Naaleh College catalog 2015-2016(2) Catalog “Let Us Ascend” Corporate Office 17 Ft. George Hill, Apt 7J New York, NY 10040

School Catalog

“Let Us Ascend”

Corporate Office17 Ft. George Hill, Apt 7J New York, NY 10040 Phone: (646) 345‐4784 Fax: (212) 304‐4660 naalehcollege.com

Administrative Office

16375 N.E. 18th Avenue, Suite 304 North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Phone: 305‐944‐0035

Fax: 305‐944‐0335

2015‐2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT .................................................................................................................. 6

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP ........................................................................................................................ 6

GOVERNING BOARD ...................................................................................................................................... 6

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ................................................................................................................................. 6

LICENSURE ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ................................................................................................................................ 7

FACULTY ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 8

INSTITUTIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ..................................................................................................... 8

RELIGIOUS IDENTITY STATEMENT ................................................................................................................. 8

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 8

ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................................................................................................................. 9

ADMISSIONS POLICY ................................................................................................................................... 11

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXAMINATIONS .......................................................... 12

TRANSFER OF CREDITS ................................................................................................................................ 13

NON‐DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS .............................................................................................................. 13

PROGRAM CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................................ 14

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Bachelor’s Degree) .......................................................................................... 14

COMPUTER INFORMATION (Associate of Science Degree ) Degree) ......................................................... 15

GRAPHIC DESIGN (Associate’s) Degree) ...................................................................................................... 18

JUDAIC STUDIES (Bachelor’s) )Degree) ....................................................................................................... 20

PSYCHOLOGY (Bachelor’s) .......................................................................................................................... 23

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 29

COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM .................................................................................................................... 54

GRADING SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................... 55

ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION POLICY ............................................................................................................ 55

STUDENT LATE WORK POLICY ..................................................................................................................... 55

UNIT OF CREDIT .......................................................................................................................................... 56

STANDARDS FOR SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN A COURSE ........................................................................ 56

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PROCTORED EXAMS .................................................................................................................................... 56

STANDARDS FOR SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN A PROGRAM .................................................................... 56

ACADEMIC PROBATION .............................................................................................................................. 57

ACADEMIC DISMISSAL................................................................................................................................. 57

DISMISSAL ................................................................................................................................................... 57

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY .................................................................................................................... 57

GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL .......................................................................................................................... 58

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 58

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................. 59

TUITION REFUND POLICY & PROCEDURES .................................................................................................. 59

FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................... 60

STUDENT SERVICES ..................................................................................................................................... 61

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST ................................................................................................................................ 61

GRIEVANCE .................................................................................................................................................. 62

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 63

STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY ........................................................................................................................ 63

ATTENDANCE POLICY .................................................................................................................................. 63

LEAVE OF ABSENCE ..................................................................................................................................... 64

STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY ..................................................................................................................... 64

DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, HAZING, AND ASSAULT POLICY ............................................................ 64

STUDENT PRIVACY AND DISCLOSURE PROTECTION ‐ FERPA POLICY ......................................................... 64

DISTANCE EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................ 66

LANGUAGE DISCLOSURE ............................................................................................................................. 66

THE NAALEH PLATFORM ............................................................................................................................. 66

Appendices .................................................................................................................................................. 68

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Naaleh means "let us ascend." We chose this name because we believe education is the key to advancement and success in all areas of life. By offering affordable programs in an online format, we strive to assist our students in graduating to pursue a lucrative and enjoyable career. Our expert faculty and lecturers interact weekly with each student. The combination of an affordable program and caring faculty helps make earning a college degree an attainable goal for our students. Naaleh College is an outgrowth of Naaleh.com, a free educational website hosting thousands of videos on a variety of topics within the realm of Judaic Studies. Naaleh.com currently has over 28,000 members signed up accessing inspirational, in‐depth classes from around the world. After five years as a free educational resource, the Naaleh Board of Directors recognized that students would gain by studying in a structured way in an academic environment, and that many of our students were interested in professional studies in a variety of fields. In November 2011, Naaleh College was born to service that need. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP Naaleh College is a subsidiary of Beis Midrash of Queens, a registered 501‐3c charitable and educational institution. Beis Midrash of Queens is owned and controlled by Harold J. Reichman.

President and CEO: Harold J. Reichman

Secretary and Treasurer: Chasida Reichman

Additional Board Members: Jonathan Feiner Eli Kohl

Yosef Rosen Meira Millet

Beis Midrash of Queen’s office is located at: 17 Ft. George Hill, Apt 7J New York, NY 10040

The physical location of Naaleh College and the administrative offices are located at: 16375 N.E. 18th Avenue, Suite 304 North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Phone: (305) 944‐0035 Fax: (305) 944‐0335 Administrative office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday Offices are closed on legal and Jewish holidays GOVERNING BOARD

Harold J Reichman, PhD, President and CEO Chasida Reichman, M.A., Secretary and Treasurer Yosef Rosen Jonathan Feiner Eli Kohl Meira Millet ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Gila Stauber , PhD Aaron Ovadia Esther West, MA Herbert Klaver, MS Barry Reichman, MBA LICENSURE

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Licensed by the Florida Department of Education, Commissions for Independent Education. Additional information regarding Naaleh College may be obtained by contacting:

Commission for Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, Florida 32399‐0400 Telephone: (888) 224.6684

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Rabbi Harold Reichman, PhD President Tzipora Klaver Vice President and DirectorChana Prero, MA DeanRabbi Hillel Rudolph, MA Assistant Educational DirectorTalia Belsky Director of Financial AssistanceRhona Corrinne Friedland Registrar

Devora Weisberg Krishevsky Hally Goldstein

Bursar Director of Student Services

FACULTY Chana Wagner Abramowitz: BFA. Graduate of Queens College, studied at School of Visual Arts and 101 the Ad

School. Ms. Wagner Abramowitz teaches graphic design.

Amy Styer Barda: Masters of Philosophy, International Relations, BA, Journalism and History, English Teacher’s

Certification. Graduate of Trinity College, Loyola University, and David Yellin College of Education. Ms. Styer Barda

teaches English Composition.

Rabbi Michael Breitstein: MA, Jewish Studies, Rabbinic Ordination, BA English Literature. Rabbi Breitstein is a

graduate of Bernard Revel graduate School of Judaic Studies, Rabbi isaac Elchonon Theological Seminary, David

Yellin Teachers Institute, and the University of Maryland.

Rabbi Shlomo Cohen: Judge Ordination. Graduate of Institute of Monetary Law, Yeshivat Hanegev, and City of

London Polytechnic. Rabbi Cohen teaches Law and Ethics I and II.

Tzirel Lea Miller Duschinsky: MS, Chemistry, Brooklyn College. Teacher's Certificate Bais Yaakov Teachers'

Seminary. New York State teaching license. Mrs. Duschinsky teaches Nutrition and other sciences.

Rabbi Michael Jacobowitz: Rabbinic Ordination, Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, BS, Computer Science, yeshiva

University. Rabbi Jacobowitz teaches Talmud and Jewish Law.

Chana Prero: MA, Biology Education. Graduate of City College of New York and Lander College for Women. Initial New York State teaching license. Mrs. Prero teaches Environmental Science, Biology, Fundamentals of Jewish Thought, and Parsha Learning Group.

Joseph Reichman: MBA, Finance and Investment, Baruch College Zicklin School of Business, BA, Finance, Touro College. Professor Reichman teaches Business courses at Naaleh College.

David Reiffman: BS, Computer Science. Graduate of Northeastern University, Illinois. Mr. Reiffman teaches computer programming.

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Rabbi Hillel Rudolph: MA, Jewish Education and Administration. Graduate of Yeshiva Unversity and Azrieli School of Jewish Education. Rabbi Rudolph teaches Business courses.

Rina (Donna) Schwartz: MS, Computer Information Systems Management. Graduate of University of Phoenix and Carlow College (Pittsburg, PA). Ms. Schwartz teaches computers.

Golda Thalheim: BS, Graphic Design. Graduate of CUNY Queens College, Michlala Jerusalem College. Ms. Thalheim teaches graphic design.

Chaya Weinstock: MA, Clinical Sociology, University of Texas, Family Therapy Certification, the Family Institute, Jerusalem, Israel, BA, Psychology, Touro College. Ms. Weinstock teaches Psychology and Sociology.

Professor Tamar Varon: MA, Cinical Sociology, University of Texas, Family Therapy Certification, the Family Institute, Jerusalem, Israel. Professor Varon teaches Psychology.

MISSION STATEMENT Naaleh College is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, universal education with the goal of professional employment and personal development. We believe that education is the key to personal growth and success, and that students should be imbued with professional skills together with moral development and education for values. The values we hope to impart to our students are G‐d’s instructions for humanity as expressed in His revelation of the Torah.

INSTITUTIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Naaleh College has the following academic, ethical, economic, and professional goals and objectives. Academic Goals:

Students become life‐long learners

Students gain skills to continue learning Students demonstrate mastery of the tools to perform successfully in a technology driven world.

Ethical Goals:

Students act with integrity Students utilize ethical business practices.

Economic Goal:

Graduates of Naaleh College will enter professional life without prohibitive debt. Professional Goals:

Graduates will gain employment.

Graduates will function successfully in a professional team. RELIGIOUS IDENTITY STATEMENT Naaleh College is an Orthodox Jewish institution, guided by the fundamental beliefs of Orthodox Judaism as taught in the Torah, which includes the written Jewish Bible and the Oral Torah, also known as halacha. Among the core values are the belief in the Divinity of the Torah.

Beliefs which guide Naaleh College are:

The belief in One Omnipotent G‐d

The belief in G‐d’s Providence and involvement in our world

G‐d has demands upon us to live moral and ethical lives, as expressed in the Torah. The Torah contains His directives for the human race.

These beliefs are further expounded in the Thirteen Principles of Faith presented by Maimonides.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Naaleh College is a privately owned post‐secondary school, which does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. Naaleh College is open to all students regardless of their personal religious beliefs, and expects all students and faculty to respect each other and the values of the Jewish

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tradition. Students and faculty should be of good moral character, as defined by the student and employee codes of conduct.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR All courses currently in the catalog are offered every semester if there are a minimum number of registrants. Some courses are as tutorials if a very small number of students register. Tutorial courses include regular contact between professor and student over the course of the semester. Naaleh College’s policy is to offer any class with a minimum of 10 students registered.

Semester Listing:

Spring 2015 ~ February 2, 2015 – June 29, 2015

Registration January 21, 2015

Classes Begin February 2, 2015

Last Day to Add/Drop a Course w/o a W February 16, 2015

Last Day to Drop a Course with a W March 2, 2015

Purim Vacation March 2‐9, 2015

Passover Vacation March 23‐April 20, 2015

Shavuot Vacation May 21‐26, 2015

Last Day of Classes June 22, 2015

Last Day to Submit Incomplete Work June 29, 2015

Final Grades Posted July 6, 2015

Summer 2015 ~ June 29, 2015 ‐August 24, 2015

Registration June 16, 2015

Classes Begin June 29, 2015

Last Day to Add/Drop a Course w/o a W July 13, 2015

Last Day to Drop a Course with a W July 27, 2015

Last Day to Submit Incomplete Work August 24, 2015

Final Grades Posted August 31, 2015

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Fall 2015 ~ October 12, 2015 ‐ January 25, 2016

Registration September 1, 2015

Classes Begin October 12, 2015

Last Day to Add/Drop a Course w/o a W October 26, 2015

Last Day to Drop a Course with a W November 9, 2015

Last Day to Submit Incomplete Work January 25, 2016

Final Grades Posted January 29, 2016

Spring 2016 ~ February 8, 2016 – June 27, 2016

Registration February 1, 2016

Classes Begin February 8, 2016

Last Day to Add/Drop a Course w/o a W February 22, 2016

Last Day to Drop a Course with a W March 7, 2016

Purim Break March 22, 2016‐March 27, 2016

Passover Break April 11, 2016 ‐ May 2, 2016

Shavuot Break June 12, 2016‐ June 14, 2016

Last Day to Submit Incomplete Work June 27, 2016

Final Grades Posted July 4, 2016

Summer 2016 ~ July 11, 2016 ‐August 24, 2016

Registration July 4, 2016

Classes Begin July 11, 2016

Last Day to Add/Drop a Course w/o a W July 18, 2016

Last Day to Drop a Course with a W July 25, 2016

Last Day to Submit Incomplete Work August 29, 2016

Final Grades Posted September 5, 2016

Fall 2016 ~ September 12, 2016 ‐ January 30, 2016

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Registration September 5, 2016

Classes Begin September 12, 2016

Last Day to Add/Drop a Course w/o a W September 26, 2016

Last Day to Drop a Course with a W October 9, 2016

Last Day to Submit Incomplete Work January 30, 2016

Final Grades Posted February 6, 2016

ADMISSIONS and WITHDRAWAL POLICY

All students must demonstrate the ability to complete the coursework.

Applicants must be high school graduates or hold a GED and submit proof of such within 14 days of class start.

High School students who would like to enroll in Naaleh College students as part of a dual enrollment plan must demonstrate remarkable success in their studies, through submission of their high school transcripts.

International students must submit a valid high school diploma from their native country. The degree must be evaluated by a recognized member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Evaluations and transcripts received directly from the evaluation service will be accepted as official documents. Foreign transcripts that have not been evaluated will not be accepted by the Office of Admissions. All documents issued in a foreign language must have a certified English translation attached.

International students must demonstrate English proficiency using one of the following: o TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper Based Test): 550 or higher o IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet‐Based Test): 71or higher o IELTS (International English Language Test): 6.5 or higher o Official transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit with an average

grade of B or higher at an appropriately accredited college or university where the language of instruction was English

Naaleh College will assess official transcripts, GPA, application essay, and recommendations.

Unofficial transcripts and all application documents must be received before class registration. Official transcripts must be submitted within 14 days of class start.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Applicants accepted to the Judaic Studies Program must take a placement exam.

All applicants must take a Mathematics placement exam. Students transferring credits for Mathematics courses taken at a different institution who do not plan on studying Mathematics at Naaleh College are exempt from the Mathematics placement exam.

Applicants must know how to use the internet and have a computer with internet access in order to enroll.

Upon acceptance of all admissions materials, the Dean reviews the items. Qualified applicants are notified via email with an acceptance letter or a denial of acceptance letter. A copy of the Enrollment Agreement along with instructions for signing and returning the agreement is sent with the acceptance letter. Students must sign and return the Enrollment Agreement along with a copy of an official government issued ID prior to registering for the first class. If, for any reason an applicant is not accepted, all monies paid are refunded to the applicant.

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Withdrawal Policy: Students who sign an Enrollment Agreement yet fail to pay OR never attend class are classified as non‐starters. Non‐starters are automatically withdrawn by the end of the semester. They do not receive a withdrawal letter.

Students who sign an Enrollment Agreement, pay, attend class for at least two weeks, and then stop attending classes, will be automatically withdrawn from the course. If they do not register for the following semester, they will be automatically withdrawn from Naaleh College.

Students can also withdraw by notifying Naaleh College that they are withdrawing.

Withdrawals take place once a year, at the end of June. Withdrawal letters will be sent to the students via registered mail. Class attendance is measured by posting on the discussion board.

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXAMINATIONS Previous coursework that fulfills the same requirements as courses offered by Naaleh College may be submitted for evaluation. Credit will be awarded if it is determined that the transcripts meet Naaleh’s standards. Students requesting transfer credits must provide an official course description of all courses to be transferred to Naaleh College. Students should request these descriptions from the originating university or yeshiva where the courses were taken. If possible, the course descriptions should accompany the official transcript. Coursework will not be evaluated for transfer credit unless the student has been accepted into Naaleh College.

Students who take Advanced Placement (AP) or CLEP exams can receive credit and/or exemption from taking those subjects. In order to receive credit for an AP test, students must receive a grade of 4 or 5. Naaleh College accepts all CLEP, DANTES Subject Standardized Tests, and many UExcel Excelsior College Examinations exams for credit. (Naaleh College does not have a formal relationship with Excelsior College. The academic administration at Naaleh College has reviewed the UExcel credit by examination program at Excelsior College, and has approved a number of these examinations as acceptable for students wanting to transfer credit for prior knowledge to Naaleh College.)

The following general education courses offered by StraighterLine are eligible for transfer credit:

English Composition I

English Composition II

Anatomy and Psychology I with Anatomy and Psychology I with Lab Introduction to Psychology

College Algebra

General Calculus I

Introduction to Statistics

Spanish I

Spanish II

The following general education courses offered by Sophia are eligible for transfer credit:

English Composition I

College Algebra

Human Biology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Statistics

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Students who attend a school that has an articulation agreement with Naaleh College, can take a designated course in that school and, with a passing score, will automatically receive credit and transfer the credit to Naaleh.

Up to 75% of a student’s credits may be transferred to Naaleh College from other institutions or earned by taking tests administrated by other institutions.

Applicants desiring to “place out” of any given course may take a placement exam, with the Dean's approval. Students will not receive credit but may gain exemption from prerequisites.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS The transferability of Naaleh College credits is solely at the discretion of the receiving institution. At this time Naaleh College is not institutionally accredited, which may affect the transfer of credit. It is each student’s responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted by another institution. Naaleh College will accept credits that meet the school’s standards. Classes offered by accredited institutions, Israeli yeshivot and seminaries, and some advanced high school courses are eligible for credit. Students should submit official course descriptions for the courses they wish to transfer to Naaleh College. Students may transfer credits earned at and transferred from other postsecondary institutions, when congruent and applicable to the Naaleh College program, and when validated and confirmed by Naaleh College. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the transferring institution. Students must also submit official course descriptions for a course which they wish to transfer to Naaleh College. Credits can also be earned upon successful completion of challenge examinations or standardized tests demonstrating learning at the credential level in specific subject matter areas. Prior learning, as validated, evaluated, and confirmed by qualified instructors at Naaleh College, can also earn credits. Department heads or the Academic Dean have the authority to approve specific courses or credits that a student has previously earned as substitutes for required courses in a given program, at their discretion. Up to 75% of a program’s credits can be transferred from other institutions to Naaleh College. NON‐DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS Students who wish to take courses without seeking a degree may audit courses. Auditing students must complete admissions requirements for non‐degree seeking students, which include completing the online application and submitting an application essay and letter of recommendation. Submission of transcripts, diplomas, and GED scores are optional for auditing students. Auditing students pay a tuition rate of $180 per course. Students who are auditing a course are required to participate in class discussion boards, but may opt out of written assignments or tests.

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PROGRAM CURRICULUM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Any organization or company encompasses numerous aspects, ranging from technology to finances, from human resources to global markets. A successful manager follows all the different aspects of the company and coordinates the myriad different parts to function together. The Business Management Program equips the students with the various different skills needed to operate the business successfully. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The following objectives are designed to meet the school’s mission and program goals:

I. The student will be able to demonstrate effective planning and strategizing as a manager.

a. Evaluate a company's strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities

b. Develop the company's mission and goals

c. Identify, plan and budget projects

II. The student will be able to enact strategy and implement operations control

a. Describe and Explain Operations management

b. Apply techniques for effectively managing teams and groups

c. Assess situations and employ decision making skills

III. The student will be able to apply financial management and accounting skill to a firms financial dilemmas

a. Analyze and prepare financial statements

b. Apply fundamental concepts and tools of financial management

IV. The student will be able to effectively communicate in a professional manner

a. Exercise proper etiquette for communication in the workplace

b. Implement different forms of writing performed within a work setting such as business reports,

letters and proposals

c. Demonstrate ability to effectively promote oneself in job seeking – such as resumes and

interviews

V. The student will be able to demonstrate how to design marketing strategies and employ best practices.

a. Compare and contrast different marketing techniques

b. Illustrate how perception of the product through branding and pricing can affect consumer

behavior.

c. Implement the social media marketing and ecommerce technologies

VI. The student will demonstrate ability to organize a company's successful entrance and continued

operations in the international arena

a. Identify the legal and financial regulations that apply to international operations

b. Evaluate international markets based on the foreign country's cultural and political environment

c. Define globalization and explain the organizational processes and resources needed to manage

globally

Business Management

General Education Core Requirements

Courses which Fulfill Criteria CreditHours

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Bachelor’s Degree)

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Science, Technology, and

Math

CPT 101 Plus 2 other MAT, CPT, or Science courses 9

Language and Literature

Any COM, LIT, or Language courses (BUS 104 Business Communications can count here or in the major.)

