About

The Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies offers the joint Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts degree to enable superior undergraduate students at Yeshiva University to begin their studies for the MA degree. To be admitted to the program, students must have senior standing. They may take up to 12 graduate credits (four courses), but not more than 6 credits (two courses) per semester, during their final year in college. These credits may be counted toward both the BA and the MA.

Awarding of Degree

The bachelor's degree is awarded when the following conditions have been met:

1. The candidate completes the 128 credits required for the BA in accordance with undergraduate requirements governing this degree.
2. The candidate fulfills any general University requirements that may apply.

The master's degree is awarded when the following conditions have been met:

1. BA requirements must be met before the student can continue in the master's program.
2. The candidate earns the 30 credits required for the MA in accordance with the regulations of Bernard Revel Graduate School.
3. The candidate passes a written comprehensive examination in the area of concentration.
4. The candidate fulfills any general University requirements that may apply.

Harry Fischel Summer School for Higher Jewish Studies

Classes for credit are open to qualified graduate and advanced undergraduate students in Jewish Studies and related fields at Yeshiva University and other academic institutions (appropriate document must be filed in the Revel Office of the Dean). Students at Yeshiva University may take these courses toward fulfilling degree requirements. Students from other institutions may take the courses as transient students for possible transfer credit at their home institution. Qualified individuals who do not fit into these categories may register with permission of the dean.

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