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Stern College
for WomenAcademic Advisement Orientation
Academic Advisement CenterOffice of the Dean
215 Lexington, 6th floor646-592-4170
scwadvisement@yu.edu
Miriam Schechter, Director
General Education Jewish Studies
Major
Overview of BA Requirements
128 credits
There are 3 required components of your education:
General Education
1. Modes of Expression
2. Foundations of History, Philosophy & Social Science
3. Interpreting Literature and the Arts
4. Contemporary US and Global Perspectives
5. Science and Technology
6. Quantitative Skills
7. Electives
Jewish Studies
•CORE + 14 Jewish Studies Credits
•Courses in:
Hebrew Language
Bible
Judaic Studies
Jewish Philosophy
Jewish History
Major
•Generally between 30-45 credits
•Fact sheets can be found online and in the Dean’s Office
•Check out the “Explore the Majors” sessions at orientation to learn more
Degree Requirements
6 Credits
1. Modes of Expression
2 courses (from 2 different areas)
6 credits
Economics
History
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology 1010
Sociology 1001
See Notes in schedule for courses which apply, since some courses in these disciplines apply only to Contemporary category
2. Foundations of History, Philosophy & Social Science
3 courses (from at least 2 different areas)
9 credits
• Art History
• English Literature
• Music 1111 and all Music History courses
3. Interpreting Literature and the Arts
6 Credits
Economics History Philosophy Political Science
See Notes in schedule for courses which apply, since some courses in these disciplines apply only to Foundations category
4. Contemporary US and Global Perspectives
2 courses (from 2 different areas)
7-8 Credits
Non-Science Majors and those not entering a health-related field
Science Majors (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and health- related fields)
•BIOL 1005C or CHEM 1010C (1 semester lecture and lab)
•1 semester inter-disciplinary lecture (SCIE 1050)
•Fulfilled by courses taken for the major
5. Science and Technology
AND
Choose 1 course from:
3-4 Credits
6. Quantitative Skills
A maximum of two SSSB
courses may apply
12 Credits
7. Electives
There are 3 required components of your education:
General Education
1. Modes of Expression
2. Foundations of History, Philosophy & Social Science
3. Interpreting Literature and the Arts
4. Contemporary US and Global Perspectives
5. Science and Technology
6. Quantitative Skills
7. Electives
Jewish Studies
•CORE + 14 Jewish Studies Credits
•Courses in:
Hebrew Language
Bible
Judaic Studies
Jewish Philosophy
Jewish History
Major
•Generally between 30-45 credits
•Fact sheets can be found online and in the Dean’s Office
•Check out the “Explore the Majors” sessions at orientation to learn more
Degree Requirements
• CORE is a unit of 3 courses that total 8-9 credits
• This CORE unit appears on your transcript as HEST (Hebrew Language & Literature)
UNIT:
BIBL – 3 credits
HEBR – 3 credits
JUDS – 3 credits
HEST (CORE) – 6 credits
Jewish Studies RequirementsWhat is CORE?
Students are required to complete:
- 6 semesters of CORE
- 14 additional Jewish Studies credits
Students who have completed one year of study in Israel may receive credit for up to:
- 3 semesters of CORE
- 9 credits towards the 14 additional Jewish Studies credits
Jewish Studies RequirementsBible, Judaic Studies, Jewish History, Jewish Philosophy, Hebrew Language
Bible – 15 credit minimum
Judaic Studies – 15 credit minimum
Jewish History – 5 credit minimum
Jewish Philosophy – 5 credit minimum
Hebrew Language - dependent on placement
HEBR 1101 5 courses
HEBR 1102 4 courses
HEBR 1103-1105 3 courses
HEBR 1106-1108 2 courses
HEBR 1205 or above 1 course
Jewish Studies RequirementsDistribution of Requirements
Israel Record
Institution Credit:
Fall 2014
BIBL 1081 Introduction to Exegesis 2
JHIS 1485 The Holocaust 1
JPHI 1853 Modern Jewish Problems 2
JUDS 1381 Mussar 1
JUDS 1450 Laws and Customs 3
JUDS 1458 The Sabbath 3
JUDS 1485 Daily Life: Home and Synagogue 2
JUDS 1841 Methodology of Oral Law 4
