERLIN
Touro University Berlin offers, under the umbrella of Touro University’s US accreditation,
baccalaureate programs in Business Management & Administration with majors in Finance,
Management, and Marketing, as well as a major in Psychology. At the graduate level, Touro
University Berlin offers a Master of Arts program in Jewish Studies and a Master of Business
Administration (MBA) program. Liberal Arts and language courses provide insight into American
culture and foster intercultural understanding. The University in Berlin integrates the aspects of
interdisciplinary learning and flexibility of an American institution of higher education, differing
only where the necessity of its location in Germany calls for it.
Our students represent diversity in culture, religion, age, ethnic origin, and academic and
professional experience. We provide an environment where students can share similar experiences,
attitudes, needs, and objectives. Though there are great differences in where our students come
from, where they go from here is what concerns us most. For international students, our vision is
to be the best possible gateway to the American and German academic environment. For German
students, we want to provide the most effective preparation for worldwide mobility, including
advice and insight into international higher education systems.
This Catalog is intended to serve as a useful resource manual during your studies at Touro
University Berlin. It can help students acquaint themselves with relevant information concerning
academic and administrative university policies, regulations, and procedures that govern our
American Bachelor’s and Master’s programs – from general campus information to understanding
grade evaluation and degree requirements. Students are expected to read and become familiar with
its contents.
It is our hope that the student’s university experience consists of more than just classroom
instruction. As a student-centered institution Touro seeks to foster an engaged learning
atmosphere, in which close faculty-student relationships, student camaraderie, and individualized
attention are hallmarks of the learning experiences.
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ADMISSIONS
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Programs
Touro University Berlin welcomes applications from secondary school graduates worldwide.
Touro University Berlin admits students who demonstrate the competence, motivation, energy,
and maturity to pursue a degree program while meeting life's complex responsibilities.
International regulations on university admission can be confusing and extremely complex; we do
our best to support students in managing the admission process.
American Degree Tracks
In order to enter an American degree program, you must provide proof that you have successfully
attained a High School Diploma OR have completed a secondary school education that is officially
considered equivalent to a United States High School Diploma. Equivalent secondary certificates
include, for example, the German Abitur, the Israeli Bagrut, the International Baccalaureate
diploma, and the GED, among others. If your secondary certificate is not written in English or
German, then you must also include a certified English translation of the document. If we cannot
evaluate the equivalency of your secondary school certificate, you may be asked to provide an
official evaluation from a Touro-approved agency. A list of agencies is available by logging onto
www.naces.org/members.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
All undergraduate classes at Touro University Berlin are conducted in English exclusively. All
applicants whose native language is not English (i.e. is not the first language learned at home as a
child) will need to provide proof of English proficiency.
You may qualify for an exemption from this requirement if you have completed four or more years
of full-time study in an English-language school located in a country where the dominant language
is also English.
Certificates proving English proficiency should be no more than 2 years old. We accept the
following:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum score of either 550
(paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 80 (Internet-based)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic (PTE) –
minimum band score of 6.5
• Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE) – minimum score of 58.
As our classes are delivered in English, there is no German language requirement, though it is of
course beneficial to know some basic German for everyday life in Berlin.
PLACEMENT TESTS
Once eligibility for college-level studies has been established, applicants are invited to take a
placement test in English and mathematics to determine both their ability to benefit and placement
in college-level writing and math courses.
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TRANSFER PROCEDURE
Students who have completed work at other post-secondary institutions may transfer at different
levels, depending on the institution and number of credits earned. All transfer credits will be
evaluated on a course-by-course basis to determine where they would fit into the curriculum
sequence. Students must have earned a grade of C or better in the courses for credits to be
transferred. Touro University Berlin will also accept transcripts displaying previous Yeshiva
credits earned and evaluate them for possible transfer credit.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications submitted before the dates below are guaranteed consideration. Students outside the
EU should consider applying early so that their visa gets approved on time. Deadlines are as
follows:
● Fall Semester Deadline: August 1
● Spring Semester Deadline: January 1
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
• Completed and signed application form
• Copy of your high school diploma or other school-leaving certificate and
grades/transcript
• Transcripts from any college classes already completed (if applicable)
• CV or resume
• One academic letter of recommendation
• A letter of motivation
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores) if English is not your
native language
• One passport-sized photo
• Copy of your passport or national identity card
• Bank Guarantee of Solvency OR Certificate of Eligibility for US Veterans
• Application fee of €50 if applying from outside the EU or €30 from inside the EU,
payable by bank transfer to:
Touro University Berlin
Commerzbank Berlin
Account No. 2700 34200
Bank Code 100 400 00
IBAN DE02 1004 0000 0270 0342 00
BIC/SWIFT COBADEFF
WHERE TO SEND YOUR APPLICATION
Apply directly via our application portal at: http://www.touroberlin.de/application-form
INTERVIEW
Once a complete application has been received, you will be invited for an entrance interview. If
you are applying from abroad, a Zoom or phone interview will be scheduled.
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MBA PROGRAM – ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an American-accredited program. Applicants
should therefore hold an American bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years
study and a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0. As part of their application
process, students who do not hold an American Bachelor’s degree are required to have their
transcripts translated and evaluated by a Touro-approved agency, as proof of equivalency. A list
of agencies is available by logging onto https://www.naces.org/members
As part of your bachelor’s studies, should have successfully completed the following nine
prerequisite undergraduate courses: principles of accounting I and II, finance, management,
marketing, microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, and computer literacy in business
applications.
If you have not completed the above prerequisite undergraduate courses, have a low cumulative
GPA, or hold a bachelor’s degree unrelated to business, you may be required to complete our MBA
preparatory course prior to beginning your MBA studies. The preparatory course is offered at an
additional expense to the main MBA program.
There is no minimum professional experience required, but relevant or extended professional
experience is taken into consideration, especially for applicants who have not completed a business
degree.
LNAGUAGE REQUIREMENT
All MBA classes at Touro University Berlin are conducted in English exclusively. All applicants
whose native language is not English (i.e. is not the first language learned at home as a child) will
need to provide proof of English proficiency.
You may qualify for an exemption from this requirement if you have completed four or more years
of full-time study in an English-language school.
Certificates proving English proficiency should be no more than 2 years old. We accept the
following:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum score of either 550
(paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (Internet-based)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic (PTE) –
minimum band score of 6.5
• Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE) – minimum score of 58
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications submitted before the dates below are guaranteed consideration. Students outside the
EU should consider applying early so that their visa gets approved on time. Deadlines are as
follows:
● Fall Semester Deadline: August 1
● Spring Semester Deadline: January 1
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APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
• Completed and signed application form.
• CV or resume.
• Copy of high school graduation certificate and grades.
• Official undergraduate diploma and transcript of grades (if supplying a WES
evaluation, unofficial copies are fine as you will need to submit official transcripts to
WES).
• WES evaluation (if applicable).
• Two letters of recommendation – either from employers or previous professors.
Submitted either as completed “Recommendation Forms” from the application form,
or a free-form letter sent directly to us from the recommender.
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores) if English is not your
native language.
• Two essays to be provided. These are outlined on page “9” of the application form.
• One passport-sized photo.
• Copy of passport or national identity card.
• Bank guarantee of solvency form.
• A non-refundable application fee of €50, payable by bank transfer to
Touro University Berlin
Commerzbank Berlin
Account 270034202
Bank code 100 400 00
IBAN DE45 1004 0000 0270 0342 02
BIC/SWIFT COBADEFF
To facilitate processing, documents may be e-mailed to us as digital scans at
[email protected]; please note, however, that we will need to see the originals of any
official documents before you begin studying. Posted applications should be sent to:
Touro University Berlin
Admissions Office
Am Rupenhorn 5
14055 Berlin
ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW
Candidates will be invited to a personal interview. If the applicant is unable to travel to Berlin for
an appointment, the interview may be conducted by phone or Zoom.
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MA PROGRAM IN JEWISH STUDIES / HOLOCAUST STUDIES – ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Our unique Master of Arts (MA) program in Jewish Studies with a specialization in Holocaust
Studies allows students with an interest in Holocaust and Jewish studies to acquire a deeper
understanding of the relevant subjects.
MA students also will have the opportunity to study at the Institute for Jewish Studies at the Free
University of Berlin. The program also includes virtual visits to key Holocaust memorials in and
around Berlin and Brandenburg including the Topography of Terror, The Jewish Museum, and
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp and Memorial Site.
The US MA degree can be completed in 4 semesters. Students must complete a minimum of 30
US-credits and pass a Comprehensive Examination.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have at minimum a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in related fields such as
history, philosophy, German/Eastern European Studies, sociology, Judaic studies, political
science, social psychology, gender studies, theology, journalism, or theater/arts. A demonstrated
interest in course subject matter is essential. We also encourage professionals who would like to
take up Holocaust Studies on a part-time basis.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
The MA program in Jewish Studies with a specialization in Holocaust Studies requires a good
command of English. Lectures are delivered in English and students should be able to take part in
classroom discussions in English. Exams and homework must be submitted in English.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications submitted before the dates below are guaranteed consideration. Students outside the
EU should consider applying early so that their visa gets approved on time. Deadline is as follows:
• Fall Semester Deadline: October 1
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
• Completed and signed application form
• Copy of high school graduation certificate and grades
• Official undergraduate diploma and transcript of grades
• Motivation Letter
• CV or resume
• Two academic letters of recommendation
• One passport-sized photo
• Copy of passport or national identity card
• A non-refundable application fee of €30 transferred from within the EU or €50
transferred from outside the EU, payable by bank transfer to:
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Touro University Berlin
Commerzbank Berlin
Account No. 2700 34201
Bank Code 100 400 00
IBAN DE72 1004 0000 0270 0342 01
BIC/SWIFT COBADEFF
To facilitate processing, documents may be e-mailed to us as digital scans at
[email protected]; please note, however, that we will need to see the originals of any
official documents before you begin studying. Posted applications should be sent to:
Touro University Berlin
Admissions Office
Am Rupenhorn 5
14055 Berlin
ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW
After review of the application documents, applicants are invited for an interview with the
admissions committee. For students applying from abroad, a phone or Zoom interview may be
arranged.
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Expenses associated with attending Touro University may include tuition, fees, supplies, and
books.
Tuition and fees are payable to the Bursar upon registration at the beginning of each semester.
Students may pay by bank transfer or cash. Students financing a portion of their education through
grants, loans or scholarships must provide proof of such awards at registration.
OFFICE OF THE BURSAR
The Bursar’s Office, as part of Student Services, is responsible for maintaining all students’ tuition
accounts and the University’s receivables. This includes reviewing charges and payments, issuing
refunds, collection activities and providing support and guidance to create a seamless experience
for our students. These functions are accomplished while servicing the needs of our students within
the framework of Touro’s policies and legal guidelines.
SECTION 103 PROVISIONS FOR VETERAN STUDENTS: PENDING PAYMENT COMPLIANCE FOR
ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), Touro University adopts the following
additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11
G.I. Bill
®
(Ch. 33)
1
or Veteran Readiness and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to
the University is pending from the VA. Touro University will not:
● prevent nor delay the student’s enrollment;
● assess a late penalty fee to the student;
● require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
● deny the student access to any resources available to other students who have satisfied
their tuition and fee bills to Touro University, including, but not limited to, access to
classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
● produce the Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class;
● provide a written request to be certified;
● provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described
in other University policies.
1
"GI Bill
®
” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information
about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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TUITION AND FEES
PLEASE NOTE: The table below contains tuition information for Touro University Berlin’s
American BA, BS, MBA, and MA programs. For tuition information, please contact the
Berlin Bursar: [email protected].
TUITION €
US BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
First semester of study:
● For 12 – 17 credits (or 4-5 courses)
5000
● For fewer than 12 credits (1-3 courses), per credit
440
From the second semester onward:
● For 12 – 20 credits (or 4-6 courses if schedule allows), per credit
385
● For fewer than 12 credits (1-3 courses), per credit
440
Summer session: For up to 7 credits (1-2 courses), per credit 385
US MASTER OF ARTS IN JEWISH STUDIES/HOLOCAUST STUDIES
Flat rate, per semester
+
780
US MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Per credit 400
*US Dollar amounts will be calculated using the currency exchange rate for the official first day of the
relevant semester (August 1 for Fall semesters, February 1 for Spring semesters
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FEES €
Administrative fee, per semester (BA, BS, MA) 200
Administrative fee, per semester (MBA) 200
Graduation fee (BA, BS) 200
Graduation fee (MA, MBA) 250
Public transportation ticket (approx.), per semester (mandatory) 200
Transcript fee (official transcript from Touro University Berlin) 10
Transcript fee (official transcript from Touro University New York) 30
Late payment fee (after August 1 in Fall, February 1 in Spring) 50
Late registration fee 100
Returned check fee 30
Additional copy of Matriculation certificate 10
Additional copy of Ex-matriculation certificate 30
Replacement copy of diploma 100
Replacement ID card 20
Processing fee, reimbursement for dropped course 10
Library fees (copy card privileges, late fees, etc.) are posted in the library. Please consult the librarian
for additional information.
TUITION LIABILITY FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE COURSES
Students wishing to withdraw from the University must contact the Office of the Registrar. On
approved applications and when withdrawing from ALL classes, refunds are subject to the
following conditions:
Up to the first day of the semester: 100% of the tuition fee is refundable *
Between the first day of the semester and the first day of classes: 75% of the tuition fee is refundable *
During the first week of classes: 50% of the tuition fee is refundable *
During the second week of classes: 25% of the tuition fee is refundable *
Thereafter: No portion of the tuition fee is refundable
Summer school: No portion of the tuition fee is refundable
following registration
*Reimbursement charges of € 30 will be applicable.
The date on which the Administration Office receives written notification of the student’s intention
to withdraw from Touro University Berlin is deemed the date of withdrawal.
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FINANCIAL AID
Touro University is committed to helping students afford the opportunity for a valuable education.
In order for the University to determine eligibility for any type of financial aid, all students (except
international students) must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Financial aid is provided through college, state, and
federal funds from scholarships, grants, loans, and employment. Awards are designed to recognize
scholastic achievement, service, and/or demonstrated need. The variety of financial aid programs
available allows many students to greatly reduce their educational costs while attending Touro
University.
It is the student’s responsibility to request, complete, and submit all forms with necessary
documentation for all financial aid programs, including scholarships, in a timely manner. These
awards are not granted retroactively and are subject to the availability of funds.
Financial aid awards are not guaranteed and subject to all revisions in federal, state and institutional
policies, availability of funds, changes in enrollment, minimum grade requirements, housing
status, and timely submission of all required documentation.
Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements at all times in order to
receive and retain financial aid.
FEDERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Students who wish to apply for scholarships, grants and/or student loans are required to complete
the FAFSA. The college code to be used on the FAFSA for Touro University is 010142. The
FAFSA is available online at https://studentaid.gov/. For maximum consideration for all types of
financial aid, students must file their FAFSA applications as soon as possible after October 1
st
of
each year at https://studentaid.gov/.
Requirements for Federal Student Aid
In order to qualify for Federal Student Aid, a student:
• Must be accepted into one of Touro University’s degree granting programs and must be
fully matriculated in that program.
• Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, such as a general educational
development or GED certificate or has completed home schooling at the secondary level
as defined by state law.
• Must be making satisfactory academic progress toward their degree.
• Must be enrolled at least half time to receive aid from the Stafford and PLUS loan
programs.
• Must not have been convicted of possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that
occurred while receiving federal financial aid (see Question 23 on the FAFSA for
additional information).
• Must not be in default on a prior federal student, parent loan or grant overpayment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident or other eligible non-citizen.
• Must have a valid Social Security Number.
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• With the exception of unsubsidized Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans, all other federal
student aid requires students to demonstrate financial need.
Federal Verification Requirements
When the FAFSA is filed, the federal government reviews the data submitted and selects certain
applications for a process called Verification. If a student’s application is selected, the student, his
or her spouse and/or parents must submit documents that support the information supplied on the
FAFSA to the Touro University Office of Financial Aid. This usually includes copies of the
appropriate year’s IRS Tax Transcripts, a Verification Worksheet (supplied by Touro University)
and other supporting documentation as required.
The Touro University Office of Financial Aid will review the information on the FAFSA and make
required corrections where necessary. This process may change a student’s financial aid eligibility.
Students will be notified if corrections result in a change in eligibility.
As part of the Federal Verification process, Touro University may also request additional
information. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Touro University Office of
Financial Aid.
Requirements for Determination of Independent Student Status for Purposes of Federal
Student Aid
To be considered an independent student for any federal financial aid program, students must meet
one of the following criteria:
A. Age 24 or older as of Dec. 31 of the award year
B. For students under 24, one of the following criteria must be met:
• Orphan, foster child, or ward of the court at age 13 or older
• Veteran or currently engaged in active duty in the U.S. armed forces for purposes other
than basic training
• Have legal dependents other than a spouse for whom he/she provides more than 50 percent
financial support
• Graduate or professional student
• Married student (at the time the FAFSA is signed)
• Classified by the Office of Financial Aid as independent because of other unusual
circumstances that have been fully documented and are consistent with federal regulations
• Have had a legal guardian as determined by a state court
• An unaccompanied youth who is determined to be homeless, or at risk of being homeless,
by a school district, shelter director, or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
• Emancipated minor as determined by a court in his/her state of legal residence
Students who do not meet the federal definition of an "independent student” but who have
extenuating circumstances may request consideration for a “Dependency Override”. In such cases,
Touro University will require additional certification and documentation to determine that a
student is independent for purposes of Federal Financial Aid Programs. A determination of
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independent student status for Federal Financial Aid purposes does not automatically translate to
the same determination for State Aid Programs and vice versa. Nor does this determination
guarantee that an applicant will receive additional Financial Aid that is sufficient to meet the cost
of attendance. The Touro University Office of Financial Aid has the right to adjust or change the
determination of Independent student status when conflicting information exists.
Touro University reserves the right to revise its financial aid programs. All programs are subject
to change due to modifications in government or institutional policies. Additional criteria and
information may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. Students are responsible for reading
the Financial Aid Terms & Conditions before deciding to accept or reject their financial aid. View
the disclosures within your account in the Touro One Portal.
Apply for Aid in 6 Steps
Step 1: Create an FSA ID
If you haven’t done so previously, you will need to create your own FSA ID account to complete
federal student aid tasks.
Step 2: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on or after October
1
st
or download the FAFSA mobile app on IOS or Android.
• Documents you will need
• Transfer Tax Information to your FAFSA using the data retrieval tool (DRT).
• Do not select “Will File” status
• Touro University Main Campus Code is 010142
Step 3: Review the Tuition Costs
The maximum amount of aid applied for in a year cannot exceed the cost of attendance (COA) for
that year. The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of a student’s educational expenses for their period
of enrollment in the academic year. Students are not required to take out the maximum allowable
amount and are able to determine their specific needs based on their own circumstances. Please
consult with your financial aid counselor to discuss your specific needs.
Step 4: Complete the Entrance Counseling
First time borrowers at Touro University must complete the Entrance Counseling. This will ensure
you understand the terms and conditions of your loan and your rights and responsibilities. You
will learn what a loan is, how interest works, your options for repayment, and how to avoid
delinquency and default. Make sure to complete the Entrance Counseling for Graduate and
Professional students.
Step 5: Sign Master Promissory Note (MPN)
First time borrowers taking out a Direct Unsubsidized Loan must complete and sign an MPN.
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Step 6: For the Graduate Plus loan, please complete:
• Direct Grad PLUS Loans require a separate MPN.
• Apply for the Direct Plus loan; credit check is required
• Complete the PLUS Loan Credit Counseling if your credit is denied and contact the
Financial Aid Office for further instructions.
Once all steps are completed you will receive your financial aid offer and instructions
through your Touro University student email. Please monitor your Touro email account
daily.
Notes on Financial Aid
In reviewing your application, we may request additional documentation. Loan funds are disbursed
directly to the University to cover the cost of tuition. The Bursar’s Office distributes refunds within
14 days of receiving the funds.
We verify enrollment and satisfactory academic progress before disbursing funds. For information
on fund distribution, please contact the Bursar at [email protected].
Tuition Payment Plans
Tuition payment plans are available. Please direct all inquiries to the Office of the Bursar.
UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL AID
FINANCIAL AID SELF-SERVICE & STUDENT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES HELPDESK
Financial aid is an enabling element in your educational pursuit. To that end, Touro University has
implemented the Touro Portal. With this system, you have the ability to review your financial aid
awards, accept or reject loan-based financial aid, gain insight into what might be delaying your
financial aid, and much more.
Visit https://touroone.touro.edu/
As part of our Financial Aid Self-Service tool, our newly formed student services helpdesk aims
to assist all students in Touro University with their student services
questions. Visit https://tcus.service-now.com/sp.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the nature of federal, state and institutional guidelines affecting
financial aid programs, the information contained in this catalog is subject to change. For
further information about available financial aid programs and whether you meet eligibility
requirements, use the links below:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
https://studentaid.gov/
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/
https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grants
http://www.isac.org/students/
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FEDERAL GRANTS: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is for undergraduate, matriculated students who are enrolled in at least one
credit and meet the financial need guidelines of the program. Eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant
is limited to students who have not received their first Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Students
are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
at https://studentaid.gov/ and will receive the results of their FAFSA directly from the Federal
Processing Center. Shortly thereafter, the Touro University Office of Financial Aid receives the
same information electronically. Awards are based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as
determined by a federal methodology, the Touro University cost of attendance, the number of
credits attempted in a given semester, and the federal appropriation for the program, as determined
by Congress. To maintain eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant, students must apply by submitting
the FAFSA annually, continue to meet the financial need guidelines and eligibility rules, and
maintain the minimum satisfactory academic progress standards as established by Touro
University. Students must also not be in default on any student loan or owe a repayment of federal
grant funds for attendance in a prior period. Students may not receive a Federal Pell Grant from
more than one institution at a time.
Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU)
The U.S. Department of Education has established regulations that reduce the duration of a
student’s lifetime eligibility to receive a Federal Pell Grant to 12 full-time semesters (six years or
its equivalent). This change was effective with the 2012-2013 Award Year and applies to all
students eligible for Federal Pell Grants. If the institution receives notification from the U.S.
Department of Education that a Federal Pell Grant applicant has reached, or is close to the Lifetime
maximum award, the institution will notify the student and adjust all awards as necessary.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program provides need-based
grants to help low-income undergraduate students finance the costs of postsecondary education
and may be available to students who are eligible for Federal Pell Grants. Federal funds are limited
for this program; only applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need are considered for
FSEOG. These funds are awarded by the Office of Financial Aid. Students must file a FAFSA
at https://studentaid.gov/ as part of the application process for an FSEOG. Eligibility is determined
annually based on results from the FAFSA, and students must maintain satisfactory academic
progress as determined by the applicable Touro University degree program rules.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program: Undergraduate Students
Touro University participates in the federally sponsored Federal Work-Study (FWS)
Program. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/and indicate a desire to participate in the Federal Work Study
Program on the FAFSA application. The Office of Financial Aid will determine the student’s
eligibility based on demonstrated financial need and availability of federal funds. If the student is
eligible and would like to participate in the Federal Work-Study Program, they must accept the
offer of assistance and contact the Office of Financial Aid. If a student fails to contact the Office
of Financial Aid by the first week in October for the fall semester, or the first week in February
for the spring semester, there is a risk that the FWS award may be cancelled. Funds are limited
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and there is usually a waiting list of students who would like to obtain positions. Please be aware
that the amount of FWS indicated on the financial aid package is not deducted from the student’s
tuition bill, but rather reflects the amount of money available for the student to earn under the
program. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a job through the Office of Financial
Aid. Renewal is dependent upon continued demonstration of financial need, availability of federal
funds and maintenance of the minimum academic standards established by Touro University.
Students are required to file the FAFSA and indicate a desire to participate each year for continued
determination of eligibility.
STATE GRANTS
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
New York State Academic Standard
A student who has received tuition assistance grant awards from the New York State Tuition
Assistance Program (TAP) is required to complete at least 6 semester hours in each semester of
the first year in which he or she received an award, 9 credits in each semester of the second year,
and 12 credits in each semester of the third and fourth years, with any grade other than W, WU
and WNA. Students who withdraw from all courses in any semester or who fail to maintain
satisfactory progress as defined above are ineligible to receive TAP grants from that point, unless
they receive a one-time TAP waiver (see the section below entitled “Committee on Academic
Standing” for the procedure to request a TAP waiver).
For financial aid purposes, good academic standing consists of two elements: Satisfactory
Academic Progress and Pursuit of Program. Satisfactory progress is a measure of the
student’s achievement, of earning credits toward a degree or certificate with a specified grade point
average. Pursuit of program is a measure of the student’s effort to complete a program.
In accordance with section 145-2.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, each
institution participating in State student financial aid programs must determine whether a student
is in good academic standing based on a standard of satisfactory academic progress comprising a
minimum number of credits to be accrued (earned) with a minimum cumulative grade point
average in each term an award payment is received. The progress standard is most clearly presented
in chart format (see below).
Initially, the regulation provided that each institution establish and submit for the Commissioner’s
approval its proposed standard of progress. However, for the 1995-96 academic year and
thereafter, new legislation mandated a minimum cumulative C average after a student has received
four full-time semester award payments or the equivalent (24 payment points).
Effective for the 2010-11 academic year and thereafter, New York State Education Law requires
a non-remedial student, whose first award year is in 2010-11 and thereafter, must meet new
standards of satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Non-remedial students whose first year is
2007-08 through 2009-10 must meet the SAP requirements enacted in 2006. Those meeting
the definition of "remedial student" are not subject to the new SAP standards, but will use the
requirements established in 2006. The law enacted in 2006 mandated minimum standards of
satisfactory academic progress for students receiving their first State award in academic year 2006-
07 year.
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Standard of Satisfactory Academic Progress for the Purpose of Determining Eligibility for
State Student Aid
For purposes of financial aid eligibility, the charts below indicate the number of credits the student
must complete and the minimum GPA that must be achieved to maintain satisfactory progress for
New York State financial aid purposes. A student is also expected to maintain Satisfactory
Academic Progress as measured in terms of credits attempted toward his/her degree, as
described above. To determine the number of credits a student must complete and the minimum
grade point average that must be achieved to remain in good academic standing, locate the
student’s semester of study in the first row and read down the columns.
Academic Standard Charts
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/partner-access/financial-aid-professionals/tap-and-scholarship-
resources/tap-coach/83-progress-chart-satisfactory-academic-progress.html
New York State Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)
The Aid for Part-time Study (APTS) program provides grant assistance for eligible part-time
students enrolled in approved undergraduate studies.
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-
scholarships-awards/aid-for-part-time-study.html
New York State Part-Time TAP
To be eligible for part-time tap students must have been first-time freshmen in the 2006-07
academic year or later, have earned 12 credits or more in each of two consecutive semesters and
maintain a “C” average. Additionally, students must be registered for 6-11 credits to qualify for
Part Time TAP. Part-time TAP is not the same as Aid for Part-time Study and both may not be
awarded in the same semester.
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/nys-tap/part-time-tap.html
ADA Part-Time TAP
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/partner-access/financial-aid-professionals/tap-and-scholarship-
resources/tap-coach/12-ada-part-time-tap.html
Other State Aid Programs
Enhanced Tuition Award (ETA)
The ETA program provides tuition awards to students who are New York state residents attending
a participating private college located in New York state. Recipients will receive $6,000 through
a combination of their TAP award, ETA award and a match from their private college.
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For information about application procedures and eligibility guidelines please
visit https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-
scholarships-awards/enhanced-tuition-awards.html
NYS STEM incentive program
The stem program provides tuition awards to students who are New York state residents attending
a public or private degree-granting college or university located in New York state. Recipients
must be in the top 10 percent of students of their high school graduating class, pursue an
approved, two or four-year stem degree program and agree to live in NYS and work in a STEM
field in NYS for five years after graduation.
For information about application procedures and eligibility guidelines please
visit https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-
scholarships-awards/nys-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem-incentive-
program.html
NY State Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA)
Veterans tuition awards (VTA) are awards for full-time and part-time study for eligible veterans
matriculated in an approved program at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution
or in an approved vocational training program in New York state.
NOTE: students previously approved for this award must apply for payment each year. Those
students who are attending an approved undergraduate or graduate program may apply for payment
for the current academic year by completing the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA)
and then linking to the TAP on the web application. See “how to apply for payment” below for
additional details.
Students attending a vocational school only do not have to file the FAFSA or “TAP on the web”
application.
Award Amounts
For full-time study, a recipient shall receive an award of up to the full cost of undergraduate tuition
for New York state residents at the state university of New York, or actual tuition charged,
whichever is less. Full-time study is defined as twelve or more credits per semester (or the
equivalent) in an approved program at a degree-granting institution, or twenty-four or more hours
per week in a vocational training program.
For part-time study, awards will be prorated by credit hour. Part-time study is defined as at least
three but fewer than twelve credits per semester (or the equivalent) in an approved program at a
degree-granting institution, or six to twenty-three hours per week in a vocational training
program.
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Duplicative Benefits
The combined tuition benefits available to a student cannot exceed the student’s total tuition costs.
Tuition payments received by a student under the Post-9/11 GI Bill
(Chapter 33 veteran benefits)
and Yellow Ribbon program are considered duplicative of any VTA and/or TAP award. Students
receiving tuition assistance through these programs may, and in most cases will have their state
VTA and/or tap payment reduced or denied due to these other benefits. However, payments
received under the Montgomery GI Bill
do not duplicate the purpose of the VTA and/or TAP.
Note: students attending high tuition schools may be eligible to receive both the federal and state
benefits. Additionally, students with a “percentage of maximum benefit payable” under the Post-
9/11 GI Bill
(Chapter 33 veteran benefits) program of less than 100% and those continuing to
receive benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill
may also receive both federal and state benefits.
VTA Benefits - Duration
Full-time Study
Approved undergraduate degree-granting programs - awards are available for up to eight semesters
(four years) of undergraduate study. Awards can be made available for up to ten semesters of
undergraduate study for enrollment in an approved five-year program or for enrollment in an
approved program of remedial study.
Approved graduate degree-granting programs - awards are available for up to six semesters (three
years) of graduate study.
Approved vocational training programs - awards are available for up to a maximum of four
semesters (two years) of study in an approved vocational training program.
Part-time Study
• Approved undergraduate degree-granting programs - awards are available for up to the
equivalent of eight semesters (four years) of full-time undergraduate study in a four-year
program. Awards can be made available for up to the equivalent of ten semesters (five
years) of full-time study for enrollment in an approved five-year undergraduate program
which normally requires five academic years of full-time study.
• Approved graduate degree-granting programs - awards are available for up to the
equivalent of six semesters (three years) of full-time graduate study.
• Approved vocational training programs - awards are available for up to a maximum of
eight semesters (four years) of part-time study in an approved vocational training
program.
• Approved programs are defined as undergraduate degree, graduate degree, diploma, and
certificate programs at degree-granting institutions, or noncredit vocational training
programs of at least 320 clock hours specifically approved by the New York state
education department office of college and university evaluation.
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Eligible Veterans
Eligible students are those who are New York state residents discharged under honorable
conditions from the U.S. Armed forces and who are:
• Vietnam veterans who served in Indochina between December 22, 1961 and May 7,
1975.
• Persian Gulf veterans who served in the Persian Gulf on or after August 2, 1990.
• Afghanistan veterans who served in Afghanistan during hostilities on or after September
11, 2001.
• Veterans of the armed forces of the united states who served in hostilities that occurred
after February 28, 1961 as evidenced by receipt of an armed forces expeditionary medal,
navy expeditionary medal or a marine corps expeditionary medal.
Students must also:
• Establish eligibility by applying to HESC.
• Be New York state residents.
• Be US citizens or eligible non-citizens.
• Be matriculated full or part- time at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting
institution in New York state or in an approved vocational training program in New York
State.
• Have applied for the tuition assistance program for all undergraduate or graduate study.
• Have graduated from high school in the United States, earned a GED, or passed a
federally approved "ability to benefit" test as defined by the commissioner of the state
education department.
• Meet good academic standing requirements.
• Be charged at least $200 tuition per year.
• Not be in default on a federal or state made student loan or on any repayment of state
awards.
How to Establish Eligibility
Complete the New York State Veterans Tuition Award supplement or contact HESC. Questions
regarding eligible service or how to document service should be directed to the HESC scholarship
unit at 888.697.4372.
How to Apply for Payment
Once you have established your eligibility, you must apply for payment. While you need only
establish your eligibility once, you must apply for payment each year.
