Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Overview
Founded in 2007, the mission of Yeshiva Learning Experience is to provide college-level examinations that encourage students to learn, offer intellectual challenges, and provide them with knowledge and materials to prepare them for career choices. Yeshiva Learning Experience (YLE) has been an NCCRS member since January 2009.
Many Americans who wish to acquire a college degree without compromising academic credibility, study in Israel for several years, immersing themselves in intense Talmudic and Jewish study, including Jewish law, Philosophy, and Jewish culture. YLE's goal is to provide students that opportunity. By utilizing a highly qualified faculty, designing a curriculum that is on par with the best colleges and universities in America, and respecting the cultural sensitivities of its audience, YLE produces high-level graduates who are qualified to pursue a graduate degree are better equipped to enter a profession.
In addition to testing, YLE's services include vocational counseling and academic advising that guides the students in their path.
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Titles of all evaluated learning experiences
Course Categories
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
English - Yeshiva Learning Experience
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: compose clear well-structured and well-developed essays using proper grammar, punctuation, mechanics and style; develop and support a properly structured thesis statement using evidence from literary texts and outside sources; recognize and avoid plagiarism in personal works by applying the principles of academic research, including the proper use of citations and sources; select an appropriate technical communications style for a given audience; write clear and coherent essays that effectively communicate ideas and arguments; edit and revise written work for clarity, coherence, and correctness; and organize research using (brainstorming), pre-writing, drafting, revising and editing.
Major topics include introduction to college-level writing and grammar, understanding the purpose and audience in writing, writing narrative and thesis statements, brainstorming and researching information, plagiarism, and proper source documenting, composing introductory paragraphs and conclusion paragraphs, drafting, revising, editing, and final submission of a research paper.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English or Writing (1/23).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: build on their skills from English Composition I to understand and apply the principles of typical college-level writing styles; articulate ideas clearly through a variety of compositions such as narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive, compare and contrast, reflective and personal essays, and technical writing; evaluate, and synthesize information to effectively communicate their ideas; create well-crafted compositions that demonstrate their ability to communicate ideas effectively; analyze and evaluate texts critically, and form well-supported arguments; engage with a variety of texts and writing styles and identify and critically examine varying literary genres, rhetorical devices, and other concepts related to the study of English language and literature.
Major topics include building upon the skills developed in English Composition I, with an emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of written language and the application of rhetorical techniques. Other topics include technical and descriptive writing. This course includes final submissions of technical writing and a research paper utilizing and applying all skills developed in the English composition courses.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English or Writing (1/23).
Hebrew - Yeshiva Learning Experience
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Jewish Ethics, History, and Theory - Yeshiva Learning Experience
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: interpret and analyze Mishnaic Hebrew; identify the primary character traits and ethical lessons being emphasized in each Mishna; analyze the Mishna from the various viewpoints leading to a variety of different applications as taught by a diverse range of both early and contemporary commentaries; apply the axioms from Pirkei Avos to modern-day issues; and derive an ethical decision based upon the wisdom of the Sages and identify the source.
Major topics include building an ideal society: becoming a thinker and creating a society of thinkers, fear of G-d and love of G-d, building a thirst for wisdom in the home, the value of charity, the relationship between husband and wife, how to be a good judge, collecting evidence, work and power, definition of peace, fame and status versus personal growth, free will, removing oneself from doubt and confusion, and the value of silence and study and justice.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/23).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: interpret and analyze Mishnaic Hebrew; identify the primary character traits and ethical lessons being emphasized in each Mishna; Analyze the Mishna from the various viewpoints leading to a variety of different applications as taught by a diverse range of both early and contemporary commentaries; apply the axioms from Pirkei Avos to modern day issues; and derive an ethical decision based upon the wisdom of the Sages and identify the source.
Major topics include individual growth, choosing a path, taking a personal accounting, the balance between torah study and earning a living, becoming a servant of G-d, being part of a community, measure for measure – understanding punishment, physical pleasure and spiritual pleasure, humility, repentance, chasing desires, respect for other people’s property, proper motivation, prayer, how to answer questions about Judaism, value of time, and trust in G-d.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/23).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: interpret and analyze Mishnaic Hebrew; identify the primary character traits and ethical lessons being emphasized in each Mishna; analyze the Mishna from the various viewpoints leading to a variety of different applications as taught by a diverse range of both early and contemporary commentaries; apply the axioms from Pirkei Avos to modern day issues; and derive an ethical decision based upon the wisdom of the Sages and identify the source.