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Social Responsibility

SOC 102, SOC 103, or other Ethics courses 6

Social Sciences Any PSY, HIS, GOV, ECO or other social science courses 9

Total General Education 30

Course Number

Course Title CreditHours

Required Major Courses

ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics* 3

ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics* 3

BUS 101 Management and Leadership 3

BUS 102 Principles of Accounting 3

BUS 103 Business Law 3

BUS 104 Business Communications* 3

BUS 201 Operations Management 3

BUS 202 Human Resource Management 3

BUS 204 Marketing Applications 3

BUS 220 Organizational Behavior 3

BUS 301 Finance Management 3

BUS 302 Managerial Accounting 3

BUS 340 Entrepreneurship 3

BUS 304 E‐Business Technologies 3

BUS 401 International Business 3

BUS 403 Project Management 3

Total Major Courses 48

Elective Courses 42

TOTAL: 120

*These courses can be used for your general education requirements. If used for General Education, then 3 courses must be chosen from within the remaining BUS courses to complete the required credits for the Major. Upon completion of General Education and Required Major Courses students may take any combination of electives to meet the required number. Elective courses are either general or Judaic and are listed after the list of Program Major Courses. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: We have one goal at Naaleh College: to give you the tools and skills needed for a solid and successful career.

Information Technology programs often include theoretical and abstract knowledge and information. While for

those interested in a more analytical and mathematical understanding of how computers function such courses are

important. But here at Naaleh we provide the most up‐to‐date, practical and on hands technology skills employers

are looking for. In this program you will master Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will be able to

program extensively in JAVA, the #1 programming language, including its implementation into the Android world.

After finishing this degree, students will be able to program client side web applications with JavaScript, and server‐

COMPUTER INFORMATION (Associate of Science Degree)

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based in PHP. In addition students will learn iOS programming in the latest up and coming language called Swift. The

degree is rounded off with databases, another very useful skills that can open up doors.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The following objectives are designed to meet the school’s mission and program goals:

I. The student will demonstrate proficiency in computer applications

a. Create word documents

b. Publish professional presentations

c. Manipulate data using spreadsheets and databases

II. The student will demonstrate ability to write complex code for different platforms.

a. Develop and optimize websites using a variety of languages

b. Design mobile applications

c. Program using sound OOP practices and structure

III. The student will demonstrate ability to manage and oversee company's technology infrastructure

a. Identify security concerns and suggest solutions

b. Design and deploy networks

c. Build databases

d. Define the different protocols and components within the various technology systems

e. Compare and contrast different operating systems and their varying strengths and weaknesses

Computer Information

General Education Core Requirements

Courses which Fulfill Criteria CreditHours

Science, Technology, and Math Any MAT, CPT, or Science courses 3

Language and Literature Any COM, LIT, or Language courses 3

Social Responsibility SOC 102, SOC 103, or other Ethics courses 6

Social Sciences Any PSY, HIS, GOV, or other social science courses 3



CPT 101 Computer Applications 3

CPT 106 Programming I 3

CPT 206 Programming II: JAVA 3

CPT 108 Web Development I 3

CPT 208 Web Development II 3

CPT 210 Mobile Application Development 3

CPT 203 Database Management 3

CPT 205 Programming in C++ 3


Elective Credits (Choose from General or Judaic) 21

Total Program Credits 60

Upon completion of General Education and Required Major Courses students may take any combination of electives to meet the required number. Elective courses are either general or Judaic and are after the Program Major courses.

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COMPUTER INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (Bachelors) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Naaleh College's Information Technology Management Degree provides graduates with a unique combination of IT

and management skills. In today's advanced technology age, so much of business consists of the coalescence of

management with technology. Managers need greater fluency in technology to help their company grow and IT

professionals require greater skills in management as they expect to lead and integrate their developed systems

into the business. The Naaleh degree synthesizes and incorporates management proficiency within the IT

framework. The graduate receives training in practical aspects of IT such as programming, web and mobile

application development, networks and security, data management as well as the fundamentals of computing such

as operating systems and computer applications. In addition, a graduate studies effective management skills as

whole with an emphasis on the business of IT.


IV. The student will demonstrate proficiency in computer applications

a. Create word documents

b. Publish professional presentations

c. Manipulate data using spreadsheets and databases

V. The student will demonstrate ability to write complex code for different platforms.

a. Develop and optimize websites using a variety of languages

b. Design mobile applications

c. Program using sound OOP practices and structure

VI. The student will demonstrate ability to manage and oversee company's technology infrastructure

a. Identify security concerns and suggest solutions

b. Design and deploy networks

c. Build databases

d. Define the different protocols and components within the various technology systems

e. Compare and contrast different operating systems and their varying strengths and weaknesses

VII. The student will be able to demonstrate effective planning and strategizing as a manager.

a. Evaluate a company's strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities

b. Develop the company's mission and goals

c. Identify, plan and budget projects

VIII. The student will be able to enact strategy and implement operations control

a. Describe and Explain Operations management

b. Apply techniques for effectively managing teams and groups

c. Assess situations and employ decision making skills

IX. The student will be able to demonstrate how to design marketing strategies and employ best practices.

a. Compare and contrast different marketing techniques

b. Illustrate how perception of the product through branding and pricing can affect consumer

behavior.

c. Implement the social media marketing and ecommerce technologies

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Computer Information Management

Course

Number

Course Title Credit

Hours

General Education


Math

Any MAT, CPT, or Science courses 9


Social Responsibility SOC 102, SOC 103, or other Ethics courses 6


Total General Education30



CPT101 Computer Applications 3


CPT 205 or CPT 206 Programming in C++ OR Programming II 3






CPT 301 Information Security 3

CPT 303 Operating Systems 3

CPT 304 Fundamentals of Networking 3

BUS 202 Principles of Leadership & Management 3


BUS 305 Information Technology Management 3




Total Elective courses (choose from General or Judaic) 42

Total Program Credits 120

Upon completion of General Education and Required Major Courses, students may take any combination of electives to meet the required number. Elective courses are either general or Judaic and are listed after the list of Program Majors.

GRAPHIC DESIGN (Associate’s) Degree)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Graphic design is the basis for the variety of images, layouts, typographical treatments used for visual communication. Corporate identity logos, consumer packaging, and multimedia presentations all utilize the skills of a graphic designer. This program has been developed to provide students the knowledge and skills sought after

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in this rapidly growing field. The program includes areas such as advertising, computer artistry, digital imaging, web designing, broadcast graphic artistry, production artistry, layout design, and/or flash animation needed for entry‐level positions.


To develop student computer skills

To provide students the principles of design

To provide students the necessary tools used in basic graphic designing

To introduce students to a variety of design layouts

To develop student typography knowledge and skills

To assist graduates in using the knowledge and skills learned in gaining entry‐level employment in the field of graphic design.

Graphic Design

Course

Number

Course Title Credit

Hours

General Education


Math Any MAT, CPT, or Science courses 3


Social Responsibility SOC 102, SOC 103, or other Ethics courses6




CPT 101 Computer Applications 3

GRD 101 Basics of Graphic Design 3

GRD 102 Principles of Design 3

GRD 103 Design Layout 3

GRD 104 Typography 3

GRD 105 Multimedia Design 3

GRD 201 Digital Layout 3

GRD 203 Publication Design 3

GRD 204 Principles of Computer Assisted Design 3

GRD 206 Web Design for Graphic Designers 3

GRD CAP Capstone: Portfolio 3


Total Elective (Choose from General and/or Judaic) 12

Total Credits 60

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Upon completion of General Education and Required Major Courses, students may take any combination of electives to meet the required number. Elective courses are either general or Judaic and are listed after the list of Program Majors.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to introduce students to Judaic principles. The program presents the basics of Bible (Parsha and Chumash), Prophets, Scripture, Classic Jewish Philosophy and Thought, and Jewish law. This program is necessary to enter Judaic programs in specialty areas offering higher degrees. A student who graduates from the Judaic Studies Program will:

Attain thorough knowledge of the Bible and Jewish Law

Explain the text of the Bible according to classic commentators from the medieval period such as Rashi and Ramban

Explain the text of the Bible according to classic commentators from the modern period such as Malbim and Rav Hirsch

Identify and develop themes in the Bible

Analyze commentaries on the Bible and draw conclusions based on the analysis

Compare and contrast differing opinions regarding the explanation of a text

Apply lessons gleaned from the biblical study to someone’s life

Synthesize information from different sources towards a unifying explanation of the text

Broaden their understanding of Jewish texts, appreciating that a text can have multiple plausible interpretations which reflect different perspectives. They will demonstrate this understanding in discussions of particular texts.

Determine the basis of a law and trace the development of the law through the generations to its current modern application.

Analyze fundamental ideas in Jewish Philosophy and propose why these are fundamental beliefs

The student who graduates from the Talmud program will:

Attain thorough knowledge of subjects of Talmud and Jewish Law

Be prepared to study for a Rabbinical degree.

Translate Talmudic Aramaic into Hebrew and English

Identify themes in pages of Talmud

Connect between different topics on a page of Talmud

Explain the structure of each page of Talmud

Identify difficulties in a page of Talmud

Demonstrate how commentators such as Rashi and Tosfot solve textual and thematic difficulties in the Talmudic text

Describe Jewish Laws relating to daily behavior

Apply these laws to someone’s life

The student who graduates from the Judaism Fundamentals program will:

Attain thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Jewish thought, Jewish law, Bible, Scriptures, and Talmud.

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Customize a personal program of study in which they can deepen their knowledge of their chosen area of Judaic Studies, such as Talmud, Bible, Liturgy, Jewish Thought, Scriptures, Jewish Philosophy, Ethics, Jewish Calendar and Lifecycle.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The objective of the Judaic Studies Program is for students to attain thorough knowledge of subjects of traditional Jewish wisdom in this course of study. Additionally, completion of this program prepares students to pursue a higher degree in Judaic studies. The Talmud Concentration introduces students to the vast area of Talmud study. Talmud is the area of scholarship which forms the basis of contemporary Jewish Law and tradition. The program covers 4 years of in‐depth study of Talmud, Talmud surveys, and Jewish Law. It prepares students for a Rabbinical degree. All students in the Judaic Studies program are required to complete 30 credits of general Education courses. Students can then choose either the Judaic Studies Traditional Route, which includes 67 required credits and 24 elective credits, graduating with 121 credits, or the Judaic Studies Talmud Concentration, which includes 56 required credits and 34 elective credits, graduating with 120 credits. Students will be able to:

1. Synthesize information from different sources towards a unifying explanation of the Judaic concept

2. The student will be able to apply research skills to Judaic studies arena to gain a more comprehensive

understanding of the Judaic idea.

3. Critically analyze primary sources through the use of commentaries

4. Compare and contrast differing opinions regarding the explanation of a text

5. Determine the basis of a law and trace the development of the law through the generations to its current

modern application.

Talmud Concentration: 5a. Demonstrate ability to translate and punctuate Aramaic text

a. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to read and understand Talmudic passages b. Students will be able to read and understand commentaries on the Talmud

6a. Demonstrate proficiency in the topics of 5 separate tractates c. Learning Outcomes: Student will accrue knowledge on a wide range of topics including Jewish Law,

Philosophy and ethics d. Students will be able to locate these topics and source them effectively

Traditional Route: 5b. Demonstrate proficiency in the verses and stories within 5 different books of the scriptures.

a. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to locate these stories and source them effectively b. Students will accrue knowledge and information on stories and prophecies in Scriptures

6b. Apply the laws of Sabbath to modern situations and daily life a. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to analyze a current dilemma and implement appropriate

legal decision b. Students will be able to review and reference current legal books on Sabbath Laws to help resolve

daily situations. Judaic Studies

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General Education

Science, Technology, and Math


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Any COM, LIT, or Language courses 6

Social Responsibility



Required Major Courses – Traditional Route

BIBL‐P 101 Parsha Journeys 3

BIBL‐P 220‐230 Parsha (select 1 from PARSHA courses listed below) 3

BIBL 300‐301 Chumash (select 1 from CHUMASH courses listed below) 3

PROP 201 Yechezkel 3

PROP 340 or 341 Prophets: Yirmiyahu I or Yirmiyahu II 4

SCRP 201 or 220 Scriptures: The Books of Daniel and Trei Asar or Megillot 3

SCRP 400 or 401 Advanced Scriptures: Tehillim I or Tehillim II 3

JLAW 100 Chafetz Chayim: Laws of Proper Speech 3

JLAW 400, 401, or 402 Sabbath Laws: select 1 from HILCHOT SHABBAT courses listed below 3

JPHL 101 Fundamentals of Jewish Thought 3

JCAL 105, JCAL 110, JCAL 200, or JCAL 210 Choice of Jewish Calendar 3

CHAS 301 or CHAS 302 Chassidut on Parsha I or Chassidut on the Parsha II 3

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Required Major Courses – Judaism Fundamentals

Choice of 10 Lower Level Judaic Studies Courses 30

Choice of 10 Upper Level Judaic Studies Courses 30


Elective Courses (Select from General or Judaic elective courses) 30

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Required Major Courses – Talmud Concentration

TALM 110 Introductory Talmud Intensive 6

TALM 120 Introductory Talmud Survey 4

JLAW 130 Introductory Jurisprudence 4

TALM 210 Beginning Talmud Intensive 6

TALM 220 Beginning Talmud Survey 4

JLAW 230 Beginning Jurisprudence 4

TALM 310 Intermediate Talmud Intensive 6

TALM 320 Intermediate Talmud Survey 4

JLAW 330 Intermediate Talmud Jurisprudence 4

TALM 410 Advanced Talmud Intensive 6

TALM 420 Advanced Talmud Survey 4

JLAW 430 Advanced Jurisprudence 4


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Upon completion of General Education and Required Major Courses, students may take any combination of electives to meet the required number. Elective courses are either General or Judaic and are listed after the list of Programs. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This innovative program introduces students to the vast world of psychology. It presents an overview of the field, preparing students for entry‐level occupations in human services including therapeutic, industrial, and governmental positions. The program trains students in the developing field of life coaching. Additionally, completion of this program provides a well‐rounded education for students who wish to pursue graduate study in the sub‐fields of psychology such as counseling, child development, or educational psychology. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The student who graduates from the psychology program will:

Understand the historical development of the discipline and its paradigms

Think critically about human diversity and the impact of gender, ethnicity, culture, age, sexual orientation, and social class on human behavior

Understand the ethics of the discipline and apply those ethics in psychological work

Have a working knowledge of statistics and data analysis

Understand and design psychological research

Communicate clearly in both written and oral forms within and across disciplines

Be prepared for entry to graduate programs in psychology and related human resource fields

Understand the breadth and depth of a variety of psychology subfields

Be able to practice the fundamentals of coaching

Understand and implement the basics of cognitive behavioral therapy Psychology

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General Education Courses

Science, Technology, and Math



Any COM, LIT, or Language courses 6

Social

Responsibility



Social Sciences PSY 101 3



Required Psychology Core

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PSY 202 or MAT 202 Psychological Statistics or Statistics 3

PSY 307 Biological Psychology 3

PSY 302 Research in Psychology 3

PSY 303 Developmental Psychology 3

PSY 304 Abnormal Psychology 3

PSY 404 Personalities 3

PSY CAP Capstone 3

Choose 3 from Psychology Electives below

PSY 201 Introduction to Counseling 3

PSY 310 Fundamentals of Coaching 3

PSY 312 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 3

PSY 203 Social Psychology 3

PSY 301 Forensic Psychology 3

PSY 305 Tests and Measurements 3

PSY 306 Drugs and Behaviors 3

PSY 403 Cognitive Psychology 3

PSY 405 Behavior Modification 3

TOTAL MAJOR COURSES 30

Total Electives (Choose from General or Judaic) 60

TOTAL: 120

Upon completion of General Education and Required Major Courses, students may take any combination of electives to meet the required number. Elective courses are either general or Judaic and are listed below. Electives Listing

Course Number Course Title

Credit Hours

General Electives

AP 101 Anatomy and Physiology for the Non‐Healthcare Professional 3

BIO 101 Biology 3

B‐HEB 101 Elementary Biblical Hebrew 3

B‐HEB 201 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew 3

BUS 101 Management and Leadership 3

BUS 102 Principles of Accounting 3

BUS 103 Business Law 3

BUS 104 Business Communications* 3

BUS 201 Operations Management 3

BUS 202 Human Resource Management 3



BUS 301 Finance Management 3

BUS 302 Managerial Accounting 3

BUS 340 Entrepreneurship 3


BUS 401 International Business 3


CPT101 Computer Applications 3


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CPT 205 Programming in C++ 3


CPT 206 Programming II 3




CPT 301 Information Security 3

CPT 303 Operating Systems 3

CPT 304 Fundamentals of Networking 3

COM 101 Composition I 3

COM 102 Composition II 3

ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics* 3

ECO 102 Prinicples of Microecenomics 3

EDU 101 Foundations of Early Childhook Education 3

EDU 201 Education of Exceptional Children in Early Childhood and Elementary School 3

EDU 202 Infant and Toddler Development and Care 3

EDU 203 Play and Development in the Early Years 3

EDU 204 Child Development 3

EDU 301 Literacy in Early Childhood Education and Elementary School 3

EDU 302 Math and Science in Early Childhood Education 3

GOV 101 American Politics 3

GOV 102 US Economics 3

GOV 103 US Government & Legal System 3

GRD 101 Basics of Graphic Design 3

GRD 102 Principles of Design 3

GRD 103 Design Layout 3

GRD 104 Typography 3

GRD 105 Multimedia Design 3

GRD 201 Digital Layout 3

GRD 203 Publication Design 3

GRD 204 Principles of Computer Assisted Design 3

GRD 206 Web Design for Graphic Designers 3

GRD CAP Capstone: Portfolio 3

HEB 101 Elementary Modern Hebrew I 3

HEB 102 Elementary Modern Hebrew II 3

HEB 201 Intermediate Modern Hebrew 3

HEB 301 Advanced Modern Hebrew I 3

HEB 302 Advanced Modern Hebrew II 3

HIS 101 US History 3

HIS 102 World History 3

HIS 103 Modern Middle Eastern History 3

HIS 104 History of the Holocaust 3

J‐HIS 101 A Survey of Jewish History – Destruction of the Second Temple to the Establishment of the State of Israel 3

J‐HIS 102 Elementary Jewish History: Post‐Temple Period 3

JHIS 201 Advanced Jewish History: From Yavne to Pumpedisa 3

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J‐LIT 102 History of Biblical and Rabbinic Literature 3

