Program Overview

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Judaic Studies

Bachelor of Arts

Overview

Study of the history, culture, language and religion of the Jewish people, one of the world's oldest and most resilient groups. Judaic Studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to learning about all aspects of Jewish culture. Using Modern Hebrew as the base, this Bachelor of Arts program focuses on Biblical Hebrew, Classical Aramaic, and other languages spoken by Jewish communities as well, and touches on topics related to ancient Israel, medieval Jewish history and modern Judaism. In addition to coursework in language and history, students explore Middle East politics and Jewish arts and literature, gaining important critical thinking skills, cross-cultural knowledge and a historical perspective all of which set them up for success in careers in sectors like international business and nonprofit organizations.

Learning Outcomes

• Commitment to Lifetime Learning; Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to realize a personal commitment to lifetime learning. Those skills include:
  • The ability to evaluate data from diverse sources,
  • The wisdom to know how best to respond to that data in order to solve problems and improve the human condition.
  • The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • The capacity for independent thought and learning
• Assessment of Students' Knowledge; BA Students will demonstrate a cumulative cultural literacy in Jewish civilization.
• Communicate Ideas; Students will communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Modern Hebrew at the 4th-semester level; Students will demonstrate level-specific reading, writing, and speaking skills as determined by the Director of the Hebrew Program.
• Independent Thought and Learning; Students will demonstrate the skills necessary for independent thought and learning.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• JUS 203A: Intermediate Modern Hebrew
• JUS 301: Jewish Civilizations
• JUS 348: Israeli Fiction and Poetry

Career Fields

• Education
• Religion
• Business
• Nonprofit
• Government

Level of Math

• General Knowledge

This strand involves the general understanding and appreciation of how mathematics is used to solve problems in everyday life. The G-strand does not prepare a student for any further work grounded in mathematics and assumes the student will not proceed beyond the basic Foundations level noted above. Thus only those students whose major requires the most general knowledge of mathematics should take this strand.

Level of Second Language

• 4th Semester Proficiency

Fourth-semester skill level in a second language is required. B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options:

1. Scoring the equivalent of fourth-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona.
2. Completion of a two-course sequence beyond the second semester of post-secondary language instruction.
3. Completion with a C or higher of a 300- or 400-level language course at the post-secondary level.
4. Completion of one course beyond the third semester in combination with an AP (Advanced Placement) score, IB (International Baccalaureate) score or a CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) score determined by the individual language department.
5. An AP, IB, or CLEP language score determined by individual language departments
6. A minimum of one semester study abroad in a language program approved by the appropriate language department as the equivalent of fourth-semester skill level.

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Bachelor of Arts

Sample Plans

4-Year Sample Plan

• First Year
  • 1st Semester
    • JUS 103A (5 credits)
    • ENGL 101 - Foundation Composition (3 credits)
    • GE General Math Strand (3 credits)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
    • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)
  • 2nd Semester
    • JUS 103B (5 credits)
    • ENGL 102 Foundation Composition (3 credits)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• Second Year
  • 3rd Semester
    • JUS 203A (5 credits)
    • JUS Core: JUS 301 (3 credits)
    • JUS Elective (3 credits)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • 4th Semester
    • JUS 203B (5 credits)
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
    • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1 credit)
    • JUS Elective (3 credits)
    • Minor Course (3 credits)
• Third Year
  • 5th Semester
    • JUS Elective (3 credits)
    • JUS Elective (3 credits)
    • Minor Course (3 credits)
    • Minor Course (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 6th Semester
    • JUS Elective (3 credits)
    • JUS Elective (3 credits)
    • Minor Course (3 credits)
    • Minor Course (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
• Fourth Year
  • 7th Semester
    • JUS Core 2 (Internship, Independent Study, or Approved Course) (3 credits)
    • JUS Elective (3 credits)
    • Minor Course (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
  • 8th Semester
    • JUS Elective, Internship, Senior Project, or Independent Study (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)
    • Elective (3 credits)

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