We have programs in eight different areas of the health sciences - from PT, OT, speech, to PA and nursing, to ABA, mental health and IO psychology. Whichever program you graduate from, the hallmark of a School of Health Sciences at Touro University graduate is someone well-trained - taught by expert faculty, you have the knowledge and skills to excel in your field; well-versed - you’re up on the current literature and research and can keep up with the latest advances; and a well-doer - you are committed to doing good in your community, advocating for your patients and profession.
We train behavior analysts who work with individuals diagnosed with autism, autism spectrum, or related disorders.
MS or Advanced Certificate
Our unique Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program, with a health emphasis, trains you to provide superior evidence-based clinical services and make important scholarly contributions.
The I-O Psychology program prepares you to use social psychology, data, and leadership to help companies succeed.
Our program trains future clinicians to provide effective support for individuals and families, and leads to licensure.
Our BS and RN to BS Nursing programs position you to become a competent (and compassionate) nursing professional.
BS, RN-BS, DNP, MSN-DNP
The OT Program trains you to assist people of all ages in managing their daily activities, including those with disabilities.
BS/MS (Dual Degree)
Our post-professional OTD is an online program for innovative OTs with a master's degree in occupational therapy or a related field.
Our clinically-oriented PT program trains you to deliver caring and competent movement and injury treatment.
BS/DPT (Dual Degree)
Our post-professional program is geared towards licensed PTs who are ready to update their credentials to the doctoral level.
The OPTR program allows PTs to specialize and work with a clinical mentor on orthopedic disorders like carpal tunnel and sports injuries.
32 month PA program in NYC with non-traditional evening and Sunday schedule.
BS/MS (Dual Degree)
28 month BS/MS program in Central Islip & Nassau University Medical Center, with a January or August start.
BS/MS (Dual Degree)
28-month MS program on our Middletown campus, with our medical school.
For graduates of accredited baccalaureate PA programs to update your credentials to an MS.
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The SLP Program prepares you to work directly with children and adults who have speech and language disorders.
Join us in celebrating 50 years of success in health science education at our upcoming School of Health Sciences Anniversary Dinner!
Over 99% of SHS graduates who pass their licensing and certification exams find employment within six months. And with our preparation, nearly all pass.
We partner with over 300 healthcare facilities throughout the New York area where you will complete fieldwork and clinical rotations.
We’re a leading healthcare institution, without the hefty price tag.
We know the field and research the field. We’ve been in the classroom and schools, and are dedicated to helping you excel there.
Because we’re a small school with a diverse population, we take care to cultivate an environment that honors and accommodates all values and beliefs.
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[TEXT] GO FURTHER WITH TOURO
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[Steven Lorenzet] What makes the School of Health Sciences unique is their blend of rigor and support. You're going to have tremendous academic rigor and great clinical rigor,
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[Steven Lorenzet] but you also have the benefit of tremendous support from the faculty, staff and deans.
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[Robby Tolentino] In the classroom at Touro. There's a lot of clinical applicability,
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[TEXT] Robby Tolentino, Physical Therapy Student, Class of 2023
[Robby Tolentino] and from there, we're able to apply what we know in the classroom and in it seamlessly can be applied to our clinical affiliations.
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[Steven Lorenzet] As a health sciences school. And we are really focused on application. So our emphasis here very much is real world practical clinical application of knowledge.
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[TEXT] Aliza Brody, Nursing Student, Touro’s School of Health Sciences
[Aliza Brody] For the teachers at Touro. Not only do they provide us the knowledge that we need, but they also teach us how to critically think and to be able to,
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[Aliza Brody] look at the patient as a whole, look at them as a person. It's not just the textbook that says this. That's what we follow.
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[Irina Vaynshtein] Faculty members are all practicing clinicians,
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[TEXT] Irina Vaynshtein, Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
[Irina Vaynshtein] and they bring their clinical experience to the table every time they walk into the classroom.
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[Dr. Beth Chiariello] We have a small ratio of faculty to students so that our students
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[TEXT] Dr. Beth Chiariello, Director, NYC Occupational Therapy Program
[Dr. Beth Chiariello] get one on one individualized attention.
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[TEXT] Lisa Thompson, Co-Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce
[Lisa Thompson] With a smaller class, everyone gets a chance to speak.
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[Lisa Thompson] Everyone gets seen. Everyone gets heard.
[Aliza Brody] Definitely feel like I made a connection with a lot of the teachers. Even after I graduate, I really feel like I could email them with any questions that I might have.
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[Aliza Brody] Whether it's with resume writing or job interviews, I really feel like they're going to be there to help me in any way.
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[Steven Lorenzet] The School of Health Sciences supports students in many ways beyond just academic and professional. We are fortunate to be equipped and are very supportive of students, when students have life events.
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[TEXT] AnnMarie Barizone, Occupational Therapy Student
[AnnMarie Barizone] As a single parent, the schedules do get very busy. I have a lot of doctor's appointments to bring my daughter to. She even had surgery back in March
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[AnnMarie Barizone] and Touro was very accommodating.
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[Robby Tolentino] I really like that I'm able to use what I've learned here and I'm continuing to learn here, take it out into the world and actually help people with it.
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[TEXT] Leah Monroe, Occupational Therapy Student
[Leah Monroe] I really feel confident that I will be very well prepared when I graduate.
[DESCRIPTION] Professor standing next to skelton on model teaching group of students. Touro logo on main glass in the Cross River Campus building. Students practicing using blood pressure machines. Student moving another student in a assisted rolling chair to transfer them to a bed. Student using stethoscope on another student and smiling. Multiple students working on other students laying down on chiropractic tables examining their necks while professor walks around guiding them.
[Steven Lorenzet] Our students have unbelievable success. Our alumni network, we're happy to say, is incredibly strong and is filled with people who are in extremely rewarding and successful careers.
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[TEXT] Frank Gardner, Executive Director, Doctor of Clinical Psychology
[Frank Gardner] The faculty is exceptional. The curriculum is exceptional.
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[Frank Gardner] If students want a career in their desired field, this is a really good place to be.
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[TEXT] HEALTHCARE HEROES GET THEIR START AT TOURO
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