LIT 101 Literature I 3

LIT 102 Literature II 3

MAT 101 College Math 3

MAT 102 Algebra 3

MAT 201 Calculus 3

MAT 202 Statistics 3

MUS 101 Jewish Music 3

PSY 201 Introduction to Counseling 3

PSY 310 Fundamentals of Coaching 3

PSY 203 Social Psychology 3

PSY 301 Forensic Psychology 3

PSY 305 Tests and Measurements 3

PSY 306 Drugs and Behaviors 3


PSY 405 Behavior Modification 3


SCI 101 Environmental Science 3

SOC 101 General Sociology 3

SPAN 101 Spanish I 3

SPAN 102 Spanish II 3

SPCH 101 General Speech 3

YID 101 Elementary Yiddish 3

YID 201 Intermediate Yiddish 3

YID 301 Advanced Yiddish I 3

YID 302 Advanced Yiddish II 3

Judaic Electives

BIBL 111 Textual Analysis of Genesis * 3

BIBL 112 Textual Analysis of Exodus 3

BIBL 113 Textual Analysis of Leviticus 3

BIBL 114 Textual Analysis of Numbers 3

BIBL 115 Textual Analysis of Deuteronomy 3

BIBL 116 Textual Analysis of Joshua 3

BIBL 117 Textual Analysis of Judges 3

BIBL 118 Textual Analysis of Esther and Ruth 3

BIBL 211 Advanced Genesis: Intensive Analysis 3

BIBL 212 Advanced Exodus: Intensive Analysis 3

BIBL 213 Advanced Leviticus: Intensive Analysis 3

BIBL 214 Advanced Numbers: Intensive Analysis 3

BIBL 215 Advanced Deutoronomy: Intensive Analysis 3

BIBL 216 Advanced Joshua: Intensive Analysis 3

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BIBL 217 Advanced Judges: Intensive Analysis 3

BIBL 300 Chumash in Depth I 3

BIBL 301 Chumash in Depth II 3

BIBL‐P 101 Parsha Journeys 3

BIBL‐P 220 Topics in the Parsha I 3

BIBL‐P 221 Topics in the Parsha II 3

BIBL‐P 222 Topics in the Parsha III 3

BIBL‐P 230 Parsha Learning Group 3

CHAS 301 Chassidut on the Parsha I 3

CHAS 302 Chassidut on the Parsha II 4

ETH 101 Ethics of Communication: Theory and Practice I 3

ETH 102 Ethics of Communication: Theory and Practice II 3

ETH 201 Social Ethics: Advanced Topics 3

JCAL 100 Jewish Calendar: Chanuka and Purim 3

JCAL 110 Jewish Calendar: Pesach and Shavuot 3

JCAL 200 Jewish Calendar: Days of Awe 3

JCAL 210 Jewish Calendar: Remembering the Destruction 2

JLAW 100 Chafetz Chayim: Laws of Proper Speech 3

JLAW 101 Sabbath Laws I 3

JLAW 102 Sabbath Laws II 3

JLAW 103 Sabbath Laws III 3

JLAW 104 Sabbath Laws IV 3

JLAW 105 Sabbath Laws V 3

JLAW 106 Sabbath Laws VI 3

JLAW 107 Sabbath Laws VII 3

JLAW 108 Sabbath Laws VIII 3

JLAW 109 Sabbath Laws IX 3

JLAW 130 Introductory Jurisprudence 4

JLAW 131 Introductory Jurisprudence II 4

JLAW 230 Beginning Jurisprudence 4

JLAW 231 Beginning Jurisprudence II 4

JLAW 330 Intermediate Talmud Jurisprudence I 4

JLAW 331 Intermediate Talmud Jurispudence II 4

JLAW 400 Hilchot Shabbat I: Honoring and Violating Shabbat 3

JLAW 401 Hilchot Shabbat II: Bishul, Dosh, Memachek, Libun, Sechita, and Kotev 3

JLAW 402 Hilchot Shabbat III: Korei’a, Binyan, Makeh B’Patish, Amira L’Akum, Muktza, Tazda 3

JLAW 430 Advanced Jurisprudence 4

JLAW 431 Advanced Jurisprudence II 4

JPHL 101 Fundamentals of Jewish Thought 3

JPHL 201 Writing of Maharal: Netivot Olam and Netzach Yisrael 3

JPHL 220 Character Development: Selections from Tomer Devora, Chovot Halevavot, and 3

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Mesilat Yesharim

JTHO 102 Festivals: Fundamental Concepts 3

JTHO 103 The Sabbath: Fundamental Concepts 3

JTHO 104 Jewish Thought and Ethics 3

JTHO 105 Jewish Liturgy: Fundamental Concepts 3

JTHO 201 Jewish Liturgy: Advanced Concepts I 3

JTHO 202 The festivals: Advanced Concepts 3

JTHO 203 The Sabbath: Advanced Concepts 3

JTHO 205 Jewish Liturgy: Advanced Concepts II 3

JS 210 Judaic Studies Competency Based Course ‐elementary 1‐6

JS 310 Judaic Studies Competency Based Course ‐advanced 1‐6

PROP 201 Yechezkel 3

PROP 340 Yirmiyahu I: Reluctant Prophet 4

PROP 341 Yirmiyahu II: Prophet of Destruction 4

SCRP 201 The Books of Daniel and Trei Asar 3

SCRP 220 Megillot 3

SCRP 400 Tehillim I 3

SCRP 401 Tehillim II 3

TALM 401 Gemara Mesechet Brachot I 3

TALM 402 Gemara Mesechet Brachot II 3

TALM 110 Introductory Talmud Intensive 6

TALM 101 Elementary Talmud I 3

TALM 120 Introductory Talmud Survey 4

TALM 201 Intermediate Talmud I 3

TALM 202 Intermediate Talmud II 3

TALM 210 Beginning Talmud Intensive 6

TALM 220 Beginning Talmud Survey 4

TALM 310 Intermediate Talmud Intensive 6

TALM 320 Intermediate Talmud Survey 4

TALM 410 Advanced Talmud Intensive 6

TALM 420 Advanced Talmud Survey 4

TALM 111 Introductory Talmud Intensive II 6

TALM 121 Introductory Talmud Survey II 4

TALM 211 Beginning Talmud Intensive II 6

TALM 221 Beginning Talmud Survey II 4

TALM 311 Intermediate Talmud Intensive II 6

TALM 321 Intermediate Talmud Survey II 4

TALM 411 Advanced Talmud Intensive II 6

TALM 421 Advanced Talmud Survey II 4

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AP 101 Human Anatomy & Physiology for the Non‐healthcare Provider The course of Human Anatomy & Physiology will provide clear, current, concise, clinically oriented coverage of the human body. Students will study the body structure by continually developing understanding of the functions of organs and structures in the body. The class will examine the structures, or morphology, of the body parts‐‐their forms and organization. The curriculum will cover the functions of body parts, what they do and how they do it. B‐HEB 101 Elementary Biblical Hebrew * This course covers the following areas of reading and writing in Hebrew: the Hebrew alphabet, a range of grammatical structures; a general vocabulary sufficient to understand biblical (prose) passages; verbal morphology: root vs. pattern (binyan) plus the seven binyanim; completing verb charts for basic verbs into the three tenses for both genders and all persons – singular and plural; constructing state, pronouns, infinitives, possession; and translation of biblical passages taken from the Book of Genesis. B‐HEB 201 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew * This course provides students with Hebrew language skills on an intermediate level, with study of intermediate level vocabulary sufficient to understand biblical (prose and poetic) passages; recognition of the shoresh: verbal morphology (reversal): paradigms of the binyanim, completing verb charts for irregular verbs into the three tenses for both genders and all persons ‐ singular and plural. BIBL 111 Textual Analysis of Genesis * The course covers the storyline of the Book of Genesis with the commentary of Rashi in addition to well know comments of the Ibn Ezra, Nachmanides, R’ Bachya, Sforno, R’ Hirsch and well known Midrashim and Aggadic sections of the Talmud. BIBL 112 Textual Analysis of Exodus * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Exodus (enslavement in Egypt; Moses; burning bush; Pharoah; Ten Plagues; Exodus; splitting of the Red Sea; Manna; appointment of judges; giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai; social laws; Tabernacle; Golden Calf; Thirteen Attributes; Garments of the Priests) with the commentary of Rashi. BIBL 113 Textual Analysis of Leviticus * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Leviticus (korbanos; portions and installment of the kohanim; inauguration of the Tabernacle; death of Nadav and Abihu; laws of kosher animals and fish; laws of childbirth; laws of metzorah and zav; Yom Kippur service; prohibition against eating blood; forbidden sexual relationships; laws of the first fruits; laws of priests and high priest; holidays; sabbatical year; laws relating to lending of money and slaves; reward and punishment) with the commentary of Rashi. BIBL 114 Textual Analysis of Numbers * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Numbers (census; camp arrangement; duties of the Levites; redemption of the first born; responsibility of the Levite families; laws of sotah and nazir; the Menorah; episode of Miriam; 12 spies; laws of korbanos; the Sabbath violator; episode of Korah; the Red Heifer; Moses hitting the rock; war with Edom; death of Aaron; war with Canaan; confrontation with Sichon and Og; Bilaam and Balak; Pinchas; division of the land; laws of vows; borders of Israel) with the commentary of Rashi. BIBL 115 Textual Analysis of Deuteronomy * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Deuteronomy (rebukes of Moses; Moses' plea; loyalty to God; cities of refuge; the 10 Commandments; reward for obedience; non‐sacrificial meat; idolatrous prophet and city; kosher and non‐kosher animals; tithes; sabbatical year; establishing judges and police; kings; laws of witnesses;

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laws of inheritance; ben sorer umoreh; rape; divorce; laws of employees; first fruits; covenant; Song of Moses; Blessings of Moses) with the commentary of Rashi. BIBL 116 Textual Analysis of Joshua * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Joshua (spying mission, conquests of Yericho, Ai, Yerushalayim, south, Hevron, Goshen, north, division of the land and territories) with the commentary of Rashi. BIBL 117 Textual Analysis of Judges * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Judges (various judges of the early Israel nation, wars, settlement of the land, etc.) with the commentary of Rashi. BIBL 118 Textual Analysis of Esther and Ruth * The course covers the entire text of the Books of Esther and Ruth (Achashverosh and his kingdom, plot of Haman, Mordechai and Ester; back ground of Naomi, story of Ruth and Boaz, etc.) with the commentary of Rashi. BIBL 211 Advanced Genesis: Intensive Analysis * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Genesis (Creation, Man in the Garden, Genealogy of Mankind, Tower of Babel, Ten Trials of Avraham, Covenant, Sodom, Eliezer & Rivka, Laban, Avraham vs Isaac, Jacob’s deception, Leah and Rachel, Laban, Eisav, Shechem, Yosef and the brothers, Yosef in Egypt, Persecution of brothers, Jacob’s blessing) with a range of well‐known Midrashim, sections from the Talmud, medieval and modern commentaries. By the course end, students should be able to deal with a variety of issues in a relatively mature and sophisticated manner. BIBL 212: Advanced Exodus: Intensive Analysis * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Exodus (Pharaoh’s decrees, Moshe, Ten Plagues, Song of the Sea, Midbar, Manna, Sinai Experience, Ten Commandments, Civil Law, Golden Calf, Mishkan) with a range of well‐known Midrashim, sections from the Talmud, medieval and modern commentaries. By the course end, students should be able to deal with a variety of issues in a relatively mature and sophisticated manner. BIBL 213 Advanced Leviticus: Intensive Analysis * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Leviticus (Laws of kohanim, korbanos, kashrus, tzaraas, Yom Kippur service, Festivals, Shmittah year, the blessings and curses) with a range of well‐known Midrashim, sections from the Talmud, medieval and modern commentaries. By the course end, students should be able to deal with a variety of issues in a relatively mature and sophisticated manner BIBL 214 Advanced Numbers: Intensive Analysis * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Numbers (Census, Sotah, Nazir, Kohanic blessings, Menorah, Pesach Sheni, Yisrael’s journeys in the Midbar, Miriam, Sending Spies, Korach, Wars, Bilaam, Pinchas, Refuge cities) with a range of well‐known Midrashim, sections from the Talmud, medieval and modern commentaries. By the course end, students should be able to deal with a variety of issues in a relatively mature and sophisticated manner. BIBL 215 Advanced Deuteronomy: Intensive Analysis * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Deuteronomy (rebuke, judges, wars with Sichon and Og, Ten Commandments, Shema, fear of G‐d, Eretz Yisrael, tithes, kings, prophesy, ben sorer and morer, forbidden marriages, gifts to the poor, first fruits, repentance and consolation, Moshe’s blessings) with a range of well‐known Midrashim, sections from the Talmud, medieval and modern commentaries. BIBL 216 Advanced Joshua: Intensive Analysis * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Joshua (Conquest of Eretz Yisrael, spying mission, crossing the River Yarden, circumcision and Korban Pesach, conquest of Yericho, defeat at Ai, Canaanite kings, conquest of Yerushalayim, division of the Land, cities of refuge, covenant) with a range of well‐known Midrashim, sections from the Talmud, medieval and modern commentaries. By the course end, students should be able to deal with a

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variety of issues in a relatively mature and sophisticated manner through their responses to the examination questions. BIBL 217 Advanced Judges: Intensive Analysis * The course covers the entire text of the Book of Judges (Conquest of Eretz Yisrael, Devora, Shimshon, wars of the early nation, further wars and conquest of the land, etc.) with a range of well‐known Midrashim, sections from the Talmud, medieval and modern commentaries. By the course end, students should be able to deal with a variety of issues in a relatively mature and sophisticated manner through their responses to the examination questions. BIBL 300 Chumash in Depth I Students take an in‐depth look at Moshe’s famous entreaty to G‐d in Parshat Va’etchanan. Students also delve into the symbolism, hidden meanings, and G‐dly promises of success and survival in Exile that are contained in Jacob's famous dream of the ladder. This advanced class incorporates a close reading of the text along with a practical application of lessons learned. BIBL 301 Chumash in Depth II Students examine the powerful stories of Akeidat Yitzchak (The Binding of Isaac) and the Sale of Joseph. Utilizing a blend of classical and modern commentaries, students study these difficult episodes via a close reading of the relevant verses and a deep analysis of the hidden meaning behind these narratives. BIBL‐P 101 Parsha Journeys Parsha Journeys presents the complete storyline of the first two chapters of each of the weekly parshiyot (Torah portions), in addition to insights into some of the more famous events discussed. BIBL‐P 220 Topics in the Parsha I: Breishit, Shmot, and Vayikra This course is an in‐depth study of selected topics in the weekly Torah portion, or Parsha, with a focus on character development. The classes cover most of the parshiot from Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers. Each lecture begins with basic primary sources, usually a verse from the Torah, and then studies extensive selections from both the Early Commentators of the Middle Ages and the Later Commentators of the Modern Era. The instructor adds excerpts from classical works produced by the Chassidic and Mussar Movements, and ties together all components of the lecture to present a new insight into one’s life as an inspired Torah Jew. BIBL‐P 221 Topics in the Parsha II: Breishit, Shmot, and Vayikra This course is an in‐depth study of selected topics in the weekly Torah portion, or Parsha, with a focus on character development. The classes cover most of the parshiot from Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers. Each lecture begins with basic primary sources, usually a verse from the Torah, and then studies extensive selections from both the Early Commentators of the Middle Ages and the Later Commentators of the Modern Era. The instructor adds excerpts from classical works produced by the Chassidic and Mussar Movements, and ties together all components of the lecture to present a new insight into one’s life as an inspired Torah Jew. BIBL‐P 222 Topics in the Parsha III: Breishit, Shemot, Vayikra, and Bamidbar This course is an in‐depth study of selected topics in the weekly Torah portion, or Parsha, with a focus on character development. The classes cover most of the parshiot from Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. Classes focus on selected topics in the weekly Parsha. The instructor begins with primary sources, usually a verse from the Torah, and delves into its meaning and message through extensive selections from both the Early Commentators of the Middle Ages and the Later Commentators of the Modern Era. The instructor adds excerpts from classical works produced by both the Chassidic and Mussar Movements, and ties together all components of the lecture to bring home a new insight into our lives as inspired Torah Jews. BIBL‐P 230 Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries The Parsha Learning Group course aims to uncover the inner world of Parshanut Hamikrah, Biblical Exegesis. Every week, the instructor addresses one topic from the weekly parsha (Torah portion) and reviews the comments of Rashi and other Early Commentators. The class emphasizes learning how to read the text closely and attempts to

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understand the difficulties that the Commentaries aim to reconcile. This class does not require prior experience in Torah study or knowledge of Hebrew. BIO 101 Biology The course offers students a deep understanding of the core concepts in Biology. Complex ideas are presented clearly and describe how biologists collect and interpret evidence to test hypotheses about the living world. The class will help students cultivate the mental habits of a scientist. BUS 101 Principles of Leadership and Management This course is designed to give students the understanding of leadership and management in the business setting. The course explains the basics of leadership in the workplace. Students study and practice the leadership skills including communication styles, decision‐making, effective leadership, effective management, organization, managing and motivating people, and management in the future. . BUS 102 Principles of Accounting This course offers students principles of accounting and their relationship to business through fundamental concepts. Basics of business accounting are presented including transactions, financial statements, the accounting cycle, accounting information systems, accounts payable and receivable, assets, liabilities, payroll, partnerships in accounting, corporate accounting, financial statements, and budgets. BUS 103 Business Law This course presents students with the fundamental principles of law applicable to business transactions. Students are introduced to the legal environment and government regulations. Topics include contracts, commercial transactions of sales, risk, liability and bankruptcy, employment, securities, cyber law, and property law. BUS 104 Business Communications This course is designed to prepare students for success in communicating in today’s workplace as well as tips on job‐searching skills. The course explains the basics of communicating in the workplace, working in teams, being a good listener and understanding business etiquette. Students study and practice the skills and activities involved in the writing process including the appropriate use of social media, preparing formal reports and proposals as well as informal business reports. Guidance is provided in proper grammar and writing mechanics as well as information on formatting and writing documents. A wealth of ideas for writing resumes and cover letters, participating in interviews, and completing follow‐up activities are offered. BUS 201 Operations Management Learn to improve and analyze business processes, increase productivity while delivering higher quality, both in services and manufacturing. Process analysis, flows rates, bottlenecks, and inventory levels are all key concepts taught in this course. This course discusses the strategic role of operations within an organization. Students learn to use tools and techniques for planning, control, and continuous improvement of a company's operations BUS 202 Human Resource Management HR Management involves learning about employee selection, training, and labor relations. The course covers EEO issues, wages and salary administration, as well as strategic planning in human resources, and the role of human relations in management. BUS 204 Marketing Applications This course is focused on marketing applications found in the business world. Students are introduced to the process of developing marketing strategies, developing an understanding for the buyer and market, and strategies in targeting and satisfying the market. Student will learn how to integrate this knowledge with practical application. BUS 220 Organizational Behavior

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This course introduces concepts, models and frameworks to help you become better manager. Emphasis will be on behavioral science concepts and research findings related to the major challenge managers face and how to organize individuals in order to fulfill the objectives and strategies of the firm. Topics that will be examined include: the nature and dynamics of the organization; the elements of individual leadership and personal development; managing change within organizational contexts; and the relationships between the firm and the external environment in which it operates. The course objective is to provide analytical skills and strategies, substantive knowledge, and a professional sensibility that will increase your ability to take effective action.

