SHS Catalog

2023-2025

CATALOG

Catalog

20 23-20 25

shs.touro.edu

ACCREDITATION

Touro University (formerly 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 branch campuses, locations and

instructional sites in the New York Area, as well as branch campuses, locations, and sites in Florida, Illinois, Montana,

Berlin, Jerusalem, and Moscow. For additional information, visit Middle States Accreditation

The professional programs of the School of Health Sciences are accredited as follows:

• The Applied Behavior Analysis program course sequence has been verified by the Association for Behavior

Analysis International (ABAI), 550 W. Centre Avenue Portage, MI 49024, (269) 492-9310,

https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx

, as meeting the 5th Edition, 315-h

our coursework

requirement for students taking the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination. Applicants will

need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.

• T

he Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling

and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350, Alexandria, VA 22314;

(703) 535-5990; https://www.cacrep.org/

• The Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street

NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE.

• The Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy

Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 7501 Wisconsin Avenue,

Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 652-AOTA; www.acoteonline.org

• The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Touro University is accredited by the Commission on

Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA

22305; (703) 706-3245; accreditati[email protected]; http://www.capteonline.org

• The Physician Assistant programs are accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for

the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA), 3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345, Suwanee, GA, 30024; (770) 476-

1224; www.arc-pa.org

• The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Touro University is

accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology of the

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850,

800-498- 2071 or 301-296-5700; the ASHA accreditation webpage.

• The PsyD program in Clinical Psychology has been developed in accordance with the American Psychological

Association (APA) accreditation guidelines and is in the process of seeking APA accreditation at this time.

POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and

students without unlawful consideration of 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, layoff, 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/

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 his or her 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

uro 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.

COVID-19 Related Clinical Procedures

School of Health Sciences programs have certain clinical/course requirements and sequencing. While each program

strives to adhere to its established timing of courses and clinical experiences, unforeseen events may hamper their

availability. When such situation occurs, it is possible that the completion of a program may be delayed and the

time in the program extended to meet accreditation requirements. Furthermore, once appropriate clinical

experiences have been arranged, it is up to the student, not the program, to decide whether to attend the clinical

site. Should a student decline to participate, the student understands that their progression in the program may be

delayed. Students declining to participate in clinical or other experiential components of their program should

contact the Program Chairperson to ensure graduation requirements are met as well as financial aid and other rules

and regulations are satisfied.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ......................................................................................................................... 1

DR. BERNARD LANDER, FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF TOURO UNIVERSITY ............................................................... 2

MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND

PROVOST, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONS ........................................................................... 3

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ...................................................................... 4

TOURO UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT .......................................................................................................... 5

Goals ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................... 5

2023-2025 CALENDARS ....................................................................................................................................... 6

TOURO UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................................ 8

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES PROFILE ............................................................................................................. 11

SHS VISION, MISSION, AND GOALS .................................................................................................................... 11

PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ............................................................................. 12

SHS LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 14

ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................

..................................................... 18

Applying to the School of Health Sciences .................................................................................................... 18

Application Status and Admission Decisions ................................................................................................. 19

Preferred Admission Consideration from the Undergraduate Colleges........................................................ 19

Integrated Health Science Honors Track ....................................................................................................... 19

Transfer Students .......................................................................................................................................... 19

International Students................................................................................................................................... 20

Criminal Background Check ........................................................................................................................... 21

STUDENT ACCOUNTS ........................................................................................................................................ 21

Student Refunds………………………………………………………………………. ................................................................. 22

Tuition Liability for Withdrawal………………………………………………………………………. .......................................... 22

FINANCIAL AID .................................................................................................................................................. 22

Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress……………………………………………… .............................................. 30

ACADEMIC SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................... 31

The Touro University Libraries……………………………………………………………………………… .................................... 31

Computer Laboratories……………………………………………………………………… ....................................................... 32

STUDENT SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................... 32

TouroOne ...................................................................................................................................................... 32

Office of the Registrar ................................................................................................................................... 33

Office of the Bursar ....................................................................................................................................... 33

Office of Financial Aid ...................................