Apply for payment as follows:
Undergraduate and graduate full-time & part-time study - apply for payment by doing one of the
following:
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• Apply online by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — the
form used by most colleges, universities and vocational schools for awarding federal
student aid and most state and college aid — and then linking to the tap on the web
application, or
• For veterans who do not anticipate filing a FAFSA, complete a scholarship grant payment
application. To receive a copy of the application, please call 888-697-4372.
• Vocational training program students - complete only the Veterans Tuition Award
Supplement.
All applications must be completed by June 30 of the academic year for which an award is sought.
New York State Aid to Native Americans
Eligibility
Enrolled members of a New York state tribe and their children who are attending, or planning to
attend, a college in New York state and are New York State residents may apply for this NY state
award. Awards are made to all eligible applicants and there is no qualifying examination. Awards
are available for 2, 4 or 5-year programs.
Available Awards
Eligible and/or certified American Indian students are eligible to receive grant awards of up to
$2,000 per year for up to four years of full-time study (five years for specific programs requiring
five years to complete degree requirements).
If funding is available, eligible students may receive aid for summer course work. Any aid a student
receives for summer school study is deducted from the student's maximum entitlement for four
years of full-time college study.
Application Process
Applications must be postmarked by July 15 for the fall semester, by December 31 for the spring
semester, and by May 20 for the summer session. There are no fees for submitting an application.
Students must apply for each semester (not annually).
More Information
Specific eligibility criteria and information can be found by writing to:
Native American Education Unit
NYS Education Department
Room 461 EBA
Albany, New York 12234
(518) 474-0537
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCESS –
VR) (Formerly VESID)
The mission of adult career continuing education services – vocational rehabilitation (ACCESS -
VR) program is to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities while
ensuring that they receive the rights and protection to which they are entitled, ensure appropriate
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continuity between the child and adult services systems, and provide the highest quality vocational,
rehabilitation and independent living services to all eligible persons as quickly as those services
are required to enable them to work and live independent, self-directed lives. For further
information, contact 1.800.222.Jobs (5627) or visit http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr.
LOANS: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Federal Direct Stafford Loans
The William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Student Loan Program is sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Education, offers low interest rates, easy repayment terms and is geared towards
those entering or re-entering the workforce. The loan is not credit based and only requires that
student’s meet specific eligibility requirements. All students must file a FAFSA in order for the
Office of Financial Aid to determine eligibility for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan. Depending on
enrollment status, FAFSA results, Cost of Attendance and other factors, an amount and type
(Subsidized or Unsubsidized) of Federal Direct Stafford Loan will be awarded to eligible students.
The federal government is the lender for student or parent loans received through the Federal
Direct Stafford Loan Program.
As a result of regulatory changes affecting loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2012 through
July 1, 2014, the federal government has eliminated the grace period interest subsidy on Federal
Direct Subsidized Stafford loans (the period immediately following graduation, withdrawal or less
than half-time attendance and prior to the repayment start date). The federal government will
continue to pay interest that accrues on the Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan during “in-school”
and other eligible deferment periods. The federal government does not pay interest on Direct
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans at all. Students have the option to pay interest on the unsubsidized
portion of a Direct Stafford loan while in school, or during other eligible periods of deferment or
let interest accrue until repayment begins. Deferred interest payments on Direct Unsubsidized
Stafford Loans will be added to the principal loan amount and capitalized by the lender (meaning
accrued interest will be added to the principal amount borrowed at repayment). Applicants must
be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan and to maintain
eligibility for "in-school” deferments (minimum six credits per semester with all credits applicable
to the degree program of study).
Annual and Aggregate Federal Direct Stafford Loan Limits
The link below describes annual and aggregate maximum eligibility for the Federal Direct Stafford
Loan Program, based on dependency status and grade level.
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/subsidized-unsubsidized
Federal Perkins Loan Program
Loans made through the Federal Perkins Loan Program, often called Perkins Loans, are low-
interest federal student loans for undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial
need.
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Important: Under federal law, the authority for schools to make new Perkins Loans ended on Sept.
30, 2017, and final disbursements were permitted through June 30, 2018. As a result, students can
no longer receive Perkins Loans. A borrower who received a Perkins Loan can learn more about
managing the repayment of the loan by contacting either the school that made the loan or the
school’s loan servicer.
For further information see https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/perkins.
Interest Rates for Direct Loans First Disbursed on or After July 1, 2022, and Before July 1,
2023
If you receive a federal student loan, you will be required to repay that loan with interest. Make
sure you understand how interest is calculated and the fees associated with your loan.
For further information see https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/interest-rates
Information about the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
Information can be found at https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans or by contacting the
Touro University Office of Financial Aid.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program
The Federal Direct PLUS Loan is an unsubsidized loan for the parents of dependent students or
for graduate/professional students. PLUS Loans help pay for education expenses up to the cost of
attendance minus all other financial assistance. The application process includes a credit approval
requirement and interest is charged during all periods, including eligible periods of deferment.
Creditworthy borrowers (Graduate students or the parents of Dependent students) may borrow up
to the full cost of attendance minus any other aid received by the student. Repayment begins 60
days after the last disbursement is made and can be deferred by contacting your loan servicer to
request a deferment. Direct PLUS Loans can be deferred while the parent borrower or child, or
graduate student is enrolled at least half-time and for an additional six months after the child or
graduate student ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. If the Direct PLUS Loan is deferred,
interest will accrue on the loan during the deferment. You may choose to pay the accrued interest
or allow the interest to capitalize when the deferment period ends. Your loan servicer will notify
you when your first payment is due. Information about the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan
Program can be found at https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans.
Previous PLUS loan borrowing will be governed by rate rules in effect at the time of borrowing.
There is an origination fee that will be deducted from the principal amount borrowed. When
denied, applicants may reapply with a creditworthy endorser. Alternatively, students whose
parents have been denied the Direct PLUS loan (based on credit), may apply for an additional
$4,000 (first-year and second-year students) or $5,000 (third-year students and beyond) Direct
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (described under the subheading for Federal Direct Stafford Loans).
The benefit of additional Unsubsidized Stafford eligibility does not apply to Graduate students
whose Direct Graduate PLUS application has been denied due to credit.
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Private Loans
In addition to the above loans, students and parents may apply for private loan programs. These
loans are not need-based, require a credit check and may require other evaluations of the
borrower’s credit-worthiness. Alternative loans may require that the borrower apply with a co-
signer.
Students who owe balances from prior years or who are ineligible for federal loans may wish to
explore private loan funding. ELM Select is a tool that may aid you in selecting a private
educational loan.
Touro University is not affiliated with any private educational lender and encourages students to
use all federal and state funding prior to seeking funds from private educational lenders. The Office
of Financial Aid will offer helpful advice to all students on resources that best suit financing their
educational needs.
Federal Student Aid Loan Simulator / Calculator
Loan Simulator helps you calculate student loan payments and choose a loan repayment option
that best meets your needs and goals. You can also use it to decide whether to consolidate your
student loans.
See https://studentaid.gov/loan-simulator/.
TOURO UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS & OTHER BENEFITS
Through the generosity Touro University, students may receive academic scholarships and grants
on the basis of academic achievement, high scholastic potential, and demonstrated need. Students
should contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information on the availability of scholarships
and grants.
Following is a list of the various undergraduate scholarships offered by Touro University.
AVAILABILITY OF THESE BENEFITS MAY DEPEND ON YOUR ELIGIBILITY AT YOUR
HOME CAMPUS OF ENROLLMENT.
Touro Academic Scholarships
Touro Academic Scholarships are awarded competitively to entering undergraduate students on
the basis of superior academic achievement (high school average and SAT scores). Scholarships
may be renewed for up to four years. Awards are prorated if students register for fewer than 12
credits per semester. Academic Scholarships are not available for summer semester.
Touro Deans Scholarships
Dean’s Scholarships may be awarded to students whose tuition costs are not covered through other
financial assistance programs. The applicant’s family income, family size, financial need, and
special circumstances, as well as community service are considered. In order to be considered for
a Dean’s Scholarship, students must complete the FAFSA application each year.
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Touro Grants may be awarded on the basis of financial need to some matriculated undergraduate
students who are enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis and are in good academic standing and
whose tuition costs are not fully covered. Touro Grants will not be awarded to cover additional
tuition charges for students enrolled for more than 18 credits per semester.
Presidential Scholarships
Students are eligible to apply for this scholarship after completing a FAFSA application. Complete
the application for a Deans Scholarship. Please see the Financial Aid Office.
Tuition Payment Plans
Tuition payment plans are available. Please direct all inquiries to the Office of the Bursar.
GRADUATE FINANCIAL AID
Because of the nature of federal, state and institutional guidelines affecting financial aid programs,
the information contained in this catalog is subject to change. For further information about
available financial aid programs and whether you meet eligibility requirements please contact:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa - federal website for submitting the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid
https://studentaid.gov - federal website for student and parent loan applications and information
https://nslds.ed.gov/npas/- federal website for reviewing the student’s financial aid history
https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grants - state website for California students to apply for various
grants
http://www.isac.org/students/ - state website for Illinois students to apply for various grants
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/ - state website for New York students to apply for various grants
Financial Aid Self-Service & Student Administrative Services Help Desk
Financial aid is an enabling element in your educational pursuit. To that end, Touro has
implemented the Touro One student portal. With this system, you can review your financial aid
awards in real-time, accept or reject loan-based financial aid, gain insight into what might be
delaying your financial aid, and much more. You can also register and pay your bill via the student
portal. Visit https://touroone.touro.edu/
As part of our Financial Aid Self-Service tool, our student services helpdesk aims to assist all
students at the Touro University with their student services questions. To assist you off-campus or
phone at 844-868-7666 or via Zoom. To schedule a meeting with our specialist, visit
https://tcus.service-now.com/sp
Federal Application Requirements and Procedures
All students who wish to apply for financial aid must complete a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA or a Renewal FAFSA) and submit it to the U.S. Department of Education
(ED) once for each academic year. The FAFSA can be completed online at
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https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Applications become available on October 1 for the
upcoming school year that begins with the following summer semester. For example, for the 2022-
2023 academic year (which includes the summer 2022, fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters) the
FAFSA was available on October 1, 2021.
Financial aid funding is designed to help bridge the gap between the cost of attending a college
and the student’s (and parent’s, when applicable) available resources. Most awards are determined
by need. Please note, financial need has no bearing on admission decisions. Touro administers
federal, state, institutional and local sources of aid, as detailed in the following pages.
Students who wish to apply for scholarships, grants, work-study and/or parent and student loans
are required to complete the FAFSA. The college codes to be used on the FAFSA for Touro’s
locations are listed below.
State
Touro Location
College Code
California
Touro University California (TUC)
041426
California
Touro University Worldwide (TUW)
041425
Illinois
Hebrew Theological College (HTC)
001685
Nevada
Touro University Nevada (TUN)
041426
New York
New York Medical College (NYMC)
002784
New York
All locations except NYMC
010142
The FAFSA is available online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For maximum
consideration for all types of financial aid, students should file their FAFSA applications as soon
as possible after October 1 of each year at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Requirements for Title IV (Federal) Financial Aid
In order to qualify for federal financial aid, students:
• Must be accepted into one of Touro’s degree granting programs and must be fully
matriculated in that program.
• Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, such as a general educational
development or GED certificate or have completed home schooling at the secondary level
as defined by state law.
• Must be making satisfactory academic progress toward their degree.
• Must be enrolled at least half time to receive to receive federal loans.
• Must not have been convicted of possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that
occurred while receiving federal financial aid (see Question on the FAFSA for additional
eligibility information).
• Incarcerated students are not eligible for federal student loans but are eligible for Federal
Work Study and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. They are also
eligible for Pell Grants if not incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution.
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• Must not be in default on a prior federal student or parent loan that has not been
rehabilitated. Contact the Office of Financial for loan rehabilitation information.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident or other eligible non-citizen.
• Must have a valid Social Security Number.
• With the exception of unsubsidized Loans and PLUS Loans, all other federal student aid
requires students to demonstrate financial need.
• agree to use any federal student aid received solely for educational purposes.
• sign a statement of educational purpose/certification statement on refunds and defaults.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program: Graduate Students
Touro participates in the federally funded Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program. The FWS
Program provides both on- and off- campus jobs to eligible undergraduate and graduate students
who wish to earn money to help cover their educational expenses. Students who work on campus
are employed by Touro. Students who receive off-campus placements will usually be employed
by a private non-profit organization or a local, state or federal public agency. The work performed
must be in the public interest. If the off-campus job is with a private-sector employer, then the job
should be related to the student’s course of study.
Participation in the FWS program is determined by student eligibility, need, available funding and
job availability. Touro is responsible for selecting recipients and determining award amounts. The
FWS hourly wage is at least the minimum wage. Students are currently permitted to work up to
20 hours per week when school is in session and up to 30 hours per week when school is not in
session.
Interested students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and indicate a desire to participate in the Federal Work
Study Program on the FAFSA application. The Office of Financial Aid determines the student’s
eligibility based on demonstrated financial need and availability of FWS funds. Eligible students
who would like to participate in the FWS Program must accept the offer of assistance and contact
the Office of Financial Aid. If a student fails to contact the Office of Financial Aid by the first
week in October for the fall semester, or the first week in February for the spring semester, there
is a risk that the FWS award may be cancelled. Funds are limited and there is usually a waiting list
of students who would like to obtain positions.
Please be aware that the amount of FWS indicated in the student’s portal is not deducted from the
student’s tuition bill, but rather reflects the amount of money available for the student to earn under
the program. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a job through the Office of Financial Aid.
Renewal is dependent upon continued demonstration of financial need, availability of federal funds
and maintenance of the minimum academic standards established by the U.S. Department of
Education and Touro. Students are required to file the FAFSA and indicate a desire to participate
each year for continued determination of eligibility.
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In order to begin working in the FWS program students must complete and submit various
documents and information. The documents and information must be reviewed and approved by
the Office of Financial Aid and other Touro departments. Students who complete hours before
being officially approved to participate in the FWS program will not have been added to the payroll
system and any hours will be considered to have been volunteered. Students cannot be retroactively
paid for any hours they completed before their eligibility to work was established. Until students
have received official approval (as detailed in FWS documents and instructions) from Touro to
begin working they cannot and will not be paid for any hours they might voluntarily complete.
LOANS: GRADUATE STUDENTS
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans
Borrowers under the Grad PLUS program must be enrolled in an approved graduate level of study.
Students’ eligibility criteria are comparable to those for Stafford Loans. Student borrowers must
not have an adverse credit history. Borrowers who are denied the PLUS loan may reapply with a
cosigner. The amounts borrowed for any academic year cannot exceed the student’s Cost of
Attendance (COA) less all other financial aid received. To apply for the PLUS loan the borrower
must sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) agreeing to repay the loan. Repayment must begin
sixty days after the loan is disbursed. Students may apply for deferments by contacting their
lending institution.
Students and parents should note that Touro can refuse to certify a loan application, or can certify
a loan for the amount less than the students’ parents would be eligible for, if the institution
documents its reason for the action and informs the parents of the reason in writing. Touro’s
decision in such cases is final and cannot be appealed to the U.S. Department of Education.
For detailed information regarding the rights and responsibilities of a borrower, deferments, or
cancellations please visit https://studentaid.gov or consult with a financial aid administrator.
All students are required to complete an Entrance Interview prior to receiving Federal
Direct Loans. Students who borrow are required to complete an Exit Interview when they
graduate, cease enrollment or drop below half-time.
Private Loans
In addition to the above loans, students and parents may apply for private loan programs. These
loans are not need-based, require a credit check and may require other evaluations of the
borrower’s credit-worthiness. Alternative loans may require that the borrower apply with a co-
signer.
Students who owe balances from prior years or who are ineligible for federal loans may wish to
explore private loan funding. ELM Select is a tool that may aid you in selecting a private
educational loan.
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Touro is not affiliated with any private educational lender and encourages students to use all
federal and state funding prior to seeking funds from private educational lenders. The Office of
Financial Aid will offer advice to students on resources to finance their educational expenses.
Federal Student Aid Loan Simulator/Calculator
Loan Simulator helps you calculate student loan payments and choose a loan repayment option
that best meets your needs and goals. You can also use it to decide whether to consolidate your
student loans. See https://studentaid.gov/loan-simulator/.
New York State Aid
Standard of Satisfactory Academic Progress for the Purpose of Determining Eligibility for New
York State Aid
For purposes of financial aid eligibility, the chart below indicates the number of credits the student
must complete and the minimum GPA that must be achieved to maintain satisfactory progress for
New York State financial aid purposes. A student is also expected to maintain Satisfactory
Academic Progress as measured in terms of credits attempted toward his/her degree, as described
above. To determine the number of credits a student must complete and the minimum grade point
average that must be achieved to remain in good academic standing, locate the student’s semester
of study in the first row and read down the columns.
Academic Standard Chart
Program: Graduate Divisions other than the Law Center
(eligible only for NYS Scholarship)
Before being certified for this payment:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
A student must have accrued this many
credits:
0
6
12
21
30
45
60
75
With at least this grade point average:
0
2.0
2.5
2.75
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
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UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid for Consortium Agreements
Touro students who want to attend other institutions in the United States or abroad for a semester
or more) may be able to use federal financial aid under a consortium agreement. Students must be
approved by their respective academic department prior to attending another institution for the
semester(s). At least four weeks prior to the start of the semester(s), students must contact the
Office of Financial Aid to complete the Consortium Agreement and to provide documentation of
the Cost of Attendance (COA), course registration, contact information at the other school and
their Touro academic department’s approval.
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a national service initiative that engages individuals from all backgrounds in
community-service activities. In return for the successful completion of their service, participants
receive money for school in the form of education awards that can be applied to outstanding student
loans or used for future higher educational and vocational training pursuits. Award amounts vary,
and awards are prorated for part-time participants. For more information, call (800) 942-2677 or
visit https://www.nationalservice.gov/
Veterans Benefits
Veterans may qualify for additional benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon Program (described
below). For more information, contact the following agencies:
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), https://www.va.gov
• GI Bill
®
, http://www.gibill.va.gov
• Office of Financial Aid at Touro
Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program
Touro is proud to be a part of the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. The
program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 and allows
degree-granting institutions of higher learning in the United States to voluntarily enter into an
agreement with the VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed either the Post 9/11 GI Bill
®
annual
cap for private institutions or the resident tuition and fees for a public institution. The participating
educational institution can contribute up to 50% of those expenses, and the VA will match the
same amount as the institution.
Students must be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill
®
at the 100% rate to be considered for the
Yellow Ribbon Program. Specific eligibility requirements for the Yellow Ribbon Program may be
found online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/.
Eligible students fit the criteria as follows:
• Served an aggregate period of active duty after Sept. 10, 2001 of at least 36 months.
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• Were honorably discharged from active duty for a service-related disability and served 30
continuous days after Sept. 10, 2001.
• Are dependents eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill
®
based on
his/her service under the eligibility criteria listed above.
Students who wish to be considered should complete and submit an application form available
online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/. The VA will inform students via written notification with an
explanation of its decision on program eligibility. If approved, students will receive a Certificate
of Eligibility confirming their service meets the requirements of the Yellow Ribbon Program. All
Certificates of Eligibility should be presented to the Office of Financial Aid for Touro's records.
The Certificate of Eligibility does not guarantee Yellow Ribbon funding as the availability of
annual funds for Touro's Yellow Ribbon Program is limited. Student eligibility is determined by
the university’s veteran certifying officer. For more information on selection criteria for Touro's
Yellow Ribbon Program, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Transfer of Post-9/11 GI-Bill
®
Benefits to Dependents
The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill
®
allows service members to transfer unused
benefits to their spouses or dependent children. The U.S. Department of Defense determines
whether or not veterans can transfer benefits to family members. Eligible candidates are members
of the Armed Forces (active duty or selected reserve, officer or enlisted) on or after Aug. 1, 2009,
qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill
®
, and:
1. Have at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces (active duty and/or selected reserve)
on the date of approval and agree to serve four additional years in the armed forces from
the date of election.
2. Have at least 10 years of service in the Armed Forces (active duty and/or selected reserve)
on the date of approval, are precluded by either standard policy (service or Department of
Defense) or statute from committing to four additional years and agree to serve for the
maximum amount of time allowed by such policy or statute.
3. Are or will become eligible for retirement during the period from Aug. 1, 2009 to July 31,
2012 and agree to serve an additional period of service noted in bulleted points a to d (see
list below). Service members are considered eligible for retirement if they have completed
20 years of active federal service or 20 qualifying years as computed pursuant to section
12732 of title 10 U.S.C. This will no longer be in effect on Aug. 1, 2013; on or after this
date, all members must comply with items 1 and 2.
a. For individuals eligible for retirement on Aug. 1, 2009, no additional service is
required.
b. For individuals eligible for retirement after Aug. 1, 2009 and before Aug. 1, 2010, one
year of additional service is required.
c. For individuals eligible for retirement on or after Aug. 1, 2010 and before Aug. 1, 2011,
two years of additional service is required.
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d. For individuals eligible for retirement on or after Aug. 1, 2011 and before Aug. 1, 2012,
three years of additional service is required.
4. Such transfer must be requested and approved while the member is in the Armed Forces.
Eligible Dependents
An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may
transfer his/her entitlement to:
• A spouse
• One or more children
• Any combination of spouse and children
• A family member must be enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System
(DEERS) and be eligible for benefits at the time of transfer in order to receive transferred
educational benefits.
A child's subsequent marriage will not affect his/her eligibility to receive the educational benefit;
however, after an individual has designated a child as a transferee under this section, the individual
retains the right to revoke or modify the transfer at any time.
A subsequent divorce will not affect the transferee’s eligibility to receive educational benefits;
however, after an individual has designated a spouse as a transferee under this section, the eligible
individual retains the right to revoke or modify the transfer at any time.
Nature of Transfer
An eligible service member may transfer up to the total months of unused Post-9/11 GI Bill
®
benefits, or the entire 36 months if the member has used none (unless the U.S. Departments of
Defense or Homeland Security limit the number of months an individual may transfer). The use
of transferred educational benefits by family members is subject to:
Spouse:
• May start to use the benefit immediately.
• May use the benefit while the member remains in the Armed Forces or after separation
from active duty.
• Is not eligible for the monthly housing allowance while the member is serving on active
duty.
• Can use the benefit for up to 15 years after the service member’s last separation from active
duty.
Child:
• May start to use the benefit only after the individual making the transfer has completed at
least 10 years of service in the Armed Forces.
• May use the benefit while the eligible individual remains in the Armed Forces or after
separation from active duty.
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• May not use the benefit until he/she has attained a secondary school diploma (or
equivalency certificate) or reached 18 years of age.
• Is entitled to the monthly housing allowance stipend even though the eligible individual is
on active duty.
• Is not subject to the 15-year delimiting date, but may not use the benefit after reaching 26
years of age.
For more information, please visit www.gibill.va.gov.
OTHER FINANCIAL AID SOURCES
Memorial Scholarships for Families of Deceased Police Officers and Firefighters
These awards are made available to the children and spouses of deceased police officers,
firefighters, and volunteer firefighters of New York State who have died as a result of injuries
sustained in the line of duty. Recipients must be New York State residents, enrolled on a full-time
basis, and matriculated in approved undergraduate programs at colleges in New York State.
The scholarships are available for four years of undergraduate study. Students who meet the
criteria for these awards may request special Memorial Scholarship Supplements from NYSHESC,
99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12255, via the mail, by phone at (888) 697-4372, or
via the internet at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/. The deadline for filing is May 1.
The special Scholarship Supplements merely establish eligibility for these scholarships. To
receive payment, applicants must complete their FAFSAs and New York State Express TAP
Applications (ETAs) each year. Awards are usually equal to the non-tuition allowances (such as
room and board, books and supplies, and transportation) as determined annually by the
Commissioner of Education, less any Federal Pell Grants and other federal and/or State-funded
scholarships or grants.
World Trade Center Memorial Scholarships
This scholarship is for the children and spouses of deceased or severely and permanently disabled
victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This includes victims at the World Trade
Center site, the Pentagon, or on flights 11, 77, 93, and 175.
To apply, print a copy of the World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship Application from
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/ and mail with the necessary documentation to HESC Scholarship Unit,
99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12255. Students must complete their FAFSAs, as well.
Regents Awards for Child of Veteran
These awards are for the children of veterans who are deceased, disabled, or missing in action as
a result of service in the Armed Forces of the U.S. during wartime and/or periods of armed conflict,
or who were classified as prisoners of war during such service. Applicants must be current
residents of New York State, enrolled on a full-time basis, and matriculated in approved programs
at colleges in New York State. Students who meet the criteria may request the special Child of
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Veteran Award Supplements from NYSHESC, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York,
12255, via the mail, by phone at (888) 697-4372, or via the internet
at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/. The deadline for filing is May 1
st
.
The special Award Supplements merely establish eligibility for these awards. To receive payment,
applicants must complete their FAFSAs and New York State Express TAP Applications (ETAs)
each year. The Child of Veteran Awards are renewable unless the disability condition of the parent
changes, in which case NYSHESC must be notified of the change.
Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute - MERIT Scholarship, also known as
Military Service Recognition Scholarship (MSRS)
Provides financial aid to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the armed
forces of the United States or of a state organized militia who, at any time on or after Aug. 2, 1990,
while a New York State resident, died or became severely and permanently disabled while engaged
in hostilities or training for hostilities for study in New York State.
Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarship
Provides financial aid to children, spouses and financial dependents of individuals killed as a direct
result of the crash of Continental Airlines Flight 3407 on February 12, 2009.
American Airlines Flight 587 Memorial Scholarship
For the families and financial dependents of victims of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587
on November 12, 2001.
NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence
NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence provide up to $1,500 per year for up to five years of
undergraduate study in New York State.
Eligibility
Students must:
• Have graduated from a New York State high school
• Study full time and be matriculated in an approved undergraduate program of study in a
New York State post-secondary institution
• Be in good academic standing
• Not be in default on any State or federal student loan or on any repayment of state awards
• Be U.S. citizens or qualifying noncitizens
• Be New York State residents
Award Amount
This program provides scholarship assistance to outstanding New York State high school
graduates. Each year, 8,000 scholarships are awarded - up to 2,000 scholarships of $1,500 and
6,000 scholarships of $500 to top scholars from registered New York State high schools. Awards
are based on student grades in certain Regents exams. Recipients can also receive other non-loan
student aid, but the total cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
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Duration
The scholarship must be used within seven years commencing with the first academic year for
which the scholarship was awarded. During this period, students are entitled to payment for up to
four years of full-time study, or five years if enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program approved as
a program normally requiring five years of study.
How to Apply
To apply, see your high school guidance counsellor.
Award Calculation
Each year, up to 2,000 scholarships of $1,500 are awarded to the top graduating scholar for each
registered high school in New York State. Any remaining $1,500 scholarships and additional 6,000
scholarships of $500 per year are awarded to other outstanding high school graduates. These are
based on the ratio of total students graduating from each high school in New York State as
compared to the total number of students who graduated during the prior school year. Awards
cannot exceed cost of attendance.
Notification Procedure
The State Education Department will notify the students who have been nominated by their high
schools to receive the scholarship. HESC also receives notification from the State Education
Department. To receive payment of the scholarship, the student must submit an application for
payment to HESC by June 30 of each year for which assistance is sought. Application for payment
is made by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the TAP on the Web
application.
Revocation
The scholarship will be revoked if the student begins study at an out-of-state institution. A student
who is ineligible to receive payment of the scholarship during the first academic year of eligibility
due to enrolment at an out-of-state institution loses all future eligibility for the award. The
scholarship cannot be reinstated even if the student subsequently enrols in a program of study at a
New York State institution.
NYS Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship (NY-AIMS)
The NYS Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship (NY-AIMS) provides merit-based
scholarships to NYS high school graduates who achieved academic excellence as a high school
student, and enroll or plan to enroll in a public or private NYS college immediately after high
school.
Eligibility
An applicant must:
• be a legal resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months;
• be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
• graduate from a NYS high school in the class of 2016;
• enroll full time as a first-time student in an eligible NYS college for the fall 2016 term;
and
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• have achieved at least two of the following during high school:
have graduated with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 or above;
have graduated “with honors” on a New York State Regents diploma or received a
score of 3 or higher on two or more Advanced Placement (or AP) examinations;
have graduated within the top 15% of his or her high school class.
Award Amounts
HESC determines the annual award amount for recipients.
The number of awards to be made under this Program is subject to available funding.
Note: Any award payment received may have tax implications. Any questions regarding this
should be directed to a tax professional, the Internal Revenue Service, or the NYS Department of
Taxation and Finance.
Duration
An award recipient is entitled to an annual award for not more than four years of undergraduate
study, or five years if the program of study normally requires five years.
How to Apply
The application deadline for the New York State Achievement and Investment in Merit
Scholarship (NY-AIMS) is published on the HESC website (https://www.hesc.ny.gov/).
Recipient Selections
Recipients will be selected and prioritized based on the unmet need as reflected on the financial
aid award letter of the colleges they attend. Unmet need is defined as the cost of attendance less
federal and state aid awarded, institutional aid, and the federal expected family contribution.
Awards will be granted to those with the greatest unmet need, in descending order. In the event of
a tie, recipients will be selected using a lottery method.
Except in the event of a school closing, a recipient is ineligible to receive award payments if he or
she (a) fails to attend the college used to establish his or her eligibility or (b) transfers from the
college used to establish his or her eligibility before earning a degree. However, a recipient who
has earned an Associate’s degree and who enrols immediately in a four or five-year undergraduate
program will continue to receive his/her award.
Payment
A recipient is not required to submit another NYS Achievement and Investment in Merit
Scholarship (NY-AIMS) Web Application once awarded this scholarship, but must complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Payment of State Grants,
Scholarships and Awards Application each year to receive payment.
Awards will be disbursed directly to the college and may be used to support the recipient’s
expenses while in college.
Please contact the Scholarship Unit at [email protected] or 1-888-697-4372 with any
questions regarding this program.
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New York Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Students must be U.S. citizens and graduates of a New York State high school. They must have
maintained a B average for seven semesters of high school, demonstrate leadership skills, and
document experience in extracurricular and community-service activities. Students must attend a
New York State college full-time and maintain a B average. Each high school principal will
recommend two seniors. Award amounts vary each year.
Touro University Employee Benefits/Tuition Remission
Touro University full-time employees who wish to attend classes at Touro University take
advantage of the Employee Benefits Tuition Remission policy must:
• Complete an Employee Benefits Tuition Remission form prior to the start of each semester
they are planning to attend school;
• File a FAFSA and submit federal and state tax returns along with documentation of all
other sources of income.
Once the financial aid office verifies eligibility, has the Pell and TAP awards (Pell and TAP awards
are limited to undergraduate students) on hand and can verify registration, the tuition remission
amount will be entered. Tuition Remission is extended to full-time faculty and staff, their spouses
and dependent children. Anyone in default of a student loan is excluded from receiving this benefit.
Employees taking classes in an undergraduate program will receive 100% tuition remission.
Employees taking classes in a professional or graduate level program will receive up to 25% tuition
remission.
When an official notification was not provided by the student because of circumstances beyond
his/her control (i.e., illness, accident, grievous personal loss, or other circumstances), the date of
the onset of such circumstances will be serve as the withdrawal date as determined by the Office
of the Registrar.
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WITHDRAWAL POLICY (FEDERAL –RETURN TO TITLE IV)
Return of Title IV
Funds Title IV funds (federal financial aid) are awarded to a student under the assumption that the
student will attend the College for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a
student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of Title IV funds that
the student was originally scheduled to receive. The Financial Aid Office is required by federal
statute to recalculate federal financial aid eligibility for students who withdraw officially,
unofficially, or administratively, and for those who take an unapproved leave of absence. The
College does not take attendance and therefore follows requirements that apply to institutions not
required to take attendance.
The Financial Aid Office uses the student’s withdrawal date to determine the percentage of aid
earned by dividing the number of days between the first day of the semester and the withdrawal
date by the total number of days scheduled in the semester. This percentage is used to determine
the percentage of earned Title IV funds. A student has earned 100% of the eligible Title IV funds
if he or she completes more than 60% of the semester.
For example, if a student withdrew on day 45 out of a 105 day semester, the student completed
42.9% of the semester. If the student was eligible for $10,000 in Title IV funds for the semester,
the student would have earned $4,285.71 and the remaining $5,714.29 would be considered
unearned and must be returned to the appropriate Title IV program. If the student withdrew on day
64 instead of day 45, the student would have completed 61% of the semester and earned all of the
eligible Title IV funds for the semester.
Keep in mind that when Title IV funds are returned, the student may have an outstanding balance
due to the College because the calculation of tuition charges and the determination of earned
federal financial aid are separate calculations.
