Touro University New York School of Career and Applied Studies

Request the Information You Need to Get Started

Earn a Degree That Leads
to a Career You Love

At Touro NYSCAS, one-on-one support begins from the moment you say hello.

Request the Information You Need to Get Started

BECOME A MEDICAL ASSISTANT IN TWO YEARS

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Do you want to work directly with patients? If so, the Associate in Science in Medical Assistant degree program at Touro University's New York School of Career and Applied Studies is the perfect fit for you.

In this program, you will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to become a medical assistant, a healthcare professional who provides administrative and clinical support to physicians and other healthcare providers. You will learn about anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and clinical procedures.

Upon graduation, you will be eligible to take the national certification exam for medical assistants. With this certification, you will be able to find a job in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices.

Here are just a few of the benefits of the NYSCAS Medical Assistant program:

Start your journey to a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant! Fill out the form above for more information about NYSCAS and our Medical Assistant program today.

Where NYSCAS Grads Work Now

New Campus in
Times Square

Touro NYSCAS students are always welcome at our new, state-of-the-art campus located inside an iconic Midtown skyscraper, regardless of whether they choose to study in-person or online.

NYSCAS Degree Programs

Touro NYSCAS offers associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and minors in a variety of areas that lead to careers in growing industries.

BIOLOGY

Want to prepare for a career in the health sciences or allied health professions, or for graduate study in a related field? Our major and minor in biology covers what you need to know.

BUSINESS (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION)

In addition to developing general business skills, you’ll also increase your marketability by choosing one of our concentrations: accounting, finance, management, or marketing.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS & PARAPROFESSIONALS

Advance your career by working toward NYS Teacher Certification, NYS Assistant Teacher Certification, CDA, CTLE hours, and more. Exclusively for NYC's early childhood educators and paraprofessionals.

EDUCATION

Want to be a teacher? We offer degrees in Special Education/General Education, along with a required concentration in psychology and the option of an early childhood or childhood track.

HUMAN SERVICES

Zero in on addiction services, adult and family services, child and youth services, developmental disabilities, gerontological services, or human services administration—all life-changing careers.

IT (CYBERSECURITY AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATION)

Develop skills in computer systems hardware and software installation, troubleshooting, network design implementation, and so much more.

LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

Our B.S. in Law and Science degree program is perfect for those interested in careers in law enforcement, contract administration, international law, and related fields.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Become a healthcare professional who provides administrative and clinical support to physicians and other healthcare providers.

NURSING

When you complete our nursing program, you’ll be qualified to take the NCLEX-RN exam which leads to New York State RN licensure, and well prepared to enter the profession of nursing.

PARALEGAL STUDIES

Learn how to help lawyers prepare for hearings, trials, and corporate meetings, and take electives that interest you—like Legal Writing, Elder Law, or Family Law.

PSYCHOLOGY

We’ll provide you with a broad-based education in psychological theory and practice, and prepare you to enter a variety of advanced academic or professional fields.

RADIOGRAPHY

Radiologic technologists make up the third-largest group of healthcare professionals. Our accredited program will train you to provide high quality radiologic healthcare to any community.

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Learn about the different theories and methods used to study human behavior, and develop the critical thinking skills needed to analyze and evaluate social issues.

SONOGRAPHY

With our program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), you’ll become a diagnostic medical sonographer and ultrasound technician in just 22 months.

“Touro taught me that if you want something, you have to go for it, and I think about that with each step I take both professionally and personally.”
— Marcin Pokorski, NYSCAS Alum

“I couldn’t have asked for a better education. When I graduated, I was well prepared to take on my first ‘corporate’ years. I had enough knowledge to hit the ground running.”
— Jade Daniels, NYSCAS Alum