Antisemitism Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Antisemitism Studies consists of 12 credits (4 courses) of the student's choosing, all of which may be taken online at the 500-level or the 600-level. All 4 courses from the ASM Certificate can be applied to the ASM M.A. degree program.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateAntisemitism Studies
Gratz College's Master of Arts in Antisemitism Studies, a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary graduate program in the U.S., prepares students for successful careers in Jewish community organizations, education, advocacy, government relations, and public policy, among others. The M.A. in Antisemitism Studies consists of 36 credits, all of which may be taken online, including 3 required courses, 7-8 electives, and a 6-credit thesis or 3-credit final project.
Master's DegreeAntisemitism Studies
Following the model of Gratz's world-leading graduate program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, the Ph.D. in Antisemitism Studies operates as a 48-credit online degree (for those already with an M.A. or M.S.). Students will take a 3-course (9 credits) social science methods sequence that provides a baseline for the pursuit of quantitative and qualitative research in antisemitism. Students can choose ten (10) courses as electives, and must complete a dissertation proposal and dissertation.
Doctoral ResearchChaplaincy
Students in the MA in Interfaith Leadership may also obtain the Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy as part of their MA, or students may take the Certificate separately. The four required courses for the Chaplaincy Certificate are offered online through Hartford International University for Religion and Peace.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateCommunication Sciences and Disorders
Students pursuing a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders will obtain a foundation in speech-language pathology and audiology, combined with a liberal arts education. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for admission to graduate programs in speech-language pathology and audiology, as well as the courses required for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification.
Bachelor's DegreeComputer Science
Students pursuing a major in Computer Science will obtain a foundation in computer science, combined with a liberal arts education. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for positions as computer science professionals in business, industry, or government, as well as for graduate study in computer science.
Bachelor's DegreeDistinguished Teaching
A graduate certificate in education consisting of four courses: Instruction, Students, Resources; The Positive Classroom; The Purposeful Classroom; and Professional Responsibilities. Please note: these programs do not lead to professional state licensure or certification.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateEducation
The Gratz College Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree is an online, 30 credit (10 course) program designed for teachers currently teaching in classrooms or other educational spaces. The program invites students who want to critically engage with their practice and the greater educational terrain. The eight-week, asynchronous online courses allow students to learn from individual work and reflection, from other students, and from our faculty of practitioners.
Master's DegreeHebrew Instruction
The Graduate Certificate in Hebrew Instruction consists of 12 credits (4 courses) in Hebrew language instruction, covering methods of second language instruction for Hebrew, instructed second language acquisition, techniques and activities for teaching Hebrew reading and writing, and evaluation practices in Hebrew language learning.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHolocaust and Genocide Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies consists of 12 credits, all of which may be taken online. Any four courses in Holocaust and Genocide Studies may be taken at either the 500-level or the 600-level.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHolocaust and Genocide Studies
The Gratz College Holocaust and Genocide Studies master's level program provides in-depth courses on a wide range of Holocaust topics as well as other genocides including Armenia, the Balkans, and the Native American genocides. The Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (MAHGS) consists of 36 credits, all of which may be taken online, including 2 required courses, 8-9 electives, and a 6-credit thesis or 3-credit project.
Master's DegreeHolocaust and Genocide Studies
The Doctor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Gratz College is designed for students already holding a graduate degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, history, or other related disciplines. Doctoral students will engage in a meta-study of genocide to understand the phenomenon from a comprehensive range of academic approaches, while reviewing significant scholarly literature and conducting in-depth original research in the field.
Doctoral ResearchHuman Rights
Students who are interested in the field of Human Rights but who have no background in the subject may take the Graduate Certificate in Human Rights as a first credential. All the credits earned in the Certificate may then be applied to the MA in Human Rights.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHuman Rights
The MA in Human Rights is a 30-credit degree and is intended for students who are committed to social justice and the equality of all people and who have the desire to be leaders in the cause of Human Rights. Students take courses in areas such as Civil Rights, Women's Rights, Children's Rights, Sexual Identity and Gender Rights, and Refugee Rights, among others, and can complete the program in 2 years.
Master's DegreeIntegrative STEM Education
A graduate certificate in education consisting of four courses: Inquiry & Guided Discovery; Project Based Learning & Design Thinking; STEM Content & Practices; and Differentiation & Unit Design. Please note: these programs do not lead to professional state licensure or certification.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateInterfaith Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Interfaith Leadership is an introductory credential that allows students to obtain a basic background in the three Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The certificate requires 12 credits (4 courses) in any four Interfaith Leadership courses.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateInterfaith Leadership
The 36-credit Master of Arts in Interfaith Leadership focuses on the practical and professional skills needed to be an effective and educated leader in interfaith relations involving the Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Students choose from a variety of courses that emphasize leadership and organizational skills, as well as courses which enhance their ability to address issues of interfaith beliefs and practices. There are also opportunities for hands-on field work.