If the amount disbursed to the student is less than the amount the student earned, he or she might
be eligible to receive a post-withdrawal disbursement. It may be determined that the student is not
eligible for a post-withdrawal disbursement due to eligibility reasons. The College may disburse
eligible Title IV grant funds as a post-withdrawal disbursement to the student’s account if there
are outstanding unpaid charges. The student or parent borrower must authorize a loan post-
withdrawal disbursement before it can be applied to the student’s account.
A withdrawn student who receives Title IV funds for living expenses may be required to repay the
unearned portion of those funds to the College or U.S. Department of Education. This is called an
overpayment. Loan overpayments are repaid over the course of the loan repayment with no special
arrangements. Grant overpayments must be repaid before the student can receive additional Title
IV funds of any type. The student will be notified if an overpayment occurs.
Unearned Title IV aid will be returned by the College within 45 days of the date of determination
of withdrawal in the following order:
1. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
2. Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan
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3. Federal Direct PLUS Loan
4. Federal Pell Grant
5. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Official Withdrawal
An official withdrawal from the program occurs when a student withdraws from all courses by
submitting a withdrawal form to the Office of the Registrar. The date that the withdrawal form is
received by the Registrar is the official withdrawal, and is used as the withdrawal date in the
calculation to determine how much tuition is charged and how much Title IV aid the student has
earned for the semester in which the withdrawal occurs.
Unofficial Withdrawal
There are three categories of unofficial withdrawals:
• a student who leaves school due to illness, accident, grievous personal loss, or other
circumstances beyond the student’s control; the withdrawal date is the date the school
determines that the student ceased attendance because of the event;
• other student withdrawals where official notification is not provided; the withdrawal
date 60 is the midpoint of the payment period or period of enrollment, as applicable, or
the last date of an academically related activity in which the student participated as
determined by the faculty; and
• students that are administratively withdrawn, suspended, expelled, or do not return
from a scheduled leave of absence; the withdrawal date is determined using the same
process as stated above for students who do not provide official notification.
The Financial Aid Office is notified of all withdrawals from a course or program by the Office of
the Registrar. When a Title IV recipient is unofficially withdrawn from all courses, a calculation
to determine the amount of earned Title IV funds for the semester is required.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID POLICIES
High School Diploma
If you enroll in higher education for the first time on or after July 1, 2012, in order to be eligible
for federal student aid, you must have either a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent
(such as a General Educational Development certificate (GED) or a home school education). You
no longer have the option of becoming eligible for federal student aid by passing an approved test
or completing at least six credit hours or 225 clock hours of postsecondary education. This may
also apply to state grant and other state funded programs.
Touro also reserves the right to evaluate any high school diploma presented by a student. Touro
may, at any time, request a copy of a high school transcript to validate a high school diploma. A
high school diploma or recognized equivalent is required to receive federal student aid.
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Transfer Students
All students transferring from other institutions will have their credits evaluated. The Office of
Admissions will notify the Office of Financial Aid of the number of accepted credits.
The financial aid package will be prepared based on the number of accepted transfer credits. If a
financial aid package is prepared prior to the final transfer credit evaluation, federal loans will be
awarded based on the grade level for which the transfer credits have been accepted. If additional
transfer credits are accepted, the Office of Admissions will notify the Office of Financial Aid. In
addition, a student must contact the Office of Financial Aid to determine if he/she is eligible for
an increase in federal student loans based on academic grade level.
Financial Aid for Repeated Coursework: Financial Aid Impact
Repeating courses may significantly impact Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and eligibility
for Title IV federal financial aid and institutional aid. All course repeats will count as attempted
credits and be used in the quantitative and maximum timeframe components of the SAP policy.
Students should consult with a financial aid advisor before registering for a repeated course.
The rules regarding repeated coursework will further impact recipients of Title IV federal financial
aid funding. Students are allowed to repeat coursework under these circumstances for Federal
Financial Aid:
• May repeat a previously passed course only once (and receive aid for the repeated course).
• May repeat a failed course until it is passed (aid eligibility will be limited to one repeat).
• May not repeat a previously passed course due only to a student’s failure to pass other
coursework.
Repeated Coursework: New York State Tuition Assistance Program Regulations (TAP)
Students cannot receive TAP funds for repeated courses and courses for which transfer credit was
awarded except under the following circumstances:
• The repeated course was previously failed or withdrawn (credit was not earned for the
course).
• The repeated course was passed, but the grade did not satisfy the program requirement.
• The repeated course was withdrawn (credit was not earned for the course), and no TAP
was paid for the semester with the withdrawn course.
There are three programs that Touro University offers for which minimum grades are required and
courses can be repeated, including:
• Nursing
• Life Sciences/Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant Studies
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Students in these programs may have one time to repeat a course in which they received a grade
of “C” or below. Please refer to the course section in this catalog to determine individual courses
with minimum grade requirements for these programs.
STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requires that students are able to complete their academic
program in a timely manner while achieving and maintaining compliance with minimum academic
standards. Federal regulations mandate that all students are required to conform to SAP standards
as they work toward a degree in order for them to qualify to receive financial assistance through
all Touro University (Touro) eligible Title IV federal financial aid programs. Conformance to
Touro’s SAP policy ensures that students complete their academic program in a timely manner
while achieving and maintaining compliance with minimum academic standards.
This SAP policy applies to all Touro students including undergraduate, graduate and professional
students. These standards are for Title IV Federal Financial Aid purposes only and neither replace
nor override academic policies outlined by Touro, other state or Federal benefit programs (i.e.,
NYS Tuition Assistance Program) or individual program requirements. However, these standards
are intended to be at least as rigorous as Touro’s academic policies.
Please view the full policy at:
https://www.touro.edu/students/policies/satisfactory-academic-progress-policy/
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CURRICULUM
Touro University Berlin presently offers the following degree programs:
● US Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Administration
● US Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
● US Master of Business Administration (MBA)
● US Master of Arts in Jewish Studies / Holocaust Studies
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE US BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
1. Completion of 120 credits of college-level work, with 60 credits of liberal arts and sciences
required for the Bachelor of Science and 90 credits of liberal arts and sciences required for
the Bachelor of Arts.
2. Students must document high-school graduation or its equivalent before a college degree
can be awarded.
3. Completion of a major (fifty percent of major courses should be completed at the Touro
University Berlin). Each major requires an Advanced Topics (493), Research Project (494),
or similar capstone course.
4. Completion of at least 24 credits of electives.
5. Communication Skills in the English language: Introduction to College Writing (GLLG
111), College Writing I – II (GLLG 121-122).
6. Two courses in Literature.
7. Two courses in American Studies.
8. Two courses in Jewish Studies.
9. One course in Speech.
10. One course in mathematics, one in natural science, and one in computer science.
11. Students who have previous academic experience will be permitted to transfer no more
than 45 credits from any one institution. Applications for transfer of major courses are
accepted at the College only from selected educational institutions and only upon the
Dean's approval.
12. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of no less than 2.0 and a GPA of no less than
2.3 in the approved major is required.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL EDUCATION MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Mission
As a fundamental component of all academic programs, General Education is the foundation
supporting student acquisition of skills in communication, analysis, mathematical reasoning, and
synthesis. General Education provides students with transferrable skills that prepare them to gain
knowledge, acquire new competencies, and broaden their perspectives so that they may better
adapt to the needs of a changing society.
The learning experiences and assessments provided by our academic programs are built on the
General Education goals, which are reflected in Touro University Berlin’s core requirements.
Goals and Objectives
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1.1 demonstrate fluency in a writing process that involves planning, drafting, revising and
editing;
1.2 research, organize and produce texts in a variety of written modes for specific audiences;
1.3 demonstrate understanding and recognition of plagiarism;
1.4 apply ethical reasoning in the use of language.
Goal 2: Students will develop effective oral communication skills.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
2.1 demonstrate the elements of effective oral communication;
2.2 research, organize, and deliver a message to specific audiences;
2.3 evaluate the effectiveness and relevance of messages and presentations;
2.4 demonstrate understanding and recognition of plagiarism;
2.5 apply ethical reasoning in the use of language.
Goal 3: Students will develop, apply and use mathematical reasoning skills in solving
problems.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
3.1 read and comprehend information with mathematical content;
3.2 analyze quantitative information;
3.3 determine patterns, trends, and relationships from a variety of sources;
3.4 solve numeric and word problems using logic and mathematical skills.
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Goal 4: Students will develop analytical and critical thinking skills.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
4.1 analyze, evaluate, and question information;
4.2 formulate and develop relevant responses to problems based on logic and available
information.
Goal 5: Students will develop necessary literacy required to analyze and implement solutions
involving use of the computer.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
5.1 demonstrate computer literacy in academic and professional contexts;
5.2 demonstrate understanding of computer technology and application software.
Goal 6: Students will develop information literacy necessary to identify, locate, evaluate,
communicate, and apply information.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
6.1 determine the extent of information needed;
6.2 locate information from books, journals, the Internet, databases and media;
6.3 evaluate and apply appropriate search strategies;
6.4 evaluate the quality of sources in terms of reliability, bias, currency, and authority;
6.5 access and use information ethically and legally.
Goal 7: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and its
application to solve problems and analyze data in at least one discipline in the sciences.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
7.1 demonstrate an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena,
such as observation, hypothesis development, experimentation, and evaluation of evidence;
7.2 demonstrate the ability to comprehend and analyze scientific literature.
Goal 8: Students will develop knowledge of culture and history.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
8.1 demonstrate understanding of elements of culture in relation to history, values, politics,
communication, economy, or beliefs and practices.
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General Education – total US credits: 39-45
Code Course title US Credits
GSMG 001 Developmental Math (by placement) 0
GLLG 110 Introduction to College Writing (or exemption) 4
GLLG 121 College Writing I 4
GLLG 122 College Writing II 4
GLLG 202 Introduction to American Literature 3
GLLG 232 Multicultural American Literature 3
GSMG 130/132 College Mathematics & Workshop 4
HISG 106 History of the United States 1877-Present 3
POLG 101 Introduction to American Politics 3
GJSG 124 Modern Jewish History 1750-Present 3
GJSG 262 History of the Holocaust 3
GCAG 101 Public Speaking 3
GCOG 120 Fundamentals of Computers with Microcomputer Applications 3-4
BIOG/GSSG Natural Science (Psychology majors must choose BIOG 101) 3-4
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Mission/Purpose
The Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Administration assists students in acquiring
knowledge of business policies, problems, and procedures which will enable them to assume
responsible positions in private, governmental, and not-for-profit sectors.
The department helps prepare students for careers in finance, management, marketing, and office
management through concentrations in these fields. The department supports and complements
the mission of the University by providing state-of-the-art instruction in the business disciplines
that enable students to function effectively in the business world. Students will also be prepared
for various graduate and professional programs, career pursuits, and active citizenship.
The courses offered in this academic division enable students to complete Business Management
and Administration majors with concentrations in finance, management, and marketing.
Goals
Goal 1: To prepare students for careers in private industry and government.
Goal 2: To develop students’ facility in critical thinking and problem solving.
Goal 3: To enhance students’ written and oral communication skills; computer, information,
quantitative and technical skills.
Goal 4: To develop student understanding, appreciation of, and sensitivity to ethical issues
relating to business.
Goal 5: To develop students’ interpersonal skills with a strong sense of teamwork, leadership
and individual responsibility.
Goal 6: To develop students’ understanding of the American business enterprise in a
competitive global economy.
Goal 7: To develop students’ capacity for independent study and research.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE (US) – MAJOR IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION
General Education – total US credits:
39-45
Business Management and Administration – total US credits: 54
Required Business Base:
27
GBAG 101
Principles of Accounting I
3
GBAG 102 Principles of Accounting II 3
GBEG 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
GBEG 102
Principles of Microeconomics
3
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GBFG 101 Principles of Finance 3
GBMG 101 Principles of Management 3
GBMG 213
Business Law I
3
GBMG 493 Business Policy 3
GSMG 140 Statistics: Theory and Application 3
Finance Concentration
27
GBEG 204 Money and Banking 3
GBFG 210 Investment Principles 3
GBFG 220 Corporate Finance 3
GBFG 321
Portfolio Analysis
3
GBFG 338 International Financial Markets 3
GBKG 101 Principles of Marketing 3
Three electives from the following:
GBAG 209 Financial Statement Analysis 3
GBEG 408 International Trade and Monetary Systems 3
GBFG 400 Selected Topics in Finance 3
GBFG 498 Internship in Finance 3
GCOG 162 Advanced Survey of Business PC Applications 3
GPHG 230 Business Ethics 3
Management Concentration
27
GBFG 220 Corporate Finance 3
GBKG 101 Principles of Marketing 3
GBKG 204
Marketing Management
3
GBMG 202 Organizational Theory and Behavior 3
GBMG 224 Human Resource Management 3
GBMG 320 Entrepreneurship and Management of Small Business 3
Three electives from the following:
GBAG 209 Financial Statement Analysis 3
GBEG 408 International Trade and Monetary Systems 3
GBKG 202
Marketing Research
3
GBMG 310 Multinational Business Management 3
GBMG 400 Topics in Management 3
GBMG 498
Internship in Management
3
GCOG 162 Advanced Survey of Business PC Applications 3
GPHG 230
Business Ethics
3
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Marketing Concentration 27
GBKG 101 Principles of Marketing 3
GBKG 201
Consumer Behavior
3
GBKG 202 Marketing Research 3
GBKG 204 Marketing Management 3
GBKG 315 Advertising and Promotion Management 3
GBKG 408 Strategic Marketing Management 3
Three electives from the following:
GBAG 209 Financial Statement Analysis 3
GBKG 340
International Marketing Management
3
GBKG 351 Direct Marketing 3
GBKG 498 Internship in Marketing 3
GBMG 320
Entrepreneurship and Management of Small Business
3
GCOG 162 Advanced Survey of Business PC Applications 3
GPHG 230 Business Ethics 3
General Electives – total US credits:
(4 – 18 credits must be in Liberal Arts and Sciences – please see advisor)
21-27
TOTAL US CREDITS IN PROGRAM
120
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CYBERSECURITY AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
A degree in Cybersecurity and Network Administration provides students with the technical skills
and knowledge needed to work with computing systems and network-driven information systems.
In this program, students build a solid foundation of current knowledge in network and system
administration and security. They also develop skills in computer systems hardware and software
installation, upgrade, troubleshooting, and management; as well as network design
implementation, administration and security.
Mission/Purpose
The mission of the Cybersecurity and Network Administration program is to prepare students for
successful careers in the respective fields, by providing supportive instructors and dedicated
learning environment, which encourages technical and creative proficiency.
Goal
Students will develop skills required to configure, implement, maintain, administer, and
troubleshoot computer systems on Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks and Wireless
networks.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE (US) – MAJOR IN CYBERSECURITY AND NETWORK
ADMINISTRATION
General Education – total US credits:
39-45
Major in Cybersecurity and Network Administration – total US credits:
60-61
Required Courses: 51
GCOG 141 Introduction to Programming 3
GCOG 147
Computer Hardware, Software and System Security
3
GCOG 156 Electronics for Computers and Data Communications 3
GCOG 202 Networking Essentials 3
GCOG 223/125
Wide Area Networks I/Lab
3+1
GCOG 224 Wide Area Networks II 3
GCOG 228 Advanced Computer Hardware and System Security 3
GCOG 231 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity 3
GCOG 245 UNIX Operating System 3
GCOG 311 Wireless Networks 3
GCOG 321 Computer Forensics 3
GCOG 325
Advanced Cybersecurity
3
GCOG 353 Data Communications 3
GCOG 354/234 LAN Concepts and Software/LAN Applications 3+1
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GCOG 355/236 Advanced LAN Architectures and Software/Adv. LAN Applications 3+1
GCOG 498 Internship in Computer Science 3
Three electives from the following:
9-10
GCOG 220/220T Java I/Lab 3+1
GCOG 232 Advanced Programming 3
GCOG 250 Advanced UNIX Operating System 3
GCOG 260 Computer Architecture 3
GCOG 275 Advanced Internet Tools and Web Page Design 3
GCOG 315 Voice over IP Fundamentals 3
GCOG 343
Database Concepts and Design
3
GCOG 356 Advanced Topics in LAN 3
GCOG 443 Advanced Topics in Database 3
GCOG 462
Advanced Topics in Data Communications
3
General Electives – total US credits:
(all credits must be in Liberal arts and Sciences – please see advisor)
15-21
TOTAL US CREDITS IN PROGRAM 120-121
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PSYCHOLOGY
Mission/Purpose
The Department of Psychology sees as its mission both the preparation of future psychological
professionals and the teaching of psychology as a branch of the liberal arts and sciences. In its first
role, the department provides students with the knowledge and skills to prepare them for graduate
work. In its second role, the department aims to prepare educated individuals who can think
critically about psychological issues and who grasp the relevance of psychology to the
understanding of individual and social experience.
Goals
Goal 1: Students will demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base of contemporary
psychology, both basic and applied.
Goal 2: Students will develop conceptual frameworks to organize and understand the
knowledge base in relation to both the natural and social sciences, and will be aware
of the historical and philosophical development of these frameworks.
Goal 3: Students will develop skills in reasoning and critical thinking about psychological
issues.
Goal 4: Students will be able to communicate effectively about psychological issues both
orally and in writing.
Goal 5: Students will be able to gather and synthesize psychological information from both
written and computerized sources ("information literacy").
Goal 6: Students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including
research design, data analysis, and critical interpretation.
Goal 7: Students will be aware of ethical issues in psychology and the discipline’s response to
those issues.
Goal 8: Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and
organizational issues.
Goal 9: Students will be able to use their knowledge and skills to plan their professional futures
realistically.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE (US) – MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
General Education – total US credits:
40-45
Psychology Major – total US credits:
34
Required Courses: 22
GSMG/MATG 261 Statistics for Social Science Majors 3
PSYG 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYG 201 Developmental Psychology 3
PSYG 301/301L Experimental Psychology & Lab 4
PSYG 335
Abnormal Psychology
3
PSYG 351 Biological Psychology 3
PSYG 493 Advanced Topics in Psychology 3
Four electives from the following:
12
PSYG 102 Social Psychology 3
PSYG 205 Psychology of Motivation 3
PSYG 210
Learning
3
PSYG 221 Industrial Psychology 3
PSYG 231 Psychological Testing 3
PSYG 302 Advanced Experimental Psychology 3
PSYG 310
Personality
3
PSYG 340 Introduction to Counseling and Therapy 3
PSYG 345 Psychology of Health and Illness 3
PSYG 401
Psychology of the Exceptional Child
3
PSYG 402 Clinical Psychology 3
PSYG 420 Psychology of Eating Disorders 3
PSYG 432 Neuropsychology 3
PSYG 485 Internship in Psychology 3
PSYG 492 Senior Honors Seminar 3
PSYG 494 Senior Honors Project in Psychology 3
General Electives – total US credits:
41-46
TOTAL US CREDITS IN PROGRAM
120
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) (US)
Today's service-oriented economy presents opportunities and challenges to the business
environment. Business managers must navigate through a formidable array of new products,
emerging markets, international partnerships and mergers, and developing technologies. The
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides a broad view of the functional areas
business managers need. These include finance, economics, strategic planning, marketing, and
accounting.
The MBA is a 42-credit program normally completed in two or three years. The sequence begins
with core courses that provide general knowledge of business and management. At Touro
University Berlin, the advanced courses offered as electives are drawn from the specialization in
General Management offered by Touro University’s Graduate School of Business.
MBAN 501 Introduction to Finance (1 credit), MBAN 503 Introduction to Statistics (1 credit), and
MBAN 504 Introduction to Economics (1 credit), completed online, are additional required
program components for students who have not successfully completed the necessary program
prerequisites.
Prerequisite Courses (only if required):
MBAN 501 Introduction to Finance 1
MBAN 503
Introduction to Statistics
1
MBAN 504 Introduction to Economics 1
Required Courses: 30
MBAN 601 Accounting for Strategic Management & Decision Making 3
MBAN 602 Information Technology for Effective Management 3
MBAN 603 Marketing: Branding and Differentiating 3
MSBN 604 Managing: An International Perspective of Work 3
MSBN 605
Ethics in the Global Marketplace
3
MBAN 606 Quantitative Analysis 3
MBAN 607 Managing for Change 3
MBAN 608
Managerial Finance
3
MBAN 609 Human Capital Management in Multi-Culture Organizations 3
MBAN 695 Capstone: MBA 3
Four electives from the following:
12
MBAN 610 Leadership 3
MBAN 611 Legal Environment of Business 3
MBAN 612 Managerial Economics 3
MBAN 613
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
3
MBAN 630 Advanced Entrepreneurship 3
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MBAN 636 Managing Not-for-Profit Organizations 3
MBAN 638 Social Media Marketing 3
MBAN 639
Digital Marketing
3
MBAN 651 Real Estate Law, Ethics and Practice 3
MBAN 652 Real Estate Financing and Credit Markets 3
MBAN 690 Strategic Management and Communication 3
MBAN 730 Managing the Creative Process 3
MSHN 621 High Performance as Cultural Norm 3
TOTAL CREDITS IN PROGRAM
42-45
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MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE (US) – JEWISH STUDIES / HOLOCAUST STUDIES
The aim of the M.A. program in Jewish Studies is to provide graduate students with a deeper
knowledge and understanding of the history, literature, thought, and educational processes of the
Jewish people over the past millennium. At Touro University Berlin, the program is offered with
a specialization in Holocaust Studies.
Thesis Track
At Touro University Berlin, the M.A. in Jewish Studies with a specialization in Holocaust Studies
is offered in only one format, the “thesis track.” To earn the degree, students must complete:
• a minimum of 30 US credits of approved graduate course work beyond the baccalaureate
degree, which includes a total of 24 credits in the Holocaust Studies specialization.
• a Master’s thesis, which must be submitted and approved.
Completion of the program on this track prepares students to continue their studies toward a
doctoral degree.
Required Courses:
HJGN 600 History of the Jews in the Middle Ages 3
HJGN 601
History of the Jews in Modern Times
3
HJGN 638 The Holocaust 3
HJGN 639 History of Anti-Semitism 3
HJGN 645 Jewish Life in Europe after the Holocaust 3
HJGN 646
Jewish Communities of the World
3
HJGN 648 Monographic Literature of Modern Jewish History 3
HJGN 660 Topics in Jewish History 3
HJGN 670
Methods Seminar: The Use of Historic Sources
3
HJGN 672 Research Seminar 3
Required for this track:
N/A
Master’s thesis
TOTAL US CREDITS IN PROGRAM
30
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
UNDERGRADUATE
Additional courses as listed in the Lander College 2020-2023 and/or the New York School of
Career and Applied Studies 2021-2023 course catalogs – divisions of Touro University in New
York – may be offered as requested, and as deemed appropriate by the Dean.
ACCOUNTING
GBAG 101 Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to the double-entry system of debits and credits, journal entries and general ledger
accounts, steps leading up to financial statement preparation and format of financial statements.
Also included are studies of merchandising companies and determination of inventory balances
and cost of goods sold, and an introduction to the accounting treatment of various assets and
liabilities. Prerequisite: GSMG 130. 3 credits.
GBAG 102 Principles of Accounting II
Focuses on partnership and corporate accounting, as well as statements of cash flow and financial
statement analysis. Overviews of complex partnership issues, as well as complex corporate issues,
are covered. Prerequisite: GBAG 101. 3 credits.
GBAG 209 Financial Statement Analysis
Studies the objectives of important classes of external decision-makers, such as security analysts,
credit grantors, etc. Covers the tools of analysis that are employed in the achievement of major
analytical objectives, such as short-term liquidity, capital structure, and operating performance.
Prerequisite: GBAG 102. 3 credits.
ECONOMICS
GBEG 101 Principles of Macroeconomics
An introductory course covering issues relating to the economy as a whole. Topics covered
include, but are not limited to, the study of national income and the Gross Domestic Product
(GDP), national income determination, investment, consumption and consumption theories;
classical economic theories, Keynesianism, monetarism, rational expectations, supply-side
economics; the business cycle, inflation, unemployment; money and the money supply, the
banking system, the federal reserve system, monetary and fiscal policy, budget deficits and the
national debt. 3 credits.
GBEG 102 Principles of Microeconomics
An introductory course covering issues relating to individual economic units: namely, the
individual consumer, the individual firm, the individual factors of production-land, labor, and
capital. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, price theory, price determination through
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equilibrium, supply and demand, analysis of consumer demand, utility theory and marginal utility,
consumer equilibrium, indifference curve analysis, analysis of supply, theory of production,
pricing in perfectly and imperfectly competitive markets, types of imperfect competition, anti-trust
laws in the U.S., and distribution of income. 3 credits.
GBEG 204 Money and Banking
Money and its equivalents, interest rates, and the banking system. In particular, the workings of
the money market and its instruments, including treasury bills and commercial paper, financial
institutions, and monetary policy and its effects on the national and global economies. Prerequisite:
GBEG 101 and GBEG 102. 3 credits.
GBEG 211 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Analysis of total national output, income, employment and price level determinations, as well as
factors contributing to long-term growth. Government's economic role in fiscal and monetary
policy is also discussed. Prerequisite: GBEG 101 and GBEG 102. 3 credits.
GBEG 212 Intermediate Microeconomics
Optimal economic decision making on the level of individual economic units: optimal consumer
decision-making and optimal producer decision-making. In-depth study of utility analysis and
costs of production. Prerequisite: GBEG 101 and GBEG 102. 3 credits.
GBEG 220 Urban Economics
The city as an economic organization. Urbanization trends, functional specification, and the nature
of growth within the city; organization of economic activity within the city and its outlying areas,
the organization of the labor market, and problems of urban poverty; the urban public economy;
housing and land-use problems; transportation problems; special problems within the public
sector. Prerequisite: GBEG 101 and GBEG 102. 3 credits.
GBEG 303 Political Economy of Israel
The unique aspects of the economy of Israel as affected by international, national, and regional
political developments with reference to overall economic development, agriculture, industry, the
Kibbutz, Moshav, and the private sector. Prerequisite: GBEG 101 and GBEG 102. 3 credits.
GBEG 311 Comparative Economic Systems
How societies with differing social, political, and economic systems (e.g. China, India) have
organized themselves to satisfy economic needs. Analysis of the theory and practice of capitalism,
socialism, and communism. Prerequisite: GBEG 101 and GBEG 102. 3 credits.
GBEG 312 History of Economic Thought
The development of economic thought as related to the changing economic and intellectual
environment. Emphasis is on the modern period from Adam Smith to the present, and
understanding the origins of contemporary economic concepts. Prerequisite: GBEG 101 and
GBEG 102. 3 credits.
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GBEG 408 International Trade and Monetary Systems
An intensive examination of modern theories of international commercial policy and the balance
of payments mechanism within the international monetary system. Developments in trade theory,
the role of international reserves and the use of exchange controls are discussed. Prerequisite: GBE
101, GBE 102 and GBFG 101. 3 credits.
FINANCE
GBFG 101 Principles of Finance
An introductory study of the basic principles, instruments, and institutions in the financial
marketplace; Topics include the concept of money; the Federal Reserve and the banking system;
the provision and management of funds for both the short and long terms; the basic financial
instruments; financial characteristics of the firm, including basic balance sheet analysis; the role
of the stock and bond markets; interest rates and present value analysis; personal finance issues.
Co-requisite: GBEG 101 or GBEG 102. 3 credits.
GBFG 210 Investment Principles
Characteristics and investment strategies related to stocks, bonds, and options. Sources of return
and risk are explored. The foundations of financial research are developed with regard to
information sources, valuation techniques, computation of return and risk and their relationship.
SEC regulations; methods of performance evaluation. Prerequisite: GBFG 101. 3 credits.
GBFG 220 Corporate Finance
Methods of capital budgeting and corporate financial decision-making; valuation techniques,
market efficiency, capital structure, dividend policy, Betas, cost of capital, portfolio analysis and
the Miller Modiglian principle are incorporated into the analysis; financial analysis under
conditions of certainty and uncertainty. Prerequisite: GBFG 101. 3 credits.
GBFG 241-242 Real Estate Principles I, II
Instruments and procedure of real estate, agency and contract law. Current regulations concerning
fair housing rules, land use, and ethical practices as required in license law. Also covered is real
estate mathematics relating to methods of financing and determining the value of real property and
closing costs. Prerequisite: GBFG 101 for GBFG 241, GBFG 241 for GBFG 242. 3 credits each.
GBFG 321 Portfolio Analysis
This course provides an examination of modern portfolio theory. It first sets the foundation of the
Investment Policy Statement. The course will include an introduction to the fundamental portfolio
analysis tools, portfolio risk and return measures and the process of optimal portfolio selection.
Following this, it covers topics of applications to portfolio construction and management relevant
to Equity and Fixed Income portfolios. These will include international diversification, risk
management and hedging, strategies, benchmarks and performance evaluation. Prerequisite:
GBFG 210. 3 credits.
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GBFG 338 International Financial Markets
Comprehensive discussion of the international financial environment. The market forces whose
interplay determines exchange rates and governmental policies are covered. Parity theorems and
description of the international equity and credit markets and their dynamics are presented. The
forecasting of price changes and returns on equities and bonds in the international setting are
covered. Prerequisite: GBFG 101. 3 credits.
GBFG 343 Real Estate Finance I
Examines the fundamentals of real estate finance, including various types of mortgages and
financing structures, loan underwriting, the construction loan, and the secondary mortgage. Debt
securitization and financing residential and income-producing property are explored. Prerequisite:
GBFG 220. 3 credits.
GBFG 344 Real Estate Finance II
Provides an analytical framework for understanding the real estate finance and development
process from both a quantitative and non-quantitative perspective. Topics addressed include
establishing investment/development objectives, identifying prospective sites, understanding the
public permitting process, preparing market and feasibility studies, securing debt and equity
financing, coordinating the design and construction process, and marketing and managing real
estate assets. Includes preparation of income statements, sources and uses of funds statements,
federal tax impact analysis, and discounted cash flow analysis. Prerequisite: GBFG 343. 3 credits.
GBFG 400 Selected Topics in Finance
An upper division course designed to give greater coverage to those finance topics that are not
covered in great detail in other courses. The topics selected are at the discretion of the instructor.
Some potential topics include dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and
reorganization, risk markets, cost of capital and capital structure. An integral part of the course is
the class presentation required of all students. The presentation revolves around some area of
interest from the topics covered in the course. Prerequisite: GBFG 210 and GBFG 220. 3 credits.
GBFG 498 Internship in Finance
Seniors majoring in Economics and Finance can register for academic credit for field experience
with business or government agencies in the greater Berlin area. Students will work under the
supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Senior standing, GPA of 2.5 in major, departmental
permission. 3 credits.
MARKETING
GBKG 101 Principles of Marketing (Fall, Spring)
A study of basic marketing theory and practice. Major topics include analysis of consumer market
structure versus industrial market system; product planning; channels of distribution; pricing;
promotion; and relevant government regulation. 3 credits.
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GBKG 201 Consumer Behavior
Examines marketing from the point of view of various behavioral science concepts, relevant
consumer research, and practical marketing applications. Also examines motivation, personality,
perception learning, attitude formation, and the importance of group dynamics, social class and
culture on behavior in the marketplace. Prerequisite: GBKG 101. 3 credits.
GBKG 202 Marketing Research
Explores the scope, history and ethics of Marketing Research. Particular attention is given to
methods of research design, the use of secondary data from marketing decisions, and the
distinction between qualitative and quantitative techniques. Students are introduced to techniques
of questionnaire design as well as basic statistics for the social sciences. Where appropriate,
dedicated software for marketing research, especially SPSS (Statistical Package for Social
Sciences), is utilized. Prerequisite: GBKG 101. Co-requisite: GSMG 140. 3 credits.
GBKG 204 Marketing Management
This course helps students conceptualize the strategic planning process as it relates to the primary
determinants of sales and profits. Students also develop an in-depth understanding of the business
and ethical problems marketing managers face in a global marketing environment, and explore
various solutions to these problems. Prerequisite: GBKG 101. 3 credits.
GBKG 315 Advertising and Promotion Management
Explores advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, sponsorship, direct marketing, e-
commerce, and public relations. With three business plans as a foundation, students produce a
campaign plan book integrating the concepts explored. Prerequisite: GBKG 101. 3 credits.
GBKG 340 International Marketing Management
Designed to develop a systematic approach for analyzing trends shaping the global market place.
Physical, cultural, socio-demographic, legal/political, and technological factors, among others, are
explored. Emphasis is placed on development and implementation of optimal marketing programs
to capitalize on emerging market opportunities as well as the avoidance of the pitfalls inherent in
cross-national marketing activities. Prerequisite: GBKG 101. 3 credits.
