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Graduate Studies

The Jewish studies program offers both a graduate certificate and a masters degree in Jewish studies.

The Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Studies is one of the leading centers for Jewish studies in the United States, boasting an internationally recognized faculty, an excellent and growing Jewish studies library collection and especially rich library, archive and museum resources in the greater Washington area. If you are considering graduate work in Jewish studies the following information may be useful to you.

The Jewish Studies Program offers a graduate certificate and a masters degree in Jewish studies. In addition, Jewish studies offers special degrees for teachers. The Hebrew Language Program is designed for prospective or current teachers of Hebrew. Students have the option of receiving an M.Ed. in Education (curriculum and instruction), or an M.A. in Jewish studies. In addition, students continue to have the ability to earn an M.Ed. in education policy and leadership with a Jewish studies concentration through the College of Education.
Students may also be interested in graduate degrees in specific disciplines. Currently, students are able to pursue Jewish studies-related degrees in the Departments of History, English (which houses comparative literature as well) and Philosophy.

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The masters degree in Jewish studies is a 30-credit program combining broad, interdisciplinary, graduate-level training in Jewish studies with in-depth focus in an area of specialization.

Learn more about the Jewish Studies M.A.

Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies

The Jewish Studies Program offers a Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies.

 
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies

Graduate Degrees with Jewish Studies Emphasis

Students may also be interested in graduate degrees in specific disciplines. Currently, students are able to pursue Jewish studies-related degrees in the Departments of History, English (which houses comparative literature as well) and Philosophy.

Admission to all graduate programs is through the Graduate School. Please refer to the Graduate School website and the online application for further reference.