Master of Arts in Mathematics (STEM)

at Yeshiva University USA

Yeshiva College students are singularly suited and uniquely challenged to study Tanakh intensively while bringing to bear the breadth of knowledge gained from a liberal arts education. At Yeshiva College, Bible is a multidimensional discipline. It begins with an effort to understand the Bible in its historical context, as illuminated by the history of the Ancient Near East and its linguistic and physical culture. It continues with the study of the Bible as it has been read and interpreted throughout Jewish history, from second temple texts to the rabbis of the Talmud to the classical medieval commentators, down to the present. The Yeshiva College Bible faculty, immersed in traditional approaches and trained in contemporary scholarship, brings these mutually enriching aspects of the study of Tanakh together in a fashion rarely available elsewhere.

The study of philosophy is significant to all who wish to live in a reflective and critical manner. At Yeshiva College, courses in philosophy cover the full range of historical periods. Students closely study many of the classic texts in the field, examine differing areas of philosophical inquiry, and learn rigorous methods of argument. Issues that affect our daily lives are central to philosophical inquiry and analysis: ethics, morality, the nature of knowledge and meaning, the character of the world, freedom, justice, and much more. Philosophy explores fundamental problems of human existence. Virtually every area of human activity—art, science, religion, politics—generates questions and ideas that call for philosophical reflection. As Socrates taught, the unexamined life is not worth living. Philosophy is a discipline unique in its methods and subject matter. Studying its sources and mastering its methods are invaluable in your general undergraduate education. You will learn to analyze complex ideas carefully and clearly; to eschew vague, impressionistic thinking in favor of critical, rigorous, precise reflection; to read with care, curiosity and wonder; to write in an organized and persuasive fashion.

The philosophy program at Yeshiva College attempts to strike a balance between courses that discuss the history of philosophy (that is major thinkers and movements) and courses that cover particular areas and specific problems. Interdisciplinary courses probe the interface of philosophy with other fields, including religious thought, political theory and literature. Some of these courses provide perspectives unavailable at any other college. The Colloquium seminar concentrates in depth on such issues as free will and contemporary ethical and political philosophy.

Students who study in the Yeshiva College English Department gain direct, intimate access to other cultures and time periods, through encounters with works from classical Greece, medieval Europe, and Victorian Britain to U.S. and world literature of the present. At the same time, students develop both analytically and creatively as writers and thinkers, learning to express themselves with clarity and power. In engaging us with a range of forms — poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, film, as well as the genres of the Internet age — English courses enlarge our vision of the complexity and richness of human achievements and how we might contribute to them ourselves.

Physics explores the natural world and applies the findings to improve human life. Advances in physics lead to new technologies. Students in physics at Yeshiva College acquire mathematical skills and ways of thinking that support success in many careers. Many of our physics graduates have gone on to earn graduate degrees in physics and engineering. Many others have succeeded in jobs such as law, medicine, engineering, business and finance. The Department of Physics has state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for introductory and advanced experiments in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, lasers, electronics, quantum and nuclear physics. A weekly colloquium brings physicists from all over the world to present and discuss their research.

Physician Assistants (PAs) are medical professionals who diagnose disease, develop and implement treatment plans, perform surgical procedures, prescribe medications and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider. PAs complete thousands of hours of medical training to become versatile and collaborative clinicians. They practice nationwide, improving patient access to high-quality healthcare in medical and surgical settings.

Highlights:

• Prepare for your professional practice in state-of-the-art virtual cadaver and simulation laboratories.
• Master diagnostic and patient-care skills in top-tier, physical diagnosis and clinical skills laboratories.
• Participate in interprofessional training opportunities with students and faculty from diverse health science backgrounds.
• Study with expert clinicians during 50 weeks of medical and surgical clerkship rotations.
• Explore your personal clinical interests during 10 weeks of elective rotations.
• Network with leaders in the health professions at state and national conferences.

 A leader in social work education since 1957, the Wurzweiler School of Social Work is consistently rated among the top MSW programs in the nation and attracts students from across the globe. We are devoted to the success of each and every one of those students and, ultimately, to the value of repairing the world. 

At a Glance

• Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and ranked top 100 university
• Full-time or part-time options for Advanced Standing or traditional students on campus in NYC or via our Live Virtual Classroom
• Optional CASAC credentialing program as part of your MSW and six Program Certificates
• Entry terms — apply for fall, spring, or choose one of our Summer MSW cohorts   
• Three advanced practice methods — clinical work with individuals and families, group work or community practice where you build skills for advocacy, policy and leadership
• Personal attention from faculty who are leaders in the field of social work

Yeshiva University’s M.S. in quantitative economics (MQE), based in New York City, blends macroeconomics and microeconomics, econometrics, probability/statistics, computation, behavioral economics and data science to inform monetary and fiscal policy, labor markets, public finance, market design, and more. The program provides a broader scope than most master’s degrees in applied economics and offers a unique quantitative focus, which gives you an edge when applying for jobs in finance and investment, commercial banks, accounting, consulting, think tanks, insurance, healthcare, government and NGOs.

Become a licensed marriage and family therapist in New York State at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology — a leader in psychology and counseling education for over 60 years. We are consistently rated among the top psychology schools in the nation and attract diverse students from across the globe. Here, faculty and administration are dedicated to providing quality private education and setting students up for success. Our graduate school has established an extensive network of field placement and internship options for our students.

The MS in Marriage and Family Therapy is designed to meet the demand for therapists that are equipped to provide quality service to families and couples.

You completed your business or accounting degree and you want to delve deeper and develop your technical knowledge of taxation. Now is the right time: the current demand of tax experts exceeds the supply not only in the United States but also all-over the world. Join this booming and dynamic field that is driving decisions in major corporations.

With an M.S. in Taxation degree from the Sy Syms School of Business, you will master the discipline that shapes Fortune 500 decisions and defies the corporate landscape. Classes are conveniently held in Midtown Manhattan and fit around your busy schedule. The 30-credit, 1-year course will also work towards the 150-hour requirement for the New York State Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. With a world-renowned faculty with years of corporate experience, and powerful network of alumni and friends, Yeshiva University's MS of Taxation is a crucial step in preparing yourself for the world's top firms and prestigious positions.

Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes. Many psychologists use scientific methods to study behavior, while others are professional practitioners who use psychological knowledge and technology to help solve individual and social problems. General areas of psychology include learning and memory, sensory systems and perception, and thought and language. Applied fields include clinical psychology, counseling, industrial/organizational psychology and school psychology. Graduates can pursue careers in psychology or in allied fields including medicine, dentistry, law, social work and education.