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MA in Jewish Professional Studies-North America
MA in Jewish Professional Studies-North America
Now is the time to add leadership skills to your existing expertise. Move forward in your career serving the community you love, even in times of challenge and change.
Take part in a unique, accredited Master’s program taught by creative, effective faculty who bridge theory and practice. 75% of graduates secure a promotion or higher-level job within one year.
Fellowships available to cover 60% of costs for qualified students.
Taught in a welcoming, pluralistic environment
- Instruction takes place online and during mini-seminars at our downtown Chicago campus (when safe to do so)
- Coursework has immediate application
- Complete your degree in just over two years
- Download program overview >
A career-transforming experience
Acquire real world skills. Sharpen your focus. Be ready to take the lead.
Study with other professionals from across the U.S. and Canada who work or are seeking to work in the Jewish nonprofit sector.
I’m using a different part of my brain that was sleeping for a little bit.
Hear Ariella Yedwab discuss her story in the video below.
Everyone needs a mentor
This program is designed for busy, working adults ready to move forward in their careers. Individual professional mentoring is an integrated component of the program to help students apply what they learn to their own real life circumstances.
Mentor Amy Wishnick, Principal, Wishnick & Associates, with Mentee Sarah Van Loon
Key Dates
- December 31, 2020—Preferred admission deadline
- February 1, 2021—Final admission deadline
- April 18, 2021—Courses begin
Ariella Yedwab tells her Spertus story.
Learning Outcomes
Students in the MAJPS program learn to:
- Understand key themes in Jewish communal life historically and today
- Possess a grounding in classical Jewish thinking and texts
- Understand the best practices in nonprofit management including how they affect Jewish communal work
- Develop skills for critical self-reflection and career planning, aided by work with an individual mentor
- Integrate theory and practice in the professional environment
- Learn to work constructively with diverse groups of constituents and colleagues
The MAJPS program also offers the opportunity to earn additional certification in Israel Education through a partnership between Spertus Institute and The iCenter for Israel Education. (Additional fees apply.)
Spertus Institute’s Center for Jewish Leadership is supported by a generous grant from the Crown Family. We are grateful for their support.
Spertus Institute is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604.