Admission Requirements & Deadlines
Jewish Studies, Education & Communal Leadership (M.A.)
Application Deadlines
Spring | Summer | Fall |
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Priority Deadline: Nov. 1 Final Deadline: Jan. 7 |
Final Deadline: May 1 |
Priority Deadline: June 15 Final Deadline: Aug. 15 |
Admission Criteria
- No GRE scores are required.
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4-point scale) is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. GPA calculations may be based upon the cumulative units or the last 60 units of the degree. See graduate admission policies for more information and exceptions.
- Applicants must be available for an interview with the director, in person or by phone.
Application Requirements
Submit an online application, application fee and official transcripts, along with:
- Resume: A current professional resume.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation, at least one from an academic source (email addresses of recommenders must be entered on application).
- Statement of Intent: A one page essay describing your academic and professional goals and how this degree program can help you achieve those goals.
- Sample of Work: A written sample of an academic research paper, thesis chapter, lesson plans, or another type of field-related writing sample, no more than 20 pages.
U.S. Immigration requires F1 and J1 students to be enrolled full-time with the majority
of their classes taken in-person and on campus. For a list of TU programs that comply
as well as information on required credential evaluations and English-language proficiency,
please see admission requirements for international students.Additional Requirements for International Applicants