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Gratz College offers an online history degree, the Doctor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies program.  This history degree is designed for students in related disciplines.  Doctoral studies are the highest academic achievement, and Gratz understands the range of careers available to those with this level of education.  The curriculum in this history degree covers the fields of history, sociology, geography, psychology, law, and theories of genocide and the Holocaust.  Students will also conduct dissertations and in-depth research throughout the program that gives them an expert level understanding of these historical events.

The online Graduate Certificate in Jewish Nonprofit Management brings the organized Jewish community into the classroom through the study of nonprofit management which is essential for Jewish communal professionals to do their work with expertise and efficiency.  Required courses are New Directions in the American Jewish Community, a Jewish Studies elective, and either a Jewish Studies or a Nonprofit Management elective.  Nonprofit Management courses may be chosen from courses such as Nonprofit Organization, Nonprofit Law, Marketing the Nonprofit, or Fundamentals of Human Resources.

The online Certificate in Creativity & Cognition program from Gratz College is designed to help teachers combine effective pedagogical practices with current models of creativity and technology in order to meet the needs of the 21st century learner. Courses cover topics such as:

• Instructional Design
• Legal & Ethical Issues in the 21st Century Classroom
• Effective Learning Assessment
• Creative Pedagogy
• Designers of Learning
• Creative Technologies

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. This program is designed to prepare educators to meet the needs of the modern learner by understanding that creativity and technology are foundational constructs of modern education. The curriculum combines effective pedagogical practices with current models of creativity and technology, infusing students with ingenuity and resourcefulness.  

This is an extremely flexible degree option. Not only can you study wherever it is convenient without attending classes on campus, but you also choose almost all of the courses that comprise this degree. You may select such courses as:

• Motivating Today’s Learners
• The Empowered Learner 
• Growth Mindset 
• Integrated Learning
• Foundations of Creativity

Enroll in these online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. This program integrates clinical knowledge and theory into Jewish studies. The program is intended for those who are interested in working within Jewish schools, Jewish community centers, Jewish summer camps, supplementary schools, and adult Jewish educational institutions.

Students in this online religion degree will complete core courses in instruction, learning assessment, and legal and ethical issues in the classroom as well as required courses in the Hebrew language. 

The curriculum in this concentration includes:

• Fundamentals & Orientations in Jewish Education
• Jewish Education Methods  
• Jewish Education Methods, Jewish Studies

If you are ready to apply your existing college credits towards a bachelor’s degree, consider the online BA in Jewish Professional Studies offered by Gratz College. While providing learning flexibility as an online program, this completion degree also offers you an individualized curriculum. You can tailor your degree towards your career path and learning goals by working with an academic advisor. In addition to a capstone project, Gratz incorporates writing and research skills, as well as a course to help you target your self-directed learning.

Gratz College offers an online BA in Jewish Studies as a bachelor completion program. You can choose the area of study you would like to focus upon and use your previous college coursework towards transfer credit. This online completion program is ideal for those who work in a synagogue, religious education, or social welfare organization. Gratz’s classes cover a broad spectrum of subject areas such as Jewish history, heritage, communities, and religion.

Topics of study include:

• Judaism’s encounter with modernity
• Introduction to classical Judaism
• Hebrew

Gratz College offers an online Undergraduate Certificate in Jewish Studies program. This provides students with their first credential in Jewish Studies. The program is designed to strengthen the student’s Jewish literacy. The curriculum also advances understanding of Jewish history, religion, and heritage. You will complete courses in both Ancient Jewish Studies, which includes an introduction to Classical Judaism, and courses in Modern Jewish Studies, which includes Judaism’s Encounter with Modernity.

Gratz College offers an online Graduate Certificate in Jewish Communal Service. Students will study about the American Jewish Community. The curriculum also helps students discover a passion for helping leaders of Jewish communities and managing organizations. This is a flexible program that allows students to choose electives that target their personal or professional goals.

This Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies offers flexible online religious studies that expand your understanding of the history and culture of the Jewish faith. Electives allow you to customize a certificate that meets your needs. Credits can also be applied to the master's program.

Options for study include, but are not limited to classical and modern Jewish studies.

Advance your knowledge with this online religious studies certificate. Examine Judaism’s relationship with Christianity. You will study this relationship from ancient times to today. The curriculum emphasizes leadership and organizational skills while providing a foundation for further work in Jewish-Christian relations, interfaith dialogue, and understanding.  

Half of the curriculum is comprised of electives with choices that likely include:

• Judaism and Christianity
• Sages, Saints, and Sinners
• History of Anti-Semitism
• The Church and the Holocaust
• Post-Holocaust Theologies

An online graduate degree program on Interfaith Leadership focuses on the skills related to working with people of diverse faith backgrounds. The goal of the program is to develop leadership capabilities to work with individuals with faiths in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Students in the Gratz College program will take courses that enhance their ability to address issues of interfaith beliefs, communication techniques, and ethical practices. 

Coursework includes classes in:

• Successful interfaith dialogue
• Religious studies
• Organizational behavior
• Project and program management

The Jewish Professional Studies master's degree at Gratz College is a self-designed, online program for professionals seeking more knowledge of Jewish education and history. The curriculum covers critical writing and research, historical events such as the Holocaust, nonprofit management, and a capstone project. Gratz offers a flexible curriculum for each student to develop their own dynamic and personalized plan of study in a way that supports their own goals. This is a unique feature of Gratz's graduate education that is best suited for the individual, preparing you for success.

Gratz College has designed the online Master of Arts in Jewish Studies program. This program is for students who plan to work in synagogues or cultural organizations and want more formal knowledge about the Jewish religion. This is an extremely flexible program that allows each student to study the area of Judaism that most interest them, including Jewish history, the Midrash, Jewish Bible interpretation, Zionism and Israel, and the American Jewish community. You will create a course of study tailored to your individual preferences and career goals. Graduates will have a deeper understanding of the Jewish religion, Jewish heritage, Jewish history, and the ever-evolving Jewish community along with the credentials that allow them to teach in Jewish schools.