Master's DegreeJewish-Christian Studies
The graduate Certificate in Jewish-Christian Studies is a unique program offering a comparative approach to Judaism's relationship with Christianity from ancient times to today. The program presents the early foundational beliefs, practices, and sacred texts of Judaism and Christianity, the similarities shared by the two religious traditions as well as their developing differences, and the relationship between the two faiths today.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateJewish Communal Service
The graduate certificate in Jewish Communal Service prepares future Jewish communal professionals in other disciplines or enhances the Jewish studies background of those already employed within the Jewish community. It may also be taken by students pursuing full master's degree programs to broaden their career options. This is the certificate completed in conjunction with The University of Pennsylvania MSW program.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateJewish Professional Studies
The Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies is a unique graduate program designed for students who want to develop their own course of study. Students earn a graduate degree by working with an academic advisor to choose a variety of courses across multiple majors that suit their personal and academic interests and goals.
Master's DegreeJewish Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies requires 12 credits consisting of 4 electives of the student's choice from Jewish Studies Master's level course selection. Courses taken for a graduate certificate in Jewish Studies may be applied towards the master's degree requirements, should the student wish to continue studying.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateJewish Studies
The 36-credit M.A. in Jewish Studies is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of the Jewish religion, Jewish heritage, Jewish history, and the ever-evolving Jewish community of today. The curriculum is ideal for those who plan to work in synagogues, or Jewish cultural and communal organizations, but also for students whose goal is personal enrichment. The degree can also provide a firm foundation for advanced work in Jewish studies.
Master's DegreeJewish Studies
Gratz's Executive PhD in Jewish Studies is a 48-credit program that offers a robust core curriculum of seven seminars and colloquia designed to cultivate expertise across the breadth of Jewish Studies. Doctoral students choose five course electives (or four course electives and one professional externship) to supplement their core training according to one of three concentrations.
Doctoral ResearchJewish Studies
Students pursuing a major in Jewish Studies is the College's premier undergraduate-level program in the Humanities. The program aims to prepare students with a broad range of core knowledge in the field of Jewish Studies, including Hebrew language and Biblical Studies.
Bachelor's DegreeLeadership
The Doctor of Education at Gratz College is grounded in a pluralistic approach to Jewish values and education, while welcoming to people of all cultural and religious traditions. The 48-credit program is designed for practicing educational professionals to enhance their leadership abilities to bring about change and innovation in educational settings.
Doctoral ProfessionalNonprofit Management
The study of nonprofit management is essential training for community professionals to be able to do their work with expertise and efficiency. This certificate provides essential training on current trends in the American community and practical aspects of managing an organization. Students who complete the graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management may apply the credits toward the Master of Science in Nonprofit Management degree.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateNonprofit Management
The Gratz College M.S. in Nonprofit Management is a 33-credit graduate degree program designed for the adult working professional. Participants in the MSNPM program expand their understanding of the economic, ethical, organizational, social, and behavioral concepts which are critical to the management of organizations within the nonprofit sector.
Master's DegreePsychology
Students pursuing a major in Psychology will obtain a foundation in the study of psychology, combined with a liberal arts education. The curriculum is designed to ensure graduates are prepared for positions as psychology professionals in business, industry, or government, as well as for graduate study in all fields pertaining to psychology.
Bachelor's DegreeSpecial Education
A graduate certificate in education consisting of five courses: Special Education Law; Professional Ethics in Special Education; A Systems Approach to Interventions & Specialized Instruction; Supporting Students with Low Incidence Population in Schools; and Approaches for Positive Behavior and Social Skills in the Setting. Please note: these programs do not lead to professional state licensure or certification.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateSpecial Education
The M.S. in Special Education focuses on the growth and academic success of students with diverse learning needs, and the teacher's essential role in creating, assessing, and intervening to ensure that success. The ten-course (30-credit) program emphasizes both the student experience and the teacher's role in instructional design, assessment, and intervention. Five specialized special education courses prepare teachers for success in the contemporary landscape of special education.
Master's DegreeTeacher Leadership
A graduate certificate in education consisting of four courses: Introduction to Teacher Leadership; Professional Learning Community & Mentorship; Change & Accountability; and The School as Cultural & Political Entity. Please note: these programs do not lead to professional state licensure or certification.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateTeaching Practice
The M.S in Teaching Practice promotes a deeper thinking about your classroom practice and the role of education in society. The ten-course (30-credit) program is designed for teachers with at least five years of teaching experience. The program includes the Educational Inquiry and Capstone class which asks students to research a specific issue in education, and to complete an applied project related to their professional practice.
Master's Degree