The Jerusalem College of Technology (announced Thursday that its International School in English will now offer a bachelor's degree in nursing.
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Beginning in the fall 2024 semester, the new degree will consist of a high-level nursing curriculum and also 1.5 years of Hebrew language courses designed to better understand medical terminology. Afterward, students will be integrated into JCT's prestigious Selma Jelinek School of Nursing where they will take clinical classes in Hebrew.
Rabbi Shlomo Anapolle, director of JCT's International Program, said, "JCT is answering the call from Jewish women around the world who are eager to break into this field in Israel. Now, thanks to this program, they'll be able to enroll in the country's top nursing school, and not have to be Hebrew proficient to do so."
"The vision of JCT is to drive change throughout Israel and across the globe. This launch furthers JCT's reach and expands our ability to have our students realize their academic and professional goals," he said.