At Touro’s Lander College of Arts and Sciences (LAS), our goal is to help you become who you want to be while respecting who you are and what’s important to you.
Our academic programs span everything from accounting, business, and finance to computer science, biology, psychology, and speech to political science. With strong pathways to medical and dental schools, graduate programs, or direct entry into the workforce, you’ll find the support and flexibility you need to achieve your goals in a student-centered environment rooted in Jewish values.
Our History and Purpose
Touro University was founded by Dr. Bernard Lander (z”tl) in 1971 to serve the educational needs of the Jewish community, and LAS opened its doors just five years later in the heart of Brooklyn. From the start, the Touro mission has been clear: to provide career-driven academic opportunities in a supportive environment that honors our students’ personal and religious values and commitments.
What began with a small cohort of men in 1976 has since grown into a vibrant campus for our men’s division and women’s division, attracting students from across the New York metro area and beyond. Our Flatbush campus on Avenue J opened in 1996 and remains a hub for Touro LAS students pursuing meaningful professional degrees while juggling family, religious studies, and community commitments.
As the Orthodox community has expanded to Lakewood, Monsey, the Five Towns, and Israel, so has our reach. Today, with more than 10,000 graduates and counting, we’re proud to welcome a new generation of students whose parents were among the earliest graduates of Touro LAS.
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Our Students
Touro LAS students often arrive after seminary or yeshiva, and some are newly or soon-to-be married or raising young children. They’re here at Touro Flatbush because they are looking for a clear, efficient path to a degree that leads to real professional opportunities and parnassah.
Our students aren’t looking for a typical college experience. They’re here for serious academics, flexible schedules, practical career prep, professors who understand their values, and a degree that leads somewhere — not someday, but soon.
If you’re focused, motivated, and ready to enter the professional world with real skills and a clear plan, you’ll thrive at Touro LAS.
“Touro offers a quality education in an environment that’s built for Orthodox students. The faculty understand your lifestyle, and the programs are structured around your values — from asynchronous coursework to holiday accommodations.”
- Professor Shmuel Abrahamson, Computer Science and Cybersecurity
What Makes LAS Different
This isn’t your traditional college. From the structure of our classes to how we offer guidance and mentorship, Touro LAS is built to support your journey to achieving academic, personal, and professional success.
Separate Programs for Men and Women
We have academic options for men and women, each with leadership, faculty, and scheduling that reflects the unique needs of each division.
Structured but Flexible
Depending on the program, classes are offered during the afternoons, evenings, and on Sundays and in multiple formats, including in-person, via Zoom online, and online asynchronous.
All-Women’s Cohort
We offer post-seminary students the option to move through an accelerated program together, leading to lasting friendships and a direct path to graduate degrees in nursing (BSN), OT, clinical mental health counseling (CMHC), speech-language pathology (SLP), applied behavior analysis (ABA), and industrial-organizational psychology.
Accelerated CPA Track
We have an accelerated accounting program that gives you the option to complete your bachelor’s degree in just 17 months.
Supportive and Personal
Our faculty know you by name and you’ll get personal attention, mentorship, and guidance tailored to your professional goals.
Small Class Sizes
You’ll benefit from more one-on-one time and richer discussions with faculty and your peers.
Career-Focused
Our degrees are practical, respected, and designed to get you into the workforce quickly or to prepare you for graduate or professional school.
From start to finish, your Touro LAS experience includes meaningful academic advising, student support services, and career guidance to help you stay on track and keep your goals in sight.
The Power of the Touro System
Touro LAS is just one college within a major, multi-campus university system with nearly 20,000 students and decades of successful graduates. As a student in the larger Touro University system, you’ll benefit from:
- Graduate schools in business, education, law, social work, and the health sciences
- Pre-med and pre-health tracks with direct connections to top professional schools
- Career coaching and internship placements
- Accelerated programs that let you earn graduate credit as an undergrad
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Meet Our Leadership
Touro LAS is led by dedicated educators and administrators who champion academic excellence and understand what students need to thrive. From our deans and department chairs to our advisors and support staff, every member of the LAS team is here to make sure you have the clarity, direction, and support to reach your goals.
Accreditation and Academic Integrity
Touro University, including all of its branches, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Touro is also a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U).
There are no shortcuts here — our students work hard and graduate with career-ready skills, often in accelerated programs. Our programs are rigorous and respected, and our undergraduate degrees are recognized and respected by leading employers and institutions across the globe.
With pathways to advanced degrees across the Touro University system, we also have a strong track record of our students being accepted to competitive medical, dental, and law schools, among other graduate and professional schools, across the United States.
