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1 Let Us Ascend Corporate Office 17 Ft. George Hill, Apt 7J New York, NY Phone: (646) Fax: (212) naaleh.com Administrative Office N.E. 18 th Avenue, Suite 304 North Miami Beach, FL Phone: Fax: Edition 3

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS E OF CONTENTS Statement of Ownership 6 Licensure 6 Administrative Staff 6 Faculty 7 Mission Statement 7 Disclosure Statement 8 Academic Calendar 8-9 Admission Policies 9 Credit for Previous Education, Training, & Examinations 10 Transfer of Credits 10 Non-Degree Seeking Students Certificate Program Students Program Curriculum Business Management Computer Information Computer Information Management Graphic Design Judaic Studies Psychology Electives Listing Diploma Programs 26 Computer Programming Specialist 26 3

4 Web Development Specialist 27 Graphic Design Development Course Descriptions Course Numbering System 50 Grading System 50 Unit of Credit 50 Standards for Satisfactory Progress 51 Academic Probation 51 Academic Dismissal 51 Dismissal 52 Grounds for Dismissal 52 Graduation Requirements 52 Tuition and Fees 53 Financial Aid Assistance 53 Tuition Refund Policy & Procedures 53 Facilities & Equipment 54 Student Services 55 Student Conduct Policy Attendance Policy Student Grievance Policy 57 Discrimination, Harassment, Hazing, and Assault Policy 58 Distance Education 58 Language Disclosure 58 The Naaleh Platform

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6 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: Secretary and Treasurer: Harold J Reichman Chasida Reichman Additional Board Members: Jonathan Feiner Eli Kohl Jonathan Rosen Beis Midrash of Queen s office is located at: 17 Ft. George Hill, Apt 7J New York, NY The physical location of Naaleh College and the adminstrative offices are located at: N.E. 18 th Avenue, Suite 304 North Miami Beach, FL Phone: (305) Fax: (305) LICENSURE Licensed by the Florida Department of Education, Commissions for Independent Education. Additional information regarding Naaleh College may be obtained by contacting: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Commission for Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, Florida Telephone: (888) Rabbi Harold Reichman, Ph. D. Tzipora Klaver Chana Prero, MA Talia Belsky Catherine Sussman Devora Krishevsky Shulamit Gold President Vice President and Director Dean Director of Financial Aid Registrar Bursar Director of Student Services FACULTY 6

7 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. Nicole Gabay: MA, English Education. Graduate of New York University, Kean Univesity, and Thomas Edison State College. Ms. Gabay teaches English Composition. 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. Hava Preil: MA, Judaic Science. Graduate of Machon Lander and Yeshiva University Stern College for Women. Mrs. Preil teaches Chumash in Depth I and II. Rina (Donna) Schwartz: MS, Computer Information Systems Management. Graduate of University of Phoenix and Carlow College (Pittsburg, PA). Ms. Schwartz teaches computers. Rivka Teplitz: BA, Computer Science. Graduate of Thomas Edison State College. Mrs. Teplitz teaches computer programming and web design. Goldi Thalheim: BS, Graphic Design. Graduate of CUNY Queens College, Michlala Jerusalem College. Ms. Thalheim teaches graphic design. Dr. Chani Maybruch: M.A., Bible Graduate of Yeshiva University, M.A., Social-Organizational Psychology Graduate of Columbia University, PhD, Education, Yeshiva University. Dr. Maybruch teaches Interpersonal Skills for Professionals. 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. 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. 7

8 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 the values of the Jewish 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 offered as self-study courses or tutorials if a very small number of students register. Naaleh College s policy is to offer any class with a minimum of 10 students registered. Semester Listing: Spring 2013 ~ February 4, 2013 June 10, 2013 Registration January 28, 2012 Classes Begin February 4, 2013 Last Day to Add/Drop a Course w/o a W February 18, 2013 Purim Vacation February Last Day to Drop a Course with a W March 4, 2013 Passover Vacation March 11 - April 8, 2013 Shavuot Vacation May Last Day of Classes June 10 Last Day to Submit Incomplete Work June 17, 2013 Final Grades Posted June 24,

