2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog
Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Jewish Studies
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The Certificate in Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Jewish Studies is a multi-departmental program designed to complement and enhance a student’s major program, as well as to prepare students for graduate studies and professional careers, including those in Jewish studies, clergy, ethnic/racial studies, leadership in multicultural and religious organizations. Its purpose is to allow students to study in greater depth the historical, sociological and religious context of contemporary Jews and Jewish life. The CUGS provides an interdisciplinary survey of issues related to contemporary Jews and a comparison to other ethnic and cultural groups in the United States and abroad.
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Program Requirements
The requirements include the following:
A total of 12 credit hours are required to complete the CUGS. The Jewish focus courses must provide at least 6 credit hours, but may provide all 12 credit hours required. Up to 6 credits may come from the “contextual focus” courses.
Jewish focus courses (each worth 3 credits) include:
And one of the following courses which focus on a specific period in Jewish history:
Contextual focus courses (each worth 3 credits) include
One of the following courses
One of the following courses:
Total Required Credits for the Program: 12 s.h.
Melissa Klapper
Advisor
Robinson Hall, 216N
856.256.4500, ext. 53982
klapper@rowan.edu
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