GBKG 351 Direct Marketing
Topics include: Strategic planning, basic economic analysis, new product/business development,
direct marketing information systems, short-term budgeting and forecasting, and management of
direct marketing operations. Prerequisite: GBKG 101. 3 credits.
GBKG 408 Strategic Marketing Management
An in-depth exploration of strategic marketing such as target marketing, product development,
pricing and competitive activity, developed and implemented in a realistic computer-based
simulation, within the broader framework of business strategy. Prerequisite: GBKG 202 and senior
standing. 3 credits.
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GBKG 498 Internship in Marketing
Full-time, off-campus employment for seniors guided by outside personnel and the Business Chair.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, GPA of 2.5 in major, departmental permission. 3 credits.
MANAGEMENT
GBMG 101 Principles of Management
An introduction to the basic theory and practice of management. Examination of the managerial
functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling, and analysis of
environmental influences on decision-making. Students will use micro-computer programs for
business applications. 3 credits.
GBMG 202 Organizational Theory and Behavior
An examination of theories, concepts and research findings emerging from the various disciplines
that study individual and group behavior within organizational systems. Important topics include:
work motivation, leadership and social influence, satisfaction, job performance, performance
appraisal, group dynamics, communication and current issues of particular interest. Prerequisite:
GBMG 101. 3 credits.
GBMG 213 Business Law I
Fundamental principles of law of contracts, contracts of guaranty and surety-ship, and the law of
sales and secured transactions, with a focus on Article 9 under the Uniform Commercial Code;
creditor’s and debtor’s rights; the relationship of principal and agent and that of employer and
employee; personal property, and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: GBMG 101. 3 credits.
GBMG 214 Business Law II
Organizational structure of business entitles, such as partnerships, joint ventures, and corporations,
and the functions and operation of each of these business entities, including government regulation
of the employment relationship. This includes focus on the laws of surety-ship; the law of
Commercial Paper under Article 3 and 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code; and the law of Torts.
Prerequisite: GBMG 213. 3 credits.
GBMG 224 Human Resource Management
Management and development of personnel, recruitment, selection and training of
employees. Management techniques and productivity factors including fringe benefits, profit-
sharing, employee-management labor relations; current theories of human resources. Prerequisite:
GBMG 101. 3 credits.
GBMG 310 Multinational Business Management
Detailed examination of the economic, cultural, political, and legal environment of multinational
business, beginning with a historical review of the growth of international business and the
development of institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and the WTO. Particular emphasis is
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placed on the role of the European Union and emerging markets. The strategy and structure, and
the financial environment, of international business and the mechanisms through which
international capital markets operate are discussed. The final phase of the course deals with
international business functions, including international marketing, human resources, accounting,
and finance. Prerequisite: GBMG 101 and GBKG 101. 3 credits.
GBMG 320 Entrepreneurship and Management of Small Businesses
Emphasizes entrepreneurship and successful small business management. Includes legal forms of
ownership, franchises, commercial and governmental sponsors, starting or buying a small
business, developing and writing a business plan, strategic planning, accounting, and financial
consideration. Also covers purchasing and vendor analysis, production and inventory control, risk
and insurance planning, human resource management, and marketing and sales. Includes using the
computer, and advanced technologies to gain a competitive edge. Special focus on international
opportunities for small business. Prerequisite: GBMG 101. 3 credits.
GBMG 400 Topics in Management
Study of selected topics in Management. Prerequisite: GBEG 101. 3 credits.
GBMG 493 Business Policy
An integrated capstone course focusing on application of case studies to the nature, functions and
activities of actual businesses, analyzing objectives, policies, and performance in relation to the
outside environment. Emphasis is placed on ethical aspects of decision-making. Case studies are
used to develop analytical skills. Knowledge and techniques developed in earlier courses are
applied in this course. Prerequisite: Senior standing. 3 credits.
GBMG 498 Internship in Management
Seniors may register for academic credit for field experience with business or government agencies
in the greater Berlin area, under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Senior standing,
GPA of 2.5 in major, departmental permission. 3 credits.
SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION
GCAG 101 Public Speaking
Effectiveness in public speaking is vital for students who wish to achieve prominence in their
chosen field. Intensive study of the preparation and delivery of various forms of public speaking.
Continued focus on oral fluency and clarity of articulation. Skills include audience analysis, the
development of ideas, organization and outlining, unity and coherence of speaking through
impromptu, informative, demonstration and persuasive speaking assignments. 3 credits.
GCAG 168 Mass Media in America
The public receives most of its information through the filter of the media. To make informed
decisions, students need to be aware to the forces that operate in the media. An examination of the
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responsibilities, values, structure, dissemination of information and effectiveness of the media
(newspapers, magazines radio, television, film, on-line). Attention to the freedoms of speech and
press and potential conflicts with the rights of the individual and public. 4 credits.
GCAG 215 Interpersonal Communication
Much of the pain and confusion that result from misunderstandings can be avoided through a more
complete awareness of the process of communication. The ability to communicate effectively is
determined by self-concept and by sensitivity to and understanding of others’ verbal and non-
verbal behavior. Includes elements of how people use communication to relate to each other: self-
concept, needs, power, emotions, general, cultural values, conflicts and communication
competence. Dialogues and role plays between client/case worker, teacher/pupil, parent/child are
analyzed. 3 credits.
GCAG 217 Introduction to Public Relations
This course provides an overview of the functions, practices, and use of public relations in the
professional workplace. It provides preparations for entry into the public relations profession. Issue
analysis, press releases, press kits, brochures, newsletters, and public relations planning are
covered. Communication theories and applications are covered. Prerequisite: GCAG 101, GLLG
122 and departmental approval. 3 credits.
GCAG 305 Intercultural Communication
Culture is communication. It is the way we organize our lives and interactions. This course is
designed to explore ways that verbal and nonverbal communication occurs in various cultures in
workplace, management, marketing, social, and other interactions. Recognizing globalization and
our increasingly multicultural society, the aim of the course is to develop culturally fluent persons.
3 credits.
THE ARTS
GCAG 141 Art of Western Civilization (Upon Request)
This course is a comparative survey of the styles, structure and functions of Western forms from
prehistoric art through the Middle Ages. The art and cultures associated with the development of
Western civilization will be examined through lectures, reading, slide presentations and visits to
museums and other cultural institutions. 3 credits.
COAG 302 Jewish Art (Upon Request)
This course focuses on the methodological, theoretical, and concrete implications of representation
in Jewish Art. Prerequisite: GCAG 141. 3 credits. (May not be repeated for credit.)
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
GCOG 120 Fundamentals of Computers with Microcomputer Applications
This course discusses the basic principles of computer literacy. The student is exposed to extensive
computer terminology and a thorough discussion of computer theory, including the Internet. In
addition, a hands-on computer lab is incorporated into the course. The student will learn Windows
operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation application software. Outside
lab time is required for class assignments. The software will be updated to reflect the constantly
changing technologies available. 3-4 credits.
GCOG 125 WAN I Lab
This course/lab is offered in conjunction with GCOG 223-WAN-I. Students will learn how to build
and support simple Ethernet and wireless routers and switches, using Cisco command-line
interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations. They will also
network tools to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic through hands on practice
in the computer lab. 1 credit.
GCOG 141 Introduction to Programming
This course is a concentrated orientation course dealing with algorithms, programs, and basic
processing of quantitative character information. Emphasis is placed on flow-charting techniques
and general programming concepts to include: instruction types, loops, arrays, input/output blocks,
functions, pointers, arithmetic operations, debugging and verification of programs. Applications
are selected from the areas of business, accounting, mathematics/statistics and the social sciences.
Prerequisite: GCOG 120; if GCOG 120 is taken as a co-requisite, GCOG 147 must also be taken
as a co-requisite. 3 credits.
GCOG 147 Computer Hardware, Software and System Security
This course provides an introduction to the computer hardware, software, and security skills
needed to meet the growing demand for entry-level information technology (IT) professionals. It
covers the fundamentals of PC computer technology, networking, and security. Students develop
working knowledge of how computers operate, how to assemble computers, how to troubleshoot
hardware and software issues, and implement computer system security. Corequisite: GCOG 120.
3 credits.
GCOG 156 Electronics for Computers and Data Communications
This course teaches students the electronic fundamentals required for modern day computers
systems and telecommunications topics. The course allows the student to build technical intuition
specifically for the rapidly changing world of IT technology for both computer and
telecommunication technology. Prerequisite: GCOG 120. Corequisite: GCOG 147. 3 credits.
GCOG 162 Advanced Survey of Business PC Applications
This course is a continuation of the Excel and PowerPoint applications taught in GCOG 120; A
current accounting application is also taught; The goal is to fully expose business students to the
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PC applications available to them, so that they may integrate these applications into their studies
and on the job. Prerequisite: GCOG 120 and GBMG 101. 3 credits.
GCOG 202 Networking Essentials
Networking Essentials defines "Data Communications" and related terminology; presents real-
world examples of Data Communications; describes network components & their corresponding
functions; explains data flow throughout a network, and generates a keen understanding of how
"connection" and "communication" are achieved in a network. The students will develop the
understanding of how information flows throughout a network, from sender to receiver. Not open
to students who have taken GCOG 353. Prerequisite: GCOG 147. 3 credits.
GCOG 220 Java I
This course introduces students to Object Oriented Programming (OOP) using Java. Students will
create Java applets and applications. The use of the Java language in developing Internet
applications will be emphasized. This course is offered with a one-credit lab (GCOG 220T).
Prerequisite: GCOG 141 or exemption. 3 credits.
GCOG 223 Wide Area Networks I
This course provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and
hardware commonly found in small-to-medium network environments. Instruction includes
networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI model,
cabling, cabling tools, routers, IP addressing, and Internet connectivity. Network monitoring and
basic troubleshooting skills are taught in context. Prerequisite: GCOG 147. Corequisite: GCOG
125. 3 credits.
GCOG 224 Wide Area Networks II
This course is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current
and emerging networking technologies. It familiarizes students with the equipment applications
and protocols installed in enterprise networks, with a focus on switched networks, security, and
advanced routing protocols. Hands-on exercises, including network design processes,
configuration, installation, and troubleshooting, upgrades, competitive analyses, and system
integration reinforce student learning. Prerequisite: GCOG 223. Corequisite: GCOG 127. 3 credits.
GCOG 228 Advanced Computer Hardware and System Security
This course covers the advanced concepts of PC computer technology, networking, and security.
It emphasizes the advance practical application of skills and procedures needed for hardware and
software installations, upgrades, troubleshooting systems and implementing computer system
security. Additional topics covered include laptops and portable devices, wireless connectivity and
basic implementation skills, system and network security, safety and environmental issues, applied
network configuration and troubleshooting skills. Prerequisite: GCOG 147. 3 credits.
GCOG 231 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
This course focuses on the overall security policy with emphasis on hands-on skills in the areas of
secure perimeter, secure connectivity, secure management, identity services, and intrusion
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detection. The course teaches students to design and implement security solutions that will reduce
the risk of revenue loss and vulnerability. Prerequisite: GCOG 202. 3 credits.
GCOG 232 Advanced Programming
In this course students learn disciplined programming techniques including style analysis and
structured programming. Advanced programming concepts including structures, advanced topics
in pointers, file I/O, physical organization of files, files structures, file maintenance. Experience in
selecting and using sequential data structures. Concepts and experience in selecting and using
input-output techniques for sequential and non-sequential file processing. Prerequisite: GCOG
141. 3 credits.
GCOG 234 LAN Applications
In this course, students practice on-line network instruction lab exercises utilizing LAN software.
Students become hands-on familiar with a popular LAN software package, including installation,
utilization service, support, and troubleshooting. The software will be adjusted to reflect the
constantly changing technologies available. Lab time is required for class assignments.
Prerequisite or corequisite GCOG 202. Corequisite: GCOG 354. 1 credit.
GCOG 236 Advanced LAN Applications
In this course, students work with on-line networking instruction lab exercises using LAN
software. Students become hands-on familiar with a second popular LAN software package
including installation, utilization service, support and troubleshooting. The software will be
adjusted to reflect the constantly changing technologies available. Lab time is required for class
assignments. Prerequisite: GCOG 234. Corequisite: GCOG 355. 1 credit.
GCOG 245 UNIX Operating Systems
Topics in this course include introductory and advanced features of the UNIX operating system.
Students gain valuable in-depth knowledge of the entire UNIX environment and the inner
workings of this operating system. Prerequisite: GCOG 141. 3 credits.
GCOG 250 Advanced UNIX Operating System
This course is designed for the student who is familiar with the basics of the UNIX operating
system and desires to gain experience with advanced UNIX development and inter-process
communication. The course includes a lab. Prerequisite: GCOG 245. 3 credits.
GCOG 260 Computer Architecture
This course exposes students to basic digital circuits, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, data
representation, transfer and digital arithmetic. Digital storage and accessing, control functions,
input-output facilities, microprogramming, system organization, and reliability. Description and
simulation techniques. Features needed for multi-programming, multi-processing, and real-time
systems. Lab time is required for class assignments. Prerequisite: GCOG 156. 3 credits.
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GCOG 275 Advanced Internet Tools and Web Page Design
This course introduces HTML, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, and DHTML.
Students will design and implement significant Internet-based Web sites using all the major
features of HTML and client-side scripting. Prerequisite: GCOG 141. 3 credits.
GCOG 311 Wireless Networks
This course explains the general principles of wireless networking including architectures,
protocols, and standards. It describes concepts, technology, and applications of wireless
networking as used in current and next-generation wireless networks. It explains the engineering
aspects of wireless networks functions and designs. Prerequisite: GCOG 202. 3 credits.
GCOG 315 Voice over IP Fundamentals
This course provides students with the in-depth knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP) and the TCP/IP
networking protocol that VoIP is based on VoIP technology, or making telephone calls over data
networks such as the Internet, is now expected to become the standard telephone technology. This
course provides the integral information needed by Information Technology students to understand
and plan for future implementations of Voice over IP. Prerequisite: GCOG 223. 3 credits.
GCOG 321 Computer Forensics
This course introduces students to the collection, preservation, presentation and preparation of
computer-based evidence for the purposes of criminal law enforcement or civil litigation. These
activities define the central roles of computer forensic practitioners involved in investigating
computer crime scenes and torts involving computers. Students will be prepared to assist in the
formulation and implementation of organizational computer forensics preparedness policies, to
determine the necessity for forensic procedures, extend governance processes to allow for proper
future forensic investigations, and to be contributing members of computer forensics investigation
teams. Prerequisite: GCOG 231. 3 credits.
GCOG 325 Advanced Cybersecurity
This course focuses on the managerial aspects of information security and assurance for network
administrators. It provides a study of information security concerns and techniques to protect
against the risk of revenue loss and vulnerability utilized in current business environment. Topics
covered include access control models, information security governance, and information security
program assessment and metrics. Prerequisite: GCOG 231. 3 credits.
GCOG 343 Database Concepts & Design
This course provides students with an informed and critical perspective on current alternatives in
the Database Management Systems (DBMS) area. Topics include: architecture; hierarchic,
network and relational database approaches with respect to database structure, integrity, userview
mechanisms, data storage and access techniques. Data manipulation; normalization and file
structures versus DBMS; SQL & QBE. Prerequisite: GCOG 141. 3 credits.
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GCOG 353 Data Communications
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of present and future trends in
the communications industry. The course discusses transmission media, transmission impairments,
information structure, OSI model, LANs, WANs, modems, interfaces, standards, and protocols.
Prerequisite: GCOG 202. 3 credits.
GCOG 354 LAN Concepts and Software/LAN Applications
This course provides students with a basic understanding of various major hardware and software
products and designs related to a Local Area Network (LANs). The course discusses a popular
LAN software product involving topologies, access protocols, security and LAN installation with
service and support. Lab time is required to complete class assignments. The software will be
adjusted to reflect the constantly changing technologies available. Prerequisite or corequisite:
GCOG 202. Corequisite: GCOG 234. 3 credits.
GCOG 355 Advanced LAN Architectures and Software/Advanced LAN Applications
This course presents various advanced LAN architectures and industry standards. Details of the
IEEE standards are covered along with networking protocol suites - SNA and NETBIOS - as they
apply to LANs. The course discusses software coexistence, integrating networking, management
products and a second popular LAN software product. Lab time is required to complete class
assignments. The software will be adjusted to reflect the constantly changing technologies
available. Prerequisite: GCOG 354. Corequisite: GCOG 236. 3 credits.
GCOG 356 Advanced Topics in Local Area Networks
This course focuses on intensive hands-on training and advanced troubleshooting issues, and
discusses the current version of Windows OS and Windows Server. The course prepares students
for the MCP exam. Prerequisite: GCOG 355. 3 credits.
GCOG 443 Advanced Topics in Database
This course will cover features of Microsoft SQL Server. Students will learn the use of such
utilities as Enterprise Manager and ISQL/W. This course includes expanded coverage of Transact-
SQL, Stored Procedures, and Triggers. Prerequisite: GCOG 343 or GCOG 344. 3 credits.
GCOG 462 Advanced Topics in Data Communications
Topics of current interest in data communications. Offerings include specific LAN software,
telecommunications, emerging technologies, and electronics. Prerequisite: GCOG 355. 3 credits.
GCOG 498 Internship in Computer Science
Students complete a commercial business project requiring a minimum of 9 hours of work per
week. Internships complement students' classroom training and prepare them for the business
world. Achievement is measured by demonstrable attainment of project goals and an evaluation
by the business's management. Prerequisites: Senior status and departmental approval. 3 credits.
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JEWISH STUDIES
GJSG 225 Modern Israel
This course will explore the roots of Zionism in religious tradition and the strings of modern
nationalism which gave it a political form. Emphasis will be placed on Theodore Herzl, Chaim
Weizmann, Zev Zabotinsky and David Ben Gurion, the early Zionist congress, the rise of the State
of Israel, the kibbutz, the cultural developments with emphasis on great writers, the role of religion
in the state, Arab-Jewish confrontation and other contemporary problems. 3 credits.
GJSG 262 History of the Holocaust
The role of Nazism in the destruction of European Jewry, 1933-1945, is studied with special
attention to the reactions of world Jewry and foreign governments to the catastrophe. Ghetto and
concentration camp existence and the Jewish resistance movements are also covered. The literature
and history writing of the Holocaust are included. 3 credits.
GJSG 301 Jewish Ethics
In this course, we will examine the basics texts of Jewish ethics. The student will be introduced to
the interdisciplinary concerns of (a) ethical theory, (b) the reading and understanding of classical
Jewish texts and (c) the world construction of Judaism in its classical formulation. Prerequisite:
GJSG 100 or prior Jewish Studies course. 3 credits.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
GLLG 110 Introduction to College Writing
Intensive post-developmental reading and writing, leading to confidence and proficiency in the
composition of five-paragraph essays. By placement. 4 credits.
GLLG 121 College Writing I
Extensive practice in expository writing, with emphasis on the composition of a 3-5-page research
paper in MLA format. Prerequisite: GLLG 110 or by placement. 4 credits.
GLLG 122 College Writing II
Continued practice in expository writing. The capstone project is a 5-7-page research paper in
APA format. Prerequisite: GLLG 121 or placement. 4 credits.
GLLG 202 Introduction to American Literature
A survey of nineteenth and twentieth century American writers. Readings from such authors as
Hawthorne, Thoreau, Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, Hemingway, Faulkner, Mailer, Bellow, and
Malamud. Prerequisite: GLLG 122. 3 credits.
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LLEG 203 Business Report Writing
Extensive study of writing clear, accurate and persuasive business reports. Emphasis on
researching, organizing and presenting information. Prerequisite: GLLG 121, GLLG 122.
3 credits.
GLLG 221 Expository Writing
Students develop the ability to write objective reports by studying examples from journals and
newspapers. Prerequisite: GLLG 122. 3 credits.
GLLG 232 Multicultural American Literature
The canon of American literature is vastly changing with the growing interest of scholars and
intellectuals in the literature of multicultural writers. This course focuses on these emerging works,
emphasizing their impact on American literature, our culture, and ourselves. Prerequisite: GLLG
122. 3 credits.
GERMAN LANGUAGE
LLGG 101-102 German I, II
A two-semester introduction to the German language. It features basic language structures in order
to enable the student to communicate in important everyday settings. The participants learn
elementary vocabulary, present and past tense as well as simple subordinate clauses. They gain
familiarity with themes and issues of local significance by means of simple texts. 3 credits each.
HEBREW LANGUAGE
LLHG 101-102 Elementary Hebrew I, II
Taught entirely in Hebrew, this course enables the student to acquire the four basic language skills:
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 3 credits each.
HISTORY
GHSG/GJSG 124 Modern Jewish History 1750-Present
Students will inquire into: the major movements and developments including the rise of the
Hassidic movement, Jewish emancipation in Germany, France, and America; renaissance of
Jewish scholarship; torment in Eastern Europe which stimulated mass immigration to America;
religious divisiveness in Europe and America; Germany, anti-Semitism, the rise of Zionism; World
Wars I and II; and the modern State of Israel. 3 credits.
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HISG 106 History of the United States 1877-Present
Includes the major forces that shaped America from 1877 to the present, including western
settlement, industrialism and the rise of cities, immigration, industrial labor, American expansion
and imperialism, political protest movements, the social and cultural revolution of the 1920s, the
Great Depression, and the New Deal, the World War II experience, the Cold War and the fall of
Communism, suburbia, the Civil Rights Movement, recent economic developments, the women's
movement, pluralism, and changes in the Presidency. 3 credits.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLG 101 Introduction to American Politics
This course studies (i) the current state of American politics, including the leading issues of the
day, (ii) the historical and constitutional foundations of the national government, and (iii) the major
institutions of the federal government, including Congress, the presidency, and the judiciary. In-
depth analysis of the Congress probes policy making and organization of Congress and it evaluates
the performance and functioning of Congress as a representative institution. Additional segments
of the course deal with public opinion, the media, and American political economy. 3 credits.
PHILOSOPHY
GPHG 100 Critical Thinking in the College Classroom
This course is designed to teach entering students critical, analytical and evaluative skills and
provide them with extensive practice in their use so that they can undertake college level studies;
and to create a solid foundation for students to take advanced courses as part of the core/or major.
The main focus of this course is: the application of thinking skills in order to understand
interdisciplinary college texts and electronic and print research materials; the development of a
range of reading, writing, and communication skills for the college classroom; and the
development of strategies for success inside and outside the college classroom. Corequisite: GLLG
110. 3 credits.
GPHG 101 Introduction to Philosophy
This course covers techniques of critical analysis, familiarization with classical and contemporary
writings in such areas as ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, political and social philosophy,
philosophy of science, and aesthetics. 3 credits.
GPHG 230 Business Ethics
Students will examine the ethical issues that arise in the context of business. The relevance of
ethical theory to such issues as consumer rights and truth in advertising will be studied. Obligations
to shareholders and negotiating strategies are discussed. 3 credits.
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MATHEMATICS
GSMG 001 Developmental Math
Review of basic arithmetical and algebraic skills. Topics include whole numbers, factoring,
fractions, decimals, linear equations, word problems and signed numbers. Required of all students
who do not pass the placement test or have appropriate transfer credit for mathematics. By
placement. 0 credits.
GSMG 130 College Mathematics
Algebraic topics including linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, quadratic
equations, all including word problems. Exponents and radicals, operations on matrices, functions,
derivatives, integrals, operations with polynomials, factoring, and graphing. Prerequisite: GSMG
001 or by placement. 3 credits.
GSMG 132 College Mathematics Workshop
Corequisite: GSMG 130. 1 credit.
GSMG 134 Pre-Calculus
Functions, solution of equations and systems of equations, the trigonometric functions and their
graphs, addition theorems and identities, logarithmic and exponential functions, and elementary
analytic geometry. Prerequisite: GSMG 130 or by placement. 3 credits.
GSMG 140 Statistics: Theory and Application
This course surveys the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics, the standard normal
probability distribution, sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing, probability theory,
correlation and regression. Designed for students majoring in Business Management and
Administration. Prerequisite: GSMG 130 or departmental approval. 3 credits.
MATG 240 Finite Mathematics
Review of set algebra, functions and relations; counting techniques and elementary combinations;
basic concepts of probability, theory of logic, vectors and matrices, linear systems of equations,
Gauss Jordan; linear programming, the simplex method and game theory. Prerequisite: GSMG 130
and GSMG 132 or departmental permission. 3 credits.
GSMG/MATG 261 Statistics for Social Science Majors
Basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, including measurement scales, frequency
distributions, measures of central tendency and distribution, correlation coefficients, linear
regression, discrete and continuous random variables, probability theory, binomial distribution,
and parametric and non-parametric tests of significant differences. Introduction to hypothesis
testing. Cannot be taken if student has credit for GSMG 140. Prerequisite: GSMG 130 or MATN
111 or examination/exemption. 3 credits.
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MATG 351 Econometrics
Statistical techniques used to test the direction of economic variables or the relationship between
economic variables; regression and correlation analysis; hypothesis testing and confidence
intervals; time series analysis and forecasting. Prerequisite: GBEG 101, GBEG 102, GSMG 140.
3 credits.
NATURAL SCIENCES
BIOG 101 Principles of Biology
An introductory course that presents the basic principles and processes of biological science. The
first semester includes the structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, cell reproduction,
plant physiology, genetics and molecular biology. Laboratory exercises include microscopy,
cellular reproduction, enzyme activity, DNA analysis transformation, comparative studies of
animal and plant cells, and plant and animal diversity. 4 credits.
GSSG 104 History of Science
This course examines the role of science in the development of Western civilization from its
beginning as an area of astrological inquiry and speculation to its extraordinary impact on
twentieth-century life. 3 credits.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYG 101 Introduction to Psychology
Psychology as a biological, behavioral, and social science. Topics include: critical and scientific
analysis of human behavior, fundamentals of psychological research, biological bases of behavior,
states of consciousness, learning, thought, memory and intelligence, social behavior and
personality, mental health and adjustment, diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior. 3 credits.
PSYG 102 Social Psychology
Social influences on values, attitudes, and behavior. Determinants of social perceptions and
cognitions. Bases for friendship, love, prejudice, and anti-social behavior. Group dynamics
involved in conformity, conflict and cooperation. Pre- or Co-requisite: PSYG 101. 3 credits.
PSYG 201 Developmental Psychology
Stages of life: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Mental, emotional, and
personality changes during development, and the psychological hurdles overcome. Prerequisite:
PSYG 101. 3 credits.
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PSYG 205 Psychology of Motivation
Motivation for human behavior from the basic psychological drives to higher drives such as
achievement, self-fulfillment and altruism. Emphasis on contemporary research as well as classical
theories. Prerequisite: PSYG 101. 3 credits.
PSYG 210 Learning
Models of animal and human learning including classical and operant conditioning, as well as
contemporary theories drawn from information processing and cognitive science. Applications to
education, social and clinical psychology. Prerequisite: PSYG 101. 3 credits.
PSYG 221 Industrial Psychology
Psychological techniques for selecting and training employees, enhancing morale of workers and
improving their relationship with management. Psychology of marketing and advertising.
Prerequisite: PSYG 101. 3 credits.
PSYG 231 Psychological Testing
Theoretical and statistical foundations of psychological testing. Measurement of intelligence,
aptitudes, academic skills, personality, and behavior. Includes formal and informal tests and rating
scales. Prerequisite: PSYG 101. 3 credits.
PSYG 301 Experimental Psychology
Methodological and experimental approaches to human behavior focusing on sensation,
perception, learning, and memory. Experiments conducted in class, results analyzed, and scientific
reports written. Students also design and write a proposal for an experimental project. Prerequisite:
PSYG 101 and GSMG/MATG 261. 3 credits.
PSYG 302 Advanced Experimental Psychology
More advanced research design and experimental approaches to human behavior including
learning, perception, and problem solving. Scientific reports including possible honors thesis
proposal prepared by students. Prerequisite: PSYG 301. 3 credits.
PSYG 310 Personality
Description and assessment of personality. Classical approaches of psychoanalysis tract theory,
humanism, behaviorism and cognitive theorists as well as contemporary research and practical
applications. Prerequisite: PSYG 101. 3 credits.
PSYG 335 Abnormal Psychology
Description and diagnosis of abnormal behavior. Causes, symptoms and treatments of mental
illness. Basic principles of psychotherapy. Prerequisite: PSYG 101. 3 credits.
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PSYG 340 Introduction to Counseling and Therapy
Theories and techniques counseling. Course includes practice in interviewing and development of
basic skills necessary for successful treatment. Prerequisite: PSYG 101 and PSYG 335. Strongly
recommend PSYG 310. 3 credits.
PSYG 345 Psychology of Health and Illness
This course will examine psychological influences on how people stay healthy, why they become
ill, and how they respond when they are ill. Topics include the mind-body relationship, stress and
stress management, chronic pain, headaches, biofeedback, the patient in various treatment settings.
The course also examines changes in lifestyle and psychological issues faced by individuals
dealing with stroke, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and AIDS. Prerequisite: PSYG 101.
3 credits.
PSYG 351 Biological Psychology
The biological bases of behavior and methods of study. Topics include: anatomy and physiology
of the nervous system and sense organs, drugs and behavior, sleep and dreaming, eating and
drinking, memory and language, brain disorders and abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: BIOG 101
or PSYG 101. 3 credits.
PSYG 401 Psychology of the Exceptional Child
Special problems of children who differ markedly from the average: mentally retarded, brain
damaged, psychologically disturbed, sociopathic, physically handicapped, culturally deprived, and
gifted children. Genetics, neuropsychological and sociological aspects, as well as causes,
assessment, and remediation. Prerequisite: PSYG 101 (PSYG 335 strongly recommended).
3 credits.
PSYG 402 Clinical Psychology
Overview of clinical psychology as both an art and a science. Roles of the clinical psychologist
and the scientific foundations of assessment and treatment. Prerequisite: PSYG 340 or
departmental permission. 3 credits.
PSYG 420 Psychology of Eating Disorders
The etiology, description, and treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating
disorder associated with obesity. Relation between eating disorders and other psychopathology.
Prerequisite: PSYG 335. 3 credits.
PSYG 432 Neuropsychology
Cognitive function in the normal and brain-injured adult. Methods of neuropsychological
assessment in clinical and research situations. Topics include consciousness, body sense, spatial
understanding, language encoding, attention, memory, perceptual processing including vision, and
personality. Strategies for remediation. Prerequisite: PSYG 351. 3 credits.
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PSYG 485 Internship in Psychology
Opportunity to work as an intern in an approved organization, such as a clinic, school or hospital.
The customary requirement is to work 1 day per week, keep a log of daily activity, read relevant
texts and journal articles, and write a brief paper linking observations to the literature. Coordinated
by a site supervisor and Touro faculty member. Prerequisite: Senior status and departmental
permission. 3 credits.
PSYG 492 Senior Honors Seminar
This course is oriented to teaching students how to prepare a thesis, helping them to decide on a
research topic by discussing issues with the seminar coordinator and visiting faculty, finding a
mentor, preparing the outline of the project, presenting their ideas orally and in writing to peers
and the seminar coordinator, and writing the literature review for their proposal. It is intended to
produce the first part of the Senior Honors Project. Prerequisite: 21 credits including PSYG 301.
3 credits.
PSYG 493 Advanced Topics in Psychology
Prerequisite: Senior status or departmental permission. With departmental permission, may be
taken more than once on different topics. 3 credits.
PSYG 494 Senior Honors Project in Psychology
Independent research study including literature review, protocol, methods and implementation,
statistical analysis, results and discussion, supervised by a Touro faculty member or appropriate
substitute. Prerequisite: PSYG 492. 3 credits.
SOCIOLOGY
SASG 103 Introduction to Sociology
The way that sociology helps us to understand the social realities of everyday life. The nature and
impact of culture and social structure. How society shapes individuals. Sociology’s perspectives
on family, social class, gender, politics, intergroup conflict, crime, and other aspects of society,
cultural continuity and change. 3 credits.
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GRADUATE
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
GBPN 600 Graduate Business Preparatory Course
The Graduate Business Preparatory Course is a 6-credit, one-semester course that gives
prospective graduate business students the opportunity to prepare for entry into the MBA or MS
in International Business Finance programs. The course integrates the key foundation business
content of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and quantitative analysis. It
is designed for non-business majors to gain a basic understanding of these essential business
concepts and practices. Students who lack the prerequisite undergraduate courses for either these
programs, or have taken them yet desire additional preparation, or students who are just
considering enrolling in either business program, can benefit from this introductory course.
6 credits.
