Master of Arts in
Jewish Professional Studies
Earn your graduate degree
(without leaving your job).
Add leadership skills
to your existing expertise.
Move forward in your career
serving the community you love.
View the video above to hear what Spertus students have to say.
An accredited Master’s degree program for professionals serving the Jewish world. Because Jewish communities need creative professionals who are ready to lead.
- Taught in a welcoming, pluralistic environment
- Relevant right now, with course content you can immediately put into practice
- No need to move or quit your job
- Designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, courses are offered via online evening courses and five-day seminars in Chicago
- Priced to be affordable for those working in the nonprofit sector, with significant scholarship funding available for all qualified applicants
If you want to work in the Jewish communal world, this is a step-by-step handbook.
JAIME FOX
Senior Manager of Young Adult & Women’s Philanthropy
Jewish Federation of San Diego County
Program Highlights
Be Matched With a Mentor
Work with a professional mentor as an integrated part of the program.
Learn From Real-World Leaders
Courses are taught by passionate, effective faculty who bridge theory and practice.
Earn Your Degree in 30 Months
75% of graduates secure a promotion or higher-level job within one year.
The program also offers the opportunity to earn an additional certification in Israel Education through a partnership with the iCenter for Israel Education.
You’ll study with a network-building cohort of like-minded professionals from across North America.
Spertus students frequently cite the cohort experience as one of the most rewarding parts of the program.
Photo by Barry Kafka
Graduate School is an Important Next Step
For me, the immediate applicability was the best part.
RACHEL WIMBERLEY
Senior Social Services Director
Shalom Austin, Austin, TX
Apply now for North American Cohort 6
Cohort NA6 begins in November 2024 with an onsite seminar November 10-14 at Spertus Institute’s downtown Chicago campus.
Application Dates
- November 1, 2023 — Application period opens
- May 1, 2024 — Preferred Admission Deadline ($50 application fee waived)
- July 1, 2024 — Final Application Deadline
Ready to Apply?
Curriculum Integrates Courses Across Two Areas
Course topics subject to change.
Next Step
Make an appointment to talk to Amie Barrish, Assistant Director for Recruitment, and she’ll help you explore if this program is the right fit for you.
MAJPS Learning Outcomes
- Understand the key themes in Jewish communal life today
- Possess a grounding in classical Jewish thought and texts in these areas
- Understand the best practices in non-profit management that most affect Jewish communal work
- Develop skills for critical self-reflection and career planning
- Integrate theory and practice in the professional environment
- Learn to work constructively with a diverse group of constituents and colleagues