Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Judaic Studies program is a four-year undergraduate degree that offers students a comprehensive understanding of Jewish history, culture, and literature. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the field, as well as the opportunity to explore their interests and passions.

Program Requirements

The program requires a minimum of 120 credits, which can be completed over four years. The curriculum includes a combination of required and elective courses, as well as the option to participate in a co-op program.

Required Courses

The required courses for the program include:

• English Composition (ENGL1001)
• Basic Hebrew (JUDC1001)
• History of Jewish Civilization I (JUDC1027)
• Jewish Civilization I Tutorial for Majors and Minors (JUDC1030)
• Next Bearcat Lives Here (PD1015)

Elective Courses

The elective courses for the program include:

• Jewish Thought Advanced Electives
• Jewish History Advanced Electives
• Jewish Literature Advanced Electives

Co-op Program

The co-op program is an optional component of the degree, which allows students to gain practical experience in their field of study. The program requires students to complete two co-op experiences, which can be taken in the fall or spring semester of their second or third year.

Course Schedule

The course schedule for the program is as follows:

Fall Semester Year 1

• English Composition (ENGL1001)
• Basic Hebrew (JUDC1001)
• History of Jewish Civilization I (JUDC1027)
• Jewish Civilization I Tutorial for Majors and Minors (JUDC1030)
• Next Bearcat Lives Here (PD1015)

Spring Semester Year 1

• Basic Hebrew 2 (JUDC1002)
• History of Jewish Civilization 2 (JUDC1028)
• Jewish Civilization II Tutorial for Majors and Minors (JUDC1031)
• Math, Stats, Logic (GE Codes: MSL)
• A&S First-Year Seminar

Fall Semester Year 2

• Introduction to Judaism (JUDC1035)
• Second Year Hebrew 1 (JUDC2011)
• Professionalism and Purpose (PD2070)
• Civility & Democracy (GE Codes: AH,CD,SBS)
• Math, Stats, Logic (GE Codes: MSL)

Spring Semester Year 2

• Intermediate Composition (ENGL2089)
• Second Year Hebrew 2 (JUDC2012)
• Advanced JUDC Course (JUDC2XXX+)
• Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE Codes: SBS)
• Free Elective

Fall Semester Year 3

• Advanced Hebrew Conversation and Composition 1 (JUDC3031)
• Jewish Thought Advanced Elective
• Arts & Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE Codes: AH,SBS)
• Natural Sciences (GE Codes: NSC)
• Free Elective

Spring Semester Year 3

• Advanced Hebrew Conversation and Composition 2 (JUDC3032)
• Jewish History Advanced Elective
• Natural Sciences with Lab (GE Codes: NSC)
• A&S approved history
• Free Elective

Fall Semester Year 4

• Jewish Literature Advanced Elective
• Experiential Learning Elective
• Free Elective
• Free Elective
• Free Elective (0-3 credits)

Spring Semester Year 4

• Capstone Seminar in Judaic Studies (JUDC5097)
• Free Elective
• Free Elective
• Free Elective (2-3 credits)
• Free Elective (0-3 credits)

Advanced Electives

The program offers a range of advanced electives in Jewish Thought, Jewish History, and Jewish Literature. These courses provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests and passions in greater depth.

Jewish Thought Advanced Electives

• JUDC2033, 2034, 2035, 2041, 2061, 2064, 3013, 3014, 3017, 3018, 3026, 3027, 3028, 3030, 3045, 3052, 3055, 3082, 3084, 3085, 3087, 3095, 4080, 4087, 6010, 6013

Jewish History Advanced Electives

• HIST2027
• JUDC2027, 2038, 2039, 2046, 3012, 3025, 3041, 3044, 3061, 3063, 3064, 3067, 3093, 4081, 4082, 6005, 6022
• RELG2027
• RELG2039

Jewish Literature Advanced Electives

• JUDC3001, 3003, 3013, 3028, 3037, 3048, 3056, 3080, 3087, 3090, 4005, 4087, 6012, 6030, 6075

Credit Hours

The program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, which can be completed over four years. The credit hours for each course are as follows:

• English Composition (ENGL1001): 3 credits
• Basic Hebrew (JUDC1001): 5 credits
• History of Jewish Civilization I (JUDC1027): 3-4 credits
• Jewish Civilization I Tutorial for Majors and Minors (JUDC1030): 1-4 credits
• Next Bearcat Lives Here (PD1015): 3 credits