MBAN 501 Introduction to Finance
This one credit, introductory course provides students with a high-level overview of the field of
Finance and its relation to the business world. During the 5 modules that make up this course,
students will review topics such as Financial Information and its importance to businesses,
including how financial managers utilize this information in their positions. Students will also
review various types of Financial Statements including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and
Cashflow Summaries. Emphasis will be placed on how businesses use these statements for
financial planning. This course will allow students to become familiar with the four major
categories that Capital is divided into. This five module, self paced course provides students with
a limited background in Finance a platform of understanding for commonly used financial terms
and statements through PowerPoint presentations, videos, and worldly articles. 1 credit.
MBAN 503 Introduction to Statistics
This course is structured to enable students to develop and increase their competence in the broad
area of statistics and quantitative analysis. Each PowerPoint module will provide definition of
terms, the statistics, examples of applied usage & its interpretation. External readings and
audiovisual recordings of key concepts will also be required. 1 credit.
MBAN 504 Introduction to Economics
This one-credit, introductory course provides students with a high-level overview of the field of
Economics and its presence in our world of business. Throughout the 5 modules that make up this
course, students will learn the definition of Economics, as well as the difference between
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. This course will teach students the differences between
Scarcity and Shortage, as they relate to Economics. Additionally, students will become familiar
with the Laws of Demand and Supply, and how the classification of goods effects these
demands. Further, this self paced course will provide students who have a limited background in
Economics, a starting point for understanding commonly used Economics jargon and theories
through PowerPoint Presentations, videos, and worldly articles. 1 credit.
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MBAN 601 Accounting for Strategic Management and Decision Making
Examines the use of management accounting systems to solve problems and manage activities in
an organization. Blending contemporary theory with practical applications and actual company
experiences, the course provides a framework for understanding management accounting and
control systems and how their design and operation create value for the organization. 3 credits.
MBAN 602 Information Technology for Effective Management
Focuses on information technology management in the workplace. Explores the role of
information technology (IT) as a tool for communication and control of all functions of product or
service providers. IT is examined from a variety of viewpoints, including its position in the digital
economy, concepts and management, and strategic information systems used to gain competitive
advantage. Ethical issues, such as abuse by employees and preservation of privacy, are also
examined. 3 credits.
MBAN 603 Marketing: Branding and Differentiating
This course introduces students to the concepts and theories underlying marketing decision
making, with an emphasis on the strategic considerations that drive and integrate the marketing
mix. We will emphasize the application of marketing principles to a multinational environment by
examining the development of marketing carried out by companies overseas or across national
borders and analyze traditional and emergent practices in marketing as they relate to the global
economy. Students will apply the 4Ps as well as other key marketing concepts such as branding,
target marketing, consumer behavior and competitive analysis in the context of introducing
product or services globally. 3 credits.
MSBN 604 Managing: An International Perspective of Work
Presents management theory and practice in a global context. Students examine world-class
management models, emerging trends in management, and best-practice applications and solutions
in the workplace. Key content areas include management-style assessment, manager behaviors,
and management modeling. 3 credits.
MSBN 605 Ethics in the Global Marketplace
Provides students with a rich mixture of theoretical and practical knowledge of ethics in the Global
Marketplace. Examines the role and responsibilities of management associated with ethical,
professional, and business practices in the global marketplace. Students will compare and contrast
cultural and organizational orientations, espoused values, and demonstrated behaviors of select
countries relative to ethics and business. Also, trends and issues associated with government
legislations, interventions, and mandates addressing the ethics of business are explored. 3 credits.
MBAN 606 Quantitative Analysis
This course covers general statistical concepts related to business management. Students will work
on basic statistical analysis using various numeric and algebraic techniques. Students learn the
advantages and disadvantages of the various tools used in inferential statistics and when and how
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to apply those methods. Topics to be covered include: descriptive statistics, basic inferential
statistics, analysis of variance methods and nonparametric statistics for categorical data. 3 credits.
MBAN 607 Managing for Change
Examines change and transformation in global organizations. Students explore theories, models,
and methods of influencing, managing, and measuring change. Key topics include origins of
change, change as a strategic asset, and managing change in chaos. Study includes organizational
adaptation and adoption models associated with organizational productivity. 3 credits.
MBAN 608 Managerial Finance
Core graduate finance course covering various principles of time value and risk from the
perspective of financial institutions, then contrasting with and augmenting across the broader
industrial sectors. Financial institution structure, regulatory challenges, risk and portfolio
management will be explored, along with balance sheet allocation and investment diversification
for optimizing company resources. Students will learn how the financial services industry operates,
using both the differences and commonalities with industrial corporations in managing financial
issues to achieve optimal performance. 3 credits.
MBAN 609 Human Capital Management in Multi-Cultures
Explains how human capital management (HCM) involves delivering business success through
understanding what HCM means, and its relevance to organizational performance. The course will
teach students, through a broad-based conceptual framework, how to understand, measure, and
improve the all-important focus on human capital. Students will also explore the skill of nurturing
talent, and the importance of aligning workers individual aspirations and organizational goals,
resulting in corporate success. 3 credits.
MBAN 610 Leadership
A survey of the roles, influences, and impact of leaders in global organizations. Analyzes
significant psychological, sociological, and anthropological theories and models relative to
leadership behaviors. In addition, students engage in supervised qualitative fieldwork focused on
leadership best practices relative to organizational productivity, growth, and sustainability.
3 credits.
MBAN 611 Legal Environment of Business
Examines executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government relative to business law and
operations. Key topics include forms of business enterprise, international laws, business torts,
contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, negotiable instruments, bulk sales, and product liability.
Students also study employment, intellectual property, securities regulations, and financial
reporting and disclosure regulations. 3 credits.
MBAN 612 Managerial Economics
The science of effective decision-making and implementation develops the analytic foundations
and management guidance for maximizing the profitability of the firm. Discusses alternative
pricing strategies and decision-making skills in the context of demand elasticities and various
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competitive environments. Special emphasis on project management skills to help with decision
implementation. 3 credits.
MBAN 613 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Focuses on theoretical and practical dynamics of negotiation and conflict in organizations.
Analyzes theories, models, and best practices used in enabling agreement and resolving conflict.
Explores the psychological and sociological literatures, with a focus on key organization variables,
including culture, capability building, power, and communications. In addition, students acquire
negotiation and conflict-resolution skills through case-based simulations and an understanding of
the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict and their resolution. 3 credits.
MBAN 630 Advanced Entrepreneurship
Examines entrepreneurship—the essential component of business building and growth. Explores
key concepts, including risk and reward, business planning, and venture capital pitches. Main
topics include entrepreneur self-assessment, market analysis, business identification, financing,
market entrance, and growth strategies. 3 credits.
MBAN 636 Managing Not-for-Profit Organizations
Presents the management theory and practice of social entrepreneurship. An examination of the
specifics of the not-for-profit sector and challenges involved in managing not-for-profit
organizations (NPOs) and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Key content areas include
management instruments, national and branch specific topics and benchmarking in the NPO/NGO.
3 credits.
MBAN 638 Social Media Marketing
Examines the fundamentals, rapid change, and transformation that are the realities of social media
marketing. Exploration of the possibilities and limitations of various social media and how to apply
and adapt basic and advanced marketing strategies to construct and critically evaluate social media
texts, their impact, and their practical use in marketing contexts. 3 credits.
MBAN 639 Digital Marketing
With the rapid shift of advertising dollars away from traditional media to online platforms, it is
becoming increasingly important for marketing graduates to be well-versed in digital marketing
fundamentals. This course will provide students with an understanding of successful online
marketing strategies, user generated content, search, social media and networks, mobile, and web
analytics. Students will address relevant topics such as email marketing, digital advertising, search
engine optimization (SEO), building online communities, and mobile marketing from a variety of
perspectives—as analysts, consumers and entrepreneurs. Students will exit the course with a solid
understanding of digital marketing tactics, tools, and resources available. 3 credits.
MBAN 651 Real Estate Law, Ethics and Practice
Each student is provided an integrated overview of real-estate-oriented legal and ethical best
practices. Students examine foundational legal, philosophical, environmental and social theory
constituting real estate law and ethics. Key areas include: real-estate based legislation; guiding
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principles of real estate law; contracts (i.e., building management, rental, leasing, etc.); federal,
state and local real estate provisions; and the role of ethical thought and behavior in real estate
transactions and client engagement. 3 credits.
MBAN 652 Real Estate Financing and Credit Markets
This course analyzes the economic, financing and credit markets associated with the real estate
industry. Topics include: financial models; importance of cash flows; ROI; business cycle and
interest rates; mortgages; underwriting; property evaluation; investment analysis of development
projects; leveraging and financing the investment; and risk and return. Also included will be a brief
overview of REITs. 3 credits.
MBAN 690 Strategic Management and Communication
This course explores the best practices in strategic management and communication messaging.
Attention is focused on interpersonal and intrapersonal analysis, application and implementation
of carefully planned messages and effective strategies used by managers in business and the
professions. Furthermore, this course will challenge you to develop and implement persuasive
messaging in a convincing and ethical manner for diverse and or resistant audiences. The course
is also designed to help you to identify and adopt skills that will make you an effective team player,
manager or leader. 3 credits.
MBAN 695 Capstone: MBA
Students synthesize key theoretical and applied business knowledge acquired throughout the
program. A strategic-analysis project demonstrating the applicability of business knowledge and
critical thought to an innovative business situation is required. Prerequisite: Completion of core
courses. 3 credits.
MBAN 730 Managing the Creative Process
Students gain understanding of how to facilitate and manage innovation and creativity in the
workplace. This course covers theories of innovation and the creative process as well as practical
applications analyzing successful and unsuccessful efforts. Hands-on practice managing
innovation and the creative process, problem-solving role plays, and live cases will be used.
3 credits.
MSHN 621 High Performance as Cultural Norm
Discusses fundamental principles and practices associated with developing a corporate culture that
inspires high performance by employees. Explores the alignment between values and
organizational practices or behaviors than can influence productivity and profitability goals. Class
projects focus on ways to create and maintain a motivational environment where people can be,
and do, their very best. 3 credits.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN JEWISH STUDIES / HOLOCAUST STUDIES
HJGN 600 History of the Jews in the Middle Ages (Annual)
Social, economic, political. and intellectual history of medieval Jews, particularly in the major
European centers. Emphasis is placed on developments in law, philosophy, poetry and mysticism.
Topics include: the status of Jews under Christianity and Islam; communal organization and
economic activity; Jews in European culture; Jewish-Christian polemics; controversy regarding
the study of philosophy; crusades and martyrdom; expulsion, Marranism; Sabbatianism; and
transition to the modern period. 3 credits.
HJGN 601 History of the Jews in Modern Times (Annual)
A survey of modern Jewish history from the French Revolution to World War 1. Major
developments are analyzed in light of political, social and ideological currents and trends.
Emphasis is placed upon the emergence of diverse expressions of Jewish religious and secular
identity. Topics include: the Enlightenment and emancipation; Wissenschaft des Judentums; rise
of Reform Judaism; the Positive-Historical School: Neo-Orthodoxy; eastern Haskalah; Volozhin
and the Yeshiva movement; Mussar movement; Jewish socialism; political and racial anti-
Semitism; migrations; Hibbat Zion and Zionism. 3 credits.
HJGN 638 The Holocaust (Annual)
A seminar on the destruction of European Jewry during the years 1939-1945. Topics include:
antisemitic and racist antecedents; the rise of the Nazi dictatorship; implementation of the "Final
Solution”; Jewish responses to the catastrophe; reactions to Nazism in the free world, and post-
World War II legacies. 3 credits.
HJGN 639 History of Anti-Semitism (Biennial)
An examination and analysis of the historical and cultural roots of antisemitism from ancient times
until the present, concentrating on religious, sociological, economic and philosophical expressions.
3 credits.
HJGN 645 Jewish Life in Europe after the Holocaust: Community and Memory (Annual)
This course will examine Jewish experiences in postwar Europe, exploring social, religious, and
cultural issues confronting survivors as they attempted to rebuild their personal lives and
communal institutions in Eastern and Central Europe and in the DP camps. 3 credits.
HJGN 646 Jewish Communities of the World (Annual)
An exploration of the cultural, social, political and religious character and needs of Jewish
communities, large and small, throughout the world, in light of their individual histories. 3 credits.
HJGN 648 Monographic Literature of Modern Jewish History (Biennial)
Students will read substantial portions of major works on various themes of the modern Jewish
experience and analyze the historical methodology of the authors. Topics will include:
Emancipation; the Anglo-Jewish experience; Jewish life in France; German Jewish life; Jews in
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Czarist Russia; the Mussar movement; the emergence of a Jewish middle class; Zionism; and the
American Jewish experience. 3 credits.
HJGN 660 Topics in Jewish History (Annual)
An analysis of currents in medieval and modern Jewish history through readings of selected texts.
Sample topics: Diasporas, Networks and Urban Centers in the Jewish World from the 15th to the
20th Centuries; Echoes and Imprints of Purim in Medieval Jewish History; The Art of the Other:
Jews in Medieval and Modern European Art; Jews and Art; Jews and Modern Media; The War
Against the Talmud; Jewish Autobiographies in 19th and 20th Century Eastern Europe; Holocaust
and Halakhah; Historiography of the Holocaust; Holocaust Compensation and Restitution; French
Jewry, 1806-1905; Religion and State: Israel - A Case Study. 3 credits.
HJGN 668 Individual Reading and Research
Credits by arrangement.
HJGN 670 Methods Seminar - The Use of Historical Sources (Annual)
Close analysis of texts, with emphasis on proper utilization of primary source material, general
and specific methodological problems in the study of Jewish history, currents in recent scholarship,
and practical use of bibliographical and research aids. 3 credits.
HJGN 672 Research Seminar (Annual)
Students pursue guided research into the sources of Jewish history and formally present the results
of their investigations in class for discussion and critical evaluation. 3 credits.
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ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
TO THE READER:
Catalogs can be intimidating documents. However, these pages hold much of the information and rules you will need
to plan your stay at Touro University Berlin. For additional detailed descriptions of student rights and responsibilities,
the University Code of Conduct, and other Touro policies,students are referred to the New York School of Career and
Applied Studies 2021-2023 Catalog (viewable online at
https://www.touro.edu/media/schools-and-
colleges/nyscas/documents/NYSCAS_Catalog.pdf, pp. 45-58, 190-211. Please consult with an academic advisor if you
need clarification or amplification of any of the rules and regulations you find in either of these publications. However,
students must assume final responsibility for conforming to all College regulations and curriculum requirements.
REGISTRATION
Students register for courses during designated registration periods in the fall and spring, and in
summer. For MA program students’ courses input directly by the Registrar’s Office, and for
undergraduate and MBA programs student’s courses entered online by the student through the
TouroOne portal; consult your academic advisement office to find out which method applies to
you. Students who are not officially registered are not permitted to attend classes.
Prerequisites and Co-requisites
Many courses require a prerequisite and/or a co-requisite. A prerequisite to a course is a
requirement that must be completed by the student before they enroll in a course. A co-requisite is
a requirement that must be taken by the student at the same time that they enroll in that course.
Prerequisites and co-requisites are listed together with the course descriptions for each course.
Students must check that they have the necessary prerequisites and co-requisites or have obtained
a waiver for any course for which they register.
Adding a Course
Undergraduate and MBA students may add (a) course(s) online through the TouroOne portal
during the official add/drop period, typically scheduled within the first week of the Fall or Spring
semester and within the first few days of the Summer semester. Students who experience any
problem with the online method should contact the Office of Advisement or the Office of the
Registrar. MA students needs to file an “Add/Drop” form signed by their advisor with the Office
of the Registrar to add a course(s)
Dropping a Course
A student may drop (a) course(s) up to the midpoint of the Fall or Spring semester and up to the
midpoint of the Summer session. During the established official add/drop period, this can be done
online through the TouroOne portal. After those points, or if a student wishes to drop all courses
at any point in the semester, the online method cannot be used. Instead, the student must file an
“Add/Drop” form signed and dated by their advisor or dean with the Office of the Registrar. In
those cases, the effective date of the program change is the day on which this form is received by
the Office of the Registrar. Any form submitted to the Registrar by a student more than two weeks
after the date of the advisor’s signature will have to be re-signed. Forms submitted directly to the
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Registrar’s Office by an advisor or other College official will be processed effective the date they
are received. Forms lacking a written date will also be processed effective the day they are received
by the Registrar.
Courses dropped during the official add/drop period will not appear on the student’s academic
transcript. Courses dropped after this time will appear on the transcript with the grade of “W.”
“W” grades are not included in the calculation of a student’s GPA. Courses with “W” grades will
be counted in calculating “credits attempted” when determining a student’s rate of progress and
maximum time-frame for Satisfactory Academic Progress purposes.
For some government programs, financial aid eligibility is dependent on full-time enrollment
status. The student is strongly urged to consult with the Office of Financial Aid before withdrawing
to find out their status and to understand what the financial effect of the change might be. Please
note that any student adding or dropping a course should also consult with the Bursar prior to
submitting the form to the Registrar’s office. Charges may apply to dropped courses, in accordance
with the tuition refund schedule.
Size of Program - Credit Load
During the Fall and Spring semesters, undergraduate students are permitted to register for up to 18
credits or semester hours. Seven hours is the maximum load for Summer sessions. In the MBA or
MA programs, the minimum credit load for students who wish to be considered full-time is 9
credits. In these programs, 6 credits is considered a normal load for Summer sessions or for
students who wish to be considered part-time. Any additional credits that a student wishes to take
during a semester must be approved by the Dean. Decisions are based on the required courses the
student needs to complete their degree and the judgment of College officials as to the likelihood
of the student successfully completing all courses in which s/he wishes to enroll. See p. 123 for a
more detailed explanation of credits and contact hours of study.
“Double-Counting” Courses
The same undergraduate course can be counted toward a major and toward general education
requirements. For example, GSMG 140 Statistics can count toward the general education
requirement and toward the Business Management and Administration major if the student has
been exempted from GSMG 130 College Mathematics.
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NDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Repeating Failed Credit-Bearing Courses
A student may repeat a failed credit-bearing course without obtaining special permission. Students
who repeat a failed course have one opportunity to improve their GPA through repeating the
specific course. The student must file a “Request to Repeat a Course” form with the Office of the
Registrar at the time of registration. Failure to submit this form may result in the exclusion of the
second grade received, and the inclusion of the original grade, in the GPA calculation.
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Students may exercise this option for up to four courses at the University. If a failed course is
repeated, both courses will appear on the student’s permanent record. The code “E” (“Excluded”)
will be added to the entry for the earlier course on the transcript, indicating that the F grade received
will not be calculated in the student’s GPA. However, the grade will remain on the record. The
repeated course entry will appear with the code “I” (“Included”) added, indicating that the grade
received will be calculated in the GPA. Therefore, only the second grade earned – whether higher
or lower than the original one – will be calculated in the student’s GPA.
The repeated course must have the identical course code as the original course that was failed.
Approval by the Dean is required if the repeated course is taken outside of the original
campus/program.
Please note that repeating a course can have financial aid implications in terms of calculation
of full- time status. Students are advised to consult with their financial aid advisor. A student
repeating the same course more than once will not have those credits counted in their credit load
for financial-aid purposes. A student may not repeat a failed course more than once to improve
their grade and may not repeat a developmental course more than once. Failure of a developmental
course a second time may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please note that graduate and professional programs, in making admissions decisions, may
recalculate a student’s GPA based on all grades earned.
Repeating Passed Credit-Bearing Courses
A student who has taken and passed a credit-bearing course and wishes to repeat the course to
improve the grade may do so once. After this, the same passed course may not be repeated.
Students may repeat up to four courses (including failed courses) to improve grades during their
university career. The student must file a “Request to Repeat a Course” form with the Office of
the Registrar at the time of registration. Failure to submit this form may result in the exclusion of
the second grade received, and the inclusion of the original grade, in the GPA calculation.
Courses repeated to improve the GPA must have a course code identical to that of the original
course and receive approval from the Dean if taken at Touro outside of the original campus.
Please note that repeating a course can have financial aid implications in terms of calculation
of full-time status. Students are advised to consult with their financial aid advisor. A repeated
passed course will not count toward the student’s minimum credit load for financial aid purposes.
A student may only repeat a passed course in which a grade of “B-” through “D-” has been
received, and only if the overall grade point average in that semester is at least 3.0, excluding the
course being repeated. Both courses will appear on the student’s permanent record. The code “E”
(“Excluded”) will be added to the entry for the earlier course on the transcript, indicating that the
grade received will not be calculated in the student’s GPA. The grade will remain on the record.
The repeated course entry will appear with the code “I” (“Included”) added, indicating that the
grade received will be calculated in the GPA. Therefore, only the second grade earned – whether
higher or lower than the original one – will be calculated in the student’s GPA.
In cases where the student has received permission to take (a) course(s) at another college and/or
submits a transcript to the Office of the Registrar that indicates passing transferable grades (“C”
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or better), the course(s) may not be repeated for credit at Touro University. If repeated at Touro,
the code “E” (“Excluded”) (see above) will be added to the entry for the repeated course on the
transcript, although the grade for that course will remain on the student’s record. Again, a repeated
course will not count toward full-time status for financial aid purposes.
Please note that graduate and professional programs, in making admissions decisions, may
recalculate a student’s GPA based on all grades earned.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Repeating Credit-Bearing Courses
With the permission of a Program Chair or Deputy Chair, a student may repeat a course in which
the grade of “B-” or lower (including the grade of “F”) was received. No course may be repeated
more than once, and no more than two courses in a student’s program may be repeated. The course
for which the student registers as a repeat must be the same (i.e., course number and title) as that
in which the original grade was received. (In rare cases, under unusual circumstances, the Provost
may authorize that a different course, with similar content, be substituted.)
As with undergraduates, in these instances both courses appear on the student’s official transcript,
but the code “E” (“Excluded”) will be added to the earlier course entry on the transcript, indicating
that the grade received will not be calculated in the student’s GPA. The repeated course entry will
appear with the code “I” (“Included”) added, indicating that the grade received will be calculated
in the GPA. Therefore, only the second grade received – whether higher or lower than the original
one – is calculated in the student’s GPA.
IMPORTANT: At the time of registration, graduate students must file a “Request to Repeat a
Course” form – with the necessary approvals from the Program/Deputy Chair and the Financial
Aid Office – with the Office of the Registrar. Failure to do so may result in the exclusion of the
second grade received, and the inclusion of the original grade, in the GPA calculation.
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ONLINE COURSES OFFERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ONLINE EDUCATION
Touro University’s Department of Online Education expands students’ educational options by
providing online courses that offer greater flexibility in scheduling courses and enable students to
take courses that are not offered at their own division or location. The Department offers
approximately 60 courses in the Fall and Spring semesters and 20 in the Summer semester. The
Department of Online Education follows a different academic calendar than various other
academic divisions. Students cannot take a majority of their academic program through online
courses and are limited in the total number of courses that can be taken in this modality.
Online courses use the same syllabi as similar classroom courses and are designed to foster learner
engagement through course material and both individual and interactive group assignments.
Courses are taught asynchronously and require a high degree of independent work, which means
that online learners are expected to assume greater responsibility for their own learning than
students in traditional classroom-based courses. They must understand and address their own
learning needs; complete weekly assignments; take initiative in asking questions and obtaining
help; and be prepared to deal with technical difficulties, independently or through the help-desk.
Recognizing this, Touro University has developed and provides the necessary information and
learner support systems to assist learners in carrying out their learning activities and using the
available resources. Touro University has structured the online courses so that each student will
have a high level of personal accessibility to professors. It is the policy of Touro University that
all student e-mail inquiries will receive an initial reply within one business day of receipt by the
professor. Faculty members are expected to have weekly online office hours. Students may also
request a cyber-chat, or a personal appointment with, or a phone call from their instructor.
Student Identity Verification Procedures for Distance Learners
In compliance with the provisions of the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act
(HEOA) of 2008, Public Law 110-315, concerning the verification of student identity in online
learning, Touro University has established and will periodically evaluate its process to confirm
that a person who is enrolling in the University is the person who is completing the enrollment
form, that a student taking an examination is the student who registered to take the examination,
and that the student who is registered for an online course is the same student who participates in,
completes, and receives credit for the course. To authenticate identities, Touro University will use
one or more of the following methods for verification:
● A secure login with username and password
● Proctored examinations (on-site or at a distance)
● New or emerging technologies and practices that are effective in verifying student
identification
● Comparison of student work with previously-assigned work or plagiarism databases
There are additional costs associated with taking an online proctored exam. Students testing at a
distance are informed in advance of these additional costs, both through e-mail and on our website
http://nyscas.touro.edu/academics/course-schedules/online-courses/ (See link at bottom of
homepage for additional details regarding Online Exams.)
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All methods of verifying student identity must protect the privacy of student information in
accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), as well as any other
applicable laws or regulations regarding the confidentiality of personally identifiable information.
Personally-identifiable information collected by the University may be used as the basis for
identity verification. This information may include a combination of the following:
● Student ID number
● Last 4 digits of the student's Social Security Number
● At least 2 other pieces of information, such as the student's email address on file, date of
birth, address, or username
Identity Verification for New Students
1. All students who enroll at the University are required to create a user account in Touro’s
portal (with secure student user name and password) and are authenticated through an
identity management system. Students must go through this system in order to register for
online courses.
2. Students access Canvas (see #3 below) after they are authenticated by the portal and set up
an avatar. The avatar is a picture of the student that appears next to their names in each of
their courses.
Identity Verification for Exam Takers
Onsite exams
1. Students taking examinations will be authenticated by proctors at the time of the exam at
the testing center. One valid form of identification, with photo, is required for admission
into the examination center. If the first ID is questioned by the test administrator, a second
valid photo ID will be required. Examinations which are proctored online similarly require
authentication of student identity.
2. The professor prints out the list of the students taking the exam and their avatars so that the
proctor can check against the avatars at the exam as another means of photo identification
for onsite exams. Students sign in as they come to take their exams on-site, and the
professor or proctor checks the student name and ID against the printed roster.
3. Exams may be administered in a computer lab through the learning management system in
place at the University. Once the student is signed into their Canvas account, the professor
or proctor inputs the password that allows them to begin the exam. Students are required
to show their student picture ID as they enter the building where exams are administered.
Once the students are in their exam room, the professor or proctor checks the student name
and ID against their own printed roster of student names, avatars and IDs.
Lockdown Browser and/or Exam Password: When the professor comes to the student’s computer
and inputs the password, they are checking the student’s identity once again by visually noting the
student. The professor or proctor watches the student log into Canvas before typing in the
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passwords. The Lockdown browser application prohibits a student’s computer from accessing
anything on the computer other than the exam page while the exam is in session.
Online exams
Getting onto Canvas:
1. Students must be authenticated through the portal, which requires that they know the secure
portal password.
2. Exam password: The professor must supply the proctor with the exam password.
3. Student privacy during a proctored exam at a distance is maintained through direct
communication and the use of a secure testing service.
4. Touro University uses an external online proctoring service which also maintains its own
security and verification policies.
General Information Concerning Touro University’s Online Courses
Courses Online course offerings for each semester will be available to Touro students at
registration. Touro students who are interested in taking online courses should read the Online
Student Guide, which is available on the Touro website here.
Students who have never used email or the Internet before should become familiar with them
BEFORE attempting to register for an online course.
● Almost all of interaction with classmates and the instructor will be in writing, mainly via
the Internet and e-mail. Students who value face-to-face communication will be better off
in a traditional classroom.
● Online courses cover the same amount of material as their in-class counterparts. They
require independent work for at least the number of hours normally spent in class PLUS
the time spent doing homework for a course.
● Homework and assignments are required to be completed on a regular basis and not left
for the end of the semester. Full credit may not be given for any assignment handed in after
the due date.
Student Eligibility for Taking Courses Online
You can register for an online course only if ALL of the following apply to you:
● You are NOT on probation.
● You have at least a 3.0 ("B") average.
● You are not in an Associate's degree program.
● No more than two courses can be taken online per semester.
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If you do not meet the above eligibility criteria for registering for an online course, you will need
a Dean's signature in order to register.
Registering for an Online Course
You may register online for online courses as you would for the classroom courses you are taking
within your division of Touro. Use the course code listed in the course offerings online. Students
registering for online courses use regular registration procedures—use the course code listed in the
schedule in this catalog and online.
After completing the course registration process, students will be able to access their online
class(es) via their Canvas accounts by logging onto the appropriate link on the TouroOne portal.
Technical Requirements for an Online Course
A current list of technical requirements for an online course can be found in the Online Student
Guide on the Touro website here
Getting in Touch with Your Instructor
When emailing an instructor, an online student can expect a response within 24 hours (note: this
excludes weekends and vacation days). If one fails to get a response from your instructor within
24 hours, one should email [email protected] with name, course code, and the
instructor name, so that Touro can track down the problem.
Preparing for the Semester for an Online Course—Reading Course Outlines, Acquiring
Textbooks, Etc.
Course Outlines
Course outlines are posted on the course website prior to the first week of classes. Students will
be asked to read the course syllabus and confirm by e-mail when they have done so.
Announcements and Assignments
The online semesters are comprised of 15 modules. Module start and end dates and due dates of
assignments in each module will be posted by the first day of class. Students should review the
dates and watch for new announcements and instructions as each module becomes available.
Textbooks and Course Material
Students are required to obtain a copy of this textbook before the beginning of class, if possible.
Do not delay purchasing a textbook—the nature of an online course requires the student to use the
textbook during the first week of class. Students are encouraged to purchase the required textbooks
online. Faculty members generally assign additional course material, including articles, book
chapters, and related videos.
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Homework and Exams
In addition to weekly learning activities, each online course includes a midterm and a final exam.
Students are informed about exam dates and times in the course syllabus before the start of the
semester. Exams must be taken on the scheduled date and time. Some online courses will also
require a term paper.
Midterm Exams
Midterms are scheduled by faculty members and are administered either on-site by faculty
member, or online through an online proctoring company. Some online courses may require an
additional fee for midterm exams. Faculty members will inform students regarding the midterm in
their course syllabus.
Final Exams
• Final exam dates are announced on the first day of class and in the syllabus. Students
who have extenuating circumstances that prevent them from taking the exam on the
designated days may reach out to their instructor for further direction.
• Final exams are administered online through an online proctoring company.
• The final exam fee is included with the registration fee for each online course.
• Final exams must be taken using a desktop or laptop computer; iPads and tablets
cannot be used. A microphone, webcam, and hi-speed internet are required as well.
• More information about online testing, including any additional technical
requirements, can be found in the Canvas course once you are registered.
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Touro University Berlin attempts to maximize each student’s professional, intellectual and
personal growth. To this end, all students are provided with academic advisors to assist students
with academic programs, course registration, career planning, and graduate and professional
school options. All students have the responsibility to:
● make regular appointments to see their advisor
● become knowledgeable about University rules and procedures
● file the appropriate forms at the scheduled times
● take full responsibility for planning and carrying out a program of study
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CREDITS AND SEMESTER HOURS
Contact Hours
The standard unit for measuring a student’s course of study is the “semester hour.” For
undergraduate classroom courses , one semester hour is equal to one academic hour (50 minutes)
per week of classroom or direct faculty instruction and homework and assignments, (estimated as
two hours of out-of-class work) over a fifteen-week semester , or the equivalent amount of work
distributed over a different amount of time. University-level lecture courses are normally assigned
one credit per semester hour. Generally, lecture courses that include laboratory assignments will
include additional contact hours (see below).
For graduate courses, one semester hour similarly represents one hour of class and two hours of
out-of-class student work per week over a 15-week semester, or a total of three hours of time-on-
task per week. Since, in graduate courses, the expectation for out-of-class work and research is
enhanced, the ratio of in-class to out-of-class time may vary by program, with the total of
approximately three hours of time-on-task-maintained.
In accord with academic practice, Touro University will also award college credit for an equivalent
amount of work as described above for other academic activities as established by the institution,
including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to
the award of credit hours.
For students taking developmental courses that carry no credit, contact hours with the associated
homework and preparations are used to determine full-time status for financial aid purposes in a
fashion identical to that used in credit courses.
Class Standing – Undergraduate
The minimum number of completed credits needed for membership in each class is:
Lower Freshman entry
Upper Freshman 12
Lower Sophomore 24
Upper Sophomore 40
Lower Junior 56
Upper Junior 72
Lower Senior 88
Upper Senior 104
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ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTION – TUTORIALS, DIRECTED STUDY, INDEPENDENT STUDY
Tutorials
Courses listed in this Catalog may be offered in an alternative mode, typically to a small group of
students. The material covered follows the standard course curriculum. Generally, students are
permitted to enroll in a tutorial under special circumstances, for a required course not otherwise
available. A tutorial study course requires the same work as a classroom course, including a final
examination.
