Required Texts
Spring 2026
- The Center for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights
- Education
- Jewish Studies
- Languages
- Nonprofit Management
The Center for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights
Antisemitism Studies
ASM 501/701: The Organizational Landscape of Antisemitism
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
ASM 605/805 - SP26A: The Law and Antisemitism
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Katz, Robert, Antisemitism and the Law, Carolina Academic Press ISBN: 978-1531028428 $65
ASM 605/805 - SP26B: Antisemitism and the Perils of Holocaust Memorialization in Postcommunist Europe
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
ASM 605 - SP26B2 - Media Analysis in Antisemitism Studies
- Kackman, Michael, Kearney, Mary Celeste, The Craft of Criticism, ISBN 978-1032156507 $51.99
Recommended Not Required - Hubscher, Monika and von Mering Sabine, Routledge Antisemitism on Social Media ISBN 978-1032059693 $39.79
- Anderson, Benedict, Imagined Communities, Verso, ISBN 978-1784786755 $13.59
ASM 723: Quantitative Approaches to Antisemitism
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All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
Holocaust + Genocide Studies
HGS 507/707, Their Brother's Keepers: Rescuers and Righteous Gentiles
- Tec, Nechama. When Light Pierced the Darkness: Christian Rescue of Jews in Nazi-Occupied Poland. Oxford, 1986. ISBN: 978-0195051940. $20, new.
- Lobel, Anita. No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War. Harper Collins, 1998. ISBN: 978-0061565892. $8, new.
- Kramer, Clara. Clara’s War: One Girl’s Story of Survival. Harper Collins, 2010. ISBN: 9780061728600. $24, new.
- Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald (2012). Can be streamed online for under $5.00.
HGS 516/716: Stories, Not Statistics: Qualitative Research Focused on Personal Narratives
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Smith, Jonathan A, Nizza, Isabella E, Essentials of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. American Psychological Association. 2021. ISBN: 978-1433835650 $24.99
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Optional: McCracken, Grant, The Long Interview Sage Publications, ISBN: 978-0803933538 $22
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All other materials will be available in Canvas
HGS 532/732, History of Germany Before the Holocaust
- Fritzsche, Peter. Germans Into Nazis. Harvard University Press, 1999. ISBN: 978-0674350922. $22, new.
- Smith, Helmut Walser. A Butcher's Tale: Murder and Antisemitism in a German Town. W.W. Norton & Co., 2003. ISBN: 978-0393325058. $16, new.
- Retallack, James. Imperial Germany 1871-1918. Oxford University Press, 2008. ISBN: 978-0199204878. $48, new.
HGS 535/765: Holocaust Literature: Literary Responses to the Catastrophe Across Genres and Geographies
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Levi, Primo Survival in Auschwitz (Simon & Schuster 1996) ISBN: 978-0684826806 $9.83
- Delbo, Charlotte, Auschwitz and After (Yale UP 2014) ISBN 978-0300190779, $25
- Grossman, Vasily, The Hell of Treblinka (Independent Publishing Platform 2014), ISBN 978-1500208721 $60
- Grossman, Vasily, The Road: Stories, Journalism, and Essays (New York Review Books Classics) ISBN 978-1590173619 $25.86
- Dick, P. K. The Man in the High Castle (Mariner Books Classics 2012) ISBN 978-0547572482 $23
- Borowski, Tadeusz This Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen (Penguin Classics 1992) ISBN 978-0140186246 Paperback $13
- Nister, Der, Regrowth: Seven Tales of Jewish Life Before, During, and After Nazi Occupation (Northwestern UP 2011) ISBN 978-081012736 $16
- Roskies, David, Holocaust Literature: History and Guide (Brandeis 2013) ISBN 978-1611683592 $40
- Kaniuk, Yoram, Adam Resurrected (Grove Press 2000) ISBN 978-0802136893, Paperback $8.98
HGS 540/740: Holocaust Film: Representing the Catastrophe on Screen
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All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
HGS 552/722: Gender and Genocide II
- DiGeorgio-Lutz, JoAnn and Donna Gosbee, eds. Women and Genocide: Gendered Experiences of Violence, Survival, and Resistance. Woman’s Press (UK), 2016. ISBN: 978-0889615823. $48, new.
HGS 566/726: The Psychology and Sociology of Altruism and Rescue
- Fogelman, Eva. Conscience and Courage: Rescuers of the Jews During the Holocaust. New York: Anchor Books, 1995. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. ISBN: 978-0385420280. $13, New.
