Vanderbilt University The Graduate School Jewish Studies 140 Buttrick Hall Nashville, TN 37240 US   Phone: 1-615-322-5029 Fax: 1-615-343-0660   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's General Master of Arts in Jewish Studies;Master of Arts in Jewish Studies Certificate Certificate in Jewish Studies On Campus   General M.A. in Jewish Studies provides an opportunity for an individually crafted study of Judaism based on personal interest and goal. This is a fine vehicle through which to gain a studied understanding of Judaism as a religious and cultural phenomenon as well as to develop insight on its role in human life and experience. Aside from permitting exploration of personal interests, this degree will strengthen credentials for those wishing to acquire degrees enhancing their teaching skills. M.A. in Jewish Studies addresses those who wish to sample graduate work in Jewish Studies, with the expectation that they might matriculate elsewhere in a doctoral degree. Students who apply for this degree can expect to deepen their preparation in Jewish studies and to strengthen their credentials for application to other programs.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1983  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 139  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1359  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $32620  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable