Overview

The program offered by Towson University prepares students for careers as professional leaders for the Jewish community through a combination of leadership training, communal service and practical field experience. The interdisciplinary curriculum combines courses in leadership, education, non-profit management, communal service, Jewish studies and an internship experience tailored to each student.

About the Program

The Leadership in Jewish Education and Communal Service program emphasizes the development of effective communication, critical analysis, and flexible thinking skills. Core components include five graduate Jewish studies courses, six professional courses, a supervised internship and practicum seminar. You’ll choose from two concentrations:

The education concentration prepares you to share your knowledge of your faith in a variety of teaching and learning settings.
The communal professional concentration focuses on the development of leadership and communal service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Literature And Civilization

Jewish Law And Ethics

Rabbinic Literature And History

Medieval Jewish History

Jews In The Modern World

Jewish Thought

Diaspora Jewish Communities

American Jewish History

Special Topics In Judaic Studies

Contemporary Jewish Ethics: Reshaping The Jewish Identity In Our Generation

Exploration Of Holocaust Education

Leadership In Jewish Education And Communities

Jewish Communal Service Practicum Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university*
Minimum of a B average: overall GPA of 3.0/4.0

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50730 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50730 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

28082 USD / year

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Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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