Graduate Degree and Certificate Requirements

Graduate Degree Requirements

Rabbinical Ordination Requirements

Cantorial Ordination Requirements

Certificate Program Requirements

Guidelines for Graduate Degree Programs

Selection of Candidates
Admissions decisions are based on a careful review of a candidate's completed application, credentials, supporting documents and appropriateness for the degree program. Applicants for graduate degree programs must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a competitive grade point average.

Hebrew College admits qualified students without regard to age, sex, religion, disability, race, color or national origin. An application for financial aid does not in any way affect a candidate's application for admission.

Interview
The interview is an essential and required part of the application process for all Hebrew College graduate degree programs. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you better; for you to visit the campus, sit in on classes and meet students; and to learn more about the College and program for which you are applying. Though on-campus interviews are preferred, if you live far from campus and are unable to travel, a phone interview may be arranged. To schedule your visit, please contact the Office of Admissions, 617-559-8610, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Requirements for Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) and Master of Jewish Education (MJEd)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• 3 references

• GRE scores

• Official transcripts

• Application and fee

• 2 essays

• MAJS only: Hebrew placement test

Requirements for Master of Jewish Liberal Studies 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• 2 references

• Official transcripts

• Application and fee

• 2 short-answer questions

Guidelines for Certificate Programs

Selection of Candidates
Admissions decisions are based on a careful review of a candidate's completed application, credentials, supporting documents and appropriateness for the certificate program.

Applicants for graduate certificate programs must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a competitive grade point average. The following certificate programs do not require a bachelor's degree: Early Childhood Jewish Education, Jewish Special Education, Jewish Sacred Music and Jewish Music Education.

Hebrew College admits qualified students without regard to age, sex, religion, disability, race, color or national origin.

Interview
The interview is an essential and required part of the application process for all Hebrew College certificate programs. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you better and for you to learn more about the College and program for which you are applying. Though on-campus interviews are preferred, if you live far from campus and are unable to travel, a phone interview may be arranged. To schedule your interview, please contact the Office of Admissions, 617-559-8610, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Jewish Education Certificates
Requirements vary for some certificates; see application instructions for details.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• Application and fee

• Official transcripts

• 1 reference

• Essay question

School of Jewish Music Certificates Requirements