9 Summer 2013 ~ July 1, 2013-August 26, 2013 Registration June 24, 2013 Classes Begin July 1, 2013 Last Day to Add/Drop a Course w/o a W July 15, 2013 Last Day to Drop a Course with a W July 29, 2013 Last Day to Submit Incomplete Work August 29, 2013 Final Grades Posted September 2, 2013 Fall 2012 ~ September 30, January 12, 2014 Registration September 2, 2013 Classes Begin September 30, 2013 Last Day to Add/Drop a Course w/o a W October 14, 2013 Last Day to Drop a Course with a W October 28, 2013 Last Day to Submit Incomplete Work January 13, 2014 Final Grades Posted January 20, 2014 ADMISSIONS 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. 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. Transcripts and all application documents must be received at least one week before registration. 9

10 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 exmept from the Mathematics placement exam. Applicants must know how to use the internet and have a computer with internet access in order to enroll. 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. 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. To receive credit for a CLEP test, students must pass a test given by the school to show proficiency of knowledge at a minimum score of 85%. 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. 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 10

11 confirmed by Naaleh College. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the 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. 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 appliction 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 re required to participate in class discussion boards, but may opt out of written assignments or tests. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM STUDENTS Students applying to the Naaleh College Professional Certificate Programs, with the goal of earning a college credit certificate in Web Development, Computer Programming, or Graphic Design, must fulfill the following 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. Applicants may have the GED requirement waived by the Dean of Students. The Dean will interview students wishing to waive GED requirement and will accept students she feels would be appropriate for the program on a probationary basis. Students accepted on probation must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in order to be allowed to remain in the program. Students without a GED or diploma interested in the Computer Programming Certificate must take an Algebra course before entering the program. Transcripts and all application documents must be received by the second week of the semester. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of

12 Applicants must know how to use the internet and have a computer with internet access in order to enroll PROGRAM CURRICULUM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Bachelor s) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program offers students an education necessary for a career in business management. Students are offered a well-rounded education with business courses in management, marketing, finance, accounting, statistics and law. In addition, coursework content includes e- business, international business, business operations, project management, and interpersonal skills. The capstone course allows students to put the knowledge and skills learned in designing a business plan. This program is designed to enhance career opportunities in business management. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The following objectives are designed to meet the school s mission and program goals: To develop students abilities to understand business concepts, terms and theories To prepare students for jobs in the fields of business management including e-business opportunities To assist students in becoming more proficient in analysis, decision making and aspects of business management To develop student understanding of business law To develop students understanding of international business and the effects of globalization To assist students in putting learned concepts into practice Business Management Course Number Course Title 12 Credit Hours General Education COM 101 Composition I 3 COM 102 Composition II 3 BIO 101 Biology 3 MAT 102 Algebra 3 SOC 102 Law and Ethics I 3 SOC 103 Law and Ethics II 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 HRS 101 Interpersonal Skills for Professionals 3 MAT 201 Calculus I 3 MAT 202 Statistics I 3 CPT 101 Computer Applications 3

13 Total General Education 33 Course Number Course Title Credit Hours Required Major Courses ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics 3 BUS 101 Principles of Business 3 BUS 102 Principles of Accounting 3 BUS 103 Business Law 3 BUS 104 Business Communications 3 BUS 201 Business Systems Analysis 3 BUS 202 Principles of Leadership & Management 3 BUS 203 Business Strategies 3 BUS 204 Marketing Applications 3 BUS 301 Finance Management 3 BUS 302 Managerial Accounting 3 BUS 303 Business Plan Development 3 BUS 304 E-Business 3 BUS 401 International Business 3 BUS 402 Business Operations 3 BUS 403 Project Management 3 BUS CAP Capstone Course 3 Total Major Courses 54 Elective Courses (Completion of 33 credit hours is required) 33 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 after the list of Program Major courses. COMPUTER INFORMATION (Associate s Degree) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with the science of computer information to include a variety of programming and software application. Students will learn how to analyze and solve taskoriented problems using multiple programming languages and troubleshoot applications as necessary. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The following objectives are designed to meet the school s mission and program goals: To present students with fundamentals of computer information systems To develop student skills in effectively working in various computer programming languages To develop student familiarity and skills in database management, web design, and software documentation. 13