Major topics include: fear and love of G-d: where people come from and where they are going, the role of authority, conversations, using time when alone, the yoke of Torah versus the yoke of the world, engaging in Torah study with other people, what is G-d’s and what is yours? Torah and enjoying nature, escapism, desecrating the sacred, how to treat superiors, creating fences for yourself, man created in G-d’s image, free will versus predestination, and Torah and secular learning.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/23).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: interpret and analyze Mishnaic Hebrew; identify the primary character traits and ethical lessons being emphasized in each Mishna; analyze the Mishna from the various viewpoints leading to a variety of different applications as taught by a diverse range of both early and contemporary commentaries; apply the axioms from Pirkei Avos to modern day issues; and derive an ethical decision based upon the wisdom of the Sages and identify the source.
Major topics include: important character traits, who is a wise man? the importance of minor mitzvos, the value of every person, humility, desecration of g-d’s name, overconfidence in judging, follow the Torah, wealth, pure motivation, honoring students and teachers, the value of a good reputation, living in a place of Torah, suffering, repentance and good deeds, jealousy and seeking honor.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/23).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: interpret and analyze Mishnaic Hebrew; identify the primary character traits and ethical lessons being emphasized in each Mishna; analyze the Mishna from the various viewpoints leading to a variety of different applications as taught by a diverse range of both early and contemporary commentaries; apply the axioms from Pirkei Avos to modern day issues; and derive an ethical decision based upon the wisdom of the Sages and identify the source.
Major topics include sayings structured around numerical lists: the ten tests of Abraham, seven characteristics of a wise person, seven kinds of punishment, four types of students, four types of givers to charity, four types of people who sit before sages, love hinging on a particular cause versus love without ulterior motive, disputes for the sake of truth versus disputes with an ulterior motive, bringing people to the side of merit versus bringing people to sin.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/23).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: interpret and analyze Mishnaic Hebrew; identify the primary character traits and ethical lessons being emphasized in each Mishna; analyze the Mishna from the various viewpoints leading to a variety of different applications as taught by a diverse range of both early and contemporary commentaries; apply the axioms from Pirkei Avos to modern day issues; and derive an ethical decision based upon the wisdom of the Sages and identify the source.
Major topics include the importance of learning Torah: what people merit for seeking Torah, respecting teachers, not craving honor, how the Torah is acquired through forty-eight ways, and living in a place of Torah.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/23).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: examine and discuss Jewish History within World History, utilizing primary and secondary texts and documents and identify the impact of major world events on the Jews including rise of other religions, renaissance, emancipation, revolutions, persecutions, and changes arising from political, social, and economic developments and mass movements.
In order to prepare for this exam, students study the following topics: the end of the First Temple Era, new beginnings in the land of Israel, the downfall of Babylonia and the rise of Greece, the conflict between Hellenist culture and Jewish tradition, leaders of the Jewish community and their impact on the community in Israel, the rise of Rome; the war against the Jews, and the end of the Second Temple era. Other topics include the Geonim, the rise of Islam, The Golden Age of Spain, the Rif, the Rambam, Rashi, the Crusades, the Ramban, the last Rishonim, and Anshei Hachein.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History, History, or Religion (1/23).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: examine and discuss Jewish History within World History, utilizing primary and secondary texts and documents and identify the impact of major world events on the Jews including rise of other religions, renaissance, emancipation, revolutions, persecutions, and changes arising from political, social, and economic developments and mass movements.
Major topics include Jews in Western Europe, Tzefat, Jews in Eastern Europe, The Catastrophe of Tach v’tat, Shabsai Tzvi, The Baal Shem Tov, Disciples of the Baal Shem Tov, The Vilna Gaon, Moses Mendelssohn, Napoleon and the Jews, Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch, and Czarist Russia.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History, History, or Religion (1/23).
Math - Yeshiva Learning Experience
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: evaluate algebraic expressions and solve equations and inequalities by applying all laws of integers, monomials, and polynomials; define, evaluate, and graph functions and systems; solve quadratic equations and inequalities; define and graph reflections, translations, and symmetry; evaluate radical and quadratic equations; and evaluate logarithms and solve logarithmic equations.
Major topics include the real number system, algebraic symbols including monomials and polynomials, evaluating algebraic expressions, functions graphs of linear and non-linear functions, polynomial and rational expressions, radical expressions and quadratic equations, logarithmic, exponential, and higher order equations.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Algebra or College Mathematics (5/23).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: interpret algebraic symbols and notations and evaluate algebraic expressions and formulas; evaluate and simplify radical expressions and exponentials; relate and utilize scientific notation; define sets and subsets; represent and solve problems using Venn diagrams; define, classify and apply the properties of angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals; evaluate the area of plane figures; understand and apply the properties of circles; apply the principles of probability and statistics.