................................................................................................. 34

Office of Student Affairs ................................................................................................................................ 35

Office of Student Disability Services………………………………………………………………………………… ......................... 35

Academic Advisement ................................................................................................................................... 36

Alumni Relations ........................................................................................................................................... 37

ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................... 37

New York State Proof of Immunization Requirement ................................................................................... 37

Annual Student Health Examination………………………………………………………………… ......................................... 37

Student Health Insurance .............................................................................................................................. 37

The Registration Process ............................................................................................................................... 38

Registration ..................................................................................................................................... 38

Prerequisites and Co-requisites ...................................................................................................... 38

Size of Program – Credit Load ......................................................................................................... 38

Adding a Course .............................................................................................................................. 38

Dropping a Course........................................................................................................................... 38

Community Service Requirement ................................................................................................... 39

Course Options ................................................................................................................................ 39

Online Courses ................................................................................................................................ 39

Earning Outside Credit .................................................................................................................... 42

Auditing a Course ............................................................................................................................ 43

Grades ........................................................................................................................................................... 43

Attendance and Class Participation ................................................................................................ 43

Grade Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 43

Grade Values ................................................................................................................................... 44

Grade Point Average (GPA) ............................................................................................................. 44

Grade of “Incomplete” ................................................................................................................... 44

Dean’s List ....................................................................................................................................... 46

Repeating a Failed Credit-Bearing Course ...................................................................................... 46

Repeating a Passed Credit-Bearing Course ..................................................................................... 46

Credits and Semester Hours .......................................................................................................................... 47

Contact Hours ................................................................................................................................. 47

Leaving the University ................................................................................................................................... 47

Graduation ...................................................................................................................................... 47

Degree Works ................................................................................................................................. 48

Leaves of Absence and Readmission ............................................................................................... 49

Withdrawal from the University ..................................................................................................... 49

Transcripts ....................................................................................................................................... 49

CADEMIC DEPARTMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 51

Department of Behavioral Science ................................................................................................................ 51

M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Advanced Certificate in Behavior Analysis ......................... 51

M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling ...................................................................................... 56

M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology .................................................................................. 64

Doctor of Psychology Department ................................................................................................................ 68

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Health Emphasis ............................................................................... 68

Department of Nursing ................................................................................................................................. 77

Occupational Therapy Department .............

.................................................................................................. 84

Physical Therapy Department ..................................................................................................................... 102

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program ............................................................................................. 102

Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program ................................................................ 108

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program ........................................................................ 113

Physician Assistant Department .................................................................................................................. 118

Long Island/NUMC Physician Assistant Program .......................................................................... 131

Manhattan Campus Physician Assistant Program ......................................................................... 133

Middletown Physician Assistant Program ..................................................................................... 137

Illinois Physician Assistant Program .............................................................................................. 137

Physician Assistant Master’s Completion Program ....................................................................... 140

Speech-Language Pathology Department ................................................................................................... 142

OURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 149

Department of Behavioral Science .............................................................................................................. 149

Doctor of Psychology ................................................................................................................................... 157

Department of Nursing ............................................................................................................................... 166

Occupational Therapy Department ............................................................................................................. 170

Physical Therapy Department ..................................................................................................................... 180

Physician Assistant Department .................................................................................................................. 199

Speech-Language Pathology Department ................................................................................................... 223

UNIVERSITY CODES AND POLICIES ................................................................................................................... 231

The Touro University Code of Conduct ....................................................................................................... 231

Touro University Social Media Policy ............................................................................................ 232

Adjudication of University Code of Conduct Violations ................................................................ 232

Touro University Academic Integrity Policy ................................................................................................ 235

Violations of Academic Integrity ................................................................................................... 236

Sanctions ....................................................................................................................................... 239

Procedures in Response to Violations of Academic Integrity ....................................................... 240

Alternative Dispute Resolution ................................................................................................................... 244

Failure to Educate and Liability Disclaimer ................................................................................................. 245

Touro Policy on Bias-Related Crimes ........................................................................................................... 246

Policy on Title IX and Sexual Misconduct .................................................................................................... 247

Title IX Grievance Policy ................................................................................................................ 247

