The graduate level certificate program in Jewish Communal Service prepares future Jewish communal professionals in other disciplines or enhances the Jewish studies background of those already employed within the Jewish community. It may also be taken by students pursuing full master’s degree programs to broaden their career options.This is the certificate completed in conjunction with The University of Pennsylvania MSW program.

Requirements for the Certificate in Jewish Communal Service

The Certificate in Jewish Communal Service consists of six three-credit courses including:

18 credits total

Jewish Communal Professional Courses 9 Credits

• New Directions in the American Jewish Community (Sociology 40901) 3 credits
• Jewish Political Science course 3 credits
• Elective (Chosen in consultation with the advisor) 3 credits

Jewish Studies 9 Credits

• One course in classical Jewish studies 3 credits
• One course in modern Jewish studies 3 credits
• Jewish studies elective 3 credits

Courses taken in the certificate program may subsequently be applied toward the fulfillment of requirements for master’s degree programs at Gratz College. Students are encouraged to apply these credits toward the Master of Arts in Jewish Communal Service degree. The Certificate in Jewish Communal Service may be completed online or on campus.

Advanced Standing

Students who have previously taken graduate-level course work that has not already been applied toward a credential may transfer one course in each area, and thus receive a maximum of six credits in advanced standing.

It is possible to obtain this certificate either on-campus or online. For information about the online option, contact Debbie Aron at 800-475-4635 x115. 

Estimated Cost of Attendance 2011-12