BUS 301 Finance Management This course gives students a comprehensive and contemporary introduction to financial management. The content focuses on maximizing shareholder wealth and effectively managing cash flow. Students will learn the international aspects of financial management, examine the ethical behavior of managers, and study the effects of a recession on corporations. BUS 302 Managerial Accounting This course is geared towards managerial accounting with content including relevant costs for decision making, capital budgeting decisions, and segment reporting and decentralization. Additional topics covered are job‐order costing, process costing, and planning, controlling, and decision making important to successful accounting management. BUS 304 E‐Business Technologies This course is designed to introduce students to the essentials of keeping pace with technology, strategies, and implementation in the business environment. The course is a balance of technical and managerial topics central to developing an understanding of e‐business or e‐commerce. BUS 305 Information Technology Management This course provides an overview of contemporary I.T. management. It explains the relevant issues of effectively managing information services. The course highlights areas of greatest current and potential application of I.T. to business needs and reviews electronic business, enterprise business systems, and decision support systems. BUS 307 Entrepreneurship (Recommended for all students) The module introduces graphic design students to the world of marketing. Students learn about customer relationships through creating customer value and building profitable client relationships. Information is gleaned on how to market one’s skills and talents in today’s economy. BUS 310 Insurance

This course will cover the basic concepts of Insurance and Risk Management. Topics covered include life and

health insurance, functional and financial operations of insurers as well as employee benefits and social insurance.

We will also discuss the new Affordable Care Act. BUS 320 Retail Management Retailing is a growth industry playing a vital role in the global economy. Technology including smart phones, have altered consumer behavior. This course prepares students for careers on both sides of the retailing field: merchandise buying and store management. The course focuses on the financial considerations and implementation of merchandise and store management. BUS 330 Real Estate This comprehensive course in real estate covers a myriad of topics within the world of real estate. The aim of the course is to provide a broad perspective to real estate markets from large commercial property to single‐family homes. Financial, legal and economic concepts related to real estate are covered as well as market analysis and real estate development.

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BUS 340 Entrepreneurship

Innovation drives the economy. Startup opportunities exists in all areas of expertise. This course takes the student from the initial idea to developing and designing a business to small business management. Business plans, forms of legal entities, new venture funding and strategic marketing are all discussed providing a complete overview of all the important aspects of starting and running your own business. BUS 401 International Business The course explores the pros and cons of economic theories, government policies, business strategies, and organizational structures as related to international business practices. The course focuses on globalization, national and international differences, ethics, global trade and investments, global monetary systems, strategies and structures of international business, and international business operations. BUS 403 Project Management This course prepares students to work successfully in today's exciting project management environment. Included are details of how to organize and manage effective project teams. Students will learn about planning and scheduling as well as the costs associated with project management. The course covers the latest business developments and challenges students will face such as project constraints, stakeholder issues, the project charter, and how projects relate to an organization’s strategic plan. Students will also be introduced to the latest version of Microsoft® Project 2010, one of the most popular project management software available. BUS 410 Negotiations Negotiating effectively is one of the most essential aspects of business. It is a critical skill for any effective manager. The course explores major concepts such as negotiation strategies and tactics for dispute resolution as well as the legal and ethical aspects involved in negotiation. The course in addition discusses the psychology of bargaining and negotiation. BUS 420 Non‐Profit Management Management in the nonprofit sector requires its own separate course. Managers of nonprofit institutions face unique and distinct challenges. This course seeks to provide an overview of all different aspects to the uniqueness of Nonprofit Management. Topics include finances, human resources – in particular volunteers, ethics and governance. Emphasis will be placed on fundraising, leadership and organization. BUS 430 Health Care Management A specialized field, management of health care services requires different tools and skills. This course will cover the organizational principles and practices in health care management. Topics include operations, human resources, health care policies, finances, and the globalization of health care services. BUS 440 Investments The investment course begins with background and continues through investment theory and valuation principles and practices. Students learn about the stock market and bond market. Specific topics include portfolio management, derivatives, asset‐pricing models and industry ethics. CHAS 301 Chassidut on the Parsha I: Shem Mishmuel This course is centered on the weekly Torah portion. Within each Torah portion, one or two topics are analyzed and discussed based on the book of Chassidic discourses, Shem MiShmuel, authored between the years 1910‐1926, by Rabbi Shmuel Bornsztain, the second Sochatchover Rebbe, who wrote his book between the years 1910‐1926. This course attempts to deepen the student’s understanding of some of the themes presented in the books of Genesis and Exodus. This goal is achieved by discussing the narratives presented in this book, and synthesizing them with the comments of the Midrash, the Talmud, and Hasidic thought. The concepts presented are then connected to contemporary life, and the students are able to apply the lessons of the Bible to modern issues and challenges. CHAS 302 Chassidut on the Parsha II: Shem MiShmuel

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This course is centered on the weekly Torah portion. It begins with the portion Mishpatim and ends with Vezot Habracha. Within each Torah portion, one or two topics are analyzed and discussed based on the book of Chassidic discourses, the Shem Mishmuel, by Rabbi Shmuel Bornsztain, the second Sochatchover Rebbe, who wrote his book between the years 1910‐1926. This course attempts to deepen one’s understanding of some of the themes presented in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This goal is achieved by discussing the narratives presented in this book, and synthesizing them with the comments of the Midrash, the Talmud, and Hasidic thought. The concepts presented are then connected to contemporary life, and the students are able to apply the lessons of the Bible to modern issues and challenges. COM 101 Composition I This course is designed to help students gain mastery over English grammar and writing skills. By the end of this course, students should feel comfortable writing documents from a simple e‐mail to a research paper. COM 102 Composition II This course is designed to help students gain mastery over technical, descriptive and persuasive writing. Included are techniques for gaining information through critical thinking and analysis of written word. By the end of this course, students should feel comfortable writing more in‐depth documents with the ability to influence the reader. CPT 101 Computer Applications Computer Applications is designed to familiarize students with computers and their applications. Students will learn fundamental concepts of computer hardware and software. Emphasis will be placed on computer applications, in particular word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), as well as basic understanding of databases, and multimedia presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint). CPT 106 Programming I: Java Java which has rapidly become the language of choice for platform independent implementations. This course covers the elements of object‐oriented programming and the Java Programming Language: Primitive data types, control structures, methods, classes, arrays and strings, inheritance and polymorphism, interfaces, creating user interfaces, applets, exceptions and data streams. CPT 108 Web Development I This course focuses on building core competencies in web design and development. The course has two components HTML and JavaScript. HTML includes ZHTML and DynamicHTML. AJAX with XML and JSON are covered as well as they are the primary means to transfer data from client and server. Students are exposed to both Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), as well as Dynamic CSS. The fundamentals of JavaScript language including object‐oriented JavaScript is covered comprehensively. CPT 205 Programming in C++ This module maintains classic features like the gradual introduction of pointers and the connection between problem solving skills and effective software development. It features early coverage of functions, logical operators, and operators with side effects. The course also offers updated C code and provides a new iOn to C++ information. An Introduction to Programming with C++, the course is distinct in its unique approach, which motivates students by demonstrating why they need to learn the concepts and skills presented. The program presents a balanced approach to program development and ANSI C. Pointers are introduced gradually. Students will gain knowledge in Top‐Down Design with Functions, Selection Structures, Repetition and Loop Statements, as well as Multiprocessing Using Processes and Threads. CPT 206 Programming II: Java II This course covers data structures using the Java Programming Language and is a continuation of the Programming I course. Topics include data abstraction, encapsulation, information hiding, and the use of recursion, creation and manipulation of various data structures: lists, queues, tables, trees, heaps, and graphs, and searching and sorting algorithms. In addition, students will learn how Java is used in the programming of Android applications, Java's latest use and implementation.

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CPT 208: Web Development II This course focuses on the server‐Side Web Development and concentrates primarily on the use of PHP/MySQL.

The course is divided into various topics: PHP, MySQL, Object oriented PHP, PHP MVC, Secure Web applications.

Students will work with these technologies and apply them to real word dilemmas.

CPT 203 Databases I This course will give students a solid foundation in database design and implementation. It provides in‐depth coverage of database design, demonstrating that the key to successful database implementation is in proper design of databases to fit within a larger strategic view of the data environment. Topics covered include: using C++/Java to develop Web‐based database applications, as well as relational data model, SQL and manipulating relational data; applications programming for relational databases; physical characteristics of databases; achieving performance and reliability with database systems; object‐oriented and distributed information systems.

CPT 210 Mobile Application Development Students study the design and development principles for mobile iOS applications using the Swift language. The course also provides general knowledge of mobile hardware; cell networks; mobile architectures, operating systems, languages, development environments and simulators, and user interfaces; location‐based services; data storage and retrieval.

CPT 212 Software Documentation In this course, students will learn the essentials of writing both printed and online computer documentation that is simple, clear, interesting and user‐friendly. Students will create hardware and software documentation with economy, clarity, and authority that is accessible to both beginning and experienced end‐users. Students will gain the information needed to produce effective technical documents, while developing good writing styles. CPT 301 Information Security This course explores the field of information security and assurance with, including new innovations in technology and methodologies. The course provides comprehensive coverage of the topic that includes a historical overview of information security, discussions on risk management and security technology, current certification information, and more. Particular focus and emphasis will be given to network security capabilities and mechanisms (Access Control on wire‐line and wireless networks), IPsec, Firewalls, Deep Packet Inspection and Transport security. The final portion of the course will address Network Application security (Email, Ad‐hoc, XML/SAML and Services Oriented Architecture security). CPT 303 Operating Systems This course teaches the theory and technical information students will need in order to work with today's popular operating systems, such as Windows, Mac OS, and UNIX/Linux platforms. Topics include operating system theory, installation, upgrading, configuring (operating system and hardware), file systems, security, hardware options, and storage, as well as resource sharing, network connectivity, maintenance, and troubleshooting. CPT 304 Fundamentals of Networking This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in essential networking concepts and methods. This detailed introduction, requiring no previous networking experience, covers all of the critical knowledge and skills information technology professionals need to work with network operating systems in a network administration environment. Topics include discussion of fundamental aspects of Internet applications layer (HTTP, FTP, DNS), TCP, UDP socket programming, reliable data transfer, congestion control, network layer (Ipv4 and Ipv6) and routing, link layer and Local Area Networks (LAN), multimedia networking (RTSP, RTP, RSVP, DiffServ), and security in computer networks. CPT 307 Systems Analysis and Design I

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Part I of a two‐part course, this course presents the latest systems development methods, tools, and techniques. This segment of the year‐long course concentrates on the fundamentals of systems design, analysis of information requirements, and the analysis process. CPT 400 Software Architecture: Design, Implementation, and Testing This course introduces the concepts and best practices of software architecture‐how a software system is structured and how that system's elements are meant to interact. Distinct from the details of implementation, algorithm, and data representation, an architecture holds the key to achieving system quality, is a reusable asset that can be applied to subsequent systems, and is crucial to a software organization's business strategy. The course is structured around the concept of architecture influence cycles. Each cycle shows how architecture influences, and is influenced by, a particular context in which architecture plays a critical role. Contexts include technical relations, the life cycle of a project, an organization's business profile, and the architect's professional practices. CPT 404 Cloud Computing This course delivers a comprehensive study of Cloud concepts and capabilities throughout the different Cloud service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Business Process as a Service (BPaaS). Current Cloud vendors such as, Google App Engine, Microsoft Azure, Eucalyptus, and OpenStack will be discussed in depth. ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics This course emphasizes the real‐world relevance of economics for today’s students. Through the use of current news articles, realistic case studies, and engaging problems, students will be introduced to how markets work, the welfare state of markets, data of macroeconomics, effects of economic market growth, open economics, and the fluctuation of markets. ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics This course emphasizes the real‐world relevance of economics for today’s students. Through the use of current news articles, realistic case studies, and engaging problems, students will be introduced to supply and demand of how markets work and the welfare state of markets, economics of the public sector, market production costs, organization of the market industry, economics of labor markets, and consumer choice of economics. EDU 101 Foundations of Early Childhood Education * The student course covers young children’s development and developmentally appropriate early childhood educational practices, from 0 ‐ Grade 3, with a focus on toddler programs and preschool classrooms. The course focuses on the study of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language, and aesthetic development in young children and methods employed in an early childhood program that best support children’s learning and development through appropriate expectations, activities, and materials. Students are taught to make connections between theory and classroom practice. EDU 201 Education of Exceptional Children in Early Childhood and Elementary School * The course covers the characteristics associated with exceptional learners and the basic approaches to differentiating instruction to support early childhood and elementary school students with special needs. Students will also be able to discuss the history of special education, identify the laws that mandate services to exceptional children, understand the influence of families and culture, and display familiarity with the professional ethics and experiences of special education teachers. EDU 202 Infant and Toddler Development and Care * The course covers the basic principles underlying the development of children ages 0‐3 and demonstrate the key skills required for planning and facilitating a holistic curriculum for infants and toddlers in early childhood programs. The course focuses on the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of infants and toddlers, with an emphasis on the connection between theory and practice.

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EDU 203 Play and Development in the Early Years * The course covers the basic principles underlying the development of young children and the role of play in both child development and the early childhood classroom. Topics in this course include: the connections between play and children’s development in areas such as cognition and emergent language, play as the basis of the preschool curriculum, and the importance of play for optimum physical and emotional child development. EDU 204 Child Development * The course covers the basic principles underlying the current knowledge about the processes and characteristics of normal child development from conception through later childhood in multi‐cultural contexts. Topics include physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development. Current issues in the field connected to children and schools will be considered; examples include intelligence testing, the impact of divorce, and the needs of second language learners. EDU 301 Literacy in Early Childhood Education and Elementary School * The course discusses literacy development. Topics include emergent literacy, balanced literacy, methods of organizing literature‐based reading programs, strategies for supporting writing, and facilitating second language learning. Studies will apply general instructional strategies and strategies for adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. EDU 302 Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies in Early Childhood Education * The course covers the basic principles underlying the development and planning of the integration of mathematics, science, and social studies in the early childhood classroom. Topics in this course include: the use of manipulatives and other materials to teach math and science in a hands‐on way; key concepts of the preschool math curriculum (number operation, patterns, geometry, and measurement), the processes of observing, classifying, and comparing to demonstrate the scientific process, and the use of social studies as a framework for thematic and interdisciplinary curriculum planning and multicultural education. ETH 101 Ethics of Communication: Theory and Practice * The course covers the ethics of communication and interpersonal relationships on both a theoretical and practical level. Students will study the ethical aspects of slander, rebuke, constructive criticism, confidentiality and revenge. ETH 102 Ethics of Communication: Theory and Practice * The course covers the ethical aspects of slander, rebuke, constructive criticism, confidentiality and revenge. Students will study the conceptual underpinnings and conclusions dictating the ethics of interpersonal relationships. ETH 201 Social Ethics: Advanced Concepts * The course covers issues of libel versus the duty to expose wrong doing, conflicts of interest, character flaws that lead to negative behavior; approach moral difficulties on a sophisticated level, recall and discuss textual sources which define the parameters of acceptable behavior; identify and differentiate between various categories of constructive criticism, etc GOV 101 American Politics This course covers the foundations and features of American government with explanations regarding why and how important features of government have evolved, their impact on government and individuals, and features determined controversial. The course provides students with an understanding of the development of American politics in a manner to apply the knowledge once the course is completed. The course introduces the fundamentals of the American system, the link between the government and people, government branches, civil liberties, and public policies. GOV 102 US Economics This course engages students with business decisions of actual, headline‐making companies and discusses the economic policies of today’s world leaders. The course content reflects the current economic condition in the US

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and the world. The course includes a thorough discussion of supply and demand, consumers, firms, social issues, national and global economics, and how US politics affect the world. Issues of international trade and globalization will be introduced. GOV 103 US Government and Legal System This course provides an overview of US government and the American legal system. The course introduces such topics as law and ethics, institutional sources of American law, the judicial system, civil law, criminal law, family law, tort law, property law, administrative law, and alternative dispute resolution. GRD 101 Basics of Graphic Design The Basics of Graphic Design course comprises the history of graphic design, the current technology, as well as the design principles to give a rich, well‐rounded view of this ever‐evolving field. The program will offer students information on perception, layout dynamics, in addition to illustration and photography in design. GRD 102 Principles of Design The program combines beginning design principles with design skills and software instruction. Ideal for introductory students in graphic design, the course walks students through the concepts of the creative process by presenting information concerning principles, elements, process, applications, as well as employment. GRD 103 Design Layout The program instructs students on certain layout and grids standards in addition to principles that are important for any job from brochures to annual reports, posters, websites, and publications. The course will outline and demonstrate basic layout/grid guidelines and rules including choosing the typeface for the project, striving for rhythm and balance with type, combining typefaces, using special characters and kerning and legibility. GRD 104 Typography The program focuses exclusively on the typographic features of graphic design. Students gain a comprehensive overview of the vast array of type capabilities, from the basics of character‐level formatting to strategies for designing complex layouts using grids. GRD 105 Multimedia Design Students learn the basic elements of multimedia and the skills required for a successful multimedia career. The course explains how to incorporate text, images, sound, animation, and video into compelling projects. Students discover how to design, organize, produce, and deliver multimedia projects on the Web, CD‐ROM, and DVD. GRD 201 Digital Layout The Digital Layout course offers students the knowledge of the essential features of industry‐standard software applications. The curriculum also covers how to integrate these programs into a seamless whole while producing work that conforms to design principles and helping students meet client expectations. GRD 202 Web Typography The class involves the study of the topological structure of the Internet. Students are introduced to the nature of understanding Internet‐specific topologies and to enable prediction of how new technologies, policies, or economic conditions will impact the Internet’s connectivity structure at different layers. GRD 203 Publication Design The program offers students an understanding of the ins and outs of publication design. The course includes information on the design of magazines, literature systems, newsletters, exhibition catalogs, annual reports, newspapers, and retail catalogs. Both current and historical approaches are provided to give students a complete background on design style, application, and techniques involved in creating effective publications. GRD 204 Principles of Computer Assisted Design

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The purpose behind Principles of Computer Assisted Design is to help students comprehend the steps from simple one‐view engineering drawings to geometric constructions and how it relates to graphic design. Students learn about multi‐view projects, 3D solid modeling, and photorealistic renderings. Traditional engineering drawing techniques and methods are taught to assist students in achieving professional results. GRD 205 Typography II As a continuation of Typography I, this course delves deeper into the fine art of typography in everyday design. Typography will no longer be just text on a page, but rather a form of art within itself. GRD 206 Web Design for Graphic Designers In today’s world, just about anything you need can be found on a website. However, the average time a person spends on any given webpage is less than 60 seconds. What does a website need to have in order to keep the viewer tuned in longer? It is the web designer’s job to create a visually appealing site where the important content is quickly seen, so the user will be attracted and want to stay. This course will teach you what how to design a user friendly website. GRD CAP Capstone: Portfolio The course presents the task of creating that all‐important portfolio for today’s print and interactive design fields in a manageable series of steps. The class serves as a helpmate for graphic design students who are planning the design of their portfolio for applications to graduate schools, grants, scholarships, employment opportunities, and fellowships. In addition, this course is designed to provide examples and real‐world advice to assist the student in transitioning from college to the workforce. The course explores a broad variety of areas including employability skills, professional development, searching for the correct job, completing a portfolio and resume, interview techniques, workplace dynamics, networking, and conflict resolution. HEB 101 Elementary Modern Hebrew * The course covers basic conversational skills, displaying comprehension of high‐frequency commands, courtesy formulae and simple statements and questions, demonstrating an ability to formulate basic responses to them, and answering questions in Hebrew based on elementary‐level listening comprehension passages. Students will also study simple reading passages, and learn how to extract meaning from a string of connected sentences when context or background knowledge are supportive. We will read texts, both silently and aloud, study the Hebrew consonant and vowel systems, learn how to analyze Hebrew words as to their roots, prefixes and suffixes, identify parts of speech, learn the basic rules of Hebrew pronunciation, learn to recognize basic grammatical structures when vocabulary is known or supplied, and identify basic words for foods, articles and places. HEB 102 Hebrew II * Designed at the intermediate level, this course expands the students’ knowledge and use of Hebrew. The course increases word usages and phrases necessary to communicate in Hebrew in written and spoken form. HEB 201 Intermediate Modern Hebrew* The course continues to expand the studentsknowledge and understanding of written and spoken Hebrew, including comprehension of complex sentences, the ability to converse for longer periods of time regarding a variety of topics; work out the meaning of longer utterances; and answer aural questions in Hebrew after listening to an intermediate level Hebrew story. Students will learn how to consistently identify the Who, What, When and Where in short connected texts on basic subjects; work out the meaning of longer passages using textual cues, identify most past, present, and future tense forms of frequent verbs in all Hebrew verb patterns, thereby grasping the chronological sequence of events, meet practical and social writing needs on topics related to the writer’s immediate environment, such as biographical details, school and work, take brief notes on familiar topics and respond in writing to personal questions, write in somewhat descriptive paragraphs, demonstrating full control of simple sentences and use of more complex sentences linked by conjunctions, and translate an intermediate level Hebrew text into English, translate an intermediate level English text into Hebrew. HEB 301 Advanced Modern Hebrew I *

