MA in Jewish
Professional Studies
Admissions
Are you ready to apply to be a part of next cohort of Spertus Institute’s MA in Jewish Professional Studies? We would love to help you do so!
Please contact Amie Barrish, Associate Director for Recruitment, at abarrish@spertus.edu with any questions about eligibility, requirements, or your application.
Step 1: Prepare Your Application Materials
Please have the following items ready to upload as a Word or PDF document into the application.
Your Resume
Professional resume with a summary of your employment experience.
Additional Professional or Volunteer Experience (optional)
A short statement describing applicable professional or volunteer experience not included on your resume as necessary.
Personal & Professional Statement (600–800 words)
Please provide an autobiographical statement, using some of the prompts below as your guide:
-Why are you applying for this degree at this particular moment in your life and career?
-Reflect on your educational background, work experience, and any relevant volunteer experiences.
-What professional skills have you developed, both in professional and volunteer contexts, and how have these shaped your career path to date?
-What professional skills and growth are you seeking to gain as a result of completing this program?
-Share the impact you hope to achieve through this program, both personally and professionally.
Admissions Essays (2)
Please include relevant sources to support your thinking. (600-800 words each).
Essay 1) Choose Prompt A or B:
A: Identify one challenging issue in contemporary Jewish life and offer reflections on what skills Jewish communal professionals/leaders need in order to help address it.
B: Share 1-2 current trends that you see in Jewish communal organizational life, and reflect on their relevance and impact.
Essay 2) How do you see your participation in the MA program directly (or indirectly) impacting your community (broadly speaking)?
Reference
Supply contact information for one reference, preferably a current or former supervisor, qualified to evaluate your potential in this program. You will add this information into the application and then send the individual a link via email to upload their letter of recommendation.
Step 2: Order Your Transcripts
Proof of your baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is a requirement. Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended, including those where no credit was received. Have official transcripts emailed or mailed directly from the institution to:
Amie Barrish
Associate Director for Recruitment
academics@spertus.edu
or
Spertus Institute Admissions
610 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605-1901
Step 3: Review Fellowship or Scholarship Application
Review the eligibility requirements for the Midcareer Fellowship Application and Spertus Scholarship Application. You will complete ONE of these two applications as a required portion of your program application. Review eligibility requirements >
Step 4: Complete Your Application
Complete and submit the application below.
There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee. Pay by credit card within the form, or, if needed, by check sent under separate cover. The fee is waived if your application is submitted by the Preferred Admissions deadline.
Within the form, upload your resume, statement of additional experience (as necessary), bio, and admissions essay.
Step 5: Interview and Letter of Acceptance
Interview
Upon review of the application, qualified candidates will be contacted to set up
an interview with a member or members of the admissions committee.
Letter of Acceptance
Upon acceptance, applicant will receive an official letter stating acceptance (or outlining any conditions of acceptance) with details about program schedule. Applicants can expect to be notified within approximately two weeks.