14 To develop student proficiency in the basics of web design and web programming. To provide students with troubleshooting skills that enable them to correct taskoriented problems encountered in the workplace To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level employment as computer technicians or programmers Computer Information Course Number Course Title Credit Hours General Education Courses COM 101 Composition I 3 COM 102 Composition II 3 BIO 101 Biology 3 SOC 102 Law and Ethics I 3 SOC 103 Law and Ethics II 3 MAT 101 College Mathematics 3 HRS 101 Interpersonal Skills for Professionals 3 Total General Education 21 Required Major Courses Programming Concentration CPT 101 Computer Applications 3 CPT 104 Principles of Information 3 CPT 299 Fundamentals of Programming with Algorithms and Logic 3 CPT 106 Intro to Web Design I 3 CPT 211 Intro to Web Design III: (Web Programming) 3 CPT 207 Java Programming 3 CPT 205 Introduction to C++ 3 CPT 206 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming 3 CPT 203 Introduction to Databases I 3 CPT 204 Introduction to Databases II 3 CPT 212 Software Documentation 3 Required Major Courses Web Design Concentration CPT 101 Computer Applications 3 CPT 104 Principles of Information 3 CPT 105 Introduction to Image Editing and Implementation 3 CPT 106 Intro to Web Design I 3 CPT 210 Intro to Web Design II: ASP.net for Web Designers 3 CPT 213 E-commerce I (Introduction to E-commerce) 3 CPT 214 E-commerce II (Advanced) 3 CPT 208 Web Development I: Scripting Languages 1 3 CPT 209 Web Development II: Scripting Languages 2 3 CPT 203 Introduction to Databases I 3 CPT 212 Software Documentation 3 Total Major Courses 33 Elective Courses (Completion of 9 credit hours is required) 9 14

15 TOTAL: 63 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. 15

16 COMPUTER INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (Bachelors) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to build on the Computer Information program. It presents the necessary coursework to prepare computer technicians as information technology professionals, supervisors or managers. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The following objectives are designed to meet the school s mission and program goals: To enhance student knowledge of computer information systems To increase student knowledge regarding the business side of technology by learning and applying customer-centered problem analysis, design and implementation To enhance student skills in effectively working in various computer programming languages To introduce students to the knowledge necessary to pursue supervisory or management positions in the information technology field To assist graduates in obtaining employment as an information technology professional, supervisor, or manager Computer Information Management Course Number Course Title General Education Credit Hours COM 101 Composition I 3 COM 102 Composition II 3 BIO 101 Biology 3 MAT 202 Statistics 3 HRS 101 Interpersonal Skills for Professionals 3 SOC 102 Business Law and Ethics I 3 SOC 103 Business Law and Ethics II 3 MAT 102 College Algebra 3 SPCH 103 Public Speaking 3 PYL 200 Intro to Logic 3 Total General Education 30 Required Major Courses- System Analysis CPT101 Computer Applications 3 CPT 106 Intro to Web Design I 3 CPT 207 Java Programming 3 CPT 203 Introduction to Databases I 3 CPT 204 Introduction to Databases II 3 16

17 CPT 212 Software Documentation 3 CPT 307 Systems Analysis and Design I 3 CPT 308 System Analysis and Design II 3 CPT 301 Introduction to Information Security 3 CPT 401 Project Planning, Implementation and Management 3 CPT 304 Fundamentals of Networking 3 CPT 303 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 CPT 400 Software Architecture: Design, Implementation, and Testing 3 CPT 402 Introduction to Software Engineering and Design: Part I 3 CPT 403 Introduction to Software Engineering and Design: Part II 3 CPT 306 Sustainable Systems: Harnessing Green IT 3 Total Major Courses 48 Total CPT Elective Courses (Choose from CPT Elective List) 6 Total Elective courses (choose from General or Judaic) 36 CPT Elective Courses: Choose one lower-level and one upper-level 6 Lower-Level CPT Electives 3 CPT104 Principles of Information 3 CPT290 Introduction to Expert Systems 3 CPT299 Fundamentals of Programming with Algorithms and Logic 3 Upper-Level CPT Electives 3 CPT302 Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving 3 CPT305 Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology 3 CPT404 Risk Management and Disaster Recovery 3 TOTAL Required Major Courses- System Analysis and Design Concentration CPT101 Computer Applications 3 CPT 106 Intro to Web Design I 3 CPT 207 Java Programming 3 CPT 203 Introduction to Databases I 3 CPT 212 Software Documentation 3 CPT 213 E-commerce I (Introduction to E-commerce) 3 CPT 307 Systems Analysis and Design I 3 CPT 308 System Analysis and Design II 3 CPT 301 Introduction to Information Security 3 CPT 401 Project Planning, Implementation and Management 3 CPT 304 Fundamentals of Networking 3 CPT 303 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 CPT 400 Software Architecture: Design, Implementation, and Testing 3 CPT 306 Sustainable Systems: Harnessing Green IT 3 17