Major topics include Algebraic Representation and Number Systems, Sets, Logic, Geometry, Probability, and Statistics.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in College Mathematics or for majors that do not require additional math courses such as English, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, or History (5/23).
Philosophy - Yeshiva Learning Experience
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: develop the tools to manage pitfalls of daily life by gaining a foundational understanding of the common pitfalls of being distracted from responsibilities, both religious as well as the most basic; identify and utilize tools and tactics to address these challenges, thereby greatly enhancing the quality of life; develop the most basic self-awareness necessary for honest introspection and character development; relate numerous insights into the deeper meanings of verses throughout Torah, Nevi'im and Kesuvim, as well as passages throughout the Talmud.
This course will improve students’ academic knowledge, while simultaneously developing important elements of character. Major topics include man’s mission in the world, battle with one’s evil inclination, viewing this world only as a route to Olam Habah (World to Come), free will, the elements of three foundational values: 1] zehirus –watchfulness 2] zerizus –alacrity in service of G-d and 3] nekiyus –cleansing oneself of bad habits and inclinations.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish Philosophy, or Religion (1/23).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this learning experience, through the study of the text of Mesillas Yeshorim by Rabbi Luzzato, students will develop tools to manage pitfalls of daily life by gaining a foundational understanding of the common pitfalls of being distracted from responsibilities, both religious as well as the most basic; identify and utilize tools and tactics to address these challenges, thereby greatly enhancing quality of life; develop the lofty levels of self-awareness and holiness necessary for honest introspection and character development; relate numerous insights into the deeper meanings of verses throughout Torah, Nevi'im, and Kesuvim, as well as passages throughout the Talmud.
This course will improve students’ academic knowledge while simultaneously developing important elements of character. Major topics include: the second phase of character development after one has conquered his basic desires and distractions from service of G-d. Readers examine regulating physical desires, balance of satisfaction versus deprivation of basic needs, impact of social environment, proper attitude in Torah study and mitzvah observance, purity of thought in service of G-d, toiling in understanding Torah, beautifying a mitzvah, respect for holy scripture, feeling others pain, avoiding honor, awe of the greatness of G-d, awareness of G-d’s constant presence, and sensitivity to holiness. Prerequisite: JTH 401 Advanced Jewish Philosophy.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish Philosophy, or Religion (1/23).
Science - Yeshiva Learning Experience
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: define the fundamental principles and key concepts of physics; apply scientific processes and knowledge of the natural world to make evidence-based decisions; draw accurate inferences from numeric and graphic representations of quantitative information to inform problem-solving; use appropriate terminology, define concepts, and apply skills across a range of contexts and areas of knowledge to identify and solve problems; interpret various types of written, visual and/or oral information; convert between metric and British systems of units; calculate solutions to problems involving velocity and acceleration; apply Newton's three Laws of Motion; solve problems of kinetic energy and potential energy; and outline the relationship between frequency and wavelength.
Major topics include Forces and Motion, Conservation Laws, Properties of Matter, Oscillations and Waves, Optics, and Electricity and Magnetism to develop a strong foundation in physics. This course is an introduction to the study of Physics and provides a broad overview of many fundamental physics topics. The material is designed in a way that is suitable even for students with a non-science-based major.
In the associate/certificate degree category OR in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Physics (1/23).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: apply scientific processes and knowledge of the natural world to make evidence-based decisions; use appropriate terminology, and define concepts; describe the main types of instruments and methods used by astronomers to collect data used in their scientific research; describe the major characteristics of various astronomical objects, structures, and processes in increasing scale from our solar system to the universe at large; explain the general components of and principal evidence for the major theories related to the universe; and discuss the importance of the continued scientific study of the cosmos.
Introduction to Astronomy is an introductory course designed to provide students with a broad overview of various topics including place and time, the solar system, planets, earth, moons, small solar system bodies, and the universe. It provides a study of astronomy and provides a broad overview of many fundamental topics. The material is designed in a way that is suitable even for students with a non-science-based major.
In the associate/certificate degree category OR in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Astronomy (1/23).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
April 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: define key concepts relating to basic meteorology; outline the fundamental measurements used for meteorology, and how clouds form; distinguish the processes and common types of precipitation; and analyze the primary chemical contributors to air pollution, and the relationship between pollution and climate change.
An Introduction to Meteorology is an introductory course designed to provide students with a broad overview of various topics including the earth and earth’s atmosphere, atmospheric moisture, winds, and both large and small weather phenomena. The material is designed in a way that is suitable even for a student with a non-science-based major.
In the associate/certificate degree category OR in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Meteorology (1/23).
Talmud - Yeshiva Learning Experience
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
Varies (self-study; self-paced).
