Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Jewish Studies)
Field of Study:
$36,974/Yr
By nature interdisciplinary, and emphasizing critical thinking and global engagement, the Jewish Studies major is flexible and adaptable to a wide variety of courses of study. Students in the major must complete a total of thirty (30) credits, at least fifteen (15) of which must be at the 400-level. No more than eight (8) credits of Hebrew may count toward the 30-credit total. All students in the major must complete JST 10, an introduction to Jewish Civilization, and select from approved lists or in consultation with the Director three courses that address Jewish studies across its history:
- one course in Jewish Studies of the Ancient through the Medieval periods,
- one course in Jewish Studies of the Early Modern through the Contemporary periods, and
- one course in Jewish Studies of the Diaspora.
All students in the major are particularly encouraged to participate in a relevant internships, education abroad programs, and/or archaeological fieldwork for which course credits and scholarships are available. Penn State students also may enroll to study abroad at a university in Israel, and up to 15 credits of related education abroad courses in any country may be applied to requirements for the major in consultation with the adviser.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $36974 (USD 36974) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $35984 (USD 35984) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Submit official transcripts of secondary school and previous education
- Secondary school records should contain the list of subjects studied each year and the grades earned in each
- The official transcripts should be in original language followed by a copy with line by line English translation
- Submitting ACT/SAT score is optional
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum score of 80 in iBT; minimum 550 in PBT
- IELTS: minimum score of 6.5
- ACT: minimum score of 24 in English
Scores Required
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Gunvant & Bharati Parekh College Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
FormSwift Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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