18 CPT 310 Advanced Systems Security: Malicious Software and Attack Prevention 3 CPT 406 Ethics for IT Managers in the Information Age 3 Total Major Courses 48 Total CPT Elective Courses (Choose from CPT Elective List) 6 Total Elective courses (choose from General or Judaic) 36 CPT Elective Courses: Choose one lower-level and one upper-level Lower-Level CPT Electives CPT104 Principles of Information 3 CPT204 Introduction to Databases II 3 CPT211 Intro to Web Design III (Web Programming) 3 CPT290 Introduction to Expert Systems 3 Upper-Level CPT Electives CPT302 Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving 3 CPT404 Risk Management and Disaster Recovery 3 CPT410 Enterprise Information Systems Design, Implementation and Management 3 CPT405 Advanced Database Management: Data Warehouses 3 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 after the list of Program Majors. 3 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 in this rapidly growing field. The program includes areas such as advertising, computer artistry, digital imaging, freelance designing, web designing, broadcast graphic artistry, production artistry, layout design, and/or flash animation needed for entry-level positions. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The following objectives are designed to meet the school s mission and program goals: 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 introduce students to the basics of marketing 18

19 To assist graduates in using the knowledge and skills learned in gaining entry-level employment in the field of graphic design. Course Number General Education Course Title Credit Hours COM 101 Composition I 3 COM 102 Composition II 3 BIO 101 Biology 3 MAT 101 or MAT 102 Math: Choose from the courses below 3 SOC 102 Law and Ethics I 3 SOC 103 Law and Ethics II 3 HRS 101 Interpersonal Skills for Professionals 3 Total General Education 21 Required Major Courses 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 202 Web Typography 3 GRD 203 Publication Design 3 GRD 204 Principles of Computer Assisted Design 3 GRD 205 Typography II 3 GRD 206 Web Design for Graphic Designers 3 GRD CAP Capstone: Portfolio 3 Total Major Courses 39 Total Elective (Choose from General and/or Judaic) 6 Total Credits 66 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. 19

20 JUDAIC STUDIES (Bachelor s) )Degree) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to introduce students to Judaic principles. The program presents the basics of Parsha, Chumash, prophets, scripture, 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 Translate given selections of Bible Explain the text of the Bible according to classic commentators Identify and develop themes in the Bible Analyze commentaries on the Bible and draw conclusions based on the analysis Apply lessons gleaned from the biblical study to someone s life 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. Judaic Studies Course Number Course Title General Education COM 101 Composition I 3 COM 102 Composition II 3 BIO 101 Biology 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 HRS 101 Interpersonal Skills for Professionals 3 MAT 101 or MAT 102 Math: Choose from Math courses below 3 HIS or GOV History or Government: Choose from HIS or GOV courses below 3 Credit Hours 20

21 SOC 102 Law and Ethics I 3 SOC 103 Law and Ethics II 3 CPT 101 Computer Applications 3 Total General Education 30 Required Major Courses Traditional Route BIBL-P 101 Parsha Journeys 3 BIBL-P Parsha (select 1 from PARSHA courses listed below) 3 BIBL Chumash (select 1 from CHUMASH courses listed below) 3 PROP 201 Prophets: Yechezkel 3 PROP 440 or 441 Prophets: Yirmiyahu I or Yirmiyahul 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 Hilchot Shabbat I: Honoring and Violating Shabbat; Hilchot Shabbat II: Bishul, Dosh, Memachek, Libun, Sechita, and Kotev; Hilchot Shabbat III: Korei a, Binyan, Makeh B Patish, Amira L Akum, Muktza, Tazda 3 JPHL 101 Fundamentals of Jewish Thought 3 JCAL 105 or JCAL 110 Jewish Calendar : Chanuka and Purim or Jewish Calendar: Pesach and Shavuot 3 CHAS 301 Chassidut on Parsha I 3 Judaic Electives 30 Total Major Courses 67 Elective Courses (Select from General or Judaic elective courses.) 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 Total Major Courses 56 Elective Courses (Select from General or Judaic courses.) 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. 21

22 PSYCHOLOGY (Bachelor s) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to introduce students to the wide range of psychology. It presents an overview of the field preparing students for entry-level occupations in human services including therapeutic, industrial, and governmental positions. Additionally, completion of this program provides a well-rounded education for students who wish to pursue graduate study in the subfields 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 Conceive, design, and carry out original psychological research Communicate clearly in both written and oral forms within and across disciplines Perform satisfactorily in a supervised work environment serving community psychological needs Understand the breadth and depth of a variety of psychology subfields Psychology Course Number Course Title Credit Hours General Education Courses COM 101 Composition I 3 COM 102 Composition II 3 BIO 101 Biology 3 HRS 101 Interpersonal Skills for Professionals 3 SOC 102 Law and Ethics I 3 SOC 103 Law and Ethics II 3 MAT 102 Algebra 3 MAT 202 Statistics I 3 AP 101 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Non-healthcare Provider 3 CPT 101 Computer Applications 3 Total General Education 30 Required Major Courses PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSY 201 Introduction to Counseling 3 PSY 202 Psychological Statistics 3 PSY 203 Social Psychology 3 22

