Machon L’Parnasa Institute for Professional Studies Machon L’Parnasa is a unique division of Touro, offering associate degrees and serving the local Jewish population. Known as the Institute for Professional Studies, Machon L’Parnasa offers programs on a professional entry level that are in keeping with the University’s mission to address underserved populations. Machon L’Parnasa’s program is geared to the local communities, with flexible class schedules—daytime, evenings and Sundays—designed to meet the particular needs of our student body. Although some students may enroll with limited academic backgrounds, all leave Machon L’Parnasa empowered to compete in the job market or pursue advanced degrees. Students’ needs are also met via classes that are small and personalized. Machon L’Parnasa provides students the opportunity to study without compromising their religious and cultural values. The Institute provides academic training in professional fields, with programs that are designed to enhance students’ career prospects while supplying the tools needed for success, including language and literacy, oral communication and quantitative skills. A key advantage of the Machon L’Parnasa approach is that it offers the opportunity for students to earn their degrees in stages, as their academic skills improve. A SPECIALIZED EDUCATION With separate men’s and women’s divisions located in Brooklyn, New York, Machon L’Parnasa offers associate degree programs in a variety of disciplines with most students continuing on for a baccalaureate degree
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