Directed Study
Courses listed in this Catalog may be offered to a single student, as a directed study. The material
covered follows the standard course curriculum. Generally, students are permitted to enroll in a
directed study course only under special circumstances, for a required course not otherwise
available. A directed study course requires the same work as a classroom course, including a final
examination. Students who wish to register for a directed study course must complete an
“Application for Directed Study” form and obtain written approval from the instructor, the
department chairperson, and the Dean. Arrangements for directed studies should be made in
advance of registration. Students are not considered to be registered in a Directed Study course
unless they have received all requisite approvals, filed the approved Directed Study form and filed
an approved a Drop-Add form with the Registrar’s office.
Independent Study
A student may take an independent study course in a specialized subject not offered in this Catalog.
Students who wish to participate in independent study must present a specific plan and complete
an “Application for Independent Study” form and obtain written approval from the instructor, the
department chairperson, and the Dean. An independent study course typically requires an
appropriate number of meetings with the instructor, readings, a report or term paper, and a final
examination. Arrangements for independent studies should be made in advance of registration.
Students are not considered to be registered in an Independent Study course unless they have
received all requisite approvals, filed the approved Independent Study form and filed an approved
Drop-Add form with the Registrar’s office.
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EARNING OUTSIDE CREDIT
Transfer Credit
Transfer students seeking credits for previous academic work should arrange that an official
transcript be sent to the Registrar’s office at the Touro University’s main campus in New York
unless other prior arrangement has been made.
Undergraduate Programs
It may be necessary to schedule a meeting with department faculty or the Dean if transfer
credits are being offered to fulfill major, minor, or other requirements. Credits are generally
awarded after evaluation for business, education, computer science, social science, and other
liberal arts and sciences courses that (a) are relevant to a student’s program of study, (b) are
equivalent to courses offered at Touro, and (c) were completed with a minimum grade of C at an
accredited institution. Courses from non-accredited institutions or organizations, even if
recommended for credit by the American Council on Education, must be reviewed by the
respective Departmental Chair before credit may be transferred. Touro University grants transfer
credits for satisfactory course work completed in a traditional classroom setting, through distance
education, and, upon evaluation of a portfolio, for experiential learning.
A maximum of six credits is generally granted for previous work completed in technical or
professional programs not offered at Touro University.
Credits may not be awarded for courses taken more than 10 years prior to a student’s first semester
at Touro University Berlin in natural sciences, business, and accounting. Such transfer credit in all
other areas except for computer science is subject to individual departmental approval; in computer
science, credit may not be awarded for courses taken more than six years prior to a student’s first
semester at the University.
Students who have completed an associate’s degree at an accredited institution are assured a
minimum of 60 credits, but they must meet the individual course and liberal arts requirements of
their selected degree program. This may entail a course-by-course evaluation (or its equivalent) to
ensure that Touro course requirements are satisfied. Courses which may be equivalent to required
course work are reviewed by an evaluator; if the evaluator is unable to determine required course
work equivalency from the course description and course syllabus, it will be sent to the appropriate
department chair for review and equivalency evaluation.
Transfer courses which are not equivalent to required course work may be considered for
elective or “blanket credit,” and are evaluated in one of two ways:
1. If the student has an Associate’s or higher degree, courses may be accepted in bulk as
electives; a course-by-course review may not be required.
2. If the student does not have an Associate’s or higher degree, courses will be reviewed on a
course-by-course basis and may be given a “blanket credit” or elective course acceptance.
In both cases, credit is applied to the student’s program in the elective credit area(s).
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Transfer students may request in writing that all prior college work completed at a particular
school(s) not be evaluated. This decision is irrevocable.
Transfer students should be aware that, for any course taken and passed at Touro University Berlin
for which transfer credit was already awarded for work done at a prior institution, the transfer
credit will be deleted.
To be eligible for a baccalaureate degree, a transfer student must successfully complete at least 45
credits in residence at Touro, and at least 30 credits at one campus. In addition, a minimum of
50% of the credits in a student’s major must be taken at Touro. For this reason, Touro
University would generally not transfer more than 75 credits total for a baccalaureate
degree.
Transfer of Judaic Studies Credit
Touro University Berlin may award undergraduate students up to a maximum of 48 credits for
post-high-school yeshiva and seminary studies. The chair of the Department of Judaic Studies or
their designee reviews the yeshiva or seminary involved and makes a determination as to the
transfer of credits from the individual institution. A listing of yeshivot and seminaries for which
the University awards credit is available from the Office of the Registrar. Following long-standing
practice at Touro University, transfer credit for Judaic studies courses may be reduced by up to
50% of credits awarded by the yeshiva or seminary and listed on the institution’s transcript.
Students who have completed one year of intensive Judaic studies in Israel may earn the equivalent
of one year of college credit. Students must document their yeshiva and seminary work by
arranging for official transcripts to be submitted to Touro University Berlin for evaluation. Credits
are granted only in accordance with the Touro University’s academic policies as stated above.
Graduate Programs
The maximum number of graduate credits that a student may transfer into the MBA or MA
program is six. Transfer credits are awarded only for courses:
● with content comparable to the individual program’s courses.
● which were taken within the last five years.
● where the grades received were either “B” or better or “pass.” In the case of “pass”
grades, the registrar of the issuing institution must indicate in writing that the grade of
“pass” recorded on the student’s transcript is always equivalent to “B” or better in that
course.
Award of transfer credit must be approved by the program dean or their designee. Graduate credit
is not awarded for undergraduate level courses.
Off-Campus Credit While a Touro Student
Students wishing to take courses at another institution while matriculated at Touro must obtain
official permission in advance. They must submit a completed “Permit to Attend Another College”
form, which is available in the Office of the Registrar. Failure to obtain official permission to take
courses at another institution may cause either a delay in obtaining credit or complete disapproval
of the transfer credit.
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Credit by Testing
Departmental Challenge Examinations
Students who can demonstrate proficiency in a particular subject may earn credits by taking a
departmental challenge examination. Interested students must make arrangements for taking the
examination with the appropriate department chairperson, file a “Request to Take a Challenge
Examination” form with the Registrar’s Office, and pay the necessary fee to the Bursar. Touro
University does not transfer challenge exam credit awarded at another institution.
Credit for Standardized Examinations
With a permit, students may receive college credit for the following equivalency examinations
administered by US-based organizations: selected subject area examinations given by the College
Entrance Examination Board - College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Advanced
Placement Examinations (AP); Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
(DANTES); selected proficiency examinations sponsored by certain colleges, and for Excelsior
College (formerly Regents College) examinations.
Credit is generally not given for required courses or for science, business and economics courses
taken through the CLEP program. The maximum number of credits accepted in any category is
twelve, except for AP, for which the maximum is 30. However, the overall maximum number of
credits by examination that the University accepts is 30.
Credit and/or advanced standing is typically awarded for scores of 4 or 5 on the Advanced
Placement (AP) examinations taken before graduation. No credit will be awarded for tests taken
after the completion of high school. In order to receive credit, students must have official score
results sent directly from the College Board to the Office of Admissions—Touro University’s code
is 2902.
Credit and/or advanced standing is typically awarded for grades of 6 or 7 on the International
Baccalaureate (IB) higher-level examinations taken before graduation. No credit will be awarded
for tests taken after the completion of high school. In order to receive credit, the student must have
official score results sent directly from the International Baccalaureate Organization to the Office
of Admissions.
Life Experience Credits
Touro University Berlin recognizes that students can acquire college-level knowledge outside the
classroom. Baccalaureate degree students may request that the Life Experience Committee award
up to 40 college credits for documented learning through experience.
Life Experience credits are awarded only for specific Touro University courses. They may not be
used to satisfy a required liberal arts general education requirement or courses in the student’s
major or concentration. Life Experience credits will not be awarded for courses already completed
at Touro University or other accredited institutions of higher learning.
For guidelines and assistance in completing the necessary forms, please contact the Admissions
Officer, [email protected].
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Appealing Transfer Credit Decisions
All transfer credits are reviewed by trained evaluators who work closely with faculty in
determining ongoing transfer credit and course equivalencies. If a course is not acceptable for
transfer credit or will not fulfill a Touro University requirement due to a determination that it is
not equivalent to a required course, students may appeal that decision directly to the appropriate
department chair by supplying additional information such as syllabi, textbooks, etc. The
department chair will then inform the evaluator, in writing, of any change(s) to be made to the
evaluation.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation
All international applicants must have an original transcript of their secondary and/or college
record, with a certified English translation, if necessary, sent to the Office of Admissions.
Students who attended college outside of Germany or the United States are generally required to
have them evaluated by a Touro-approved agency. A list of agencies is available by logging onto
https://www.naces.org/members
GRADES
Attendance and Class Participation
Students are expected to attend lecture and laboratory sessions on a regular and punctual basis and
to complete assignments in a timely fashion in order to obtain the educational benefits that each
meeting affords. Excessive absences or failure to complete assignments may lead to a reduction of
grade or failure of the course. Repeated absences may lead to dismissal from the University.
Students are required to take all examinations at their scheduled times and are strongly advised not
be absent from examinations. Some instructors, as a matter of policy, do not give make-up exams.
A student will only be allowed to take a make-up exam if one of the two following applies:
● s/he has petitioned to be officially excused from the original exam. The petition must be
approved by both the course instructor and the Dean.
● s/he missed the original exam because of illness or other compelling reasons for which
documentation must be provided. Approval must be given by both the course instructor
and the Dean.
Students who are allowed to take make-up exams should consult their course instructor about
scheduling. Unless continued illness or other circumstances prohibit, the make-up exam must be
taken within two weeks of the date of the original exam.
Grade Types
Non-Credit Courses
Pass/Fail grades of four types are assigned to Developmental Math classes:
P: student is ready to move to the next course level
F: student’s work was unsatisfactory; demonstrated insufficient effort; student must repeat
course
The Developmental Math course may be repeated only once.
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Credit Courses
Passing grades for credit-bearing course are A, B, C and D with plus and minus, and P. For the
numeric equivalents of these grades, see “Grade Values” below. Failing grades are F and WU.
Grade Definitions
P: Passing
F: Student attended/participated in 60% or greater of scheduled classes per semester,
but did not achieve passing grades on examinations and assignments, or stopped
attending/participating after 60% or greater of scheduled classes in the given
semester.
W: (No penalty.) This grade is assigned when a student withdraws from a course and
files an Add/Drop form (see “Dropping a Course,” p. 114) with the Office of the
Registrar, signed by an academic advisor. A student who does not file this form
will receive a failing grade of F or WU depending on the number of class sessions
attended and the amount of work completed.
WU: Student stopped attending/participating before 60% or less of the scheduled
classes per semester.
WNA: Student never attended class. This grade is not included in calculating the
student’s grade point average (GPA).
INC: May be issued to a student who did not complete all assignments in a course
according to the procedures (see 'Grade of "Incomplete") below.
Grade Values
The following grade values are assigned for each credit-bearing hour:
Excellent
A+ = 4.000
A = 4.000
A- = 3.667
Good
B+ = 3.333
B = 3.000
B- = 2.667
Average
C+ = 2.333
C = 2.000
C- = 1.667
Poor but Passing
D+ = 1.333
D = 1.000
D- = 0.667
Failing
F and WU = 0
(Note: the grade of “P” is not included in the GPA.)
Grade Point Average (GPA)
The GPA is obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned at Touro University by
the total number of course credits completed, except for those with the grade of “P”. Example: A
student receives the following credits and grades:
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Grade
Credit Hours
Grade Value
Grade Points
A
4 x
4.000 =
16.000
A -
3 x
3.667 =
11.001
B +
4 x
3.333 =
13.332
B -
3 x
2.667 =
8.001
C
4 x
2.000 =
8.000
Totals
18
56.334
Calculated GPA: 56.334 ÷18 = 3.130
Grade of “Incomplete”
For Undergraduate courses:
A grade of Incomplete (INC) may be given to students who have acceptable levels of performance
for a given course, but have not completed all course requirements, such as an examination, a
paper, or a field work project. Grades of Incomplete should not be used for students who are doing
substandard work in order to give them the opportunity to redo their projects/exams so that they
can achieve an acceptable grade.
The procedure for granting an Incomplete generally begins with the student requesting this grade
from the faculty member (which the faculty member may deny). Students who wish to appeal an
instructor’s denial should follow procedures concerning Grade appeals outlined in the Catalog and
Student Handbook. A student who otherwise satisfies course requirements but misses a final
examination for last-minute emergency reasons may be given an INC grade by the faculty
member, at their discretion.
The time allowed for the completion of any single project may vary at the instructor’s discretion.
However, a grade of Incomplete should be converted to a letter grade not later than six (6) weeks
after the scheduled final examination of the course. Individual units of the Undergraduate
Division may schedule a make-up day on which students who had an excused absence for the final
would be expected to take the final examination, or units may adopt other policies concerning
make-up finals. If the course is a prerequisite for other courses, students will not be allowed
to use the course as a prerequisite or continue in a further course unless the incomplete grade
is resolved. The INC grade for such a course must be converted to a letter grade no later
than the end of the add/drop period or three (3) weeks after the final exam.
If the student has not met the requirements or a Change of Grade form has not been submitted by
the instructor, the incomplete grade will automatically be converted to a grade of “F” six (6) weeks
after final exam of the semester. If a student subsequently seeks to complete the missing work,
they will need to complete an Extension Contract, which must be approved by the Dean of the
School and the faculty member. A copy of this contract can be obtained from the Office of the
Registrar or downloaded from the TouroOne portal. The approved Extension Contract must be
filed with the Registrar’s Office.
Courses that receive an “Incomplete” grade will be counted toward the total number of credits
attempted, but not earned. The course will not be calculated in the student’s term or cumulative
GPA until the Incomplete grade is resolved. If the INC grade is subsequently changed to an F, the
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F grade will be calculated into the student’s GPA and will appear on the transcript. Incomplete
grades can, therefore, affect a student’s financial aid status at the University, but will not initially
affect the student’s GPA.
For Graduate courses:
A grade of “Incomplete” (INC) may be given to students who have acceptable levels of
performance for a given course, but have not completed all course requirements – such as an
examination, a paper, a field work project, or time on a clinical rotation. “Incomplete” grades are
routinely allowed only for the completion of a relatively small percentage of work in a course (e.g.,
25%). Grades of “Incomplete” are not issued to students who are doing substandard work in order
to give them the opportunity to redo their projects/exams so that they can achieve an acceptable
grade.
The procedure for granting an “Incomplete” begins with the student requesting a meeting with the
faculty member in which the faculty member will review the student’s progress and decide whether
it is appropriate for the student to receive the grade of “Incomplete.” If the faculty member decides
that the student does not meet the requirements for the grade of Incomplete, they may deny the
student’s request. The student may contest the faculty member’s decision by appealing in writing
to the department/program chair. Policies regarding the consequences of missing a final exam
may differ in individual schools or programs, and will govern the student’s right to request
a grade of “Incomplete.”
If the student is permitted to apply for an Incomplete, they will fill out a Contract for Grade of
Incomplete. The Contract is considered a request until it is approved and signed by the student,
faculty member, and department/program chair. Signed copies of the Contract are given to the
student, the faculty member, the departmental/program chair, and a copy is forwarded to the
Registrar’s Office. The faculty member is asked to record the grade of “Incomplete.”
Although the time allowed for the completion of any single project may vary depending on the
magnitude of the project, a grade of Incomplete should not be allowed to stand longer than one
semester from the end of the semester in which the course was given. The faculty member will
specify the amount of time allowed to finish an incomplete project in the contract. The amount of
time should be appropriate to the project. For instance, a faculty member may only want to allow
a relatively short amount of time to complete a missing exam. Under special circumstances, the
Dean may extend the deadline beyond one semester. In such a case, the contract should be revised
to reflect the change. Once the student completes the required project, the faculty member
determines the final grade for the course and notifies the Registrar by using the standard Change
of Grade form.
Courses that receive an “Incomplete” grade will be counted toward the total number of credits
attempted, but not earned. The course will not be calculated in the student’s term or cumulative
GPA until the Incomplete grade is resolved. If the INC grade is subsequently changed to an “F,”
the “F” grade will be calculated into the student’s GPA and will appear on the transcript.
Incomplete grades can, therefore, affect a student’s financial aid status at the University, but
will not initially affect the student’s GPA.
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Grade Appeals
A student who receives a grade that s/he believes does not reflect the quality of work that was done
should contact the course instructor and attempt to resolve the matter informally. If the student is
not satisfied with the outcome and still wishes to challenge the grade, s/he may institute a grade
appeal by submitting a formal written request for a change of grade to the faculty member who
issued the grade. If the faculty member rejects the student’s request for a change of grade, an
appeal may be made to the Examination Board (EB). The EB will change the faculty member’s
decision only if it was determined to be clearly erroneous, arbitrary, or capricious. The student’s
appeal to the EB must be typed or clearly handwritten and include the following:
● A statement identifying the course, the course number, the semester the course was
taken, and the name of the instructor.
● The date, time and place of the student’s appeal of the grade to the instructor, a copy
of the appeal, and information about the dialogue between the two concerning the grade
challenge.
● The grade being challenged, the reason for the challenge, and the documentation
presented by the student may all influence the outcome of the appeal.
● A copy of the student’s appeal should also be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
The burden of proof is on the student to demonstrate that the instructor’s decision was erroneous,
arbitrary, or capricious. The Examination Board will respond to the student in writing within 30
days of receipt of the appeal. The EB’s decision is final. The student may also appeal to the Dean,
who may also refer the matter to the Committee on Academic Standing, or give their own
recommendation on the matter.
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ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND STANDING
Academic Standing
A student is in good academic standing when s/he is admitted to or enrolled in a degree or
certificate program. Students who are admitted provisionally are fully matriculated and in good
academic standing.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Satisfactory Academic Progress (“SAP”) ensures students are able to complete their academic
program in a timely manner while achieving and maintaining compliance with minimum academic
standards. Federal regulations mandate that all students are required to conform to SAP standards
as they work towards a degree in order for them to qualify to receive financial assistance through
Touro University (“Touro”) eligible Title IV federal financial aid programs. Conformance to
Touro’s SAP policy ensures students complete their academic program in a timely manner while
achieving and maintaining compliance with minimum academic standards.
This SAP policy applies to all Touro Students including Undergraduates, Graduates and
Professional students as described below. These standards are for Title IV Federal Financial Aid
purposes only and neither replace nor override academic policies outlined by Touro, other state or
Federal benefit programs (i.e., NYS Tuition Assistance Program) or individual program
requirements. However, these standards are intended to be at least as rigorous as Touro University
academic policies.
Please view the full policy at:
https://www.touro.edu/students/policies/satisfactory-academic-progress-policy/
Probationary Status
An undergraduate student who is admitted on probation may be removed from probation upon
completing 12 credits with a GPA of 2.5 or 24 credits with a GPA of 2.0. A probationary student
who fails to achieve a 2.0 GPA after attempting 24 credits may be dismissed from the College.
A student is placed on probation when s/he fails to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. Students on
probation may only carry a maximum course load of 12 credits and/or semester hours in the Fall
or Spring semesters, and six credits in a Summer semester.
Probationary students are given one semester to raise their cumulative GPA to 2.5. If they do not,
they advance to their second probationary semester, at the end of which their cumulative GPA
must be 2.0. A probationary student who does not achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA within these two
semesters may be dismissed from the College. Students who receive academic dismissal may
appeal to the Committee on Academic Standing for readmission.
Students are expected to demonstrate continued progress in their developmental courses. Students
will be allowed to repeat each developmental course only once. Students who fail the same course
twice are not making satisfactory progress and may be dismissed from the College. A student who
withdraws after five weeks of the semester will be considered to be repeating the course upon their
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next attempt at the course. Students who withdraw twice from any such course are not considered
to be making satisfactory progress and may be dismissed from the College. The Committee on
Academic Standing may grant a waiver to allow a student to repeat a developmental course for
one additional semester.
Committee on Academic Standing
The Committee on Academic Standing deals with a wide range of academic problems of students
at Touro University. It is a standing committee composed of senior staff and faculty from the
various schools of the University. The Committee hears student requests for readmission, waivers
of academic requirements, acceptances of course equivalents, and retroactive withdrawals from
courses or leaves of absence from school. The Committee also hears appeals concerning probation
and academic dismissal, and waivers regarding the New York State Tuition Assistance Program
(TAP). In some cases, students may appeal grades, provided all other means of resolving grade
disputes have been explored. A student who wishes to make an appeal must follow these steps:
1. See their academic advisor for assistance in completing a student appeal form. The
appeal should:
a. State the student’s name and Touro ID number.
b. Specify course(s) and/or semester(s) in question.
c. Explain clearly the reasons for making the appeal.
d. Include documentation to support the appeal.
e. Include the signature of the advisor.
2. If the reference in the petition is to a medical or personal hardship, submit
documentation such as medical notes, notices of hospitalization, birth or death
certificates, or other relevant documentation. Please see your advisor for additional
examples.
3. Sign the appeal form and give it to the academic advisor, who will forward it to the
Committee. Following submission, the student will receive a written response from the
Committee accepting or rejecting the appeal. The Committee may also respond by
detailing sanctions, listing conditions under which the appeal is to be granted, or tabling
the appeal and requesting additional documentation. The decisions of the Committee
are final.
4. Petitions must be submitted through an academic advisor at least 10 business days
before a scheduled Committee meeting. The Committee normally meets every 4-8
weeks.
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GRADUATION
Application for Graduation
It is the student’s responsibility to schedule a graduation conference with an academic advisor
during the semester before completing their certificate or degree requirements to determine
whether the requirements are being met. In addition, the student has an ability to track the degree
completion progress via Degree Works tool located on the TouroOne portal, under Academic tab
in Degree Works portlet at any point of time during the student’s study at Touro College.
After the graduation conference, the student must notify the Office of the Registrar that they are a
candidate for graduation by completing the “Application for Graduation” and the “Major or
Concentration” by the established deadlines:
• September graduation – July 15
• January graduation – November 15
• June graduation – May 1
Students who complete their certificate or degree requirements in January, June, or September of
a given year participate in the school program’s commencement exercises.
Participation in these ceremonies does not necessarily mean that a student has graduated.
Graduation is certified officially by the Office of the Registrar only after auditing the
student’s record for completion of all certificate or degree requirements. PLEASE NOTE:
Touro College’s official degree conferral dates normally do not correspond to the dates on
which commencement exercises take place.
Graduation Requirements and Standards
Undergraduate students who have been admitted without a high school diploma or its
equivalent must demonstrate that they have obtained this credential before being awarded
a degree by the University.
Candidates for the baccalaureate degree must complete 120 credits, three-fourths of which must
be in liberal arts for the Bachelor of Arts, and one half of which must be in liberal arts for the
Bachelor of Science. Courses in business, computer science, education, and human services are
generally considered professional courses and do not fulfill the liberal arts requirement.
In order to graduate, undergraduate students must achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.00 (“C”
average) for classes taken at the University. Within the major or minor, students must achieve an
average of 2.30 (“C+” average). Some departments may require a higher average in their major or
minor. Students should consult each department for its requirements.
To be eligible for a certificate or a baccalaureate degree, a student must successfully complete at
least 45 credits residence at the University.
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For candidates pursuing a Master’s Degree, completion of all requirements for the degree results
in the eligibility of graduate students for graduation. A 3.00 cumulative grade-point average (GPA)
is required to be eligible for graduation from any of the programs of the Graduate Division.
Students must complete at least fifty percent of the coursework for their major at Touro University
Berlin.
DEGREE WORKS
Degree Works is a sophisticated and comprehensive academic advising, transfer articulation, and
degree audit solution designed to help students pursuing Touro US degrees to monitor their
academic progress toward degree completion. Degree Works is a web-based tool that meets the
needs of all such end users, undergraduate and graduate students alike, to complete their programs
in a timely fashion.
The benefits of Degree Works include:
● Helping you easily monitor your academic progress online 24/7.
● Presenting exactly what the degree/program requirements are up front with consistency
and accuracy.
● Displaying the fastest and best path to graduation that exists for your degree and your
interests.
● Complementing your relationship with the Advisor, by removing some administrative
burdens and leaving more time for true advising and career counseling.
● If you are a transferring student, the Degree Works tool will allow you to see where your
transferring credits can be applied earlier in the enrollment cycle.
● Allowing you to estimate the number of semesters it will take to graduate.
● Viewing your grades and GPA.
Degree Works can be accessed through TouroOne portal (by using TouroOne credentials) by
following these steps:
● Login to the TouroOne portal at https://touroone.touro.edu/sso/login
● Go to the “Academic” tab.
● Click on the “Degree Works” button on the bottom left-side of the academic section.
If you are having difficulty accessing Degree Works, please contact Touro’s Help Desk at
[email protected]. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please do not
hesitate to contact youradvisor or the Registrar’s Office.
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LEAVES OF ABSENCE / WITHDRAWAL / DISMISSAL
Leave of Absence
A matriculated student enrolled at Touro University Berlin who chooses to interrupt their
attendance but intends to return and continue their study at Touro must submit to the Office of
the Registrar a completed “Leave of Absence (LOA)” request form signed by all parties noted on
the form. A LOA should be requested after the semester the student is in is completed and before
the following semester starts. If extenuating circumstances arise, a student may request a leave
of absence mid-semester and/or beyond one semester. These circumstances include, but are not
limited to, a death in the family, medical reasons, military leave and personal well-being. Any
LOA requested during the semester or for a period beyond one semester will be considered as a
non-reportable LOA for purposes of administering federal financial aid. PLEASE NOTE: This
regulation may impact only students who wish to take leaves of absence extending beyond one
semester. Therefore, students receiving Title IV financial aid funds must meet with a Financial
Aid officer to discuss their situation before filing a “Leave of Absence” request form. A student
whose leave of absence is approved, and who is registered for courses at the point of approval, is
automatically withdrawn from all courses. Tuition will be refunded in accordance with Touro’s
published refund policy.
Students who are on leave must contact the Office of the Registrar and submit a Petition to Return
to Classes form at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to resume
their studies. To return from a medical Leave of Absence, the student must also submit evidence,
such as a letter from the student’s physician or an evaluation by a responsible medical authority,
that there is no medical impairment that would prevent the student from fully participating in all
phases of the program.
Withdrawal from the University
Students who wish to withdraw from their studies at the University in good standing should give
official notification to the Office of the Registrar by completing a “Permanent Withdrawal” form.
The date of the withdrawal is the date on which notification is received by the Office of the
Registrar.
Academic Dismissal
A student who fails to meet minimum academic standards may be dismissed from the University.
Students who receive an academic dismissal may appeal to the Committee on Academic Standing
for readmission.
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TRANSCRIPTS
Ordering official transcripts
1. To order an official transcript via TouroOne, click “Academic” from the left side
navigation menu. In the Official Transcript portlet, click “Order Official Transcript.”
Alternatively, you can go directly to www.touro.edu/getmytranscript.
2. Students will be automatically prompted to register an account or to log into an existing
account.
3. Students will need to enter either an electronic destination or physical shipping address.
4. For electronic transcripts student will need to select the program that they graduated from
or attended. If you graduated from or attended multiple programs, you will need to place
a separate electronic transcript order for each program.
5. For students waiting for a degree or grade(s) to be posted, there will be hold options to
select at checkout. The order will not be processed until degree is awarded or grade(s) are
posted.
6. Once an order is placed students will receive a confirmation email and order number.
Students will also receive email once the order is processed and/or shipped.
Processing
Electronic transcript orders will process and deliver to the recipient once order information is
confirmed; in most cases this is automatic. If additional information is needed, the transcript unit
will reach out to you. This may delay processing times. Paper transcript orders are processed
and shipped in 5-7 business days.
Transcript Fees
● Electronic transcript free of charge
● Official paper transcript $10 per copy
Shipping Fees
● USPS First Class free of charge, no tracking provided
● Fed-Ex domestic overnight shipping $15, tracking provided
● Fed-Ex international shipping $25, tracking provided
Viewing and Printing Unofficial Transcripts
1. Log into your TouroOne account at https://touroone.touro.edu/sso/login.
2. Click on the “Academic” tab and click on “View Academic Transcript (Unofficial
Transcript)” under the "My Records" portlet.
3. If you wish to print, right-click using your mouse then select print.
If you do not have access to a computer and/or printer, you may log onto the website and
print your report in any Touro University computer lab.
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STUDENT SERVICES
TOURO UNIVERSITY WEB-BASED STUDENT SERVICES
Touro University’s TouroOne site (https://touroone.touro.edu) enables students to do the
following:
● View grades
● Print unofficial transcript
● View and print class schedule
● Search current course offerings
● Track the degree completion progress via Degree Works tool
● Check if there any holds on the account
● Check financial aid status
● Download financial aid forms
● Order an Official Transcript
● Access student’s email
● Access the Canvas learning management system
● Update the address and phone
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
The Office of the Registrar supports teaching and learning at Touro University by maintaining
and acting as the custodian of students’ academic records, coordinating the registration process,
and providing the following services:
● Processes “Change of Name,” “Leave of Absence” and other official forms.
● Processes transfer credit requests.
● Verifies enrollment status for insurance, certification, or other purposes.
● Handles matters pertaining to veterans.
● Verifies fulfillment of academic graduation requirements.
● Prepares official transcripts.
● Issues diplomas upon graduation.
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THE SZLOMA ALBAM LIBRARY
The Szloma Albam Library (named after its generous donor Szloma Albam) serves the academic
and intellectual needs of the Touro Berlin community by organizing and managing accessibility
and sharing of knowledge and information resources. It provides textbook and broader scholarly
book collections on open access shelves for reference and lending, as well as course materials and
a vast range of virtual resources available online. The holdings support the teaching and learning
related to the curriculum topics offered at Touro University Berlin, a Campus of Touro University
New York, USA, and serve as a foundation for students' study and research on campus.
The library includes more than 10,000 items in the areas of Business Studies, Psychology, Liberal
Arts and Sciences, Jewish Studies, and Languages. It also houses a special collection, the "Henry
Marx Collection." This collection is based on the private library of German-Jewish journalist
Henry Marx, which his widow Mrs. Carin Drechsler-Marx donated to the Lander Institute for
Communication and Tolerance to promote studies of the Holocaust as reflected the in the Master
Program Holocaust Communication and Tolerance. It started with nearly 1,300 volumes and has
since expanded to 4,500 volumes and DVDs covering subjects on American and German Jewry,
their persecution, resistance, exile, anti-Semitism, and the Holocaust.
In addition, the library provides access to the virtual library of Touro University New York. The
virtual library is a large collection of electronic resources and services of Touro University that
can be accessed at https://www.tourolib.org/ with username & password (TouroOne credentials).
More than 90 proprietary databases can be searched covering all subjects taught at Touro
University, with thousands of periodicals titles, dissertations, market reports, etc., and millions of
full-text articles available. The eBook-databases offer more than 400,000 books in full-text. The
virtual library also holds useful collections of reference works, guides, tutorials, and information
materials on how to do research and write term papers.
Library staff provide many types of library instruction to introduce students to the wide range of
resources and services, and to help them develop essential research and critical thinking skills.
The library’s reading rooms offer 20 study carrels, including 10 networked PCs. A public
copier/printer/scanner in the main library can be used for a small fee.
The library is open Mondays – Thursdays from 9 am - 5 pm, and on Fridays from 9 am - 1 pm.
COMPUTER SERVICES
Students are each issued an e-mail address by Touro Berlin, which must be used for in-college
communication, i.e., communicating with faculty and the administration. All students are advised
to check their e-mail accounts on a daily basis. The semester academic calendar shows specific
holidays and administrative deadline information, and is sent out by email to all students' Touro
email addresses before the semester begins, and when changes take place.
Students have access to the computer terminals in the campus library. These computers allow
online access to Touro University Library facilities worldwide. It is also possible to access the
virtual library from one’s laptop.
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STUDENT ID CARDS
Students are issued an ID card and this card also provides entrance to campus through the main
gate. In case of loss, students should notify the administration office immediately so that the ID
card can be cancelled, and a new one can be issued. The replacement cost is € 20.
LUNCH
Touro Berlin provides a hot kosher meal during the semester as classes take place from Mondays
to Thursdays. The meals are delivered to the Campus and handed out in the cafeteria. Please
contact the librarian for details.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Student Government is elected every year at the beginning of the Fall Semester. All students are
encouraged to run for a position in the Student Government as long as they maintain a 3.00 GPA.
LOST & FOUND
Items found on the Touro Berlin campus grounds should be brought to the administrative office.