23 PSY 301 Forensic Psychology 3 PSY 302 Research in Psychology 3 PSY 303 Developmental Psychology 3 PSY 304 Abnormal Psychology 3 PSY 305 Tests and Measurements 3 PSY 306 Drugs and Behaviors 3 PSY 401 Psychology of Aging 3 PSY 402 Physiology of Psychology 3 PSY 403 Cognitive Psychology 3 PSY 404 Personalities 3 PSY 405 Behavior Modification 3 PSY CAP Capstone 3 Total Major Courses 48 Elective Courses (Completion of 42 credit hours is required) 42 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. Course Number Credit Hours Course Title General Electives MAT 101 College Math 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 GOV 101 American Politics 3 GOV 102 US Economics 3 GOV 103 US Government & Legal System 3 SCI 101 Environmental Science 3 PSY 201 Introduction to Counseling 3 PSY 202 Psychological Statistics 3 PSY 203 Social Psychology 3 SOC 101 General Sociology 3 SPCH 101 General Speech 3 SPCH 102 Business Speaking 3 SPCH 103 Public Speaking 3 SPAN 101 Spanish I 3 SPAN 102 Spanish II 3 HEB 101 Hebrew I 3 HEB 102 Hebrew II 3 Judaic Electives PARSHA BIBL-P 101 Parsha Journeys 3 BIBL-P 220 BIBL-P 221 BIBL-P 222 Topics in the Parsha I Topics in the Parsha II Topics in the Parsha III 23

24 BIBL-P 230 Parsha Learning Group 3 CHUMASH BIBL 300 Chumash in Depth I 3 BIBL 301 Chumash in Depth II 3 PROPHETS PROP 201 Yechezkel 3 PROP 440 Yirmiyahu I: Reluctant Prophet 4 PROP 441 Yirmiyahu II: Prophet of Destruction 4 SCRIPTURE SCRP 201 The Books of Daniel and Trei Asar 3 SCRP 220 Megillot 3 SCRP 400 Tehillim I 3 SCRP 401 Tehillim II 3 JEWISH LAW JLAW 100 Chafetz Chayim: Laws of Proper Speech 3 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 JEWISH PHILOSOPHY JPHL 101 Fundamentals of Jewish Thought 3 JPHL 201 Netivot Olam 3 Character Development: Selections from Tomer Devora, Chovot Halevavot, and JPHL 220 Messilat Yesharim 3 JEWISH CALENDAR 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 24

25 CHASSIDUT CHAS 301 Chassidut on the Parsha I 3 CHAS 302 Chassidut on the Parsha II 4 TALMUD TALM 401 Gemara Mesechet Brachot I 3 TALM 402 Gemara Mesechet Brachot II 3 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 TALM 111 Introductory Talmud Intensive II 6 TALM 121 Introductory Talmud Survey II 4 JLAW 131 Introductory Jurisprudence II 4 TALM 211 Beginning Talmud Intensive II 6 TALM 221 Beginning Talmud Survey II 4 JLAW 231 Beginning Jurisprudence II 4 TALM 311 Intermediate Talmud Intensive II 6 TALM 321 Intermediate Talmud Survey II 4 JLAW 331 Intermediate Talmud Jurisprudence II 4 TALM 411 Advanced Talmud Intensive II 6 TALM 421 Advanced Talmud Survey II 4 JLAW 431 Advanced Jurisprudence II 4 25

26 DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Naaleh College provides three diploma programs for students who wish to pursue professional training in a practical field. These diplomas are vocational in nature and do not include academic studies. Students in the diploma programs may also request a college transcript for the courses they have taken and may continue their studies at one of Naaleh College s degree programs. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This program provides students with the science of computer information to include a variety of programming and software applications. Students will learn how to analyze and solve task-oriented problems using multiple programming languages and work with databases, in preparation for entry-level jobs in the area of computer programming. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The following objectives are designed to meet the school s mission and program goals: To present students with fundamentals of computer information systems To develop student skills in effectively working in various computer programming languages To develop student familiarity and skills in database management. To provide students with troubleshooting skills that enable them to correct task-oriented problems encountered in the workplace To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level employment as computer programmers. Computer Programming Specialist Course Number Course Title CPT206 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming 45 CPT 203 Introduction to Databases I 45 CPT204 Introduction to Databases II 45 CPT207 Java Programming 45 CPT214 C# Programming with Visual Studio.Net Part 1 45 CPT215 C# Programming with Visual Studio.Net Part 2 45 Clock Hours TOTAL

