Jewish Professional Studies
Master of Arts
The Jewish Professional Studies program is designed for students seeking a flexible curriculum that allows for a personalized degree plan. It is ideal for students with broad interests seeking a wide selection of inter-disciplinary courses. Jewish professionals with varied responsibilities will find this program extremely practical as it increase’s one’s Jewish knowledge base while also providing content applicable to the daily work environment. Students who enroll for personal enrichment will enjoy the freedom to sample many disciplines or to delve deeply into particular favorites.
The M.A. in Jewish Professional Studies incorporates courses from just about every program at Gratz College, including: Jewish Studies, Jewish Communal Service, Education, Nonprofit Management, Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Human Rights.
Meet the Program Director
BRENDAN GOLDMAN, PH.D.
I've spent my professional life studying Judaism and the Jewish people for the sake of personal edification, scholarly growth and leadership development. Our Jewish Studies program seeks to empower students who pursue Jewish wisdom for all these purposes. Jewish Studies at Gratz leverages our institution's strengths in non-profit leadership, education and antisemitism studies to produce graduates who are armed with the technical expertise to make the next step in their professional journey.
Academics
M.A. in Jewish Professional Studies
The M.A. in Jewish Professional Studies is 30 credits with 27 credits derived from courses of the student’s choice. Students also complete a Capstone project which includes a professional statement and portfolio in preparation for highlighting their academic accomplishments and/or seeking new employment opportunities. The Capstone also allows students to discuss how their coursework has enhanced their professional skills and impacted them personally.
M.A. students currently working in the American Jewish community may apply for the Gratz College Midcareer Fellowships. Qualified Midcareer Fellows will receive a 25% scholarship and may also be eligible for an additional 20% Gratz College scholarship.
Please click on the Program Paths button below for more details on program requirements.
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Meet Our Faculty
The Gratz College learning community is shaped by our amazing faculty. Our instructors come from a variety of educational spaces including schools, arts organizations and state agencies. As facilitators of the learning process, their goal is to inspire students towards reflection and deep thinking about teaching and learning. They share a passion for education, and view their role as collaborators in providing applicable course content and resources, and helping students to connect this learning to their individual teaching practices.