The Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Culture and Professional Studies is designed for non-traditional and degree completion students who are looking to complete their degrees expediently and embark on careers. The curriculum combines rigorous academic study of Jewish studies along with a program of liberal arts and pre-professional coursework designed to meet students’ future professional goal. The program is structured to allow students maximum flexibility in designing a program that meets their educational and professional goals and allows them to transfer previously earned college credit.
In addition to their Jewish studies coursework, students can choose from coursework in the following tracks. Students can focus on one track, or design a program that is a combination of multiple tracks as per her personal educational and professional goals:
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Business and Pre-Accounting
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Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Computer Science
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Education
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Graphic Design
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Pre-Health Sciences
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Psychology
Program Goals
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Culture & Professional Studies, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:
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Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and technological proficiency across diverse audiences and settings.
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Apply skills in research methodology and critical inquiry across a range of professional fields.
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Employ critical and analytical thinking to interpret and apply concepts from Jewish studies and other academic disciplines to both professional contexts and Jewish life.
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Exhibit a level of Jewish cultural competence and literacy necessary to serve as an effective contributor in professional settings inside and outside the Jewish community.
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Utilize Jewish ethics and values as a guide in personal and professional endeavors.
Degree Requirements
The program of study for the Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Culture & Professional Studies consists of 120 credits as follows:
I. General Education Requirements 60 credits
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II. Major Requirements 36 Credits
(Requires 18 credits Jewish Studies and 18 professional credits)
Requires 15 credits in Jewish studies courses from the following course codes:
BIB
ETH
JED
JLT
JLW
JPH
JST
HIS (Jewish history only)
Requires 3 credits in Judaic Studies Capstone:
JST 495 Judaic Studies Capstone (3 credits)
Provides engagement in a student-centered, content-related learning experience that serves as a summary and synthesis of the courses in a student's undergraduate degree program. Requires students selecting an area of interest within the field of Jewish studies and their area of professional study and engaging in research leading to a major research paper, creative project or applied project that reflects the comprehensive knowledge and skills gained in their undergraduate studies. Culminates with a capstone project and presentation.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (English Composition 1) and senior standing in the Jewish Culture and Professional Studies, Judaic Studies, or Jewish Education majors.
Requires 18 credits from the following professional tracks:
Business and Pre-Accounting
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Computer Science
Education
Graphic Design
Pre-Health Sciences
Psychology
III. Free Electives 24 credits
A minimum of 30 credits must be taken at WITS, of which at least 15 credits must be at the 300/400 level.
A minor in another discipline may be completed in conjunction with the Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Culture & Professional Studies.