Sexual Misconduct ........................................................................................................................ 248

Student Complaints……………………………………………………………………… ........................................................... 250

Touro University Campus Security Policies ................................................................................................. 251

Policy on Drugs and Controlled Substances ............................................................................................... 252

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS ........................................................................................................ 253

Campus Citizenship ..................................................................................................................................... 253

Standards of Classroom Behavior ............................................................................................................... 253

Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology .................................................................................... 253

Internet Services and User-Generated Content Policy ................................................................................ 253

Dress Code ................................................................................................................................................... 253

Anti-Hazing Regulations .............................................................................................................................. 254

No-Smoking Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 254

Professional Conduct ................................................................................................................................... 254

Academic Performance ............................................................................................................................... 255

Suspension .................................................................................................................................................. 255

Hearing and Appeals Procedure .................................................................................................................. 255

CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS .................................................................................... 257

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)……………………………………………………………. 257

Authorization for Non-Disclosure of Directory Information ....................................................................... 258

TOURO UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ....................................................................................................... 259

TOURO BOARD OF GOVERNORS ...................................................................................................................... 259

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................................................

260

Office of the President ................................................................................................................................ 260

Senior Leadership ........................................................................................................................................ 260

Office of Academic Affairs ........................................................................................................................... 260

School of Health Sciences Administration ................................................................................................... 262

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES FULL-TIME FACULTY ......................................................................................... 263

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ADJUNCT FACULTY ...........................................................................................

268

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES DIRECTORY .......................................................................................................

274

Revised and reissued June 2024.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

In the five decades that have passed since Dr. Bernard Lander founded Touro

College, our institution has grown significantly and achieved remarkable

success. When launched with its first class of 35 students, Touro was envisioned as

a great experiment in higher education, blending the best of Jewish and secular

scholarship in an atmosphere of personal attention and academic excellence. Our

mandate was to respond in innovative ways to the educational needs of the growing

Jewish communities of New York and elsewhere, and to provide accessible and

quality academic opportunities to underserved populations.

Today, Touro University remains faithful to its original mission, educating

approximately 19,000 students of diverse backgrounds, worldwide. We offer a wide

range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a variety of

disciplines – from Jewish studies and education to law and the health sciences –

including outstanding programs for students pursuing careers in medicine and the

allied health professions.

I am deeply committed to Touro’s mission of providing academic excellence and personal attention for students

seeking to maximize their personal and professional growth. In carrying out our goals, we continue to work with our

students in a collective effort to help make the world a better place for all. The School of Health Sciences works

toward these objectives by providing quality professional and graduate programs in the allied health and medical

sciences. These programs have helped fill a pressing need for talented health care professionals who are prepared

for success in a rapidly changing health care system. The breadth and depth of the school’s offerings have also

helped make Touro a national leader in health science education. Since 1972, when it pioneered the training of

physician assistants, the Touro College School of Health Sciences has grown considerably and remains at the

forefront of developments in health care education, demonstrating an enduring commitment to excellence.

Thank you for joining us in the pursuit of our mission. I wish you the greatest success in achieving your academic

and professional aspirations.

Sincerely,

Alan Kadish, M.D.

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. In

February 2022, Touro was granted University status by the New York State

Board of Regents 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.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

AND PROVOST, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONS

Dear Touro University Students,

Congratulations on choosing Touro University to continue your education. We are

confident that at Touro you will find a vibrant intellectual community where faculty

and students interact with respect and professionalism. You have selected a

University that is student-centered and focused on your success. We have a lot to

offer, and hope that you will, in turn, take advantage of myriad opportunities for

learning and inquiry, both inside and outside of the classroom.

While at Touro, you will have opportunities to engage in research, participate in our

University-wide Research Day, engage with thought leaders and skilled practitioners

in your chosen field of study, and interact with students and faculty in various

disciplines. For those who have committed themselves to careers in the health care

professions, you will have unique inter-professional education experiences that are

offered in the context of a university system that graduates more than 7,000

students annually in medicine, health sciences, pharmacy and related disciplines.

