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Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies
The Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies (MAJPS) program brings a diverse group of Jewish professionals together to study the cutting-edge issues in contemporary Jewish life, advancing their career opportunities and enhancing the contributions they bring to Jewish organizations and institutions.
Students graduate having grown personally and professionally, having cultivated critical leadership skills, built strong communal links, and gained real insight into how to meet Jewish community needs.
What Makes This Program Unique?
- Content developed to meet needs of 21st-century Jewish organizations.
- Delivery designed to accommodate the schedules of working adults.
- Jewish studies component explores critical contemporary issues and links them to the rich heritage of Jewish civilization and culture.
- Professional development taught by experts in Jewish and general organizational leadership.
- Blended learning model encompasses weekly classes, three-day-long seminars, and online learning.
- One third of the program is specialization in a student’s area of interest.
- Every student is matched to a professional mentor.
- Option for special concentration and certification in Israel education.
- Students from diverse professional areas studying with and learning from each other fosters creation of a shared community.
Program Design
The MAJPS Program combines a range of learning frameworks to meet the needs of working professionals:
- Courses are held one evening per week from 6:30-9 pm.
- An accelerated schedule means most participants can complete their degree in 24-30 months.
- Seminars provide concentrated learning in a warm group atmosphere.
- Independent study and regular mentorship meetings help students to tailor and apply their learning to their own needs.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Admissions interview
Next Step
Recruitment coordinator Diane Halivni takes you out for coffee to discuss life and the MAJPS program. Please contact her at dhalivni@spertus.edu or 312.322.1719.
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