Towson , Maryland , United States
Overview
The program offered by Towson University prepares students for careers as professional leaders for the Jewish community through a combination of leadership training, communal service and practical field experience. The interdisciplinary curriculum combines courses in leadership, education, non-profit management, communal service, Jewish studies and an internship experience tailored to each student.
About the Program
The Leadership in Jewish Education and Communal Service program emphasizes the development of effective communication, critical analysis, and flexible thinking skills. Core components include five graduate Jewish studies courses, six professional courses, a supervised internship and practicum seminar. You’ll choose from two concentrations:
- The education concentration prepares you to share your knowledge of your faith in a variety of teaching and learning settings.
- The communal professional concentration focuses on the development of leadership and communal service.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Biblical Literature And Civilization
- Jewish Law And Ethics
- Introduction To Rabbinic Literature And History
- Medieval Jewish History
- Jews In The Modern World
- Introduction To Jewish Thought
- Diaspora Jewish Communities
- American Jewish History
- Special Topics In Judaic Studies
- Contemporary Jewish Ethics: Reshaping The Jewish Identity In Our Generation
- Exploration Of Holocaust Education
- Leadership In Jewish Education And Communities
- Jewish Communal Service Practicum Seminar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
38 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education View 3480 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university*
- Minimum of a B average: overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
Tuition Fee
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International
1104 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1104 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
1104 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1104 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
612 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 612 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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