Touro Berlin cannot be held responsible for items left in classrooms, offices, or anywhere on
campus where something might be stolen or misplaced.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Touro University (“Touro” or the “University”) complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which protects persons from
discrimination on the basis of physical or mental impairments for all educational and employment
purposes. Reasonable Accommodations may be available for students who have physical or
learning-related disabilities.
The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to students with
documented disabilities who request accommodations. Policies and procedures ensure that
students with a disability will not, on the basis of that disability, be denied full and equal access to
academic and co-curricular programs or activities or otherwise be subjected to discrimination
under programs offered by the University. Students with disabilities seeking reasonable
accommodations should do so through the Office of Student Disability Services (OSDS)
Coordinator for Touro University Berlin, Christiane Hergert, christian[email protected]u.
A student requesting accommodation for a documented disability under the ADA must meet with
the OSDS coordinator and submit an Application for Accommodations & Services. Verbal
disclosure of a disability and request for accommodation is not sufficient and cannot substitute for
required documentation. Students may apply for reasonable accommodations at any time.
Accommodations, if granted, are only done so on a prospective basis. Reasonable accommodations
are never provided retroactively.
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Students seeking reasonable accommodations must:
1) Complete the Application for Accommodations & Services.
2) Provide documentation as described in the Guide to Documentation Requirements.
3) Participate in an interactive dialogue with the OSDS coordinator.
The process, as described above, will result in the issuance of a Receipt of Accommodations form,
which will either approve or deny the request. This form is signed by the coordinator, the Dean or
Program Director, and the student.
The process, including all submitted documentation, remains confidential. The Receipt of
Accommodations (“Receipt”) should not contain any disability-specific information; rather it only
lists approved accommodations. The Receipt is shared with the program in which the student is
registered to ensure that the approved accommodations are implemented.
A copy of the Application for Accommodations & Services may be available by contacting the
Office of Student Disability Services Coordinator for Touro University Berlin, Christiane Hergert,
christiane.h[email protected].
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights
• Confidentiality of all information pertaining to a student’s disability, except where
disclosure is required by law.
• Equal access to courses, programs, services, jobs, activities, and facilities available
through the University.
• Reasonable and appropriate accommodations, and/or academic adjustments
determined by the coordinators of OSDS.
• Access to all services and support available to all Touro students with reasonable
accommodations where necessary and appropriate.
Student Responsibilities
• Request reasonable accommodations as necessary and appropriate.
• Meet University and programmatic qualifications, technical, academic, and
institutional standards set for all students.
• Identify themselves as an individual with a disability when seeking reasonable
accommodation (please note that the approval process takes some time, and as such
students are urged to file their paperwork as soon as possible).
• Provide documentation (i.e. diagnosis, diagnostic exam results, etc.) from an
appropriate professional source(s) to verify the nature of the disability and functional
limitations as related to the requested accommodation(s).
• Respond in a timely fashion to the Office of Student Disability Services’ requests for
additional information.
• Follow specific procedures for obtaining reasonable accommodations.
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• Attend all classes for enrolled courses, unless otherwise medically excused.
• Immediately report to the OSDS coordinator if previously-approved accommodations
are not being made.
• Report to the OSDS coordinator if previously-approved accommodations require
modification, which will result in an interactive dialogue and may result in
modifications to reasonable accommodations.
• Understand that accommodations are never provided on a retroactive basis.
• Understand that receiving reasonable accommodations is not a guarantee of academic
success.
• Keep a copy of their submitted documentation. Touro is not the custodian of the
student’s application or medical records.
Grievance Procedure
If a student feels that they have been discriminated against on the basis of their disability or
disability status, they have the right to file a complaint through the grievance or student complaint
mechanisms stated in the University Catalog or Student Handbook. A similar procedure can be
followed by a student to appeal the University’s response to a request for reasonable
accommodations.
For more information and a copy of the Office of Student Disability Services Handbook, please
visit https://www.touro.edu/departments/student-disability-services/.
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UNIVERSITY CODES AND POLICIES
Touro University Berlin, as an academic community, has established guidelines which foster the
environment and atmosphere necessary to best achieve its stated purpose and protect its academic
integrity. Rules, regulations and related enforcement procedures have been developed to support
and maintain an environment in which learning, growing and maturing can take place. The
University has established both academic standards and reasonable standards of student conduct
in order to safeguard the education process and to provide for the safety of students and staff and
the protection of University property.
TOURO UNIVERSITY CODE OF CONDUCT
Students are expected to behave in a manner that is harmonious with and supportive of the
activities and functions of an educational institution. The following types of actions are considered
violations of the Touro University Code of Conduct and will result in disciplinary sanction:
1. Theft of, or damage to, University records and property, caused by intentional, negligent or
irresponsible conduct;
2. Unauthorized use of any University property, including, but not limited to, its name, property,
offices, premises, equipment (computer equipment, telephones, fax machines, copying
equipment, laboratories and misuse of student ID cards);
3. Conduct which interferes with or obstructs any University functions or which physically
obstructs or threatens to obstruct or restrain members of the University community;
4. The physical or sexual abuse or harassment of any member of the University community (such
incidents must also be reported to the Title IX coordinator);
5. Threatening or actual infliction of bodily injury, assault, emotional trauma against students,
faculty or staff of the University (such incidents must also be reported to the Chief Security
Officer);
6. Disorderly, disruptive or abusive conduct in the classroom or on University premises;
7. Refusal to follow the directives of University officials acting in performance of their duties;
8. Impersonating University faculty, University officials, or University staff;
9. Forging signatures or other information on registration forms, financial aid forms or any other
University documents;
10. Computer abuse, including possession of unauthorized passwords, plagiarism of programs,
unauthorized destruction of files, misuse of computer accounts and disruptive or annoying
behavior on the University’s computer system;
11. Unauthorized sale, distribution or consumption of alcoholic beverages on University premises;
12. Distribution, purchase or possession of barbiturates, amphetamines, marijuana, hallucinogens,
opiates, or any other addictive or illegal drugs or paraphernalia on University premises;
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13. Gambling in any form on University premises;
14. Possession, distribution or sale of weapons, incendiary devices, or explosives on University
premises;
15. Tampering with or misusing fire-fighting equipment and/or safety equipment (such as alarm-
boxes and extinguishers);
16. Participation in or furtherance of any illegal activity on Touro’s premises;
17. Offensive or derogatory written or verbal statements intended to inflict harm on members of
the University community, including, without limitation, racist, ethnic, or sexist remarks or
references regarding any member or group of the University community;
18. Any abusive conduct or harassment directed at an individual or group of individuals in the
University community on the basis of the actual or perceived race, gender, color, national
origin, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or
citizenship status of such person(s);
19. Refusal to identify oneself to an official or security officer of the University or to present proper
identification upon entering the University premises;
20. Actions that are not harmonious with and supportive of the activities and functions of an
educational institution; actions that harm the reputation of the University;
21. Aiding or abetting any conduct prohibited by this University Code;
22. Conviction of a felony crime while enrolled at the University;
23. Intentionally filing a false complaint under this University Code of Conduct, and
24. Academic dishonesty and lack of academic integrity.
Touro University Social Media Policy
Touro University policies apply to students’ online conduct. University staff members do not “police”
online social networks and the University is firmly committed to the principle of free speech. However,
when the University receives a report of inappropriate online conduct it is obligated to investigate. This
is true even when a student posts to a personal social media account using their own phone or computer
while off-campus or during a break. The University has the right to discipline students for misconduct
or lack of professionalism wherever it occurs, including online.
Individuals who violate any of the provisions of the Code of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action
at the discretion of Touro University. Student organizations violating the above regulations may be
penalized by having their charter revoked. Furthermore, disciplinary sanctions may also be imposed
against the officers and members of student organizations at the discretion of Touro University.
Adjudication of University Code of Conduct Violations
[Please note that there is a separate adjudication process for academic integrity violations (#24
in the Code of Conduct) in the section below entitled “Procedures in Response to Violations of
Academic Integrity”].
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Any member of the University Community may notify the Student Contact Officer or their designated
representatives of a Code of Conduct infraction by submitting a written statement describing the
alleged infraction to the Office of the
Student Contact Officer within ten (10) school days of the
alleged violation or within ten (10) school days from the time the charging individual learned of the
alleged code violation, but no later than within three (3) months of the violation.
The Student Contact Officer, or one of their designated representatives, shall inform the individual
charged with the infraction, in writing, of the nature of the charges against them and designate a
time and place for a meeting in the Office of the Student Contact Officer.
After meeting with the individual charged with the infraction, the Student Contact Officer or their
designated representatives (individuals or committee) will conduct a preliminary investigation of
the charges and determine what course of disciplinary action is appropriate. The Student Contact
Officer and/or their designated representatives (individuals or committee) can:
● bring the parties together for informal mediation;
● impose any of the disciplinary sanctions listed in the section entitled “Sanctions,” except
that the Student Contact Officer (and/or their representatives) cannot require payment of
restitution or order expulsion;
● refer the charges to the Student Affairs Committee for a disciplinary hearing;
● dismiss the charges.
DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
The Student Contact Officer may institute disciplinary proceedings by referring a matter to the
Student Affairs Committee within fourteen (14) school days of notification of the alleged
infraction. Once referred to the Student Affairs Committee a hearing must be commenced within
twenty-one (21) school days unless a disciplinary hearing date is adjourned for good cause. Once
a disciplinary hearing is commenced it must be completed within ten (10) school days.
SANCTIONS
After a hearing, the Student Affairs Committee may take one or more of the following actions:
1. Dismiss the Charges: After reviewing all relevant information, evidence and record
materials, the Student Affairs Committee may decide to dismiss the charges against the
student.
2. Impose disciplinary sanctions, which include but are not limited to the following:
(a) Warning – A written reprimand putting the student on notice that they have violated
the Code of Conduct and indicating that further misconduct may result in a more severe
disciplinary action. A copy of this warning will be placed in the student's file.
(b) Disciplinary Probation – A student may be placed on disciplinary probation for a
definite period of time. While on probation, students may not hold office in Student
Government Organizations, Clubs or Societies or represent the University in any capacity.
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Further violations while on probationary status will result in suspension or expulsion from
the University. A copy of the probation notice becomes a part of the student’s file.
(c) Counseling and Treatment – A student’s continued enrollment at Touro University
may be conditioned on their participation in counseling or treatment at outside counseling
and treatment agencies. A student's failure to participate in such a program after being
advised that their enrollment is conditioned on participation may result in other disciplinary
sanctions.
(d) Restitution – A student may be required to pay restitution to the University or to fellow
students for damages and losses resulting from their action.
(e) Suspension – A student may be suspended and may be barred from attending classes
for a definite period, not to exceed two years. Notification of the suspension will appear on
the student’s academic transcript and will remain until the end of the suspension period. A
notification of the suspension will remain in the student’s file. A student may not be
automatically re-enrolled at the end of their suspension and they must apply to the Student
Affairs Committee for reenrollment.
(f) Expulsion – This is termination of the student’s enrolled status at the University. A
student who has been expelled from the University is not permitted to complete their
courses and may not re-register for a future semester. Notification of the expulsion will
appear on the student’s academic transcript.
3. Impose Additional Sanctions – The Student Affairs Committee may impose the following
sanctions in addition to those listed above:
(a) A fine to be paid to the University, in addition to restitution.
(b) Service to the University community for a designated number of hours. The
required service cannot interfere with the individual’s course schedule.
4. Legal Action – In addition to imposing the disciplinary sanctions outlined above, the
Student Affairs Committee may recommend that students be turned over to law
enforcement authorities for legal action. The final decision on referring student cases to the
authorities is made by the Office of Security.
5. Other Sanctions – The Student Affairs Committee may impose other sanctions that it
deems appropriate and fair.
APPEALS OF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS IMPOSED FOR CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS
Any disciplinary action taken by the Student Contact Officer or their representatives for a violation
of the Code of Conduct may be appealed by filing a written appeal with the Student Affairs
Committee within ten (10) school days. The Student Affairs Committee will set a date for a hearing
within fourteen (14) school days of receipt of the student's written appeal. The Student Affairs
Committee may overturn the decision of the Student Contact Officer only if it was clearly
erroneous, arbitrary or capricious. The burden of proof is on the student to demonstrate that the
decision of the Student Contact Officer was clearly erroneous, arbitrary or capricious.
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The Student Affairs Committee will respond to the appealing individual, in writing, within thirty
(30) school days of receipt of the written appeal.
In cases in which the disciplinary sanction was initially imposed by the Student Affairs Committee,
the student may file a written appeal with the Student Contact Officer within ten (10) school days
of the committee’s decision. The Student Contact Officer shall appoint a Special Appeals Panel
consisting of the Dean of Faculties (or their representative), three full-time faculty members, and
a Student Affairs staffer, to hear the student’s appeal. This hearing must be scheduled within
fourteen (14) school days of the receipt of the student’s written appeal. The Special Appeals Panel
may overturn the decision of the Student Affairs Committee only if it determines that the
committee’s action was clearly erroneous, arbitrary or capricious.
Protocols for Disciplinary Hearings
Hearings conducted by committees designated as representatives of the Student Contact Officer,
the Student Affairs Committee, and the Special Appeals Panel will be governed by the following
protocols:
(a) All hearings are closed to the public.
(b) A quorum of the committee membership, defined as 51% of the total membership, must be
present.
(c) Attorneys are not allowed to be present at any hearings.
(d) Students have the right to bring witnesses on their behalf, to present any evidence they deem
relevant, to make opening and closing statements and to ask questions during the proceedings.
(e) The preponderance-of-evidence rule will govern the decision-making process.
(f) Decision will be made by a majority of participating members.
(g) The committee deliberations will be in camera.
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TOURO UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
Touro University is a community of scholars and learners committed to maintaining the highest
standards of personal integrity in all aspects of our professional and academic lives. Because
intellectual integrity is a hallmark of ethical, scholarly, and scientific inquiry as well as a core
value of the Jewish tradition, students and faculty are expected to share a mutual respect for
teaching, learning and the development of knowledge. They are expected to adhere to the highest
standards of honesty, fairness, and professional conduct in their academic work and respect for all
community members.
Academic dishonesty undermines our shared intellectual culture and our ability to trust one
another. Faculty and administration bear a major responsibility for promoting a climate of
integrity, both in the clarity with which they state their expectations and in the vigilance with which
they monitor students. Students must avoid all acts of dishonesty, including, but not limited to,
cheating on examinations, fabricating, tampering, lying, plagiarizing, and utilizing AI tools
without acknowledgment of such, as well as facilitating or tolerating the dishonesty of others.
Academic dishonesty lowers scholastic quality and defrauds those who will eventually depend on
the knowledge and integrity of our graduates. Furthermore, it misrepresents student efforts and
mastery of course material both absolutely, and relative to others in their courses.
Touro University views violations of academic integrity with the utmost gravity. Such violations
will lead to appropriate sanctions, up to and including expulsion from the university community.
We commit ourselves to the shared vision of academic excellence that can only flourish in a
climate of integrity.
The Touro University policy on academic integrity, which is outlined in this document, is designed
to guide students as they prepare assignments, take exams, and perform work necessary to
complete their degree requirements, and to provide a framework for faculty in fostering an
intellectual environment based on the principles of academic integrity. It is presented here in order
to educate the faculty on the parameters of and the enforcement of the policy.
● Properly acknowledge and cite all use of the ideas, results, or words of others, including
the use of AI tools and other emerging technologies;
● Properly acknowledge all contributors to a given piece of work;
● Make sure that all work submitted as their own in a course or other academic activity is
produced without the aid of unsanctioned materials or unsanctioned collaboration;
● Treat all other students in an ethical manner, respecting their integrity and right to pursue
their educational goals without interference. This requires that a student neither facilitate
academic dishonesty by others nor obstruct their academic progress.
Adherence to these principles is necessary to ensure that:
● Everyone is given proper credit for their own ideas, words, results, and other scholarly
accomplishments;
● All student work is fairly evaluated and no student has an inappropriate advantage over
others;
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● The academic and ethical development of all students are fostered;
● The reputation of the University for integrity in its teaching, research, and scholarship is
maintained and enhanced.
Failure to uphold the principles of academic integrity threatens not only the reputation of Touro,
but also the value of each and every degree awarded by the institution. All members of the Touro
community bear a shared responsibility for ensuring that the highest standards of academic
integrity are upheld.
Touro University works with faculty and students to promote an institutional culture of academic
integrity, provides effective training that creates a commitment to academic integrity, and
establishes clear procedures to deal with allegations of violations of academic integrity and
monitoring the adherence thereto.
Violations of Academic Integrity
The following are considered to be violations of academic integrity and are prohibited by the Touro
University System. Students, faculty, and other members of the Touro community who commit
one of the offenses listed below, or similar such offenses, or those who assist in the commission
of such offenses, may be subject to sanctions (i.e. classed as A, B, or C, as described below in the
section “Procedures in Response to Violations of Academic Integrity”).
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use of the writings, ideas and/or computer-generated
material of others without appropriate acknowledgement, and the representation of them as one’s
own original work. It also includes the unauthorized use of computer-generated material via
artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies without appropriate acknowledgement
and the representation of them as one’s own original work. Plagiarism encompasses acts of
inadvertent failure to acknowledge sources, as well as improper attribution due to poor citation.
When using ideas/words from other sources, the student must clearly define the sources using
standard methods of citation. Plagiarism can occur even when one does not use the exact words of
another author. Paraphrasing written material by changing or rearranging words without the proper
attribution is still considered plagiarism (even if it eludes identification by plagiarism detection
software). It is therefore critically important that students understand how to cite. If students have
any questions about the proper use and citation of material from other sources, they should seek
help from their professors.
Intentional Plagiarism
Plagiarism takes many forms. Flagrant forms, or intentional plagiarism, include, but are not
limited to:
• Purchasing a paper;
• Commissioning another to draft a paper on one’s behalf;
• Intentionally copying a paper regardless of the source and whether or not that paper has
been published;
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• Copying or cutting and pasting portions of others’ work (whether a unique phrase,
sentence, paragraph, chart, picture, figure, method or approach, experimental results,
statistics, etc.) without attribution;
• Using computer-generated material via artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging
technologies without attribution;
• In the case of clinical documentation, copying clinical notes/materials without personally
performing the patient examination.
Plagiarized sources may include, but are not limited to, print material, digital and media resources
including social media and blogs, as well as assignments completed by other students at Touro
University System and elsewhere. A more subtle, but equally flagrant, form is paraphrasing or
attempting to put in one’s own words the theories, opinions or ideas of another without proper
citation.
Additionally, students may not reuse their own previous work without appropriate citation. This is
a form of plagiarism called self-plagiarism and may mislead the reader or grader into the erroneous
belief that the current submission is new work to satisfy an assignment.
If students are unsure as to whether a fact or idea is common knowledge, they should consult their
instructor or librarian, or else provide appropriate citations.
Unintentional Plagiarism
Plagiarism is not only the failure to cite, but the failure to cite sources properly. If a source is cited
but in an inadequate way, the student may still be guilty of unintentional plagiarism. It is therefore
crucial that students understand the correct way to cite. The rules are relatively simple:
• For exact words, use quotation marks or a block indentation, with the citation.
• For a summary or paraphrase, indicate exactly where the source begins and exactly where
it ends.
In its policies and disciplinary procedures, the Touro University System will seek to recognize and
differentiate between intentional plagiarism, as defined above, and failure to cite sources properly
(unintentional plagiarism). While both forms are violations of the Academic Integrity Policy, a
student’s first instance of unintentional plagiarism may only be penalized with a Class C sanction
(see sanctions below).
Cheating On Examinations And Other Class/Fieldwork Assignments
Cheating is defined as improperly obtaining and/or using unauthorized information or materials to
gain an advantage on work submitted for evaluation. Providing or receiving assistance
unauthorized by the instructor is also considered cheating.
Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to:
• Giving or receiving unauthorized assistance to or from another person on quizzes,
examinations, or assignments;
• Using another learner’s audience response device/i-clicker;
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• Using materials, devices, or tools not specifically authorized during any form of a test or
examination;
• Exceeding the restrictions put in place for “take home” examinations, such as unauthorized
use of library sources or internet sources, unauthorized use of computer-generated material
via artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, or unauthorized
collaboration on answers;
• Sitting in for someone else or permitting someone to sit in for a student on any form of test
or examination;
• Working on any form of test or examination beyond the allotted time, which includes any
extra time resulting from a documented accommodation (unless the instructor provides
explicit permission);
• Hiding, stealing or destroying materials needed by other students;
• Altering and resubmitting for re-grading any assignment, test or examination without the
express written consent of the instructor;
• Copying from another individual’s examination or providing information to another
student during an examination;
• Soliciting, obtaining, possessing or providing to another person an examination prior to the
administration of the examination.
• Bringing into the examination room notes in any format and paper, electronics or writings,
drawings, etc. that could be used to aid in taking a closed notes/book exam.
Examples of unauthorized assistance include:
• Giving or receiving assistance or information in any manner, including person-to-person,
notes, text messages, or e-mails, during an examination or in the preparation of other
assignments without the authorization of the instructor;
• Receiving assistance via artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies
without the authorization of the instructor;
• Using crib sheets or unauthorized notes (unless the instructor provides explicit permission);
• Copying from another individual’s exam.
Failure to comply with any and all Touro University System test procedures will be considered a
violation of the Academic Integrity Policy.
Research Misconduct
The integrity of the scientific enterprise requires adherence to the highest ethical standards in the
conduct of research and research training. Therefore, students and other trainees conducting
research are bound by the same ethical guidelines that apply to faculty investigators, based on the
Public Health Service regulations dated May 17, 2005. Research misconduct is defined in the
USPHS Policy as “fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing
research, or in reporting research results.”
These terms are defined as follows:
(a) fabrication - making up data or results and recording or reporting them;
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(b) falsification - manipulating research materials, equipment or processes, or changing or
omitting data or results such that the research is not accurately represented in the research
record;
(c) plagiarism - the appropriation of another person’s ideas, processes, results, or words
without giving appropriate credit. Research misconduct does not include honest error or
honest differences of opinion.
Research misconduct does not include honest error or honest differences of opinion.
Touro’s Research Misconduct Policy can be found: https://www.nymc.edu/media/schools-and-
colleges/nymc/pdf/policies/PoliciesandProceduresforRespondingtoAllegationsofResearchMiscon
duct.final6.15.23.pdf
Other Unethical Conduct
Misleading or Fraudulent Behavior
Misleading or fraudulent behavior, put simply, is lying, and includes acts contributing to or
associated with lying. It takes on any form of fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Reporting false information to gain an advantage;
• Omitting information or data resulting in misrepresenting or distorting findings or
conclusions;
• Providing false information to explain lateness or to be excused from an assignment, class
or clerkship function;
• Signing in another person's name on any attendance sheet/roster representing them as
present when they are not;
• Falsely accusing another of misbehavior, or otherwise misrepresenting information about
another;
• Providing false information about oneself, such as on an application or as part of some
competition;
• Taking credit for accomplishments achieved by another person or computer-generated
material via artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies;
• Omitting relevant information about oneself.
Tampering
Tampering is the unauthorized removal or alteration of college/university documents (e.g., library
resources, official institutional forms, correspondence), software, equipment, or other academic-
related materials, including other students’ work. It should be noted that tampering as a form of
cheating may also be classified as criminal activity and may be subject to criminal prosecution.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Intentionally sabotaging another student’s work;
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• Altering a student’s academic transcript, letter of recommendation, or some other official
college document;
• Electronically changing another student’s or colleague’s files, data, assignments, or
reports.
Copyright Violations
Academic integrity prohibits the making of unauthorized copies of copyrighted material, including
software and any other non-print media. Individuals, under the legal doctrine of “fair use,” may
make a copy of an article or copy small sections of a book for personal use, or may use an image
to help teach a concept. Examples of copyright violations include:
• Making or distributing copies of a copyrighted article for a group (on paper or
electronically);
• Disseminating an image or video of an artist’s work without permission, including those
found on the internet;
• Copying large sections of a book.
The “fair use doctrine” regarding use of copyrighted materials can be found at the following link:
https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use. Also see the library’s guide on frequently asked copyright
questions: https://libguides.tourolib.org/copyright/faqs.
Please contact your campus librarian to get copyright clearance for required reading materials.
Sanctions
The following sanctions may be imposed for violation of this Policy. Informal resolution of
violations can be accompanied by Class C sanctions only. Formal resolution can be accompanied
by any combination of sanctions from Class A, B, and C. Except in the case of a student’s
expulsion or dismissal, any student found to have violated this Policy is required to take additional
ethics tutorials intended to assist student to avoid future misconduct. (Academic Integrity
Plagiarism Tutorial, https://libguides.tourolib.org/AI, for an overview on how to avoid plagiarism.
Scroll down the page for the link to the Touro University Academic Integrity Test,
https://libguides.tourolib.org/research-101 that will go to the instructor’s email.)
Class A Sanctions:
• Expulsion/dismissal
• Revocation of awarded degree in the event that the violation is identified after graduation
Class B Sanctions:
• Suspension (up to twenty-four months)
• Indication of the violation in a letter of reprimand, in reference letters, licensure and
regulatory forms, etc.
• Notification of the violation to the other schools within Touro University
• Indication of ‘disciplinary action for academic integrity violation’ on the permanent
transcript
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Class C Sanctions:
• Placement on Academic Probation
• Failure in the course, with consequences as determined by the individual program’s rules
and regulations
• Reduction of the grade for a particular submitted piece of work, segment of work required
for a course/clerkship, or the entire course/clerkship with or without the option of redoing
the work or the course/clerkship
• Requiring the student to redo the assignment or to do an alternative assignment, which may
include a grade reduction
Procedures in Response to Violations of Academic Integrity
This Touro University System Academic Integrity Policy applies to all Touro students. Any act in
violation of this Policy or any allegation of misconduct related to this Policy involving a student
must be reported and addressed in accordance with the adjudication procedures outlined below or
those of the student’s school, which may not be less stringent than the requirements and standards
set forth in this Policy.
The Dean of each school or the Provost shall designate a member of the school’s administration
as Chief Academic Integrity Officer (herein referred to as the “CAI Officer”) to oversee the
adjudication of violations and to maintain appropriate documentation. The CAI Officer of each
school will maintain written records of all violations and resolutions, both informal and formal.
The CAI Officer must be an assistant dean or higher, or another appropriate responsible individual
approved by the Provost or Vice President of the Undergraduate Division for schools in that
Division.
Each school shall designate a Committee that will adjudicate violations of academic integrity via
a formal Hearing process.
The Provost or Vice President shall designate a Dean responsible for hearing formal resolution
appeals (herein referred to as the “Appeals Dean”). The CAI Officer and the Appeals Dean cannot
be the same individual.
Reporting a Case of Suspected Plagiarism or Cheating
Due to the organizational and administrative differences among schools and programs, each school
can determine its own reporting sequence from faculty member to CAI Officer.
Depending on the school or program, faculty or students may report an alleged incident to:
Department Chair, Department Deputy Chair, Program Chair, Sequence Chair, Program Director,
Department Director, Academic Dean, Preclinical Dean, Dean, or CAI Officer directly.
Each school and program should make its reporting sequence known to its constituencies.
For the sake of clarity, the faculty member’s supervisor will be referred to as “Chair” in the
paragraphs that follow.
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Faculty members, students, or other members of the Touro community who encounter suspected
academic integrity violations should contact the relevant “Chair”. The “Chair” will consult with
the faculty member, and if a violation is identified, the faculty member will inform the student.
The “Chair" will also report all suspected violations in writing (using the Academic Integrity
Violation Reporting Form) to the CAI Officer, who will advise the “Chair” on whether to pursue
an informal or a formal resolution. For first-time suspected violations, CAI Officers and faculty
are strongly encouraged to seek an informal resolution with the student. No permanent grade may
be entered onto the student’s record for the course in question before the issue is resolved.
If an instructor strongly suspects cheating during an exam, the instructor should stop the student’s
exam and collect all evidence of cheating. The incident should be immediately reported to the
“Chair”, who will investigate and report in writing to the CAI officer.
Resolution of Academic Integrity Violations
Incidents of academic integrity violations are reported to the department Chair, and a report by the
Chair is submitted to the CAI Officer. The method of resolution of the violation may be either
informal or formal. Students who are found to have violated the Touro University System’s
Standards of Academic Integrity are subject to the sanctions listed above.
Should a student action be of such a serious nature that it is felt that he/she may be considered a
danger in a clinical setting, the CAI Officer or the Chair may remove such a student from a clinical
assignment, not to exceed fourteen (14) days pending the outcome of a formal resolution. A
student shall not be removed from a didactic course while an allegation of an academic integrity
violation is ongoing. It is the responsibility of the student to work with their program to make up
any time missed from clinical assignments.
Informal Resolution
After consulting with the Chair and the CAI Officer (as per “Reporting a Case of Suspected
Plagiarism or Cheating”), the faculty member may attempt to resolve the issue informally with the
student. Once an informal resolution is agreed to between the faculty member and the student, the
faculty member must present such resolution to the department Chair for approval. The faculty
member, in consultation with the Chair, may impose any range of Class C sanctions, but must
include requiring the student to take additional ethics tutorials intended to assist that student to
avoid future misconduct. Once accepted by the student, the informal resolution is binding on both
the student and faculty member, and cannot be appealed by the student.
If the student is found to have committed an academic integrity violation, the outcome of the
informal resolution should be reported in writing by the Chair to the CAI Officer, who will
maintain the record for the duration of the student’s academic career. NOTE: Some Touro schools
may be required to report the violation to outside licensing agencies.
The informal resolution process is not available to individuals who have previously committed an
academic integrity violation.
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Formal Resolution
In the event that (1) the accused student denies the charge, (2) the student and faculty member do
not agree to informal resolution, (3) the student has been previously found guilty of a similar
infraction, or (4) for any other reason for which informal resolution is not appropriate as
determined by the CAI Officer, then the matter shall be submitted for formal resolution.
To institute formal resolution, the following procedures shall be followed:
• The Chief Academic Integrity Officer receives a written statement from the instructor,
proctor, student, or any other complainant, as the case may be.
• The written statement must include the name of the involved student(s), the name and
position of the reporting person, and the nature of the alleged act.
• The CAI Officer shall arrange a hearing which, generally speaking, should take place no
earlier than five (5) calendar days and no later than twenty (20) calendar days after
notification that informal resolution was unsuccessful or not pursued.
• The hearing shall take place before the designated Committee on Academic Integrity of the
School. If the hearing involves a student in a dual-degree or joint-degree program, then
the Hearing Committee should have representatives from both programs.
• The Committee shall receive the written statement, and any documents submitted by the
student or reporting person.
• All persons involved in a hearing shall be given notice of all hearing dates, times and
places. Such notice, which will be sent by e-mail will be given at least two (2) business
days prior to any hearing, unless waived by the parties involved.
• Postponements of Committee hearings may be made at the discretion of the Committee
Chair. Either party may be granted a postponement only if pertinent information or
interested parties cannot, for good cause, be present at the appointed time. Any
postponement may not extend beyond a one-month period and any delay may affect the
student’s ability to progress in the program.
• The accused student and the accuser will be afforded the following opportunities:
To review, but not copy, all pertinent information to be presented to the Committee.
The length of time for review shall be reasonable, as determined by the Committee
Chair.
To present fully all aspects of the issue before the Committee.
Committee Hearings will proceed under the following guidelines:
• All Committee hearings and meetings are closed to the public.
• The Committee may hear the student, the faculty member or proctor, and any other
individual who may be knowledgeable or may have information to share with the
Committee regarding the suspected offense. Each person will meet with the Committee on
an individual basis.
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• The Committee may consider relevant written reports, discussions with involved parties,
examinations, videos, papers, screen shots, social media posts, or other related documents.
• The Committee must be comprised of a minimum of three people, who must be present
either in person or via video-conference, and may not be the faculty member of the course
in question.
• All decisions shall be made by majority vote.
• The student has the right to appear before the Committee, in person or via video conference,
in order to present his/her case, but, after proper notice of a hearing, the Committee may
proceed, notwithstanding the student’s absence.
• The hearing is academic in nature and non-adversarial. Student representation by an
attorney or other representative at the hearing is not permitted. However, the student may
bring a support person to accompany them and be present in an anteroom, put not
participate, in the hearing.
• Audio recordings of the hearing are not permitted and transcripts are not required.
• All information supporting the charges made against a student shall be presented first.
Following this presentation, the student who has been accused of a violation will present
his/her side of the matter by submitting to the Committee information that he/she chooses
to submit to support their stance or position. The CAI Officer, his or her designee, Office
of Institutional Compliance or other members of the faculty and Administration may also
meaningfully participate in this information exchange. Pursuant to the Touro University
Code of Conduct, the student is expected to conduct themselves harmoniously so as not to
obstruct the investigation or proceedings.