Our other graduate schools include social work, education, technology, law and

Jewish studies – all providing robust opportunities and exposure to traditional and cutting-edge curricula.

It is, indeed, the people who make the place. At Touro University, the faculty, administration and staff are warm,

caring, and committed to your success. Your Touro education will provide the knowledge required to excel in your

chosen field, as well as critically-important community leadership skills. Because of our mission and commitment to

social justice and serving the underserved, you will hone leadership skills that will enable you to help others and to

make a difference.

Please familiarize yourself with the programs and policies contained in this catalog, as they will guide you throughout

your academic journey at Touro.

I look forward to meeting you and to watching you reach your academic and career goals, first as students and then

as alumni. Best wishes for a meaningful experience at Touro.

Sincerely,

Patricia Salkin, J.D., Ph.D.

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The School of Health Sciences is proud to be a recognized leader in health sciences

education. Our programs cover a wide range of disciplines and a wide range of

levels, including, undergraduate, master’s, post-graduate, and

doctoral level

studies. A review of our faculty will reveal a collection of expert teachers,

researchers, and clinicians, many of whom have earned national and international

acclaim for their work.

Our programs are known for their high degree of rigor. At the same time, we are

also a school founded on supporting our students. While we design our programs

to challenge you, we are also invested in your success. The combination of rigor

and support has resulted in very successful career outcomes for our graduates,

including many who have reached the pinnacle of their chosen professions.

Being a student, especially a student in the School of Health Sciences, is a very

enriching experience. Perhaps at no other time in your life will you be exposed to,

and absorb, so much knowledge. Our programs are designed to immerse you in

complex subject matter and prepare you for a successful career.

Whether entering or advancing, your career, the School Health Sciences can help you achieve your goals. I encourage

you to advance through our curriculum and learn as much as you can along the way. We want you develop as a

student, professional, and person. Ultimately, though, we implore you take the knowledge and skills you develop

with us and use them to make a positive change in the lives of other people.

I wish you luck and good fortune in your career and in life.

Sincerely,

Steven Lorenzet, Ph.D.

MISSION STATEMENT

ouro 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.

e 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.

e 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 an

community outreach

3. To advance the career interests and professional aspirations of our students through a broad range

cademic 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

NTRODUCTION

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.

udents 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.

n addition, individual programs within 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. Students should regularly check the SHS website for changes.