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The course helps advance intermediate students into more advanced Modern Hebrew speech, comprehension, reading, and writing. HEB 302 Advanced Modern Hebrew II * The course further expands the knowledge, comprehension, and reading and writing skills of advanced students. HIS 101 US History This course is designed to present United States history in a manner blending themes and issues of each era of time. Topics include, but are not limited to, subjects such as politics, culture, society, reform, the military, and economics. Students learn how events, movements, and groups of people have served to shape history as well as how to make connections between themes and issues throughout history. HIS 102 World History The goal of this course is to introduce students to the major stages of world history through learning about the development of people and major societies. The course includes social, cultural, political and economic history and examines key civilizations in world history. The content of the course consists of human origins to agrarian communities, classical civilizations of the world, the post‐classical era, expanding webs of interaction, revolutions and the age of empire, and the globalized world. HIS 103 Modern Middle Eastern History This course presents Middle Eastern history from the rise of Islam to the present time including the central and peripheral Middle East. There is a thorough and balanced discussion of the political, religious, social, gender, economic, and cultural history of the region. The course provides students with a general introduction of the chief elements in Middle Eastern history proceeding into more specialized topics and themes. Additionally, the period from 1939 to the present with updated analyses of Iraq since 2003, the status of the Arab‐Israeli peace process, and the administration of Mahmud Ahmadinejad in Iran will be included. HIS 104 History of the Holocaust This course studies prewar European Jewish life and the historical, political, and social circumstances that gave rise to a modern, extremist right‐wing ideology and its avatar, Hitler and Nazism. The course will explore Jewish responses, including spiritual resistance as well as armed rebellion, and non‐Jewish acts of conscience on behalf of imperiled Jews. JCAL 105 Jewish Calendar: Chanuka and Purim In this course, students explore a selection of interpretations surrounding the festivals of Purim and Chanukah. Students examine the esoteric meaning of these days by studying such works as the Sefas Emes, Bnai Yissoschor, and Shem Mishmuel. Students also look at the historical, legal, and ethical aspects of these festivals. JCAL 110 Jewish Calendar III: Purim, Pesach and Sefiras Haomer This course analyzes the sanctity, significance, and special powers inherent in the festivals of Pesach and Shavuot. It also takes a multifaceted look at the period between these two festivals known as sefirat homer (the counting of the omer). JCAL 200 Jewish Calendar: Days of Awe The Days of Awe, beginning with the month of Elul and concluding with Sukkot, are days of repentance, introspection, self‐definition, prayer, and ultimate joy. This course takes a comprehensive look at this emotionally charged period, particularly focusing on the Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur prayers, explaining their structure, the logical sequence of the prayers, and the meaning and symbolism of key tefillot (prayers). Students also examine Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's important work on Jewish Thought, Al HaTeshuva, which discusses repentance and self‐improvement as a means to growth and ascension in service of Hashem. JCAL 210 Jewish Calendar: Remembering the Destruction

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Jerusalem was once a city that shone with the Divine Presence and rang with the sounds of people serving their Creator. Today, the Temple no longer stands, and our primary goal of sanctifying the name of Hashem seems to be muted. What were the causes of this destruction? What should we do to return to our former glory as G‐d's Holy people, serving Him in Jerusalem? How can we deepen our appreciation of Jewish unity in order to rectify the sin of disunity that caused the destruction? This thought‐provoking course explores these questions, and other topics relating to the Three Weeks, The Ninth of Av, and the Tenth of Tevet which commemorate the destruction of the Temple. JHIS 101: A Survey of Jewish History: The Destruction of the Second Temple to the Establishment of the State of Israel * The covers the history of the Jewish people from the destruction of the second temple until the establishment of the State of Israel; post‐ destruction existence in Israel, settlement in Babylon, development of the Talmud, influences of Rome, Christianity and Islam, transition to Spain and Europe, Pale of Settlement, Chassidic movement, reformation, Zionism, etc . The course focuses on major population movements, economic and religious survival, influences of the host nations, chronology and basic geography, development of the Talmud and it commentaries and major figures during these eras. JHIS 102 Elementary Jewish History: Post‐Temple Period * The course covers the history of the Jewish people from the establishment of the Sanhedrin in Yavne until the beginning of the Babylonian community; major Jewish leaders, the Sanhedrin, diaspora Jewry and the community in Israel, Roman emperors and subjugation, the Bar Kochba revolt, compilation of the Mishnah, the community of Babylon, among other related topics. The exam focuses on post‐temple chronology, the beginnings of the diaspora, major figures of the Jewish people and their host nations, influences of the host nations and their religions, economic and religious survival and the development of the Mishnah. JHIS 201: Advanced Jewish History: From Yavne to Pumpedisa * The course covers the history of the Jewish people from the establishment of the Sanhedrin in Yavne until the era of the Babylonian community. Students will learn about the development of the Talmud, the periods of the Amoraim and Savoraim, their major figures and works, the development of the Gemara and the early period of the Gaonim, etc. post‐destruction existence in Israel, Bar Kochba revolt, influence of Rome and its emperors, settlement in Babylon, development of the Talmud, influences of surrounding religions, etc JLAW 100 Chafetz Chayim: The Laws of Proper Speech The Laws of Proper Speech, as codified in the book, Chafetz Chaim, are the foundation of many of the laws governing human interaction. Every class begins with a textual analysis, and then proceeds on to a discussion of real‐life examples and ways to apply the principles discussed to daily living. The ultimate goal of the course is to encourage self‐awareness and self‐improvement in the areas of mitzvot bein adam l'chavero (human relations). JLAW 101 Sabbath Laws I * The course covers basic concepts governing the Sabbath Laws; an overview of the 39 melachos and the elements that define the concept of melacha, as recorded in halachic literature. The student wll learn the concepts of prohibited activity on the Sabbath and provides an overview of the 39 melachos. JLAW 102 Sabbath Laws II * The course covers conceptual and practical areas of the Sabbath Laws of choresh, zoreah, kotser, miamer, dash and zoreh as recorded in halachic literature, and understand the guiding principles of the laws in order to know how the principles necessitate the details of the law. The students will learn about the avos and toldos of each of the melachos. JLAW 103 Sabbath Laws III * The course covers conceptual and practical areas of the Sabbath Laws of borer, tochen, miraked, and losh as recorded in halachic literature. The student will learn about the avos and toldos of each of the melachos.

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JLAW 104 Sabbath Laws IV * The course covers conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of bishul as recorded in halachic literature. The student is expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of the melacha. JLAW 105 Sabbath Laws V * The course covers conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of gozez, milaben, minapetz, tsovea, toveh, maisach, batei nirin, oreg and potsaya as recorded in halachic literature. The student is expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the melachos. JLAW 106 Sabbath Laws VI * The course covers conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of kosher, matir, tofer, korea and tsad as recorded in halachic literature. The student is expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the melachos. JLAW 107 Sabbath Laws VII * The course covers the conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of shochet, miabed, mishartet, mimachek, kosev and mochek as recorded in halachic literature. The student is expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the melachos. JLAW 108 Sabbath Laws VIII * The course covers conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of boneh, soser, mavir, michabeh and makeh bipatish as recorded in halachic literature. The student is expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the melachos. JLAW 109 Sabbath Laws IX * The course covers conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of muktza, hadlakas neiros, and kiddush as recorded in halachic literature. The student is expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the melachos. JLAW 130 Introductory Jurisprudence Study of Halacha, Jewish law: Students will study a halachic text such as Shulchan Aruch and a commentary on it, such as Mishneh Berurah or Aruch Hashulchan. Students will study the first section of Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, and spend approximately 180 hours studying Jurisprudence over the semester. JLAW 131 Introductory Jurisprudence II Continuation of study of Halacha, Jewish law: Students will study a halachic text such as Shulchan Aruch and a commentary on it, such as Mishneh Berurah or Aruch Hashulchan. Students will study the first section of Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim. JLAW 230 Beginning Jurisprudence Study of Halacha, Jewish law: Students will study a halachic text such as Shulchan Aruch and a commentary on it, such as Mishneh Berurah or Aruch Hashulchan. Students will study the first section of Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim. JLAW 231 Beginning Jurisprudence II Continuation of study of Halacha, Jewish law: Students will study a halachic text such as Shulchan Aruch and a commentary on it, such as Mishneh Berurah or Aruch Hashulchan. Students will study the first section of Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim. JLAW 330 Intermediate Jurisprudence Study of Halacha, Jewish law: Students will study a halachic text such as Shulchan Aruch and a commentary on it, such as Mishneh Berurah or Aruch Hashulchan. Students will study the third section of Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim.

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JLAW 331 Intermediate Jurisprudence II Continuation of study of Halacha, Jewish law: Students will study a halachic text such as Shulchan Aruch and a commentary on it, such as Mishneh Berurah or Aruch Hashulchan. Students will study the third section of Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim. JLAW 400 Hilchot Shabbat I: Honoring and Violating Shabbat This course contains an in‐depth study of the Laws of Honoring Shabbat and the Laws of Prohibited Activity on Shabbat. Using Biblical verses as a starting point, students follow the halachic discussion in the Talmud, and then go on to the halachic rulings of the Medieval and Contemporary commentaries, ending with the final Halacha as it applies today. Main topics covered are candle lighting, Lechem Mishneh, eating three meals on Shabbat, Kiddush, and Havdalah, the nature and differentiation of Avot Melacha (primary prohibited activities) and Toldot Melacha (subsidiaries of the Avot Melacha), the prohibition of Gozez (cutting) and Borer (sorting) on Shabbat, and the complex halachot (laws) of unintentional melachot and Psik Reisha. JLAW 401 Hilchot Shabbat II: Bishul, Dosh, Memachek, Libun, Sechita, and Kotev This course contains an in‐depth study of various melachot, or prohibited activities on Shabbat. Using Biblical verses as a starting point, students follow the halachic discussion in the Talmud, and then go on to the halachic rulings of the Medieval and Contemporary commentaries, ending with the final halacha as it applies today. Main topics covered are cooking and reheating food on Shabbat, benefitting from a prohibited activity on Shabbat, and the melachot of dosh (grinding), memachek (erasing), sechita (wringing), libun (washing), and kotev (writing). JLAW 402 Hilchot Shabbat III: Korei’a, Binyan, Makeh B’Patish, Amira L’Akum, Muktza, and Tzad This course contains an in‐depth study of various melachot, or prohibited activities on Shabbat. Using Biblical verses as a starting point, students follow the halachic discussion in the Talmud, and then go on to the halachic rulings of the Medieval and Contemporary commentaries, ending with the final Halacha as it applies today. Main topics covered are korei’a (ripping), binyan (building), makeh b’patish (hammering), amira l’akum (asking a gentile to violate Shabbat), muktza (prohibition to move forbidden items), tofer (sewing), and tzad (trapping). JLAW 430 Advanced Jurisprudence Study of Halacha, Jewish law: Students will study a halachic text such as Shulchan Aruch and a commentary on it, such as Mishneh Berurah or Aruch Hashulchan. Students will study the third section of Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim. JLAW 431 Advanced Jurisprudence II Continuation of Advanced Jurisprudence: In this course, students will study a halachic text such as Shulchan Aruch and a commentary on it, such as Mishneh Berurah or Aruch Hashulchan. Students will study the third section of Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim. JLIT 103 The History of Biblical and Rabbinic Literature * The course discusses the historical background of the 24 Books of the Bible and the Oral Torah, the authors and their lives, basic content of each book, major historical events contained within each book, the development of the Talmud and its commentaries and post‐Talmudic literature. The exam focuses on the Bible in terms of its basic content and historical context, the Talmud (Mishna, Gemara, Gaonim, Rishonim and Achronim), essential books of law and Jewish thought and the major rabbinical figures behind these works. JPHL 101 Fundamentals of Jewish Thought This course explores four fundamental aspects of Jewish philosophy and faith. Part I examines Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles of Faith as well as the philosophical discussions of the Maharal on faith. Part II analyzes the concept of trust in G‐d as the ultimate provider of all of Man’s needs and desires in this world and the Next World. It explains how to focus on joy as the key to developing a trustful relationship with Hashem, and ways to properly face the challenging areas of life that require trust in G‐d. Part III examines the role of the Torah as the source for

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directing the Jewish nation in their unique task in this world and defines the path towards the ultimate redemption. Part IV concludes with an in‐depth analysis of the Ten Commandments and the meaning in mitzvot. JPHL 201 Writing of Maharal: Netivot Olam and Netzach Yisrael Students focus on the books Netivot Olam and Netzach Yisrael, by Rabbi Yehuda Loewe, the Maharal of Prague, a seventeenth century rabbi who authored many books of Jewish philosophy. Students will examine the nature of the yetzer hara, the evil inclination. Students will analyze where its power stems from and how to combat it. Students focus on the causes of suffering, and how people can grow from suffering. Additionally, students will examine the nature of discord, and define as well as analyze the inherent qualities of peace. Students will focus on the causes for the destruction of the First and Second Temples, and the changes in perspective and behavior that must occur in order to rectify this damage. JPHL 220 Character Development: Selections from Tomer Devora, Chovot Halevavot, and Mesilat Yesharim This course studies selections from the classical ethical works, Chovot HaLevavot by Rabbenu Bachya ibn Pekuda, Tomer Devora by Rabbi Moshe Cordevoro, and Mesilat Yesharim by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato. Chovot HaLevavot discusses Man’s purpose in the world and his obligations to G‐d in belief, behavior and character. Tomer Devora describes how Man should adapt and adopt G‐d’s Thirteen Attributes of Mercy, transforming himself from a mere human to a G‐dly individual. Mesilat Yesharim follows a step by step plan of ascension to spiritual perfection, based on a Gemara which lists 15 steps to reach Ruach Hakodesh, Divine inspiration. The instructor explicates these fundamental works and looks at key themes found throughout the books and ways in which they can be applied to daily living. JS210 Judaic Studies Competency Based Project ‐ Elementary In this project based course, students will work one on one with the instructor to create a project aligned with degree outcomes and the student’s personal interest in Judaism. The content will be basic in nature and will not require advanced Biblical textual skills and extensive knowledge of Biblical Hebrew. Students enrolled in the Judaic Studies concentration will research topics such as Jewish Law, Biblical themes, and Biblical commentaries. Student enrolled in the Talmud concentration will research topics such as the connection between Talmud and Jewish Law, translation of Talmudic Aramaic, and Talmud commentaries. The difficulty and length of time to complete the project will determine the number of credits the student may earn. JS 310 Judaic Studies Competency Based Project – Advanced In this project based course, students will work one on one with the instructor to create a project aligned with degree outcomes and the student’s personal interest in Judaism. The content will be advanced in nature and will require advanced Biblical textual skills and extensive knowledge of Biblical Hebrew. Students enrolled in the Judaic Studies concentration will research topics such as Jewish Law, Biblical themes, and Biblical commentaries. Student enrolled in the Talmud concentration will research topics such as the connection between Talmud and Jewish Law, translation of Talmudic Aramaic, and Talmud commentaries. The difficulty and length of time to complete the project will determine the number of credits the student may earn. JTHO 102 The Festivals: Fundamental Concepts * The course covers all of the major Jewish holidays (shalosh regalim, fast days, Purim, Chanuka and High Holidays); their Biblical sources, historical background, legal details and their reasoning and major themes. JTHO 103 The Sabbath: Fundamental Concepts * The course covers the customs of the Sabbath, their underlying concepts and themes, and will provide students with a familiarity with all of the aspects Sabbath (the 39 melachos, Kiddush, oneg and kavod, rabbinical restrictions, etc.); their Biblical sources, historical background, legal details and their reasoning and major themes. JTHO 104 Jewish Thought and Ethics * The course covers the mitzvos that are mentioned in the Torah, fundamentals of Jewish belief in addition to the purpose and meaning of many Torah commandments and customs. Emphasis is placed on the Jewish approach to

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moral and ethical questions such as: the relationship between G‐d given laws and absolute values, the sanctity of life, charity, and revenge. JTHO 105 Jewish Liturgy: Fundamental Concepts * The course presents an overview and analysis of the text of the essential sections of the traditional Jewish Siddur (Brachos, Supplications, Selections of Psalms and the Tanach). JTHO 201 Jewish Liturgy: Advanced Concepts * The course presents an overview and analysis of the text of the essential sections of the traditional Jewish Siddur (Brachos, Supplications, Selections of Psalms and the Tanach) with a range of midrashic, medieval and modern commentaries; elaborate underlying meanings found in the text, expound on vague or obscure passages, explain halachic practices woven into the prayers, describe historical origins and explain various metaphysical allusions. The course covers the essential sections of the traditional Jewish Siddur (Holy Names, Structure of Blessings, Birkas HaShachar, Birkas HaTorah, Psukei Dezimra, Shema and its Brachos, Amida, Aleinu) with a range of midrashic, medieval and modern commentaries. JTHO 202 The Festivals: Advanced Concepts * The course presents an overview and analysis of the Jewish festivals. Students will learn to identify their historical and spiritual underpinnings, approach legal difficulties on a sophisticated level, recall and discuss the thematic structure of the halachos and minhagim of the festivals; identify and differentiate between the customs of each holiday, their sources, symbolism and halachic parameters. JTHO 203 The Sabbath: Advanced Concepts * The course presents an overview and analysis of the aspects of the Sabbath, and teaches students how to identify their historical and spiritual underpinnings, approach legal difficulties on a sophisticated level, recall and discuss the thematic structure of the halachos and minhagim of the Sabbath; identify and differentiate between each of the 39 melachos together with the other positive and negative aspects of the Sabbath; their sources, symbolism and halachic parameters. JTHO 205 Jewish Liturgy: Advanced Concepts * The course presents an overview and analysis of the text of the essential sections of the traditional Jewish Siddur (Brachos, Supplications, Selections of Psalms and the Tanach) with a range of midrashic, medieval and modern commentaries. Students will learn how to find elaborate underlying meanings found in the text, expound on vague or obscure passages, explain halachic practices woven into the prayers, describe historical origins and explain various metaphysical allusions; deal with a variety of issues in a relatively mature and sophisticated manner through their responses to the examination questions. The course covers the essential sections of the traditional Jewish Siddur (Holy Names, Structure of Blessings, Birkas HaShachar, Birkas HaTorah, P'sukei Dezimra, Shema and its Brachos, Amida, Aleinu) with a range of midrashic, medieval and modern commentaries. LIT 101: Literature I This course is designed to help students develop critical thinking through literary analysis. Literature helps develop students' analytical skills as they evaluate and probe the topics and issues discussed for hundreds of years. Famous books and authors will be chosen that engender deep thought, debates and logical reasoning. LIT 102: Literature II As a continuation of the Literature I course, students advance their reading and writing skills as they delve into ideas and concepts that have shaped our world. Students further enhance their critical thinking while choosing their own works to read, research and analyze. MAT 101 College Mathematics