27 Course Number WEB DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to prepare a student for entry-level employment in the web development area of the Information technology career cluster. Students will study the essential components of web development, e-commerce, hardware and software configuration, how to create and manage databases, software documentation, and how to troubleshoot applications as necessary. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: The following objectives are designed to meet the school s mission and program goals: To present students with fundamentals of computer information systems To develop student familiarity and skills in database management, web design, and software documentation. To provide students with troubleshooting skills that enable them to correct task-oriented problems encountered in the workplace To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level employment as computer technicians or web developers Web Development Specialist Course Title CPT 105 Introduction to Image Editing and Implementation 45 CPT 106 Intro to Web Design I 45 CPT 210 Intro to Web Design II: ASP.net for Web Designers CPT213 E-commerce I (Introduction to E-commerce) CPT208 Web Development I: Scripting Languages 1 45 CPT209 Web Development II: Scripting Languages 2 45 CPT203 Introduction to Databases I 45 TOTAL 315 GRAPHIC DESIGN PRODUCTION 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 in this rapidly growing field. The program includes areas such as advertising, computer artistry, digital imaging, freelance designing, web designing, broadcast graphic artistry, production artistry, layout design, and/or flash animation needed for entry-level positions. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: The following objectives are designed to meet the school s mission and program goals: Clock Hours To develop student computer skills 27

28 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 to typography knowledge and skills To introduce students to the basics of marketing To assist graduates in using the knowledge and skills learned in gaining entry-level employment in the field of graphic design Graphic Design Specialist Course Number Course Title GRD 101 Basics of Graphic Design 45 GRD 103 Design Layout 45 GRD 104 Typography 45 GRD 105 Multimedia Design 45 GRD 203 Publication Design 45 GRD 205 Typography II 45 GRD 206 Web Design for Graphic Designers 45 GRD CAP Capstone: Portfolio 45 TOTAL 360 Clock Hours COURSE DESCRIPTIONS General Education Courses 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 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. 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. 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. 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 28

29 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. HRS 101 Interpersonal Skills for Professionals This course takes a fresh look at the key skills necessary for personal and managerial success in today s business organizations. The course is organized in four distinct topics of understanding: self, others, teamwork, and leadership. The emphasis is on integrating these topics in developing professional interpersonal skills. 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. MAT 101 College Mathematics 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 29

30 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. CPT 101 Computer Applications Computer Applications involves the essential computer skills that will help students succeed in academics as well as in the workplace. Students will learn the PC fundamentals that will increase their confidence in the use of computers. By the end of the course, students will have gained the skills and practical knowledge necessary to effectively use computers and will be able to utilize this knowledge in the many areas in which computers are useful. PYL 200 Intro To Logic This course introduces practical analytic skills necessary for critical thinking and coherent argumentation. Business Major Courses 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. BUS 101 Principles of Business This course offers students complete instruction in business concepts and skills needed in today s competitive environment. Covered are major business concepts including finance, marketing, operations, and management. Information and skills for the workplace are included, as well as the importance of participation in organizations such as DECA, a business-marketing student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Business Professionals of America (BPA). Topics presented are the global business environment, business management, operations and technology in business, and consumer financial management. 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. 30

31 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 Business Systems Analysis This course is designed to introduce students to steps in conducting feasibility analysis on a business idea or proposal. Students will learn to recognize the challenges of building a business plan, selecting an appropriate form of ownership, techniques for purchasing existing businesses, franchising, building a business plan, managing finances, developing strategies for marketing and advertising, and the effects of globalization and e-business in the success of any business. Additionally, the course includes approaches to analyzing sufficient finances, facility management, inventory, staffing and leadership needs to cultivate a profitable business. Students will learn the process of completing a feasibility analysis, soliciting feedback, and data gathering in performing a business systems analysis. BUS 202 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 203 Business Strategies This course presents current strategies of management theories. The course blends theory with an opportunity to practice the various theories. Students are provided with the ideology, ethical dilemmas, and unique strategies of mangers and organizations in today s workforce. 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 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. 31