- Monroe, Kirsten Renwick. The Hand of Compassion: Portraits of Moral Choice During the Holocaust. Princeton University, 2024. ISBN: 978-1400849574. $23, New.
HGS 605/805 - SP26A: Through the Eyes of Children and Families
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All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
HGS 737: Holocaust Historiography
- Hayes, Peter. Why? Explaining the Holocaust. W. W. Norton & Company, 2018. ISBN:978-0393355468. $15, New.
- Stone, Dan, ed. The Holocaust & Historical Methodology. Berghahn Books, 2014. ISBN: 978-1782386780. $43.20, New.
Human Rights
HRI 600/700: Antisemitism & Racism in America Today
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
Education
Master of Education
EDU 508: Teaching through Music
- Shehan Campbell, Patricia, et al. Music for Elementary Classroom Teachers. W.W. Norton & Co., 2017. ISBN: 978-0393616774. $55, eBook.
EDU 514: Professional Learning Community & Mentorship
- DuFour, Richard, et al. Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes. Solution Tree Press, 2010. ISBN: 978-1935542391. $11, new.
- Select a book on instructional coaching to read for activities in weeks 7 and 8. Texts authored by Dr. Jim Knight are highly recommended for this activity such as Unmistakable Impact, ISBN: 978-1412994309.
EDU 521: Mindset in the Classroom
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All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
EDU 522: Effective Learning Assessment
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
EDU 532: Moral Education in Theory and Practice
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Suggested: Sacks, J, Basic Books, Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-1541675339 $22
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Please note: All assigned chapters will be posted to Canvas.
EDU 533: Integrated Learning
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas
EDU 536: Kinesthetics Across the Curriculum
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas
EDU 537: Teaching Conflict Resolution
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
EDU 541: The Creative Educator
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
EDU 544: Creative Technologies
- Hamilton, Boni. Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Tools to Meet the Needs of Every Student, 2nd Edition. ISTE, 2018. ISBN: 978-1564847256. $36, new.
EDU 556: Inclusive Practices in the Diverse Classroom
- Ralabate, Patti Kelly. True Inclusion With UDL: Designing to the Edges to Reach Every Learner, First Edition. Brookes Publishing, 2024. ISBN: 978-1681257259 $33, new.
EDU 559: Teaching Tolerance in the Classroom
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
EDU 568: Introduction to Teacher Leadership
- Northouse, Peter. Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practices, 5th ed. SAGE Publications, 2020. ISBN: 978-1544351599. $50, New.
- Kouzes, James, and Barry Posner. The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, 6th ed. Jossey-Bass Inc, 2023. ISBN: 978-1119736127. $18, new.
EDU 595: The Purposeful Classroom: Interactive, Engaging, and Dynamic
- Danielson, Charlotte, Jim S. Furman, & Lee Kappes. Enhancing Professional Practice: The Framework for Teaching, 3rd ed. ASCD, 2024. ISBN: 978-1416633426. $33, new.
EDU 623: A Systems Approach to Interventions & Specialized Intruction
- Mancini Rufo, Jenna and Julie Causton. Reimagining Special Education. Brookes, 2021. ISBN: 978-1681254760. $28, new.
- McCart, Amy and Dawn Miller. Leading Equity-Based MTSS for All Students. Corwin, 2019. ISBN: 978-1544372853. $30, new.
- Beninghof, Anne M. Specially Designed Instruction. Routledge, 2021. ISBN: 978-0367616120. $24, new.
EDU 624: Supporting Students with Low Incidence Population in Schools
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Brown, Fredda et al. Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities, 9th ed. Pearson, 2019. ISBN: 978-0135116340. $111, new.
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Ruppar, Andrea L. and Jennifer A. Kurth. Equitable and Inclusive IEPs for Students with Complex Support Needs, 1st ed. Brookes, 2023. ISBN: 978-1681254630. $50, new.
EDU 626: Teaching Literacy Skills Using a Structured Literacy Framework
- Honig, Bill, Linda Diamond, and Linda Gutlohn. Teaching Reading Sourcebook, 3rd Edition. Academic Therapy Publications, 2018 ISBN: 978-1634022354. $56, new.
Doctorate in Education
EDD 704: Needs Assessment, Project Design, and Evaluation
- Stefaniak, Jill E. Needs Assessment for Learning and Performance. Routledge, 2020. ISBN: 9780367253875. $28, new.
- Lichtman, Marilyn. Qualitative Research in Education: A User’s Guide, 4th edition. Routledge, 2023. ISBN: 978-1032251745. $66, new.
Recommended texts if you have limited research experience:
- Booth, Wayne C., et al. The Craft of Research, 4th edition.