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College Mathematics is the study of quantity, structure, space, and change. Through the use of abstraction and logical reasoning, the class will take students from whole numbers, calculation, and measurement, to the systematic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects. MAT 102 Algebra The study of algebra will assist students in the rules for manipulating formulae and algebraic expressions involving unknowns and real or complex numbers. The course facilitates the study of properties and patterns that seemingly are a different form of mathematical concepts. Students will gain a thorough grounding in the concepts central to their success in mathematics by successfully connecting from concept to concept. MAT 201 Calculus I During this course, students will learn that calculus is the study of how things change. It will provide a framework for modeling systems in which there is change, and a way to deduce the predictions of such models. The course will focus on limits, functions, derivatives, integrals, and infinite series. MAT 202 Statistics I This course is designed to introduce students to Statistics, which is the science of the collection, organization, and interpretation of data. Students will deal with all the aspects of statistics including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiment. The course provides a first exposure to Statistics I that focuses on technological skills to increase statistical literacy, with detailed explanations presented in an easy conversational writing style. The lessons use a step‐by‐step problem‐solving approach that helps students understand complex statistical concepts, while incorporating educational trends that stress student understanding of basic statistical concepts with the help of technological devices. MUS 101 Jewish Music * The course presents a detailed overview of Jewish Music from biblical times until the modern era, historical development, key figures, ceremonial and holiday music and recognize recordings of different musical genres. NUT 101 Nutrition Students achieve a solid grounding in fundamental nutritional principles and how to apply them to make informed, healthy choices. PROP 201 Yechezkel Students study the first half of the book of Yechezkel, Ezekiel. The instructor explains the pshat, or basic meaning of the text, utilizing classical commentaries such as Rashi. Additionally, the instructor delves into the deeper meaning and messages of the text, applying its messages to life. PROP 340 Yirmiyahu I: Reluctant Prophet Students study the themes inherent in the first half of the Book of Yirmiyahu. The course focuses on both the structure and beauty of the text, the historical background to the prophecies studied, as well as on the inspiration and spiritual impact that the timeless words of Yirmiyahu have on our lives today. PROP 341 Yirmiyahu II: Prophet of Destruction Students study the themes inherent in the second half of the Book of Yirmiyahu. The course focuses on both the structure and beauty of the text, the historical background to the prophecies studied, as well as on the inspiration and spiritual impact that the timeless words of Yirmiyahu have on our lives today. PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology The introductory course to Psychology will provide students in the applied and academic field studies of the human mind and behavior. Students will seek to understand and explain thought, emotion and behavior. The course will provide a broad view of psychology as well as applications of knowledge gained from contemporary research to problems and challenges students face in today’s world.

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PSY 201 Introduction to Counseling This course will give students an overview of the field of counseling psychology, its history, theories and methods. Students will also be introduced to the ethical and legal challenges of this profession as it is practiced in a multicultural society. In addition students will become acquainted with the many applications and settings in which counseling takes place. PSY 202 Psychological Statistics This course surveys the statistical techniques commonly used in the behavioral and social sciences, especially psychology and education. The course emphasizes the importance of looking at the data before formulating a hypothesis, using plotting data, looking for outliers, and checking assumptions. Additionally, the course underlines the importance of the relationship between the statistical test to be employed and the theoretical questions being posed by the experiment. The course is designed to assist the student in understanding statistical data, the purpose of experimenting, and how predictions assist in creating a theory. PSY 203 Social Psychology This course looks at a wide range of social topics, including social cognition, perception, and interaction including the effects of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Additionally, a study of self, relationships, and prosocial behavior will be studied. The course consists of the consequences of belonging through comparing group versus individual feelings. The course will integrate current topics such as self‐esteem, plastic surgery, philanthropy, bullying, sororities, and age discrimination with social awareness, leadership, nonverbal behavior, and aggression. PSY 301 Forensic Psychology The course will help students differentiate between supported and unsupported psychological techniques used in courts and steer clear of those that may be misleading or legally inadmissible. The class will cover controversial issues surrounding recovered memories, projective techniques, lie detection, child witnesses, offender rehabilitation, psychopathy, violence risk assessment, and more. PSY 302 Research in Psychology Students will be introduced to commonly used research methods applied in Psychology. Basic guidelines of how to write, format, and publish will be taught as well as a hands‐on approach to conducting research in psychology. The course will engage students who are at varying levels of exposure to research methods. Students will learn to embrace the ethics and process of collecting and presenting useful, accurate data. PSY 303 Developmental Psychology Students will be provided with a balanced coverage of the entire life span. The course will utilize a modified chronological approach that traces development from conception through late life, while also dedicating information to important topical issues pertaining to particular points in the life span. PSY 304 Abnormal Psychology The course will fully integrate the details of all the disorders and distinguish between the more important concepts. The aim is for students to comprehend the important comparisons and contrasts to mental disorders, health psychology, as well as psychotic disorders. The class will define the difference between normal and abnormal behavior. PSY 305 Tests and Measurements The curriculum offers a clear overview of psychological testing and measurement basics. In addition, the course covers the applications of tests and examines the issues shaping the future of testing. PSY 306 Drugs and Behavior The lessons are designed to provide students with the latest information on drugs and their effects on society and human behavior. Students will discover how to examine substance abuse from the behavioral, pharmacological, historical, social, legal, and clinical perspectives.

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PSY 307 Biological Psychology In Bio psych, students discover the complexities of the brain and how it controls behavior. Feelings, emotions, language and memory all connect to the brain and all impact how we behave. Students explore the nervous system, reproductive behaviors and sleep patterns and how they affect the brain. Students examine how these biological functions are involved in different psychological disorders. PSY 310 Fundamentals of Coaching PSY 401 Psychology of Aging The module provides the concepts, information, insight, as well as examples students need to achieve a basic understanding of aging as a social process. Covering the physical problems, inner experiences, and instrumental needs of the aging, the curriculum examines aging on both an individual and societal level. It covers major areas of theory, research, social policy, and practice in a clear and organized manner to make social gerontology accessible to students from all backgrounds. PSY 402 Physiology of Psychology – add to course outline as elective The program covers the latest discoveries in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology and offers the most comprehensive and integrative coverage of research and theory in contemporary behavioral neuroscience. The curriculum effectively emphasizes the dynamic interaction between biology and behavior. PSY 403 Cognitive Psychology Traditional approaches are combined with the cutting‐edge cognitive neuroscience approach to create a comprehensive, coherent and totally up‐to‐date overview of all the main fields in cognitive psychology. The major topics covered include perception, attention, memory, concepts, language, problem solving, and reasoning, as well as some applied topics such as everyday memory. PSY 404 Personalities The program gives students a clear and cogent understanding of the field of personality psychology. The course discusses major theorists who represent psychoanalytic, neo‐psychoanalytic, life‐span, trait, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and social‐learning approaches, while demonstrating the influence of events in theorists' personal and professional lives on the development of these theories. PSY 405 Behavior Modification The module helps students master the principles and concepts of behavior modification. The course uses a precise, step‐by‐step scientific approach to explain human behavior, using numerous case studies and interesting examples to help illustrate the key principles. PSY CAP Capstone This course is designed to provide examples and real‐world advice to assist the student in transitioning from college to the workforce. The course explores a broad variety of areas including employability skills, professional development, searching for the correct job, completing a portfolio and resume, interview techniques, workplace dynamics, networking, and conflict resolution. Additionally, each student will be assigned to work in a supervised environment, serving community psychological needs. SCRP 201 The Books of Daniel and Trei Asar The book of Daniel is a unique part of the Written Torah. It is mainly written in Aramaic and describes the fascinating and inspirational life of the prophet Daniel. Students will study Daniel, focusing on timeless messages, many of which relate to the Exile and its eventual end. In the second part of the course, the instructor explores Trei Asar, the shorter prophesies of the late Era of Prophecy. These prophecies speak of pivotal concepts such as sin, retribution, repentance, forgiveness, and redemption.

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SCRP 220 Megillot Students study the five megillot: Esther, Shir HaShirim, Kohelet, Eicha, and Ruth. The course focuses on the basic meaning of the text as well as the deeper meaning within it. SCRP 400 Tehillim I Students analyze selected chapters in the book of Tehillim (Psalms). A superficial reading of the text will not reveal the uniqueness of each chapter of Psalms, as praise and pleading seemingly repeat themselves again and again. Through the use of many commentaries, the instructor breaks down every chapter into its components and clarifies the distinctions between them. What emerges is a new understanding and appreciation of the precision and pathos contained in Tehillim. SCRP 401 Tehillim II Students analyze selected chapters in the book of Tehillim (Psalms). Through the use of many commentaries, the instructor breaks down every chapter into its components and clarifies the distinctions between them. The course also demonstrates how the structure of the text reflects its themes. What emerges is a new understanding and appreciation of the precision and pathos contained in Tehillim. SOC 102 Law and Ethics I The Jewish Bible, or Torah, is one of the oldest and most widely read texts of law, ethics and philosophy. Many of the principles presented in the Torah form the basis of Western ethics, both business and personal. The portions of the Torah which address proper business interactions and respect for others’ property and rights form the body of knowledge known as Business Halacha, or Jewish Monetary Law. A study of these laws and their logical underpinnings will enable students to develop a moral compass and ethical behavior. This course presents issues of integrity in business based on practical examples of Jewish law for a moral and upright society. The course presents modern issues in business ethics with examples of contemporary Rabbinic court cases for thought‐provoking and engaging discussions. Classes use case studies and various sources to help students understand the underlying principles and thought processes behind business law. The course is designed to offer current topics to encourage lively interaction and debate. From copyright issues, the fine line between profit‐making and overcharging, to keeping ones word and accidentally taking someone’s umbrella, content has been selected to assist students in developing solid ethical and legal decisions. SOC 103 Law and Ethics II The Jewish Bible, or Torah, is one of the oldest and most widely read texts of law, ethics and philosophy. Many of the principles presented in the Torah form the basis of Western ethics, both business and personal. The portions of the Torah which address proper business interactions and respect for others’ property and rights form the body of knowledge known as Business Halacha, or Jewish Monetary Law. A study of these laws and their logical underpinnings will enable students to develop a moral compass and ethical behavior. This course presents issues of responsibility in business based on practical examples of Jewish law for a moral and upright society. The course presents modern issues in business ethics with examples of contemporary Rabbinic court cases for thought‐provoking and engaging discussions. Classes use case studies and various sources to help students understand the underlying principles and thought processes behind Jewish business law. The course is designed to offer current topics to encourage lively interaction and debate. From employer‐employee relations, rented, borrowed, or lost property, to business partnerships and responsibilities of a professional to his client, content has been selected to assist students in developing solid ethical and legal decisions. SPAN 101 Spanish I This course introduces the language and culture of the Hispanic world through personal perspectives to new opportunities for cross‐cultural learning. Students will interact with Spanish in a dynamic way gauging their progress with realistic, role‐play situations. Students will learn how Spanish can be applicable and useful in their

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lives. A personal approach combined with clear grammar explanations and a multitude of practice activities will assist students in the learning process. SPAN 102 Spanish II This course builds on Spanish I bringing an understanding of intermediate Spanish to students. This course focuses on the significance of culture and interpersonal communication in learning Spanish through relevant themes motivating students to use critical thinking. The course concentrates on developing basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on fluency and accuracy. SPCH 101 General Speech In this course students will learn how to prepare and deliver a variety of speeches. Students will be guided through topic selection, audience analysis and adaptation, effective organization, language, and delivery. The course is designed to help students develop and strengthen public speaking skills. TALM 101 Elementary Talmud I * The course teaches basic understanding of four folios of the Babylonian Talmud with the basic Rashis. Students will learn basic outside information such as identifying the parts on a daf (Mishna, Gemara, Rashi…), how to read Rashi script, basic acronyms, learn Aramaic grammar and vocabulary used in the Talmud; comprehend Talmudic legal expressions and terminology; understand types of statements, information questions, attack questions, answers to attack questions, logical proofs, etc. Emphasis is placed on correct reading and comprehension of the Talmudic text with basic Rashis, a vocabulary of Talmudic terms and idioms and an ability to comprehend the Talmudic dialogue. TALM 102 Elementary Talmud II * The course covers six folios of the Babylonian Talmud with the all Rashis (excluding Tosafos style Rashi's); students will become familiar with the reference system (ain mishpat, mesoros hashas), will learn to comprehend and translate all acronyms found on the page; and will be able to understand a higher level vocabulary, expressions, rules and patterns. Emphasis is placed on correct reading and comprehension of the Talmudic text with intermediate level Rashi's, a vocabulary of Talmudic terms and idioms and an ability to comprehend the Talmudic dialogue. TALM 110 Introductory Talmud Intensive In‐depth study of Talmud at the introductory level: Students will analyze the text of Talmud line by line in the original Aramaic and study it using Rashi and Tosfot, medieval commentators on the Talmud. Rashi and Tosfot explain the Talmudic discussions and the logical background to the conclusions of the Rabbis. Students will then study the comments and additions of the later commentators, from the 1600s until today. Students will study 3‐10 pages of a Tractate in depth, and spend 270 hours in this course over the semester, in a combination of structured preparation time in a Beit Midrash setting and lecture. TALM 111 Introductory Talmud Intensive II Continuation of in‐depth study of Talmud at the introductory level: Students will analyze the text of Talmud and study it using Rashi and Tosfot, medieval commentators on the Talmud. They will study 3‐10 pages of a Tractate. TALM 120 Introductory Talmud Survey Study of Talmud at the introductory level: Students will analyze the text at the basic level, focusing on its content and themes. Students will cover more pages of Talmud than the intensive Talmud course, but will study an overview of the topics covered, and will spend approximately 180 hours in the Talmud survey over the semester. TALM 121 Introductory Talmud Survey II Continuation of study of Talmud at the introductory level: Students will analyze the text at the basic level, focusing on its content and themes. TALM 201 Intermediate Talmud I *

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Students will learn how to read and comprehend six to eight folios of the Babylonian Talmud with the entire commentary of Rashi and basic Tosafos’. Students will be able to translate all Aramaic and Hebrew vocabulary, expressions, rules and patterns, including the catch phrases and patterns that are unique to Tosafos (im tomar, yesh lomar, ode yesh lomar, etc.); apply analytical skills in Talmudic explication; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halakhic conclusions and resolutions; utilizing Rashi and Tosafos to comprehend the underlying assumptions and consequences of the legal principles implicit in the text. Emphasis is placed on correct reading and comprehension of the Talmudic text with all Rashis’ and basic Tosafos and an intermediate level ability to comprehend the Talmudic dialogue and display intermediate conceptualization of Talmudic text and commentaries. TALM 202 Intermediate Talmud II * Students will learn eight to ten folios of the Babylonian Talmud with the entire commentary of Rashi and entire range of Tosafos’; by course end, students will display the ability to compare the subject at hand with other sugia's, understand the points of conflict and follow Tosafos' process and reasoning in resolving apparent contradictions; utilizing Rashi and Tosafos to comprehend the underlying assumptions and consequences of the legal principles implicit in the text. TALM 210 Beginning Talmud Intensive In‐depth study of Talmud at the introductory level: Students will analyze the text of Talmud line by line in the original Aramaic and study it using Rashi and Tosfot, medieval commentators on the Talmud. Rashi and Tosfot explain the Talmudic discussions and the logical background to the conclusions of the Rabbis. Students will then study the comments and additions of the later commentators, from the 1600s until today. Students will study 3‐10 pages of a Tractate in depth, and spend 270 hours in this course over the semester, in a combination of structured preparation time in a Beit Midrash setting and lecture. Students study of a different section of the tractate that was begun in previous semester or a different tractate. TALM 211 Beginning Talmud Intensive Continuation of in‐depth study of Talmud at the beginning level: Students will analyze the text of Talmud and study it using Rashi and Tosfot, medieval commentators on the Talmud. They will study 3‐10 pages of a Tractate. Students study of a different section of the tractate that was begun in previous semester or a different tractate. TALM 220 Beginning Talmud Survey Study of Talmud at the beginning level: Students will analyze the text at the basic level, focusing on its content and themes. Students study a different section of the tractate that was begun in previous semester or a different tractate. TALM 221 Beginning Talmud Survey II Continuation of study of Talmud at the beginning level: Students will analyze the text at the basic level, focusing on its content and themes. Students study a different section of the tractate that was begun in previous semester or a different tractate. TALM 301 Advanced Talmud I * Students will learn advanced Talmudic concepts, such as defining machlokes, svara’s, strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, how to formulate abstract legal categories, become proficient in advanced conceptualization of Talmudic text and commentaries, extracting principles and evaluate the relationship between parts of the legal discussion. TALM 302 Advanced Talmud II * In this course, students will learn how to independently prepare a section of the Babylonian Talmud with the entire commentary with an emphasis on the medieval and later commentaries; students will also learn how to define machlokes, svara’s, strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, formulate abstract legal categories, display a proficiency in advanced conceptualization of Talmudic text and commentaries, extracting principles and evaluate the relationship between parts of the legal discussion. The difference between the Advanced I and Advanced II

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courses is found in the difficulty of the commentaries assigned, self‐preparation of a previously unseen Gemara and its commentaries and complexity of the subjects being analyzed. TALM 310 Intermediate Talmud Intensive In‐depth study of Talmud at the intermediate level: Students will analyze the text of Talmud and study it using Rashi and Tosfot, medieval commentators on the Talmud. They will study 3‐10 pages of a Tractate. TALM 311 Intermediate Talmud Intensive II Continuation of in‐depth study of Talmud at the intermediate level: Students will analyze the text of Talmud and study it using Rashi and Tosfot, medieval commentators on the Talmud. They will study 3‐10 pages of a Tractate. TALM 321 Intermediate Talmud Survey II Continuation of study of Talmud at the intermediate level: Students will analyze the text at the basic level, focusing on its content and themes. TALM 320 Intermediate Talmud Survey Study of Talmud at the intermediate level: Students will analyze the text at the basic level, focusing on its content and themes. TALM 401 Gemara Mesechet Brachot I This course is an in‐depth study of Masechet Brachot, the first Tractate of the Talmud, from the first folio, daf 2A, to daf 5B. The text‐based course emphasizes a deep understanding of the topics (sugyos) discussed in the Talmud, based on the Medieval and Modern Commentaries. TALM 402 Gemara Mesechet Brachot II This course is an analytical study of Tractate Brachot, combining the views of the medieval and later commentators. The course presents both a classical text‐based elucidation of the gemara, as well as a conceptual approach known as lomdus. Basic reading skills and some familiarity with gemara study is required for the course. Students will study daf 5b to 12b. TALM 410 Advanced Talmud Intensive In‐depth study of Talmud at the advanced level: Students will analyze the text of Talmud and study it using Rashi and Tosfot, medieval commentators on the Talmud. They will study 3‐10 pages of a Tractate. Students will study a different section of the tractate that was begun in previous semester or a different tractate. TALM 411 Advanced Talmud Intensive II Continuation of in‐depth study of Talmud at the advanced level: Students will analyze the text of Talmud and study it using Rashi and Tosfot, medieval commentators on the Talmud. They will study 3‐10 pages of a Tractate. Students will study a different section of the tractate that was begun in previous semester or a different tractate. TALM 420 Advanced Talmud Survey Study of Talmud at the advanced level: Students will analyze the text at the basic level, focusing on its content and themes. Students will study a different section of the tractate that was begun in previous semester or a different tractate. TALM 421 Advanced Talmud Survey II Continuation of study of Talmud at the advanced level: Students will analyze the text at the basic level, focusing on its content and themes. Students will study a different section of the tractate that was begun in previous semester or a different tractate. YID 101 Elementary Yiddish* Students will learn basic Yiddish conversational skills, learning high‐frequency commands, courtesy formulae and simple statements and questions, be able to formulate basic responses to them, in addition to answering questions

