Admissions Requirements
Doctoral Degrees
- Ph.D. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
- Executive Ph.D. in Jewish Studies
Ph.D. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Gratz College accepts applications on a rolling basis.
A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher is required to apply to a doctoral program at Gratz College.
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Online application ($50 application fee)
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Academic CV including your employment and educational history
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Personal Statement - In approx. two pages, address the factors that have encouraged you to seek a Ph.D. from Gratz College. Please discuss your background, academic history, and professional goals.
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Three letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional) sent directly from references to Gratz College
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Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all previous colleges attended sent directly from institution to Gratz College
Foreign transcripts will need to be officially evaluated by World Education Services (WES) and sent to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College. Additional fees apply. -
Academic Writing Sample A graduate research paper or article published in an academic publication
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Interview with Program Director (via Zoom or telephone)
- Official TOEFL scores for applicants whose first language is not English. Those who have completed a full foreign undergraduate or graduate degree in English may request an exemption from this requirement.
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Gratz College accepts applications on a rolling basis. Students may enter the Ed.D. program in either Fall A or Spring B terms.
A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher is required to apply to a doctoral program at Gratz College.
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Online application ($50 application fee)
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Current resumé/CV including your educational history and documenting 3-5 years of professional experience in an appropriate educational setting
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Personal Statement - In approx. two pages, address the factors that have encouraged you to seek an Ed.D. from Gratz College. Please discuss your background, academic history, and professional goals. Then choose from the following two options to complete your statement.
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Option 1: Discuss a significant issue, opportunity, or research area in education. Why is it important?
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Option 2: Identify an important event in your educational leadership experiences. Reflect on what you have learned from this event and how it has shaped you as an educator and/or leader.
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Three letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional) sent directly from references to Gratz College
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Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all previous colleges attended sent directly from institution to Gratz College
Foreign transcripts will need to be officially evaluated by World Education Services (WES) and sent to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College. Additional fees apply. -
Interview with Program Director (via Zoom or telephone)
- Official TOEFL scores for applicants whose first language is not English. Those who have completed a full foreign undergraduate or graduate degree in English may request an exemption from this requirement.
Executive Ph.D. in Jewish Studies
Gratz College accepts applications on a rolling basis.
To apply to the Ph.D. in Jewish Studies, a graduate degree in Jewish Studies or History or another field related to the student’s proposed area of research; or else a BA plus rabbinic ordination from an accredited rabbinical school is required. Gratz College will accept rabbinical degrees from schools with either regional accreditation or AARTS accreditation.
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Online application ($50 application fee)
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Academic CV including your employment and educational history
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Personal Statement - In approx. two pages, address the factors that have encouraged you to seek a Ph.D. from Gratz College. Please discuss your background, academic history, and professional goals. (*Walder Fellows should include leadership experience and vision.)
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Three letters of recommendation – academic and/or professional (*Walder Fellow recommendations should reference leadership experience.)
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Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all previous colleges attended sent directly from institution to Gratz College
Foreign transcripts will need to be officially evaluated by World Education Services (WES) and sent to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College. Additional fees apply. -
Academic Writing Sample A graduate research paper or article published in an academic publication
- Official TOEFL scores for applicants whose first language is not English. Those who have completed a full foreign undergraduate or graduate degree in English may request an exemption from this requirement.
Once all admissions documents have been received and reviewed, admissions staff will contact qualified applicants who have been selected for an interview and further consideration.
Transfer credits are allowed at the discretion of the program director. The courses must fit within the overall program plan.
Once your online application has been processed by the admissions office, you will see a checklist in the applicant portal where you can upload most of your documents (except for transcripts).
Official electronic transcripts are preferred and should be sent directly from your previous college or university to admissions@gratz.edu.
Official paper transcripts may be sent to:
Office of Admissions
Gratz College
7605 Old York Road
Melrose Park, PA 19027
Master's Degrees
Gratz College accepts applications on a rolling basis.
- Online application ($50 application fee)
- Current resumé/CV including employment and educational history
- Personal statement (approx. 2 pages including relevant background and experiences, why you are pursuing this degree, and how you hope to use it in the future)
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all previous colleges attended sent directly from institution to Gratz College
- Foreign transcripts will need to be officially evaluated by World Education Services (WES) and sent to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College. Additional fees apply.
- Official TOEFL scores for applicants whose first language is not English. Those who have completed a full foreign undergraduate or graduate degree in English may request an exemption from this requirement.
All applicants to a graduate degree program must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Certificates
Gratz College accepts applications on a rolling basis.
- Online application ($50 application fee)
- Current resumé/CV including employment and educational history
- Personal statement (approx. 2 pages including relevant background and experiences, why you are pursuing this degree, and how you hope to use it in the future)
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all previous colleges attended sent directly from institution to Gratz College
- Foreign transcripts will need to be officially evaluated by World Education Services (WES) and sent to the Office of Admissions at Gratz College. Additional fees apply.
- Official TOEFL scores for applicants whose first language is not English. Those who have completed a full foreign undergraduate or graduate degree in English may request an exemption from this requirement.
All applicants to a graduate degree program must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Transfer Credits
Transfer Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
Graduate Transfer Credits
Applicants to Gratz College master's level programs may transfer up to 6 credits toward their degree at the discretion of the Program Director and/or Dean. Grades of B (3.0) or better are eligible for transfer credits for master's level students. The transfer course must be a match to the graduate program at Gratz. Generally, credits older than 7 years will not be accepted for transfer. Once a student has matriculated into a degree program all courses toward the degree must be taken at Gratz. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses that were used for an earned degree at the graduate level. Doctoral level academic programs usually do not permit the transfer of any credit toward degree requirements from outside institutions. However, exceptions may be made by the program director and/or dean.