Program Benefits
- Daemen University has partnered with Testing and Training International (TTI) to offer a comprehensive program to enable Orthodox Jewish women to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Judaic Studies, and have the opportunity to Study Abroad in Israel for one year at one of our many partner seminaries. TTI is an organization that is committed to providing higher education opportunities for young people through partnerships with accredited colleges and universities nationwide. Daemen and TTI have customized this program to enable young women to complete a college degree while adhering to the religious calendar and cultural norms of the Orthodox Jewish community.
- The BA Liberal Arts/Israel Study Abroad program is an intensive, fully online program that begins in the summer with a student orientation, followed by four weeks of classes.
- Following their inaugural summer semester, students depart to one of Daemen’s partner seminaries to study in Israel for one year, where they will complete their minor in Judaic Studies.
- When students return, they complete another accelerated summer semester, followed by their final Fall semester to complete their undergraduate degree. As fully enrolled members of the Daemen University community, students who complete this program experience continued support and guidance from their program director, advisors, and faculty, in a highly structured, accelerated time frame.
Program Format
The BA Liberal Arts/Israel Study Abroad program is a hybrid program consisting of the following (120 credits total):
- 30 credits from Daemen delivered in an online, asynchronous format
- 30 credits from Daemen received in a year long study abroad program with partner seminaries in Israel
- 60 credits of transfer credit from equivalency testing and/or equivalent, college level coursework
Partner Seminaries
As a prerequisite to this program, students must be admitted to one of the following partner seminaries to enroll in the Daemen University BA Liberal Studies/Israel Study Abroad program.
- Ateres Bnos Yerushalayim
- Bais Chana Tsfas
- Bais Yaakov Seminar
- Bnos Avigail
- Bnos Chava
- Bnos Perel
- Bnos Sara
- Bnos Shoshana
- Bnos Yehudis
- BY Havineini
- Chemdas Bais Yaakov
- Darchei Binah
- Hadar Bais Yaakov
- Keser Chaya
- Kitov Sachra
- Machon Alte/Seminary Machon Chaya Mushka
- Machon Bnos Yehuda (BYA)
- Machon Raaya
- Machon Sara
- Machon Sarah Schenirer (BJJ)
- Meohr
- Mesores Rochel
- Nachlas Bais Yaakov
- Neimas Neimas Bais Yaakov (aka Niemas)
- Nishmas Bais Yaakov
- Pninim
- Rinas Bais Yaakov
- Shirat Miriam
- Tehilas Bais Yaakov
- Zimras Chaim
Judaic Studies Minor
Judaic Studies Minor students complete at one of Daemen’s partner seminaries consists of 18 credits derived from the following 8 courses:
| Course Number/Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| REL 106 - Survey of Biblical Themes 1 | Variable 1-6 |
| REL 107 - Survey of Biblical Themes 2 | Variable 1-6 |
| REL 110 – Jewish Law 1 | Variable 1-6 |
| REL 111 – Jewish Law 2 | Variable 1-6 |
| REL 301 - Advanced Studies in Biblical Commentaries 1 | Variable 1-6 |
| REL 302 - Advanced Studies in Biblical Commentaries 2 | Variable 1-6 |
| REL 338 – Jewish Thought 1 | Variable 1-6 |
| REL 339 – Jewish Thought 2 | Variable 1-6 |
Students must have successfully completed high school with an average of 2.0/4.0 scale and have successfully completed at least one college level course through Testing and Training International (TTI).
All students who are interested in applying to the Daemen undergraduate program must first apply to one of Daemen’s partner seminary schools in Israel through Testing and Training International (TTI). Applications for seminary schools are due by the beginning of January. Students will receive their seminary acceptances by early March. Once students are accepted into a partner seminary, they can apply to Daemen.
- Apply: Students can apply to Daemen after March 1st.
- Transcripts: Students can upload unofficial high school transcripts as part of their application. Official Transcripts must be received after the student completes their high school requirements.
- Health Forms: Students must submit health forms to the Health and Insurance Services Office.
- FERPA Form: Students will receive a FERPA form by email and must complete and return the form to Daemen.
Additional Items students must submit after admission to the program
- Proof of transfer credit exam course equivalency
- TAL or CIS exams
- Students must complete mandatory wellness courses by the deadline provided to them.
- Students should upload their passport and complete all required travel documentation on Daemen's secure study abroad portal.
Students enrolled in the Daemen University BA Liberal Arts/Israel Study Abroad Program are considered Daemen undergraduate students and are eligible for all applicable state and federal financial aid programs.
After receiving an acceptance from Daemen University, students must confirm their enrollment by making a $100 deposit. Deposits can be waived if a student provides, in writing, a request for a deposit waiver due to financial hardship. All deposits are applied to the student’s tuition bill.
Students who study abroad or participate in international service learning, internships, clinical rotations, field experiences, research, student teaching, or volunteering, must see the Global Programs office for separate Safety and Security Guidelines required for international experiences conducted under the auspices of Daemen University.
The following events would compel Daemen University to temporarily suspend or cancel our study abroad programs:
- The U.S. State Department advisory level for the country is elevated to Level 4, “Do not travel” or Level 3, “Reconsider travel”. Please be aware that all Level 3 countries will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the reason for the Level 3 and in conjunction with experts in the area and approval of the Committee on Safety and Security in Study Abroad.
- The U.S. or other country governments recommend immediate departure or evacuation of all U.S. citizens.
While these factors are currently our guiding criteria for suspension or cancellation, Daemen may, at any time, expand this list of criteria if it is deemed to be in the best interest, safety and wellbeing of our participants.
Everyone’s tolerance for risk differs, and it is important for students to have a serious discussion with their families and Global Programs about what risks and uncertainties they are willing and permitted to assume.
Daemen University does not assume responsibility for healthcare-related costs arising from the illness or injury of a student. Students in the BA Liberal Studies/Israel Study Abroad Program health insurance is covered by their affiliated Seminary. Travel Insurance (medical evacuation and political and natural disaster) is handled by the Daemen Univeristy Global Programs Office. Please contact Global Programs for further information.