• The student, his/her accuser, the Committee, and/or Touro University System’s
representatives may raise questions about the information under review so that all aspects
of the case are clarified.
The Committee shall reach a decision using the following guidelines:
• The Committee will meet in closed session to reach a decision, including recommended
sanctions, if applicable. Such meeting shall generally be held immediately after the hearing
or within one Touro business day (a Jewish Day of Observance as delineated on the Touro
calendar does not count as a business day).
• If the Committee seeks additional information following commencement of its
deliberations, it will notify the parties within two (2) Touro business days, and reconvene
the hearing within five (5) Touro business days of the conclusion of the original hearing.
The Committee's final decision must then be made.
• The Committee may impose a range of Class A, B, or C sanctions.
The Committee’s decision must be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing and will
be the final disposition of the issues involved, including sanctions. The decision of the Committee
will be presented in writing to the CAI Officer, the student, and the Chair. The Committee’s letter
will contain the following elements: Charge; Hearing Date; Findings; List of Sanctions; and the
Right to Appeal and to whom. In the event the case involved a student in a dual-degree or joint-
degree program, the CAI Officer of each relevant school should be informed of the decision.
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Appeal Process
• Following a Formal Resolution Hearing and notification of the Committee decision, either
party may appeal the decision. An appeal may only be granted on the basis of: 1) evidence
of bias of one or more of the members of the Committee; 2) new material documenting
information that was not available at the time of the decision; 3) procedural error.
• The appellant has three (3) business days within which to submit a formal written appeal
of the decision to the Appeals Dean for the School. The appeal should be accompanied
by the Hearing Committee’s letter and by a narrative explaining the basis for the appeal.
The narrative should fully explain the appellant’s position and substantiate the reason(s)
for their appeal.
• The Appeals Dean may request to meet with the appellant.
• After consideration of the Appeal, the Appeals Dean may accept, reject or modify the
Committee’s decision, and will notify the student in writing of the decision.
• The Appeals Dean, when notifying the student of the decision, shall inform the student of
his/her right to appeal an adverse decision to the Chief Academic Officer.
A copy of the Appeals Dean’s final decision will be transmitted to the CAI Officer and the Chair.
A student has three (3) business days from receipt of written notification to submit a formal written
appeal of the decision, that is discretionary in nature, to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) (i.e.,
Provost) or his/her designee. In the event the CAO decides to consider the matter, the CAO may
only sustain the appeal on the basis of one of the following:
• Evidence of bias of one or more of the members of the Committee or of the Appeals Dean.
• New material documenting information that was not available to the Committee or the
Appeals Dean at the time of the initial decision.
• Procedural error.
The CAO may, at his/her discretion, conduct interviews and review materials. The CAO will
notify the student, the CAI Officer, and the Appeals Dean in writing of the appeal decision. The
decision of the CAO shall be final.
NOTE: The complete Touro University Academic Integrity Policy can be found at
www.touro.edu/students/policies/academic-integrity/
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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
For purposes of this policy, "Dispute" means all legal and equitable claims, demands, and
controversies, of whatever nature or kind, whether in contract, tort, under statute or regulation, or
some other law or theory; the application, potential enrollment, enrollment, matriculation,
continued enrollment and matriculation, and graduation (or denial thereof), suspension, dismissal,
expulsion, separation or any other academic, disciplinary or other action or termination of such
student by Touro; any other matter related to or concerning the relationship between the student
and Touro including, by way of example and without limitation, allegations of: discrimination or
harassment based on race, religion, national origin, age, veteran status or disability, sex, gender,
sexual orientation, retaliation, defamation, infliction of emotional distress, violation of The
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Sections 1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the United
States Code, The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, New York State Human Rights
Law, New York City Human Rights Law, or any other federal, state or local civil, Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, Title
VI or Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, as well as any other law related to students, not-for-profits and higher educational
institutions. Disputes do not include collections actions of tuition or other fees payable by the
student and owed to Touro University.
Touro’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) policy was created with the intention of
providing a program for the quick, fair and accessible resolution of Disputes between Touro, and
Touro’s current and former students (as well as applicants) related to or arising out of a current,
former or potential academic relationship with Touro. The policy provides the exclusive
mechanism for the final and binding resolution of all Disputes that cannot otherwise be resolved
internally through the academic and disciplinary methods described elsewhere in this handbook.
A student’s acceptance, registration, enrollment, matriculation and/or petition for graduation and
matriculation at Touro acts as their consideration and consent to these terms.
All Disputes (as defined below) between Touro, on the one hand, and any current or former student
or applicant on the other, which cannot be resolved internally, shall first be submitted to non-
binding mediation (the “Mandatory Mediation”). The Mandatory Mediation shall be conducted by
a neutral mediator selected at Touro’s sole discretion. Touro shall be responsible for paying 50%
of the costs associated with the Mandatory Mediation. The student shall be responsible for paying
50% of the costs associated with the Mandatory Mediation. Touro and the student shall each be
responsible for paying their own respective attorney’s fees (if any) incurred in conjunction with
the Mandatory Mediation.
If upon completion of the Mandatory Mediation all or any part of the Dispute is still unresolved,
the remaining Dispute shall proceed to binding arbitration (the “Mandatory Arbitration”), as
described below.
In accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act and to the extent not inconsistent with the primacy
of federal law, all Disputes remaining after completion of the Mandatory Mediation shall be
exclusively conducted and heard by a single arbitrator, affiliated with JAMS or another reputable
ADR organization, who shall be an attorney or judge. The arbitrator and location of the Mandatory
Arbitration shall be selected at Touro’s sole discretion. Touro shall be responsible for paying 50%
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of the costs associated with the Mandatory Arbitration. The student shall be responsible for paying
50% of the costs associated with the Mandatory Arbitration. Touro and the student shall each be
responsible for paying their own respective attorney’s fees (if any) incurred in conjunction with
the Mandatory Arbitration. The results of the Mandatory Arbitration shall be binding and final.
The Mandatory Mediation and Mandatory Arbitration of any claims by a student or applicant as
part of a Dispute shall be limited to their individual claims. The student or applicant shall not
assert, prosecute, or obtain relief on, and expressly waives, any and all class, collective or
representative claims which purport to seek relief on behalf of other persons. Any judgment upon
the award rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and non-appealable, and may be entered in any
court of competent jurisdiction.
If any provision of this ADR policy is determined by any arbitrator or court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, said provision shall be modified to the minimum extent
necessary to render it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, the provision shall
be severed from the policy, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and
shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purpose and intent of the policy.
For the avoidance of doubt, this policy prohibits a student or applicant from filing or prosecuting
any Dispute through a civil action in court before a judge or jury involving any Dispute. The
student’s acceptance, registration, enrollment, matriculation and/or petition for graduation and
matriculation at Touro acts as a knowing and voluntary waiver by the student of the student’s right
to seek judicial relief in any manner inconsistent with this policy.
ADR Procedures
To initiate ADR, the student or applicant must send a written demand for ADR to the Office of
Institutional Compliance (“OIC”). The demand shall set forth a statement of the facts relating to
the Dispute, including any alleged act(s) or omission(s) at issue; the names of all person(s)
involved in the Dispute; the amount in controversy, if any; and the remedy sought. The demand
must be received by the OIC within the time period prescribed by the earlier of Touro policy or
the statute of limitations applicable to the claims(s) alleged in the demand. If a student or applicant
fails to file a request for ADR with Touro within the required time frame, the Dispute will be
conclusively resolved against the student or applicant without any right to appeal same.
Within thirty (30) days of receiving such demand, or as soon as possible thereafter, if Touro and
the student/applicant are unable to resolve the Dispute informally, the Student shall indicate their
desire to proceed to the Mandatory Mediation. As described above, to the extent any Dispute
remains thereafter, the Dispute shall proceed to the Mandatory Arbitration.
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FAILURE-TO-EDUCATE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
The payment of tuition entitles a student to register and matriculate in the courses and programs
available and offered by Touro University. In order for a degree to be earned, passing grades must be
achieved and any other prerequisites required by the school and program must be fulfilled. While
students expend significant sums associated with higher education, successful completion of a course,
program, or degree is dependent on many factors, Touro University makes absolutely no assurances or
representations of guaranteed success, merely that it will provide students with the tools needed to
accomplish their academic goals.
Touro University’s liability (as well as its faculty, staff, and third parties action by, through or on its
behalf) is limited in all respects, no matter the cause of action or theory of liability, to the amount of
tuition actually paid by the student in the one year prior to which the claim is made. No award of
incidental, consequential, punitive or lost profits damages may be awarded.
TITLE IX GRIEVANCE POLICY
The Touro University, specifically: Touro University, Touro University California, Touro
University Nevada, New York Medical College and Hebrew Theological College (hereinafter
collectively referred to as “Touro”), seek to maintain a safe learning, living, and working
environment for all members of its community. In addition, as individual educational institutions,
Touro subscribes to all federal, state, and institutional laws of the United States and regulations
necessary to ensure that goal. Please note that Title IX is limited to persons and conduct within
the United States and therefore situations that occur in Berlin may fall under Touro’s Sexual
Misconduct policy and not Touro’s Title IX Grievance policy.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits any person in the United States from
being discriminated against on the basis of sex in seeking access to any educational program or
activity receiving federal financial assistance. The U.S. Department of Education, which enforces
Title IX, has long defined the meaning of Title IX’s prohibition on sex discrimination broadly to
include various forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence that interfere with a student’s
ability to equally access our educational programs and opportunities.
This Title IX Grievance Policy became effective on August 14, 2020, and only applies to formal
complaints of sexual harassment alleged to have occurred on or after August 14, 2020. Alleged
conduct that occurred prior to August 14, 2020 will be investigated and adjudicated according to
the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy then in effect.
Title IX Coordinator
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person
reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination
or sexual harassment), in person, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information
listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator
receiving the person’s verbal or written report.
Contact Information for the Title IX Coordinator:
Matthew Lieberman
50 West 47
th
street, 14
th
Floor
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New York, NY 10036
Phone: 646-565-6000 x55667
Email: Matthew.Lieberman@touro.edu
Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the
telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address listed for the Title IX
Coordinator.
When Title IX Applies
The Title IX process will apply when all of the following elements are met:
1. The conduct is alleged to have occurred on or after August 14, 2020;
2. The conduct is alleged to have occurred in the United States;
3. The conduct is alleged to have occurred in Touro’s education program or activity; and
4. The alleged conduct, if true, would constitute covered sexual harassment, as defined
under Title IX, as:
1. an employee conditioning educational benefits on participation in unwelcome
sexual conduct (i.e., quid pro quo);
2. unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would determine is so severe,
pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal
access to the educational institution’s education program or activity; or
3. sexual assault (as defined in the Clery Act); or dating violence, domestic
violence, or stalking (as defined in the Violence Against Women Act
(VAWA)).
If the alleged misconduct meets these requirements, then the Title IX grievance process applies
and the Potential Complainant may file a Formal Complaint or their prior Complaint submission
will become a Formal Complaint. For the purposes of this Title IX Grievance Policy, “formal
complaint” means a document – including an electronic submission - filed by a complainant with
a signature or other indication that the complainant is the person filing the formal complaint, or
signed by the Title IX Coordinator, alleging sexual harassment against a respondent about conduct
within Touro’s education program or activity and requesting initiation of the procedures consistent
with the Title IX Grievance Policy to investigate and adjudicate the allegation of sexual
harassment.
If the alleged misconduct does not meet these Title IX requirements, it requires a mandatory
dismissal under Title IX, but it may be addressed by the broader Touro Sexual Misconduct Policy
or another applicable Touro policy.
For more details surrounding the Title IX Grievance Policy please see:
https://www.touro.edu/title-ix-policy/
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POLICY ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
This policy applies to all members of the Touro University (“Touro”) community, including
students, faculty, and administrators as well as third parties (i.e., vendors, and invitees).
Discrimination or harassment of any kind in regard to a person's sex is not tolerated at our
institution. Information and/or training regarding this policy is available to students, faculty, and
staff.
Touro promotes an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the community
are respected. It is the policy of Touro that sexual intimidation of students and employees is
unacceptable behavior and will not be tolerated.
Sexual Misconduct
Touro prohibits discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment. The prohibition against
discrimination extends to employment and third parties. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct
of a sexual nature and can include rape, assault, sexual advances, request for sexual favors by
intimidation or promise of benefits, and other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct.
Environmental harassment (sometimes referred to as hostile environment) is sexually harassing
conduct that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive to limit an individual’s ability to
participate in or receive benefits, services, or opportunities at Touro. This can include persistent
comments or jokes about an individual’s sex, sharing or distributing private and personal explicit
images or video footage; verbal behavior, including insults, remarks, epithets, or derogatory
statements; nonverbal behavior, including graffiti, inappropriate physical advances short of
physical violence such as repeated and unwanted touching; and assault, including physical
violence or the threat of physical violence.
Retaliation against any individual who made a complaint will not be tolerated. Retaliation includes
intimidation, threats, harassment, assault and adverse employment or educational actions.
Retaliation may be committed by the Responding Party, the Reporting Party, third parties, or any
other individual or group. Retaliation may be found even when an underlying report made in good
faith was not substantiated. Retaliation does not include good faith actions pursued in connection
to a report of gender-based misconduct, or in connection with an investigation or proceeding under
this policy.
To officially file charges for an act of sexual assault or rape, please contact the Office of
Institutional Compliance If the alleged perpetrator is a student, you can initiate disciplinary action
against this individual. All incidents must be reported within six (6) months of their occurrence.
Complaints may be filed by contacting the Office of Institutional Compliance:
Phone: 646-565-6000, ext. 55330
Email: [email protected]
or by contacting Title IX Coordinator:
Matthew Lieberman
50 West 47
th
street, 14
th
Floor
New York, NY 10036
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Phone: 646-565-6000 x55667
Email: Matthew.Lieberman@touro.edu
All divisions of Touro seek to foster a collegial atmosphere in which students are nurtured and
educated through close faculty-student relationships, student camaraderie, and individualized
attention. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is anathema to Touro’s mission, history, and
identity. Touro will resolve any identified discrimination in a timely and effective manner, and
will ensure that it does not recur. Compliance with Touro’s policies and procedures is a necessary
step in achieving a safe environment in our educational community. The policies set forth were
developed to promote a safe educational environment and a high-quality campus life.
Those believing that they have been harassed or discriminated against on the basis of their sex,
including sexual harassment, should contact the Office of Institutional Compliance immediately.
When Touro has notice of the occurrence, Touro is compelled to take immediate and effective
corrective action reasonably calculated to stop the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and as
appropriate, remedy its effects.
This policy applies to all members of Touro, including students, faculty, and administrators as well
as third parties (including, but not limited to, vendors, invitees, etc.). Information and/or training
regarding this policy are available to students, faculty, and staff. In addition, information about
this policy will be available on Touro’s website.
For Further Information: Students are strongly urged to read the full policy at
https://www.touro.edu/sexual-misconduct-policy/
Students are also urged to read the Annual Security and Fire Report at
https://www.touro.edu/departments/campus-security/clery-reports/TOURO_U-2022_ASFSR.pdf
Inquiries regarding any form of discrimination or harassment or legal processes in Germany may
be directed to:
Antidiskriminierungsstelle des Bundes
030 18555-1855
STUDENT COMPLAINTS
Touro University is committed to safeguarding the interests of all students. Students are entitled
to be treated with fairness and respect in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures.
The University does not condone unfair treatment of students by administration, faculty and/or
staff.
Students who believe that they have been aggrieved by the University, and that such occurrence is
not governed by another complaint mechanism, may seek redress through the complaint procedure
outlined below. No adverse action will be taken against any person who files a complaint because
of the filing of such complaint.
This student complaint procedure is available to any Touro University student who seeks to resolve
a legitimate grievance directly affecting that student, provided that such circumstance is not
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governed by another complaint mechanism (see Exception to policy below). The procedure only
applies to complaints that are the result of actions by another member of the University community
while acting in an official capacity (e.g. faculty member, administrator, or staff) in contravention
of the written policies of the University or the school in which the student is enrolled.
If any student believes that their rights have been violated or infringed upon, or that Touro’s
policies and procedures have not been followed, that student may file a formal complaint with the
Dean of the school or division in which they are enrolled. When a complaint concerns an
administrative function of the University, including, but not limited to, tuition refund and student
financial assistance, a student may file a formal complaint with the University-wide director or
supervisor of the administrative unit in question, or their designee. Prior to filing the formal
complaint, the student should attempt to remedy the situation via an informal mediation (described
in Phase One of “Student Complaint Procedure Phases,” viewable on the Touro website at
https://touro.app.box.com/v/studentgrievancepolicy). If the informal mediation is unsuccessful, or
if the student is uncomfortable attempting an informal resolution, then a formal complaint may be
filed. The complaint should state, with particularity: the person(s) involved, the nature of the claim,
the date, witnesses (if any), documents (if any), and the circumstances under which the alleged
claim may have been committed.
Limitation Period
Claims under this policy may only be brought within sixty (60) calendar days of the alleged
misconduct.
Exception to policy
This policy is not applicable to situations that are governed by other policies. For example,
complaints of sexual harassment are governed by Title IX; the University currently has a robust
policy and procedure for dealing with such allegations. Therefore, all such incidents are considered
under that anti-harassment policy/process. Other examples of exceptions to the Grievance policy
include, but are not limited to, race discrimination, Code of Conduct violations, and ADA
Reasonable Accommodations requests and complaints.
Additionally, this policy is separate and distinct from the Touro University or program-specific
grade appeals polices. Therefore, this policy may not be used for appealing grades, dismissals, or
academic decisions by any Touro University programs. Such appeals are governed by the Student
Handbook or Catalog for the program in which the student is enrolled.
All students are urged to read the entire policy at
https://touro.app.box.com/v/studentgrievancepolicy
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POLICY ON DRUGS & CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
The United States Department of Education has issued regulations implementing the provisions of
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226). In
compliance with Federal Law and New York State Law, this policy includes information to ensure
that all members of the Touro Community are aware of the dangers of substance abuse and to
outline the sanctions for violating this policy.
Students, faculty and staff who distribute or use illegal drugs or illicitly use drugs which would
otherwise be legal, including alcohol, while on Touro campuses, locations and facilities, or as part
of any Touro activities, are violating German Laws, and the regulations of Touro.
Touro is committed to educating and informing students, faculty and staff about the dangers and
effects of substance abuse. Touro recognizes that drug addiction and alcoholism are illnesses that
may not be easily resolved and may require professional assistance and treatment.
Touro will seek to identify confidential counseling and referral services when indicated for
students, faculty and staff with drug and/or alcohol problems. All inquiries and requests for
assistance will be handled with confidentiality.
Touro University also has a Biennial Review that is used to document the progress made by Touro
and also provide insight into how Touro’s Alcohol and Drug policy and programs could be
improved.
Touro seeks to safeguard the health and well-being of all members of Touro: students, faculty and
staff. All members of Touro are accountable to know the law and to understand the policies and
procedures of Touro.
In order to better educate students, faculty and staff, Touro wishes to provide all members of Touro
with an education regarding the effects of substance abuse. The mind-altering substances to be
discussed here are: marijuana, cocaine, heroin (and their derivatives); amphetamines (uppers);
barbiturates (downers); hallucinogens; and alcohol. Many individuals take such drugs to escape
from their problems; but doing so only creates more problems.
For the complete policy, see https://touro.app.box.com/v/ControlledSubstancespolicy
Students are urged to view pages 26-28 in the Annual Security and Fire Report at
https://www.touro.edu/departments/campus-security/clery-reports/TOURO_U-2022_ASFSR.pdf
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TOURO UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SECURITY POLICIES
Safety and security are concerns commonly shared by the students, faculty and staff employees of
Touro University. The University is committed to keeping its campus locations, centers and sites
secure.
Access to the Campus
Students must show a valid identification card to enter Touro University facilities. Visitors must
receive a temporary pass from guards on duty to enter Touro facilities.
Security Services
The Touro University Berlin campus is gated and secured. Vehicles, other than those of approved
employees, can gain access to the campus only through the Facility Manager. All students, staff,
and lecturers have ID cards which allow for keyless entry through the campus gate. Information
encoded on lost ID cards is deleted from the system. All Touro University Berlin employees and
students are trained in how to react to emergencies, including a ‘strange person’ on campus,
unattended backpacks, etc.
All visitors must be announced in advance; entry is permitted by the Facility Manager. A police
car canvasses the campus every two hours during class times, and does so periodically when the
campus is closed. For special events, an additional police presence on campus is arranged. Finally,
in the event of an emergency, Berlin Police will arrive quickly as Touro University Berlin has a
heightened security status.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS
CAMPUS CITIZENSHIP
Students of Touro University are expected to be considerate of all individuals at the University –
fellow students, faculty, staff and administrators – and to help maintain a harmonious and
supportive environment conducive to learning and the furtherance of academic pursuits. While
specific regulations are listed on the following pages, it is expected that all members of the
University community demonstrate respect for their colleagues, sensitivity to their needs, and
tolerance for their ideas and views. Please cooperate with University officials by observing the
rules and regulations of the University, and by exercising respect for University values and
property.
STANDARDS OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
The faculty has primary responsibility for managing the classroom. Students who create a
disruption in the classroom may be directed by the instructor to leave the class for the remainder
of the class period. Behaviors defined as disruptive include persistently speaking without being
recognized, using a cell phone in the class, eating in the classroom, interfering with the class by
entering and leaving the room without authorization, carrying on private conversations, and
refusing to follow the directions of the course instructor.
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Eating and drinking are strictly prohibited in all laboratories. To assure a clean and healthy
environment, students are asked to eat and drink only in designated areas and to refrain from eating
in classrooms and auditoriums.
Students are strictly forbidden to bring pets or other animals into any facilities of the University,
unless they have obtained specific authorization in advance from the dean of their division/school.
Additionally, please see Touro’s Policy on Weapons in the 2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety
Report,https://www.touro.edu/departments/campus-security/clery-reports/TOURO_U-
2022_ASFSR.pdf
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Acceptable Use Policy provides for users of the institutional technology resources, facilities,
and/or equipment to act responsibly, to abide by Touro’s policies, and to respect the rights and
privileges of other users. Each user of Touro technology resources is responsible for adhering to
all legal and ethical requirements in accordance with the policies of Touro and applicable law.
All users of Touro technology resource users must submit, upon commencement of their
relationship with Touro, or at another appropriate time, acknowledgement of the Acceptable Use
Policy (AUP). In submitting the AUP Acknowledgement Form, each individual will be certifying
that they have read and will comply with the AUP.
Students are urged to read the complete policy, which can be found at
touro.app.box.com/v/AcceptableUsePolicy.
INTERNET SERVICES AND USER-GENERATED CONTENT POLICY
As an educational institution, we recognize that these Internet-based services can support your
academic and professional endeavors, but we are also aware that, if not used properly, they can be
damaging. In both professional and institutional roles, students, faculty and staff should follow the
same behavioral standards online as they should offline, and are responsible for anything they post
to a social media site regardless of whether the site is private (such as a portal open to the Touro
community only) or public. The same laws, professional expectations, and guidelines for
interacting with students, parents, alumni, donors, media and other college agents apply online as
apply offline.
Student are urged to read the complete policy, which can be found at
https://touro.app.box.com/v/InternetService-UserGenContent.
ANTI-HAZING REGULATIONS
No student or group of students shall encourage or participate in any form of hazing. Hazing is
defined as action taken or situations created to produce excessive mental or physical discomfort,
embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. This covers coercive activities and mentally degrading
games.
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NO-SMOKING POLICY (INCLUDING THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES OR VAPOR DEVICES)
Touro University recognizes the health, safety and benefits of smoke-free air and the special
responsibility that it has to maintain an optimally healthy and safe environment for its faculty,
students, employees and guests. Touro is committed to the promotion of good health, wellness and
the prevention of disease and to comply with New York State law regarding smoking indoors. Out
of respect and loyalty to the University and its mission, smoking (including electronic cigarettes)
is not permitted inside any campus building, any of our healthcare facilities where patient care is
delivered, or inside University vehicles. Violators are subject to disciplinary action. In addition,
smoking materials shall not be sold or in any way distributed under the auspices of Touro
University.
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CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS
Touro University Berlin abides by all European Union Data Protection regulations. Further, while
Touro University Berlin is not governed strictly under US regulations, the University strives to
protect student records to the highest degree possible. As such, the University’s policies regarding
the protection of student records are consistent with United States FERPA guidelines:
THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, grants all eligible students
the right of access to their own educational records as defined in the law. The law prohibits access
to or release of personally identifiable information without the prior written consent of the student
except under certain limited circumstances. Touro University policy does not permit access to or
release of student records to any party except as authorized by this law. It should be noted,
however, that this legislation concerning privacy is affected by Section 510 of the Veterans
Education and Employment Act of 1976, which provides that, P.L. 93-568 notwithstanding,
records and accounts pertaining to veterans, as well as those of other students, shall be available
for examination by government representatives. It is also affected by Sections 507 and 508 of the
Patriot Act of 2001, which provides that officials designated by the U.S. Attorney General may
petition the court to examine records deemed relevant to certain authorized investigations or
prosecutions. If a student wishes to inspect or review their records, they may contact the Office of
the Registrar, which can also provide complete information concerning this policy.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (FERPA), was designed to
protect the privacy of education records. Education records include records, files, documents, or
other materials in hard copy or in electronic format, maintained by Touro University or a party
acting on behalf of Touro University, which contain information directly related to a student.
FERPA specifies some limited exceptions including certain personal memory aids and certain
employment records.
FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within a reasonable period
of time, but not more than 45 days after the University receives a request for access.
Students should submit to the Office of the Registrar written requests that identify the
record(s) they wish to inspect. The Office of the Registrar will make arrangements for
access and notify the student of the time and place the records may be inspected.
2. The right to request an amendment to the student’s education records that the student
believes contains information that is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s
rights of privacy. Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is
inaccurate. They should write to the Office of the Registrar, clearly identify the part of the
record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If the University decides not to
amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the
decision and advise the student of their right to a hearing regarding the request for
amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to
the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
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3. The right to provide signed and dated written consent before the University discloses
personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to
the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
a. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school
officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person
employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or
research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and
health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such
as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of
Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing their tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill their professional responsibility.
b. A second exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure of
Directory Information. Directory Information is information that is generally not
considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released.
The following is considered “Directory Information” at Touro University and may
be made available to the general public unless the student notifies the Office of the
Registrar in writing before the last day to add classes in a semester:
• Name
• Address
• E-mail address
• Telephone listing
• Date and place of birth
• Photograph
• Major field of study
• Dates of enrollment
• Enrollment status
• Classification (freshman, etc.)
• Honors and awards
• Degrees and dates of conferral
• Most recent prior educational agency or institution attended
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged
failures by Touro University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and
address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.
AUTHORIZATION FOR NON-DISCLOSURE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Enrolled students may refuse to permit disclosure of Directory Information. To do so, they must
submit a completed “Authorization for Non-Disclosure of Directory Information” form to the
Registrar before the last day to add classes in a semester. This request is valid only for the academic
year in which it is made. A new form requesting non- disclosure must be submitted each academic
year.
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TOURO UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Rabbi Doniel Lander, Chancellor
Alan Kadish, M.D., President
Rabbi Moshe Krupka, M.S., Executive Vice President, University Ombudsman
Melvin M. Ness, B.S., C.P.A., Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Patricia E. Salkin, J.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost,
Graduate and Professional Divisions
Michael Newman, J.D., Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer
Jeffrey Rosengarten, B.A., Senior Vice President for Operations
Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Research Affairs, Chief Biomedical
Research Officer.
Hon. David Paterson, J.D., Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Franklin M. Steen, Ph.D., Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Yehudah Meth, B.A., Associate Vice President of Government Relations, Special
Administrative Assistant
Sabine Charles, D.B.A., CIA, CISA, CFE, CISM, Chief Internal Auditor/Internal Audit
Director
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Matthew F. Bonilla, M.S., Vice President of Student Administrative Services
Stanley L. Boylan, Ph.D., Vice President of Undergraduate Education and Dean of Faculties
Rabbi Alan G. Ciner, M.A., Vice President of Community Engagement
Roy Finaly, M.B.A., ABD D.Mgt., Interim CEO, Touro University Worldwide
Simcha Fishbane, Ph.D., Vice President for International Programs
Paul Glasser, B.A., Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Robert Goldschmidt, M.A., L.L.D., Vice President for Planning and Assessment, Dean of
Students
Edward Halperin, M.A., M.D., Chancellor and CEO, New York Medical College and Touro
Provost for Biomedical Affairs
Tami Hendriksz, D.O., Interim Chief Academic Officer, Touro University California
Newman Hoffman, J.D., Vice President and Interim Chief Executive Officer, Touro University
California
Marty Katzenstein, M.D., Vice President of Community Affairs
Andrew Priest, Ed.D., PT, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Touro University Nevada
Rabbi Shmuel Schuman, M.A., CEO, Hebrew Theological College
Israel Singer, Ph.D., Vice President for International Affairs
Marian Stoltz-Loike, Ph.D., Vice President, Online Education and Dean, Lander College for
Women
Judah Weinberger, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President for Collaborative Medical Education,
Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Education, Dean of NYSCAS
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TOURO UNIVERSITY BERLIN GENERAL INFORMATION & DIRECTORY
TOURO UNIVERSITY BERLIN
Am Rupenhorn 5 14055 Berlin, Germany
Main Office Telephone: +49 30 300 686-0
www.touroberlin.de
VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Prof. Simcha Fishbane, PhD
Simcha.Fishbane@touro.edu
RECTOR AND PROVOST
Jane Williams-Boock, Dipl.-Kfm.
jane.williams-[email protected]e
UNDERGRADUATE FULL-TIME FACULTY
Prof. Dr. Holger Lüdeke, Dean holger.luedeke@touroberlin.de +49 30 300 686-19
Prof. Larisa Buhin-Krenek [email protected] +49 30 300 686-32
Prof. Brian Crawford, PhD brian.crawf[email protected] +49 30 300 686-18
Prof. Dr. Anna Klippstein anna.klippstein@touroberlin.de +49 30 300 686-23
Prof. Dr. Özen Odag oezen.odag@touroberlin.de +49 30 300 686-41
Prof. Dr. Birgit Wolf birgit.wolf@touroberlin.de +49 30 300 686-40
Dr. Marius Fahrner dozent.fahrner@touroberlin.de +49 30 300 686-61
GRADUATE FULL-TIME FACULTY
Prof. Dr. Anna Klippstein; Dean, MBA Program anna.klippstein@touroberlin.de +49 30 300 686-23
Prof. Dr. Stephan Lehnstaedt stephan.lehn[email protected] +49 30 300 686-37
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MAIN OFFICE
Karolina Balewska OFFICE HOURS
Office Manager Mon – Thu: 9:30 – 17:00
office@touroberlin.de Fri: 8:00 – 15
:00
+49 30 300 686-25 or by appointment
Susanne Olsenhausen
Student Contact Officer;
Administration Coordinator
Honorary Guest and Delegations
Events
office2@touroberlin.de
+49 30 300 686-27
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Zsofia Barna OFFICE HOURS
Admissions Officer Mon – Thu: 9:30 – 13:30
admissions@touroberlin.de
+49 30 300 686-14
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Sevara Khaimetova OFFICE HOURS
Registrar Mon – Thu: 9:00 – 17:00
registrar@touroberlin.de Fri: 9:00 – 15
:00
+49 30 300 686-45
BURSAR’S OFFICE
Ina Stahl OFFICE HOURS
Bursar and Financial Aid Officer Mon – Thu: 9:00 – 14:00
bursar@touroberlin.de
Fri: 9:00 – 13:00
+49 30 300 686-45
LIBRARY OPENING HOURS
Christiane Hergert Mon – Thu: 9:00 – 17:00
Librarian Fri: 9:00 – 13:00
library@touroberlin.de
+49 30 300 686-20
IT DEPARTMENT
Edward Datel Georgi Fogel
Head of IT IT System Administrator
edward.datel@touroberlin.de [email protected]
+49 30 300 686-16 +49 30 300 686-16
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FACILITY MANAGERS
Alexey Chingaev and Eduard Ergart
+49 30 300 686-50
CAMPUS & BUILDINGS
The Campus and buildings are open Mondays - Thursdays: 8:00 - 19:30 and Fridays: 8:00 - 15:00
Opening hours during semester breaks vary. Please inquire at the Main Office.
Undergraduate courses may be scheduled Mondays through Thursdays between 8:30 and 18:30 and
Fridays between 8:30 and 13:00. See the semester course schedule for specific class times.
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