- Creswell, John W. Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research, 6th Edition.
- Fink, Arlene. How to Conduct Surveys: A Step-by-Step Guide. 6th edition.
- Galvan, M. & Galvan, J. Writing Literature Reviews, 7th ed. Routledge.
- Lichtman, Marilyn. Qualitative Research in Education: A User's Guide.
EDD 706: Leading an Educational Organization
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Northouse, Peter G. Leadership: Theory & Practice, 9th ed. Sage, 2022. ISBN: 978-1544397566. $120 new
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Grenny, J. et al. Crucial Conversations 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill, 2023. ISBN 978-1260474183 $18.98
EDD 708: Advanced Research Methods
- Creswell, John W. Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research plus MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText—Access Card Package, 6th Edition. Pearson, 2019. ISBN: 978-0134458960. $158, New.
- American Psychological Association. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed. American Psychological Association, 2020. ISBN: 978-1433832161. $29, New.
EDD 723: Student Affairs in Higher Education
- Schuh, John H, Susan R. Jones, and Vasti Torres, eds. Student Services, A Handbook for the Profession, 6th ed. Jossey Bass Print, 2017.ISBN: 978-1119049593. $61, new.
EDD 740: School Boards and School District Governance
- Balch, Bradley V. & Adamson, Michael T. Building Great School Board-Superintendent Teams: A Systematic Approach to Balancing Roles and Responsibilities. Solution Tree Press, 2018. ISBN-13: 978-1945349133. $32, new.
- Hess, Frederick M. Cage-busting leadership. Harvard Education Press, 2013. ISBN-978-1612505060. $29, new.
Jewish Studies
JST 503: Methods in Jewish Studies
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
JST 509/706-SP26A: American Jews and Social Justice: Activists' Perspectives
- Klapper, Melissa R. Ballots, Babies, and Banners of Peace. New York University Press, 2013. ISBN: 978-1479850594. $30, new.
- Antler, Joyce. The Journey Home: Jewish Women and the American Century The Free Press, 1997. ISBN: 978-1439138380. $23, new.
JST 529: Jewish and Christian Interpretations of the Bible
- The Catholic Study Bible, 2nd edition. Oxford University Press, 2006. Amazon ISBN: 978-0195282801. $65, new.
- The Jewish Study Bible, 2nd edition. Oxford University Press, 2014. Amazon ISBN-13: 978-0199978465. $37, new.
JST 605/704 - SP26B: Angels in the Rabbinic Tradition
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Ahuvia, Mika, , On My Right Michael, On My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture, University of California Press. ISBN: 9780520380110 $34.95
Here's a flyer with a discount code students can use.
JST 605/707– SP26B: Life After the Catastrophe: Soviet Jewry After World War II
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Polonsky, Anthony The Jews in Poland and Russia, Volume III: 1914 to 2008 (The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization) ISBN 978-1906764395, $43.95
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Pinkus, Benjamin, Jews of the Soviet Union: The History of a National Minority (Cambridge University Press) ISBN 978-0521340786 $42
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Estraikh, Gennady, Jews in the Soviet Union: A History: After Stalin, 1953–1967, Volume 5 (NYU Press) ISBN 978-1479819461, $37
JST 702: Seminar B: Jewish Memory and Historiography
- All required course materials will be available in Canvas.
Languages
HEB 202/502 Hebrew II: Advanced Beginners
- Chayat, Shlomit, Sara Israeli, and Hilla Kobliner. Hebrew from Scratch Part 1 - Ivrit Min Ha'Hatchala Ha'Chadash (Alef), Hebrew Edition. Magnes/Academon, 2019. ISBN: 9653501127. $143, new.
- Optional working book: Simon, Ester. Mi Po le Sham: Part 1: A Companion Workbook for "Hebrew from Scratch", Hebrew Edition. ISBN: 9789653501511. $55, new.
HEB 204/504 Hebrew IV: Advanced
- Chayat, Shlomit, Sara Israeli, and Hilla Kobliner. Hebrew from Scratch Part 2: Ivrit Min Ha'Hatchala Ha'Chadash (Bet), Hebrew Edition. ISBN: 978-9653501270. $59, new.
Nonprofit Management
MGT 542: Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations
- Weikart, Lynne and Greg Chen. Budgeting & Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations, 2nd ed. Waveland Publishing, 2021. ISBN: 978-1478646198. $64, new.
MGT 575: Project and Program Management
- Harvard Business School Press. Managing Projects Large and Small. HBR Press, 2004. ISBN: 978-1591393214, $15, new.



