Declaring a Major or Minor

The Program in Jewish Studies offers undergraduate students an outstanding liberal arts education through our major and two minors. Our students learn about the world through the diverse lens of Jewish Studies which allows them to excel in careers like law, communications, marketing, medicine, education, and more. A liberal arts degree gives students the skills to enter a rapidly changing workforce and be effectively prepared for the possibility of careers in many disciplines. 

The Program in Jewish Studies is open to all students of all backgrounds, Jewish and non-Jewish. 

The Major in Jewish Studies is designed to help students develop the professional skills they need to become engaged global citizens, preparing them to obtain a job after graduation or pursue graduate studies. By studying the world through the lens of Jewish culture, history, literature, society, and thought from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective, our students gain fundamental critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Students pursuing a BA in Jewish Studies may choose one of the following two concentrations:

  • Culture Intensive Concentration, in which students will pursue an in-depth study of Jewish culture.
  • Foreign Language Intensive Concentration, in which students will obtain advanced language skills in addition to considerable knowledge of Jewish culture.

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The Minor in Jewish Studies is designed to help students develop a unique interdisciplinary perspective, building their critical thinking skills by exploring the world through the lens of Jewish Studies.

As the Program in Jewish Studies is inherently interdisciplinary, many students are easily able to fulfill Jewish Studies Minor requirements while simultaneously completing requirements for their Major.

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The Minor in Hebrew and Israel Studies focuses on developing a student's Hebrew language skills while exploring a variety of courses on issues related to Israel and the Middle East.

This minor is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing an international career or study in the Middle East.

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