 – Certificate 36 semester credits For Education and Leadership
The certificate program in Judaic Studies will feature preparation in the field of Judaic related studies and education. Integral to the program is knowledge of Jewish history, culture, and tradition. Certificate recipients will be able to work successfully in a variety of settings including Jewish community organizations and associations, Jewish Day Schools, synagogues, community centers and agencies serving the needs of the general population. Graduates will be prepared for positions such as Teacher Assistant, Teacher Assistant K-12 in Hebrew Day Schools, Judaic Studies Adult Education Teacher, and Assistant to Clergy. In addition, they may serve in any administrative capacity at an educational or service organization that works within the Jewish community.
| GENERAL EDUCATION CORE | 9 credits | |
| Critical Thinking: | ||
| Elective:Â Choose one of the following 3 credit courses | ||
| PHL 101 Logic & Critical Thinking or | 3 credits | |
| PHL 201 Jewish Philosophy I | ||
| Language Skills: | ||
| HEB 101 Hebrew I | 3 credits | |
| HEB 201 Hebrew II | 3 credits | |
| JUDAIC AND EDUCATIONAL CAREER STUDIES | 27 credits | |
| EDU 101 Foundations of Education | 3 credits | |
| Elective:Â Choose one of the following 3 credit courses | ||
| EDU/ECE 102 Educational Psychology or | 3 credits | |
| EDU/ECE 105 Child Development | ||
| Elective:Â Choose one of the following 3 credit courses | ||
| EDU 103 Teaching Methodology or | 3 credits | |
| EDU 104 Literacy and the Bicultural Community or | ||
| EDU 201 Education, Culture and Adaptive Technology | ||
| JUD 101 Bible I | 3 credits | |
| JUD 201 Talmud I | 3 credits | |
| JUD 103 Halachic Codes I | 3 credits | |
| HIS 104 Modern Jewish History | 3 credits | |
| PHL 202 Jewish Philosophy II | 3 credits | |
| Judaic Studies Elective: | ||
| Choose one of the following 3 credit courses | ||
| JUD 102 Bible II or | 3 credits | |
| JUD 202 Talmud II or | ||
| JUD 104 Halachic Codes II | ||
| CDS 101 Career Development Seminar | non credit | |
| CRS 101 Client Relations Seminar | non credit |
Important please note:
The availability of certain educational offerings may depend on facts such as the number of students interested in a particular program or course. Students are advised to check with the Dean/Associate Dean regarding program/course availability before making enrollment decisions.