18 Credits
Spring 2015
BIBL 1082 Introduction to Exegesis 2
BIBL 1120 Pentateuch: Wkly Prtn 1
BIBL 1408 Book of Leviticus 3
BIBL ELEC Elective(s) 1
BIBL ELEC Elective(s) 2
JPHI 1846 Philosophy of Soloveitchik 1
JPHI 1854 Modern Jewish Religious 2
JUDS 1459 Jewish Laws and Customs 3
JUDS 1486 Daily Life 2
JUDS ELEC Elective(s) 1
18 Credits
Earned:
3 semesters of CORE and 9 additional Jewish Studies credits = 27 BA credits
Counts toward distribution: BIBL: 11 credits JPHI: 5 credits JHIS: 1 credit JUDS: 19 credits
Needs:
3 additional semesters of CORE and 5 additional Jewish Studies credits including:
BIBL: 4 credits JPHI: CompleteJHIS: 4 credits JUDS: Complete
Placed into Hebrew 1205: 1 course
S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program
CORE RecordThis unit is listed as HEST on your BA transcript
Fall 2015
BIBL 1082 Introduction to Exegesis 3
HEBR 1205 Upper Intermediate Hebrew I 3
JUDS 1465 The Festivals 3
HEST 1306 Hebrew Language and Literature 6
BA TranscriptFall 2014HES 1400 IP: Michlalah 12
Spring 2015HES 1400 IP: Michlalah 15
27 creditsFall 2015
ARTS 1050 Introduction to Art 3BIOL 1005C Human Biology 4ENGL 1100 Composition and Rhetoric 3
PSYC 3800 Personality 3
19 credits
There are 3 required components of your education:
General Education
1. Modes of Expression
2. Foundations of History, Philosophy & Social Science
3. Interpreting Literature and the Arts
4. Contemporary US and Global Perspectives
5. Science and Technology
6. Quantitative Skills
7. Electives
Jewish Studies
•CORE + 14 Jewish Studies Credits
•Courses in:
Hebrew Language
Bible
Judaic Studies
Jewish Philosophy
Jewish History
Major
•Generally between 30-45 credits
•Fact sheets can be found online and in the Dean’s Office
•Attend the “Explore the Majors” sessions at orientation to learn more
Degree Requirements
Important: Read “Notes” section and check pre-reqs before choosing your classes!
Workload is 6-7 courses a semester
We recommend 6 courses in a student’s first semester
• This will affect your financial aid, housing, etc.
• Consult with the Office of Student Finance before dropping a course that will take you below 12 credits
Minimum of 12 credits for full time status
Workload
Semester Schedule
Semester Schedule (Jewish Studies)
Jewish Studies By Level
Jewish Studies By Level
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
A 9:00-10:15 J 9:00-10:15 A 9:00-10:15 J 9:00-10:15
B 10:25-11:40 K 10:30-11:45 B 10:25-11:40 K 10:30-11:45
C 11:55-1:10 L 12:00-1:15 C 11:55-1:10 L 12:00-1:15
D1 1:25-2:40 1:05-1:45 1:15-1:45 D 1:25-2:40 1:15-1:45
D2 1:40-2:55 M 1:45-3:00 M 1:45-3:00
2:40-3:10 Club Hour
2:40-3:35
E 3:10-4:25 N 3:15-4:30 N 3:15-4:30
E 3:35-4:50
F 4:40-5:55 P 4:40-5:55 P 4:40-5:55
F 5:00-6:15
G 6:05-7:20 Q 6:00-7:15 Q 6:00-7:15
9:00
ENGL 1100
JPHI 1204
PSYC 1010
BIBL 1165
ENGL 1100
PSYC 1010
BIBL 1165
JPHI 1204
BIOL 1011C
(lecture)
JUDS 1450
BIOL 1011Y
(lab)
BIOL 1011C
(lecture)
JUDS 1450
Important Dates
Final Exam Schedule
Academic AdvisementMiriam Schechter, Director
215 Lexington Avenue, 6th Floor To make an appointment go to:
Phone: (646) 592-4170 www.yu2.mywconline.com
Fax: (212) 340-7788
Website: Academic Advisement Center
Email: scwadvisement@yu.edu
Cali Orenbuch, Jewish Studies Advisor
245 Lexington Avenue, Room 405 Email for an appointment or stop by
Phone: (212) 340-7718 Monday – Wednesday 8:30AM-3:00PM
Fax: (212) 340-7876 Thursday 8:30AM-12:30PM
Website: Department of Jewish Studies
Email: corenbuc@yu.edu
Making the Most of your Appointment
Come to appointments prepared
Bring your transcript
Have questions written down
Come to us early in the semester to discuss academic issues
Make sure to have a junior and senior check
And ...
Have...
FUN!!!!
And… Don’t forget to:
+ +
Questions?
Academic Advisement CenterOffice of the Dean
To make an appointment: www.yu2.mywconline.com
215 Lexington Avenue, 6th FloorNew York, NY 10016
Phone: (646) 592-4170Fax: (212) 340-7788www.yu.edu/stern
Email: scwadvisement@yu.edu
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