2023-2025 CALENDARS

2023-2024 SHS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

DATE

HOLIDAY

CLASSES

BUILDING

Monday June 19

Juneteenth

Yes

Open

Tuesday July 4

Independence Day

Closed

Thursday July 6

Fast of Tammuz*

Yes

Open

Wednesday July 26

Day before Tish B’Av**

Yes until 5:00

Open

Thursday July 27

Tish B’Av

Open

Friday July 28

Day After Tish B’Av**

Yes

Open

Monday September 4

Labor Day

Closed

Friday September 15

Rosh Hashana Eve

Close at 2:00

Sat.-Sun September 16 & 17

Rosh Hashana

Closed

Monday September 18

Fast of Gedalia**

Yes

Open

Sunday September 24

Eve of Yom Kippur*

Closes at 12 Noon

Monday September 25

Yom Kippur

Closed

Tuesday September 26

Day after Yom Kippur**

Yes

Open

Friday September 29

Eve of Sukkot

Closes at 12 Noon

Sunday October 1

Sukkot

Closed

Mon. -Thursday October 2-5

Intermediate Days Sukkot*+**

Yes

Open

Friday, October 6

Hoshana Rabba*+**

Closes at 2PM

Saturday October 7

Shmini Atzeret

Closed

Sunday October 8

Simchat Torah

Closed

Monday October 9

Day after Simchat Torah**

Yes

Open

Thursday, November 23

Thanksgiving

Closed

Friday, November 24

Day after Thanksgiving

Closed

Friday December 22

Fast of Teves**

Yes

Open

Monday January 1

New Year’s Day

Closed

Monday January 15

Martin Luther King Day

Closed

Monday February 19

Presidents’ Day

Closed

Thursday March 21

Fast of Esther**

Yes

Open

Sunday March 24

Purim

Open

Monday March 25

Day after Purim**

Yes

Open

Monday April 22

Eve of Passover

Close at 12:00

Tues- Wednesday April 23&24-

Passover, first days

Closed

Thurs-Sunday April 25-28

Spring Break

Open

Sunday April 28th

Eve of Last Days

Close at 12:00

Mon-Tuesday April 29&30-

Passover, last days

Closed

Wednesday May 1

Day after Passover**

Yes

Open

Monday May 27

Memorial Day

Closed

Tuesday June 11

Shavuot Eve

Yes until 12:00

Close at 12:00

Wed-Thurs June 12&13

Shavuot

Closed

Friday June 14

Day after Shavuot*+**

Yes

Open

*Preferably no class

**No tests to be given

*+** Preferably no class and no tests to be given

2024-2025 SHS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

DATE

HOLIDAY

CLASSES

BUILDING

Thursday July 4

Independence Day

Closed

Tuesday July 23

Fast of Tamuz**

Yes

Open

Monday August 12

Day before Tisha B’Av

Yes to 5:00

Open

Tuesday August 13

Tisha B’Av

Open

Wednesday August 14

Day After Tisha B’Av**

Yes

Open

Monday September 2

Labor Day

Closed

Wednesday October 2

Rosh Hashana Eve*

Close at 12:00

Thursday – Friday October 3&4

Rosh Hashana

Closed

Sunday October 6

Fast of Gedalia**

Yes

Open

Friday October 11

Yom Kippur Eve

Close at 12:00

Saturday October 12

Yom Kippur

Closed

Sunday October 13

Day after Yom Kippur**

Yes

Open

Wednesday October 16

Sukkot Eve

Close at 12:00

Thursday – Friday October 17&18

Sukkot

Closed

Saturday -Tuesday October 19-22

Intermediate Days of Sukkot*+**

Yes

Open

Wednesday October 23

Hoshana Rabba*

Close at 2:00

Thursday October 24

Shmini Atzeret

Closed

Friday October 25

Simchat Torah

Closed

Sunday October 27

Day after Simchat Torah*+**

Yes

Open

Thursday November 28

Thanksgiving

Closed

Friday November 29

Day after Thanksgiving

Closed

Wednesday January 1

New Year’s Day

Closed

Friday January 10

Fast b’Teves**

Yes

Open

Monday January 20

Martin Luther King Day

Closed

Monday February 17

Presidents’ Day

Closed

Thursday March 13

Fast of Esther**

Yes to 5:00

Open

Friday March 14

Purim

Open

Sunday March 15

Day After Purim**

Yes

Open

Saturday April 12

Eve of Passover,

Closed

Sunday & Monday April 13&14

Passover, first days

Closed

Tuesday –Thurs April 15 – 17

Spring Break

Open

Friday April 18

Eve of Last Days

Close at 12:00

Saturday and Sunday April 19&20

Passover, last days

Closed

Monday April 21

Day after Passover*+**

Open

Monday May 26

Memorial Day

Closed

Sunday June 1

Eve of Shavuot**

Yes to 12:00

Open to 12:00

Monday and Tuesday June 2&3

Shavuot

Closed

Wednesday June 4

Day after Shavuot**

Yes

Open

*Preferably no class

**No tests to be given

*+** Preferably no class and no tests to be given (Post Professional DPT will hold classes on April 21, 2025)

TOURO UNIVERSITY

uro 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.

he 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.

ouro 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

uro’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.

Fulfilling Needs - and Building Strength - in Healthcare

ouro 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.

Adding to its existing portfolio of top-tier medical schools, Touro launched a new medical school in Great Falls,

Montana in 2023, a division of TUN. The new school—Touro’s fifth college of osteopathic medicine campus—will

address the state’s physician shortage and help increase access to healthcare. Touro College Montana will train

osteopathic physicians, with a particular emphasis on practicing medicine in underserved communities and

increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in medicine. Approximately 30 percent of the current student

body in Touro’s osteopathic medical schools is comprised of underrepresented minorities and 55 percent of

graduates practice in underserved communities.