Jewish Theological Seminary, The

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Jewish Studies and Public Administration

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The dual-degree program of The Graduate School of JTS and the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) of Columbia University prepares students for professional leadership careers in the Jewish community. With simultaneous admission to both schools and concurrent attendance, students receive both an MA in Jewish Studies from JTS and an MPA in Public Administration from Columbia.
Our goal is to provide future Jewish communal professional leaders with the essential knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the challenge of building Jewish community in an increasingly complex world.

The program in Jewish Studies and Public Administration is offered by the The Graduate School of The Jewish Theological Seminary and the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs. Students study simultaneously at both schools and are awarded two degrees: master of arts in Jewish Studies (JTS) and master of public administration (SIPA).

At The Graduate School, students take twenty-four credits toward a master of arts degree in Jewish Studies. The curriculum at The Graduate School emphasizes an academic approach to Jewish studies. Students study Jewish history, tradition, and culture with JTS’s esteemed faculty. Through elective courses, students can take advantage of the full spectrum of study available at JTS.

At Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, students take a minimum of forty-five credits in Public Administration. The MPA program at SIPA is taught by the case method, which uses a “hands-on” applied approach common to the social sciences. The MPA curriculum for an MPA/JTS dual-degree student includes the SIPA core requirements (twenty-one points), a workshop (three points), and a summer internship (up to six points).

Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

All students must register for four semesters of a noncredit Professional Leadership seminar.

# of Credits Required:

30

International Student Requirements:

Applicants whose native language is other than English and who have not been educated at a college where English is the language of instruction must submit official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 100 (Internet-based) is required. The Graduate School also may require that nonnative English speakers prove satisfactory proficiency by scoring at level 10 on the placement test administered by Columbia University's American Language Program (ALP).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

1000.00 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

21200 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Theological Seminaries

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: Under 1,000