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in Yiddish based on elementary‐level listening comprehension passages. Students will learn to comprehend simple reading passages, extracting meaning from a string of connected sentences when context or background knowledge are supportive; read vocalized and unvocalized texts; understand the Yiddish consonant and vowel systems; analyze Yiddish words as to their roots, prefixes and suffixes; identify parts of speech; demonstrate knowledge of the basic rules of Yiddish pronunciation; recognize basic grammatical structures when vocabulary is known or supplied and identify basic words for foods, articles and places. The students will learn how to write all of the Yiddish (Hebrew) letters; supply in writing a few phrases, fixed expressions, names, numbers, dates, own nationality and other simple autobiographical information and translate English sentences into Yiddish, translate an elementary level Yiddish text into English, translate an elementary level English text into Yiddish, answer short questions in Yiddish with appropriate Yiddish responses. YID 201 Intermediate Yiddish * In this course, students will learn how to understand complete spoken sentences including compound sentences in familiar contexts and longer stretches of discourse pertaining to various topics and situations; work out the meaning of longer utterances which allow for a high probability of correct guessing; answer aural questions in Yiddish after listening to an intermediate level Yiddish story. The student will learn how to consistently identify the Who, What, When and Where in short connected texts on basic subjects; work out the meaning of longer passages using textual cues; identify most past, present, and future tense forms of frequent verbs in all Yiddish verb patterns, thereby grasping the chronological sequence of events; meet practical and social writing needs on topics related to the writer’s immediate environment, such as biographical details, school and work; take brief notes on familiar topics and respond in writing to personal questions; the students will learn how to write in somewhat descriptive paragraphs, demonstrating full control of simple sentences and use of more complex sentences linked by conjunctions; translate an intermediate level Yiddish text into English, translate an intermediate level English text into Yiddish, compose two short paragraphs on chosen topics. YID 301 Advanced Yiddish I * Students will learn how to understand main ideas and most details of discourse on a variety of topics; grasp most of the finer points of texts containing a wide variety of grammatical structures; master subordinate clauses at all levels of complexity; complete more complex writing tasks, requiring them to express emotions, opinions and abstract ideas, hypothesize, support arguments, and write summaries, displaying organizational ability and a vocabulary sufficient for adequate self‐expression. Upon course completion, students will be able to demonstrate good control of verb morphology in all tenses for common verbs and correct use of the infinitive form; some ability to use the future tense and a strong ability to narrate personal experiences. YID 302 Advanced Yiddish II * The course will teach Advanced Yiddish, enabling students to understand a variety of ideas and all details of discourse on a variety of topics; grasp the finer points of texts containing a wide variety of grammatical structures; By course end, students will be able to understand complete spoken sentences in a wide variety of contexts; work out the meaning of longer utterances which demand accurate understanding of stories, news articles, etc.; answer aural questions in Yiddish after listening to an advanced level recording. By course end, students will be able to consistently translate texts on advanced subjects; work out the meaning of longer passages using textual cues; identify all past, present, and future tense forms of frequent verbs in all Yiddish verb patterns, thereby grasping the chronological sequence of events; meet practical and social writing needs on a variety of topics; translate an advanced level Yiddish text into English, translate an advanced level English text into Yiddish.

COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM

The Alpha Prefixes and Course Identification Numbers used by the School are not meant to indicate that the Programs/Courses offered by the School are transferable. The transferability of Naaleh College credits is solely at the discretion of the receiving institution. The Naaleh numbering system is designed to describe the course level and identify the content of study.

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GRADING SYSTEM Naaleh College uses the following grading scale:

Students earning below a C must retake the class. If a student retakes a class the full tuition will be assessed.

All assignments are graded using standard grading rubrics.

ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION POLICY

All assigned coursework should be submitted in the format outlined, unless the student has received prior approval. This includes but is not limited to forum postings, projects, and instructor emails. Each assignment has a due date to guide students in successful course completion. Any assignments submitted after that time will be considered late, as established by the Student Late Work Policy. Once an assignment is considered late it may be subject to partial credit or in some cases not accepted, as determined by the course instructor. All assignments should be submitted prior to the end of course date. If a student feels they will not be able to complete all assignments within that time frame, he / she may elect to take an incomplete in the course. For information on petitioning to receive an incomplete grade, refer to the Incomplete Grade Policy.

STUDENT LATE WORK POLICY Instructors have the option to modify the Naaleh College Assignment Submission policy. If an instructor selects to modify the Naaleh College Assignment Submission policy, the instructor is required to inform students of the policy during the first week of class. The student late work policy of the instructor should be followed in all cases. This default late work policy is as follows:

Faculty and staff of Naaleh College realize that emergencies do occur. If a student knows that he/she will be unable to complete an assignment by the due date, he/she is to contact the instructor PRIOR to the due date. Early contact is best, as plans can be made to keep the student from falling behind, and ensure the highest possible grade. Without a prior emailed extension from the instructor, late work will be accepted up to one week after the due date for partial credit. Each day an assignment is late will reduce the assignment grade by five percent. By the seventh day, the assignment will no longer be accepted. Any exceptions or extensions are decided on a case‐by‐case basis and may require documentation and/or approval from the Instructor.

INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY

A 95‐100 4.0 A‐ 90‐94 3.7 B+ 86‐89 3.5 B 83‐85 3.0 B‐ 80‐82 2.7 C+ 75‐79 2.5 C 70‐74 2.0 F Below 70 0.0

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Students have the opportunity to petition to receive an incomplete grade if they are unable to complete course assignments by the end of the semester. To petition, students and faculty members review the assignments that are outstanding and the last date the student would be allowed to submit the assignments. The faculty member and student sign the Incomplete Grade Form (Appendix B) stating the details and the faculty member submits the form to the Registrar. Incomplete grades should be given only if students have a chance to complete the work within two weeks of the course end date. If work is not submitted two weeks after the end of the semester, then the teacher must contact the student to work out a plan for completing the work. All work must be submitted by the end of the following semester. Failure to do so changes the Incomplete to a Failing grade.

UNIT OF CREDIT Naaleh College offers all degree programs on a semester credit hour basis with one contact hour equivalent to 15 lecture, 30 laboratory, and 45 externship hours. The credit measure is based upon outcomes of the course, not time input, with monitoring of time logged into a class, including streaming or downloading videos and/or working on tests and quizzes. A semester is defined as sixteen weeks of instruction, learning experience, and out of class assignments.

The following table outlines the number of credits required for graduation from each program offered at Naaleh College:

Program General Education Courses


Elective Courses

Total Credits

Business Management 30 54 33 120

Computer Information 15 33 9 63

Computer Information Management 30 54 36 120

Graphic Design 15 39 6 66

Judaic Studies 30 66 or 56 24 or 34 120

Psychology 30 48 42 120

STANDARDS FOR SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN A COURSE The minimum standards considered for satisfactory progress in a course or program for credit earned and to graduate are:

Eighty percent (80%) participation in online discussion board

Completion of all tests and assignments at 70% or better

Final grades and student evaluations are issued at the end of each quarter

A student must maintain a CGPA of 2.0

PROCTORED EXAMS Each course culminates with a final exam, which is proctored using ProctorU, an online proctoring service. The ProctorU service is modeled after the in‐classroom experience. ProctoU uses specific protocol for identity validation, including having students show an official ID. ProctorU proctors monitor the students through audio and video connections and employs screen‐sharing technology that allows the proctor to view the student’s computer screen during the exam session. The exams are housed on Course Sites (https://www.coursesites.com). The Dean provides a list of students and their exam passwords to ProctorU each semester. Students are notified via email by their instructor when the exam is available with directions for registering to take the exam through ProctorU and accessing the exam.

STANDARDS FOR SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN A PROGRAM

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A student must continually maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward completing the degree program, regardless of their course load. A student must satisfy the criteria listed below to make continual SAP. Any student who fails to make SAP will be notified by the Registrar and be placed on Academic Probation. Criteria for maintaining continual SAP:

Maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0.

Successfully complete at least 75% of the credits attempted each semester

Successfully earn a minimum of 12 semester credits per academic year unless a formal Leave of Absence has been taken.

Students may retake any class for a better grade. If a student selects to retake a class, the student must pay full tuition for the class. ACADEMIC PROBATION

A student who does not maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or drops below 1.5 GPA for any term will be placed on academic probation for the next term.

The student will also be given extra assistance in an effort to reach the expected level of performance.

Students will be evaluated at the mid‐term and end of term to assess progress

Students meeting the standards for satisfactory progress at the end of the probationary term will return to satisfactory status.

Students who do not meet the standards for satisfactory progress at the end of the probationary term are withdrawn.

Students have the right to appeal any decision for withdrawal. ACADEMIC DISMISSAL

At the end of probation a student must have brought his/her grade point average to a CGPA of 2.0. If this does not occur, the student will be dismissed from Naaleh College.

The student has a right to appeal the decision to the school director. The appeal should be submitted in writing within one week of the dismissal.

DISMISSAL Unprofessional conduct, which might discredit the school, will be subject to dismissal of the student. The school reserves the right to terminate a student as follows:

A student placed on Probation who fails to meet the Standards and Requirements set forth by the school and agreed to by the student will be dismissed.

Students who are terminated for Academic, Attendance, or Conduct reasons as defined in this Catalog will not receive a refund of tuition monies paid.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY Any source which a student uses in an assignment, whether it be a paper or even a discussion post, must be properly cited. This is true even if the idea is presented in the student’s own words. Credit must always be given to any author whose ideas are made use of. If a student uses the exact words of another author, quotation marks should be used to demonstrate that the student is quoting the author. In a paper, it is fine to quote a source. An entire paragraph can be quoted when appropriate. However, the vast majority of a paper should be in the student's own words, and should be the student's own ideas.

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Discussion posts are intended to show a student’s critical thinking. Cutting and pasting something from another author, is not fulfilling the purpose of the assignment. Quoting once in a while is fine, even in the posts, but it should be accompanied by a comment by the student clarifying the relevance of the quote to the assignment. GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL Insufficient progress:

Academic matters

Attendance

Failure to pay tuition fees

Failure to adhere to the Student Conduct Policy

Students who are terminated for failure to pay tuition fees as defined in catalog will not receive a refund of tuition paid

Students terminated for violation of the Student Conduct Policy as defined in the catalog will not receive a refund of tuition paid.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A student enrolled in a bachelor's program must declare his/her chosen major by the end of his/her sophomore

year. During this time students are advised on taking general education courses common to all programs. At the

time a major is declared, each student will meet with a member of the administration to go over the courses

already taken and plan out the course of study until graduation. Once a student feels s/he is ready to graduate,

s/he must meet with a member of the administration again to go over his/her records to verify all requirements for

graduation have been met. Once the student has met all requirements, s/he receives a signed form from the

administrator declaring that s/he is eligible to graduate. This form will be submitted to the office of the registrar,

who will complete the necessary documents and diploma for graduation. The Naaleh Procedures Manual outlines

the requirements for graduation.

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TUITION AND FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Naaleh College appreciates the value of hard work and academic accomplishment. A student with a combined SAT score of 1300 (Verbal + Mathematics score) or above is eligible for a 50% reduction of tuition. Students who wish to apply for a general academic scholarship should submit official score reports to [email protected].

The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to a select group of students who demonstrate a high motivation to succeed and a lack of previous opportunities to advance their higher education.

At Naaleh College, we believe that anyone should be given the opportunity of an excellent education, regardless of financial status. Need‐based tuition reductions are offered to eligible students upon submission of two years of income tax returns. Our Financial Assistance Department reviews the returns, and based on income and household size, and any extenuating circumstances that may increase expenses significantly for the household, determines how much a student can afford. Level of education may play a role if the applicant is seeking a first degree. We offer up to a 50% reduction of tuition.

Talmud Fellowships are awarded to students with superior Talmud scholarships. Students who are awarded this scholarship have graduated from a yeshiva high school, have studied 200 folios of Talmud, and demonstrated proficiency based on high grades. Talmud Fellows receive a full scholarship.

As a gesture of appreciation to our staff and faculty members, Naaleh College waives all tuition for staff or faculty members who wish to study at Naaleh. A 50% discount of tuition is awarded to dependents of staff or faculty members.

All scholarships and financial assistance packages refer to tuition fees only. There is no reduction for other fees or textbooks.

TUITION REFUND POLICY & PROCEDURES Should a student be terminated or cancel for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule: If Naaleh College does not offer a class that students have registered and paid for, Naaleh will refund the cost of the course to students. If students choose to withdraw from a course, their tuition refund depends on the date they withdrew from the course. Withdrawal dates and refunds are printed below:

1. Cancellation may be made in any manner. 2. All monies will be refunded if the school does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within five

(5) business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement and making initial payment. 3. Cancellation after the fifth business day, but before the first class, will result in a refund of all moneys paid

with the exception of the application fee. 4. A student canceling after attendance has begun, but prior to 40% completion of the program, will result in

a Pro‐Rata refund computed on the numbers of hours completed to the total program hours. 5. Cancellation after completing 40% of the program will result in no refund. 6. Termination date: the termination date for refund computation purposes is the last date of actual

attendance by the student unless earlier written notice is received.

Application Fee

(nonrefundable)

Registration Fee

( nonrefundable)

Credit Hour Price

(per credit)

Textbooks

(per course)

Testing Fees

(per course)

$75.00 $75.00 $180.00 Student responsibility

$30 paid directly to proctoring service

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7. Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination or receipt of Cancellation Notice. 8. A student can be dismissed, at the discretion of the Director, for insufficient progress, nonpayment of

costs, or failure to comply with rules. 9. If the school terminates a program for any reason, those who have paid will receive a 100% refund on

monies paid to the school. 10. For a student who is on a leave of absence, the termination date is the date the student was scheduled to

return from the leave of absence and failed to do so. All refunds are for tuition payments only. The application and lab fees are non-refundable. Books and Software are student responsibility and are also non-refundable. Refund Schedule Amount of Coursework Completed by Student Percentage of tuition returned to the student:

After one week of a 16 week online course 94%

After two weeks of a 16 week online course 87%

After three weeks of a 16 week online course 81%

After four weeks of a 16 week online course 75%

After five weeks of a 16 week online course 40%

After six weeks of a 16 week online course 30%

After seven weeks of a 16 week online course 20%

After eight weeks of a 16 week online course 10%

After nine weeks of a 16 week online course 0%

FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT Naaleh College is conveniently located in North Miami Beach Florida at 16375 N.E. 18th Street Avenue, in The Baylee Executive Center, less than one mile from the intersection of NE 163rd Street and US Highway 1. Easily accessible, the College is just 2.5 miles east of the junction of Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike. Naaleh College is housed in Suite 312, with a separate entrance identified for students and visitors to easily find. All courses offered through Naaleh College are offered online. Students must meet the following Computer Requirements

Operating System

Windows PC: Windows XP or above. Macintosh PC: Mac OS X 10.4 or above.

Flash version 9 or above

High Speed Internet

180KB/sec internet connection or above is required

Note about Internet connection: For downloading videos of the classes, a slower connection may be used; however, the downloads may take a long time

For streaming videos of the class, 150KB/sec is the minimum connection; ideally 300KB/sec or above is recommended

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Printer

Scanner

Fax

Web camera

USB Flash Storage Drive

Necessary Software

Microsoft Office 2007 or above

Adobe Reader version 7 or above

Graphic Design and Web Design/ Web Development Students must have access to the following software programs: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.

Access to the Internet

While it is not necessary to own the above equipment, adequate access is the key to student success in an online learning environment. STUDENT SERVICES Student Services are offered to provide educational services for the success of the students. Depending on the type of service, they are offered on‐line and/or through the administrative offices located in Florida. Services offered include the following and are outlined in detail in the Naaleh Procedures Manual posted online.

Orientation o How to access the courses thorough the appropriate portal o Use the online platform o Review of course syllabi o Coursework expectations o Naaleh College personnel o Assist student progress for a positive outcome o Along with the instructors, provide student feedback

Evaluations o Collect student evaluation data o Comply with Student‐Right‐to‐Know Act

Employability Skills and Job Opportunity o Assist instructors with preparing students for job placement

Resume writing Interview techniques Dressing for success

o Naaleh College does not guarantee placement

Outcomes o Data collection and compilation o Sharing data annually with students, faculty, and Advisory Committee o Report data to state and federal governing authorities

Communication Techniques o Liaison for students between faculty, administration, externship and placement sites

General Student Services o Inform students of employment opportunities o Verify status for graduation o Furnish names and addresses of possible employers o Maintain contact with recent graduates

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST Grade reports are issued by the Registrar 12 to 14 business days after the last day of the course. Any error in designation, grade appeal from a past course or any omission should be reported to the Office of the Registrar within 10 business days of receipt. Official transcripts bearing the College seal will be made available upon written

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request by the student. To request transcripts, students are required to complete the Transcript Request Form available online and pay the $5.00 transcript fee for each request. Students may not receive official transcripts or grade reports until all financial obligations to the College have been satisfied. Students may print an unofficial grad sheet through the online course platform. GRIEVANCE Naaleh College aims to provide a high quality service to all students. The student complaint procedure consists of a straightforward and informal method of resolving student concerns, with an option of a more formal, written procedure in cases where all efforts for resolutions have been attempted. The following procedure is intended for complaints about service, support, or assistance provided by academic, administrative or support departments. Complaints can be of academic matters such as instruction methodology or supervision arrangements or non‐academic matters such as IT support, university services, policies etc. Complaints and appeals relating to the appeal process for policies and violations and academic appeals will not be considered under this procedure. In such instances, the student should refer to the appeals process as outlined in this catalog. The complaints procedure depends upon the ability to collect appropriate information from all parties involved, therefore anonymous complaints are not normally considered.

All information submitted to Naaleh College while a student complaint is under investigation shall be treated as confidential and will only be available to the appropriate/involved parties. It is equally important that the student also respect the need for confidentiality throughout the complaint process. Students who submit a complaint should be aware that complete confidentiality cannot always be guaranteed if effective action is to be taken. Where a complaint is in reference to a specific individual, the complaint cannot be investigated if the student does not wish the allegation to be made known to that individual.

Informal Student Complaint Procedure

1. A student should initially discuss concern(s) with those directly responsible. If the student is not comfortable or willing to approach that person, the student’s Faculty Advisor or appropriate staff member may be approached. When possible, student complaints should be resolved during this initial and informal stage without the need to resort to formal proceedings.

