Hadassah Academic College Jerusalem (HAC, formerly Hadassah College of Technology) is a publicly funded college in
Jerusalem.
History
The Hadassah College of Technology was established in 1970 to meet the changing needs in Israel for trained professionals.
It officially opened in 1972.
HAC became a degree-granting institution in 1996 and was accredited by the
Israel Council for Higher Education
The Council for Higher Education in Israel ( he, המועצה להשכלה גבוהה, ''HaMo'atza LeHaskala Gevoha'') is a supervisory body for universities and colleges in Israel. It is the only organization with the authority to award academic ...
in 1998.
The historic main building, dating to 1888, was donated by the Rothschild family and became the site of
Hadassah Hospital
Hadassah Medical Center ( he, הָמֶרְכָּז הָרְפוּאִי הֲדַסָּה) is an Israeli medical organization established in 1934 that operates two university hospitals in Jerusalem – one in Ein Karem and one in Mount Scopus –, ...
, which first opened in the
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in 1854 as the Rothschild Hospital. An inscription above the door reads “Hôpital Israélite Meyer Rothschild,” and the name of the institution appears in Hebrew, English and Arabic on the gatepost. The building later housed the
Seligsberg Vocational School for Girls.
According to Israel's Council of Higher Education, in the 2020–2021 academic year the college had a student population of over 4,000.
Structure
Studies take place in one of HAC's two schools, the Interdisciplinary School for Science, Health, and Society which prepares students for Israel's healthcare and science-based sectors; and the Interdisciplinary School for Society and Community which trains students for positions in the business and public sectors. The Azrieli Center for Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education and Employment'','' established with support from the
Azrieli Foundation
David Joshua Azrieli, ( he, דוד יהושע עזריאלי; 10 May 1922 – 9 July 2014) was an Israeli-Canadian real estate tycoon, developer, designer, architect, and philanthropist. With an estimated net worth of US$3.1 billion as of ...
and th
Russell Berrie Foundation','' supports underserved populations to ensure their integration into the world of higher education, and prepare them for successful entry into the workforce. The Blender, an innovation and entrepreneurship center, was launched in 2021 in collaboration with the
Jerusalem Development Authority.
The current president of the college is Prof. Bertold (Tolo) Fridlender.
Degrees
HAC awards the following degrees:
Bachelor's Degrees
*BA in Behavior Sciences
*BSc in Biotechnology
*BA in Communication Disorders
*BSc in Computer Science
*BA in Economics and Accounting
*BSc in Environmental Quality Sciences
*BA in Health Systems Management
*B.Des in Inclusive Industrial Design
*BA in Management
*B.Med.Lab.Sc in Medical Laboratory Sciences
*B.Optom in Optometry
*BA in Photographic Communication
*BA in Politics and Communication
*BSW in Social Work
master's degrees
* MA in Communication Disorders
*MSc in Computer Science
* M.Optom in Optometry and Vision Sciences
* MA in Service Organization Management
See also
*
List of Israeli universities and colleges
*
Education in Israel
References
External links
Hadassah Academic College website
HAC website
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1970 establishments in Israel
Educational institutions established in 1970
Colleges in Israel
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