2. If the complaint is in reference to an issue relating to a specific staff or faculty member, the student should raise the concern with that person either orally or in writing.

3. If a student is dissatisfied with an issue that relates to a specific staff member or a policy that the student is not willing to raise with that person, the student should present his/her concerns orally or in writing to his/her Faculty Advisor or appropriate staff member. At this stage, student complaints will be responded to within five (5) business days.

4. If the student completes the above procedure and believes that the complaint was not resolved to the standard which could reasonably be expected from the College, he/she may opt to proceed to the formal student complaint procedure which is outlined below.

Formal Student Complaint Procedure

1. When a student believes that the complaint has not been resolved to his/her satisfaction, or if the student wishes to present the complaint formally, the student is encouraged to submit the complaint on the Official Student Complaint Form to the School Director.

2. The student complaint form is available online through the website, in the catalog or by contacting the Student Services Department.

3. The School Director will either personally investigate the complaint or formally appoint a designee with no prior involvement in the matter to undertake the investigation.

4. The School Director or designee will undertake the investigation with the intention of arriving at a solution that is acceptable to all parties involved. He/she may consult with the student or other persons as appropriate.

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5. The student will be advised in writing within 30 days of the receipt of the Student Complaint Form of the outcome of their complaint and of any consequential action to be taken. This will include a summary of the reasons for the decision.

6. A copy of the letter to the student will be kept in a confidential student complaint file to be securely maintained at the College.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT Prior to acceptance, the Office of Admissions will review with the applicant the program demands, time commitment, expectations, requirements and other related information. The student will be assigned a faculty advisor after acceptance, upon registering for the first course. The Faculty Advisor will contact the student to provide his or her contact information and preferred hours of availability. Students should consult with their advisors regarding any specific program questions and/or academic concerns. It is the student’s responsibility to confer with their faculty advisor in regard to their registration plans and any updates or changes. While advisors are intended to provide appropriate academic guidance, the ultimate responsibility for understanding degree and course requirements rests with the student. STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY Naaleh College is a religious institution. Students behaving in a manner that offends other students and their religious beliefs may be disciplined or expelled. Unprofessional conduct that might discredit the school will be subject to termination of any student. The school reserves the right to terminate any student for one or more of the following:

Non‐compliance, or failure, to abide by school rules

Unbecoming conduct

Offending religious sensitivities of other students or of institution

Use of drugs or narcotics of any kind, alcohol abuse

Excessive absences

Failure to pay school fees / tuition

Cheating, stealing, plagiarism

Sexual Harassment of another student, or of school personnel

Harassment of any kind (Intimidation/Discrimination)

Verbal or physical violence

Use of abusive language, or profanity

Willful destruction of school property, or another student's property

Failure to maintain required academic progress

Insubordination to faculty or staff

ATTENDANCE POLICY 1. Each week students must view a weekly recorded lecture or participate in an interactive class session.

Students are responsible for viewing each lecture, participating in interactive lessons, and submitting individual assignments. These activities are defined as attendance. Not participating in these activities is considered missing class. If a student knows ahead of time that she / he will be unable to complete the weekly assignment by the due date, the student should notify the instructor immediately.

2. If a student does not complete a weekly attendance requirement, the instructor will contact the student via email or phone.

3. Students may submit assignments up to one week (seven days) after the due date without penalty. Assignments submitted between seven and fourteen days after the due date will automatically result in five (5) points being deducted from the assignment grade. Any extension beyond two (2) weeks must be approved by the professor who may extend the deadline.

4. Instructors’ Office Hours: Instructors offer two (2) one‐hour sessions or one (1) two‐hour session per week to meet with students live. The office hours are posted on the course homepage as well as in the syllabus and on the class discussion board. These sessions will take place either via conference call, live web conferencing, or through an interactive classroom. Additionally, students may email the professor

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directly. Each professor will respond to student emails and queries within 24‐hours. Students may post general questions or comments on the class discussion board for a given course.

5. Professors conduct phone meetings with students at least three times over a semester, to ensure good communication between students and faculty. Participation is the phone meetings is mandatory and constitutes 5% of the final course grade.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE Students are allowed to request a Leave of Absence (LOA) for up to one calendar year. To request a LOA, the student submits the Leave of Absence form (Appendix C) to the Registrar. Included in the request is the expected date of return. The Registrar maintains contact with the student during the LOA to monitor the student’s plans to return to studies.

STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY

Any student who has a grievance with the school or an instructor should first discuss the problem with the instructor or Dean of Students.

If a resolution is not reached, the student should make a written complaint and submit it to the school director asking for a written response.

When a satisfactory resolution of the problem is not obtained, the student may contact

Commission for Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, Florida 32399‐0400 Telephone: (888) 224‐6684

DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, HAZING, AND ASSAULT POLICY

The school supports federal and state laws which prohibit discrimination against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

The school prohibits and will not tolerate discriminatory practices, harassment, hazing or assault of anyone connected to the school’s community.

Sexual harassment of employees is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Sexual harassment of students is prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Assault is the commission of an act with the intent to cause fear in another or immediate bodily harm or death, or the intentional infliction or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another. Sexual assault is forced sexual activity without the expressed consent of both parties.

STUDENT PRIVACY AND DISCLOSURE PROTECTION ‐ FERPA POLICY The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford eligible students certain rights with respect to their

education records. (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends

a postsecondary institution.) These rights include:

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after the day Naaleh

College receives a request for access. A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the

academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s) the

student wishes to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of

the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the school

official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to

whom the request should be addressed.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

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A student who wishes to ask the school to amend a record should write the school official responsible

for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it

should be changed.

If the school decides not to amend the record as requested, the school will notify the student in

writing of the decision and the student’s 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.

3. The right to provide written consent before the university discloses personally identifiable information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

The school discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA

exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a

person employed by Naaleh College in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support

staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person serving on the

board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance

committee. A school official also may include a volunteer or contractor outside of Naaleh College

who performs an institutional service of function for which the school would otherwise use its own

employees and who is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance

of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent or a student

volunteering to assist another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a

legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his

or her professional responsibilities for Naaleh College.

Upon request, the school also discloses education records without consent to officials of another

school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Naaleh College will make a reasonable attempt

to notify each student of these disclosures unless the school states in its annual notification that it

intends to forward records on request.]

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Naaleh College 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

See the list below of the disclosures that postsecondary institutions may make without consent.

FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from students’ education records, without consent of the student, if the disclosure meets certain conditions found in §99.31 of the FERPA regulations. Except for disclosures to school officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of directory information, and disclosures to the student, §99.32 of FERPA regulations requires the institution to record the disclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and review the record of disclosures. A postsecondary institution may disclose PII from the education records without obtaining prior written consent of the student –

To other school officials, including teachers, within Naaleh College whom the school has determined to have legitimate educational interests. This includes contractors, consultants, volunteers, or other parties to whom the school has outsourced institutional services or functions, provided that the conditions listed in §99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) ‐ (a)(1)(i)(B)(2) are met. (§99.31(a)(1))

To officials of another school where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer, subject to the requirements of §99.34. (§99.31(a)(2))

To authorized representatives of the U. S. Comptroller General, the U. S. Attorney General, the U.S.

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Secretary of Education, or State and local educational authorities, such as a State postsecondary authority that is responsible for supervising the university’s State‐supported education programs. Disclosures under this provision may be made, subject to the requirements of §99.35, in connection with an audit or evaluation of Federal‐ or State‐supported education programs, or for the enforcement of or compliance with Federal legal requirements that relate to those programs. These entities may make further disclosures of PII to outside entities that are designated by them as their authorized representatives to conduct any audit, evaluation, or enforcement or compliance activity on their behalf. (§§99.31(a)(3) and 99.35)

In connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has received, if the information is necessary to determine eligibility for the aid, determine the amount of the aid, determine the conditions of the aid, or enforce the terms and conditions of the aid. (§99.31(a)(4))

To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the school, in order to: (a) develop, validate, or administer predictive tests; (b) administer student aid programs; or (c) improve instruction. (§99.31(a)(6))

To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions. ((§99.31(a)(7))

To parents of an eligible student if the student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes. (§99.31(a)(8))

To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. (§99.31(a)(9))

To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency, subject to §99.36. (§99.31(a)(10))

Information the school has designated as “directory information” under §99.37. (§99.31(a)(11))

To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non‐forcible sex offense, subject to the requirements of §99.39. The disclosure may only include the final results of the disciplinary proceeding with respect to that alleged crime or offense, regardless of the finding. (§99.31(a)(13))

To the general public, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding, subject to the requirements of §99.39, if the school determines the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non‐forcible sex offense and the student has committed a violation of the school’s rules or policies with respect to the allegation made against him or her. (§99.31(a)(14))

To parents of a student regarding the student’s violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or of any rule or policy of the school, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance if the school determines the student committed a disciplinary violation and the student is under the age of 21. (§99.31(a)(15))

DISTANCE EDUCATION Naaleh College is a degree‐granting institution, licensed through the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education. The college offers all coursework via online offerings. Most classes are in streaming video, which can be accessed from our website, or via live interactive online classrooms, offered through service providers such as WizIQ or WebEx. Other classes consist of guided study relying primarily on written materials, with audiovisual materials as well.

LANGUAGE DISCLOSURE All courses offered at Naaleh College are taught in English. Some Judiac Studies courses above a 200 level require a degree of comfort with reading and understanding basic Hebrew. Students studying towards a degree in Judaic Studies must take a placement exam which will assess their knowledge of Hebrew and Judaic textual skill level. Some students will be required to take Hebrew I and II in order to enroll in higher level Judaic Courses.

THE NAALEH PLATFORM Naaleh College uses the Naaleh Platform, an independently developed system which incorporates archived video

lectures, online quizzes, and online discussion boards. Naaleh College contracts with Presentage, a computer

consulting firm which built and manages the Naaleh platform and provides all technical aspects of the

website. Presentage provides website development, server administration, and regular maintenance.

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Courses taken through Naaleh College are offered online. Many consist of live interactive classes which meet at a

specific time each week. The times are listed in the syllabus and on the class homepage. It is not mandatory for

students to attend the live sessions; however, students must view the archived recording by the end‐of‐the‐week

deadline, the night before the next week’s class is delivered.

Alternatively, courses are offered as prerecorded lectures which students must login to watch on the Naaleh

College site or may download to view or listen to later. It is up to the students to adjust their schedule each week

to view these lectures and to submit assignments associated with them. Additionally, students must complete the

discussion board posts every week by midnight EST each Sunday.

Many lectures are followed by a mandatory online quiz, which is made up of randomized multiple choice

questions. Students must take this quiz within an allotted period of time, which is automatically monitored by the

Naaleh Platform. Grades for these quizzes are immediately entered into a student’s online record upon

completion and students can view grades by checking their online file. Instructors have the ability to go into the

student records to change a grade if necessary. They must record a comment explaining the changed or deleted

grade. Students are notified of all grade changes.

The Naaleh platform is designed for instructors to post a question or comment on a class discussion board, which

students must respond to. Instructors monitor the discussion board, respond to student postings, and make note

of student participation, in order to calculate the grade for class participation.

Additionally, the Naaleh platform allows for short essay tests and research paper assignments to be posted in a

course. These assignments are posted for students to download with instructions to submit the completed work

to their instructor via email.

Naaleh utilizes the Library and Information Resources Network, Inc. (LIRN) for use as an online library service to

provide reliable online resources. The Naaleh Platform includes a link to the LIRN website for students to setup an

account. Naaleh College employs a librarian to assist students in using LIRN and accessing online resources.

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Appendices

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Naaleh College

16375 N.E. 18th Avenue,

Suite 304

Naaleh College

Let us Ascend

305‐944‐0035

STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH THE SCHOOL CATALOG, CONSTITUTES A BINDING CONTRACT

BETWEEN THE STUDENT AND THE SCHOOL UPON ACCEPTANCE BY THE SCHOOL.

STUDENT INFORMATION

NAME: E MAIL:

ADDRESS: ___________________________ STATE: ________ ZIP: __________

TELEPHONE: (HOME) (CELL)

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PROGRAM TITLE: ________ CLOCK HOURS: _________ CREDIT HOURS: 120

CREDENTIAL AWARDED UPON COMPLETION:

CLASS SCHEDULE: Online ___X_____

PROGRAM LENGTH (CREDITS) 120

STARTING DATE: February 2, 2015 ANTICIPATED ENDING DATE: May 31, 2019

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

All students must demonstrate the ability to complete the coursework

Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED and submit proof of such within 14 days of class start.

High School students who would like to enroll in Naaleh College students as part of a dual enrollment plan must demonstrate remarkable success in their studies, through submission of their high school transcripts.

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Late fees: Failure to remit payment will result in late

payment charges. An initial late payment fee of $50

will be assessed on any outstanding balance during

the first billing period for each semester, and an

additional $50 will be assessed for every month

thereafter until the outstanding balance is paid.

International students must submit a valid high school diploma from their native country. Students may need to use an international evaluation service to translate and/or evaluate their previous education.

Naaleh College will assess official transcripts, GPA, application essay, and recommendations

Unofficial transcripts and all application documents must be received before class registration. Official transcripts must be submitted within 14 days of class start.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Applicants accepted to the Judaic Studies Program must take a placement exam.

All applicants must take a Mathematics placement exam upon registration. All applicants must take a Mathematics placement exam. Students transferring credits for Mathematics courses taken at a different institution who do not plan on studying Mathematics at Naaleh College are exempt from the Mathematics placement exam.

Applicant hereby confirms that s/he has the physical ability to take courses at Naaleh College and complete the work. This includes the ability to turn on a computer, navigate the internet, watch and listen to videos, type papers and discussion posts.

All prices for programs are printed herein. There are no additional carrying charges, interest charges, or

service charges connected or charged with any of these programs. Contracts are not sold to a third

party at any time.

Cost of credit is included in the price costs for the good and services.

Upon successful completion of the program, the school will assist each graduate with job placement;

however, Naaleh College does not guarantee employment. A diploma will be issued to each student

who successfully completes the program and satisfies all requirements.

APPLICATION FEE (Non‐refundable) $75

REGISTRATION FEE (One time, non‐refundable) $75

TUITION $180 per credit, times 120 (Number of credits) = $21,600

LAB FEES (if applicable) $215

TEST FEES $ 30/test x 40 courses _ $1,200

TOTAL PROGRAM PRICE $_____23,025________

METHOD OF PAYMENT

( ) Full payment at time of signing

enrollment agreement.

( ) Registration fee at time of

signing enrollment

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STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

Should a student be terminated or cancel for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the

following refund schedule: NON‐REFUNDABLE ITEMS – Fees, Lab Supplies, and Books

If Naaleh does not offer a class that students have registered and paid for, Naaleh will refund the cost of

the course to students. If students choose to withdraw from a course, their tuition refund depends on

the date they withdrew from the course. Withdrawal dates and refunds are printed below:

11. Cancellation may be made in any manner. 12. All monies will be refunded if the school does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within five

(5) business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement and making initial payment. 13. Cancellation after the fifth business day, but before the first class, will result in a refund of all moneys paid

with the exception of the application fee. 14. A student canceling after attendance has begun, but prior to 40% completion of the program, will result in

a Pro‐Rata refund computed on the numbers of hours completed to the total program hours. 15. Cancellation after completing 40% of the program will result in no refund. 16. Termination date: the termination date for refund computation purposes is the last date of actual

attendance by the student unless earlier written notice is received. 17. Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination or receipt of Cancellation Notice. 18. A student can be dismissed, at the discretion of the Director, for insufficient progress, nonpayment of

costs, or failure to comply with rules. 19. If the school terminates a program for any reason, those who have paid will receive a 100% refund on

monies paid to the school. 20. For a student who is on a leave of absence, the termination date is the date the student was scheduled to

return from the leave of absence and failed to do so. Student Initial of Understanding:

Naaleh College

16375 N.E. 18th Avenue, Suite

304

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TOTAL COST

$ 23,025

LESS PAYMENTS

MADE

$

LESS *TRANSFER

CREDIT

(If applicable)

$ To be

determined

LESS

SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDED

(If applicable)

$ To be

determined

AMOUNT OWED

BY STUDENT

$

YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR SPRING TERM 2015 WILL BE:

Number of

Payments

Amount

of each

payment

When are payments due?

Within 14 days of semester start. Payment plans will be

scheduled with the Bursar at [email protected]

*Transfer credits will reduce tuition based on a pro‐rated amount per credit hour accepted by the institution.

NOTICE TO BUYER: DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT BEFORE YOU READ IT OR IF IT CONTAINS ANY

BLANK SPACES. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXACT COPY OF THE CONTRACT YOU SIGN. KEEP IT TO

PROTECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

BY SIGNING THIS CONTRACT I AM ACKNOWLEDGING THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THIS CONTRACT, AGREE

WITH THE CONTRACT AND HAVE RECEIVED A COPY.

_______________________________________________ ________________________________

Student’s Signature Date

_______________________________________________ ________________________________

Guardian/Parent’s Signature (if under the age of 18) Date

ACCEPTED BY:

_______________________________________________ ________________________________

School Official Date

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Naaleh College

Phone: 305‐944‐0035

Naaleh College 16375 N.E. 18th Avenue, Suite 304

North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Student Enrollment Agreement Addendum A

February 4, 2015 Student:

Address:

Re: Spring Semester 2015

Dear _________________:

The State of Florida requires that we disclose the full cost of the four‐year program.

You will be billed only for the number of courses and credit hours you select. Once you have registered

for specific courses, a detailed bill will be sent. Once your official transcript has been received, the

number of transfer credits will be deducted from the program price. In addition, if you are approved for

a need‐based scholarship, or if you are awarded an academic scholarship, your tuition will be reduced

accordingly.

Please note that the test fee on page 1 is $30 per test. There is one test in a testing center/proctored

online per semester per course. If you are taking two courses in one term, the testing fees would be $60

(2 x $30). The fee will be determined by the number of courses you take.

If you have any additional questions, please call our office at 305‐944‐0035.

Sincerely,

Yoheved Friedland

Registrar

Naaleh College

Student signature: _________________________

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Date: ___________________________________

School official: ___________________________

Date: ___________________________________

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Incomplete Grade

Form

Student Name __________________________ Student ID: ______________________

Course Title ________________________________ Course Number ____________________

Instructor ____________________________________

Term (check): ☐ Fall ☐ Spring ☐ Summer

Year _____________________

Last Date of Attendance: _____________________________________

1. Please list requirements the student has completed to date, including grades:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________

2. Please list all requirements the student needs to complete this course and how final grade should be

computed:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________

3. Reason for assigning incomplete (I) and /or instructor’s comments:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Instructor’s Signature:

____________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________

The student must make arrangement to have the "I" changed to a grade by the instructor any time during the next full

semester (summer terms not considered in the time limit). An incomplete which is not changed to a letter grade within the

specific time limit will automatically be converted to an “F” on the student’s permanent record.

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Leave of Absence Form

Naaleh College

16375 NE 18th Ave., Suite 304

North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Phone: 305‐944‐0035

The student named below has requested a leave of absence from classes at Naaleh College.

The student intends to take classes in a subsequent semester.

Year/Term ___________________________________

Student Name: _________________________________________

Course Enrollment: __________________________ Professor: __________________________

Leave of Absence dates (from/to): ____________________________

Reason for Leave of Absence:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Approved by:

Yoheved Friedland ______________________________

Office of the Registrar, Naaleh College

Date: ____________________________

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