Departments & Programs

Undergraduate Studies

Now in the second half of its first century, Stern College for Women has developed a broad set of educational programs, internship and research opportunities as well as cultural enrichment programs to develop the talent of individual students like you. Our rigorous curricula, spanning a wide range of disciplines in Jewish studies, the humanities, sciences and social sciences, prepare you for careers, graduate study and leadership and to both contribute to society and take on the challenges of tomorrow.

Additionally, we offer combined and joint programs in disciplines including engineering, dentistry, optometry, Jewish studies and social work in conjunction with the University's graduate schools and other leading universities.

Undergraduate Jewish Studies

Yeshiva University attracts women who want to develop their entire being—whose idea of success includes professional fulfillment, strong family and rich spiritual life.

Stern College for Women's Rebecca Ivry Department of Jewish Studies offers the country's largest and most diverse undergraduate Jewish studies program for women. Designed to expose students to the beauty of Torah study and the depth of Jewish tradition, the program offers valuable training in rigorous thought, exposure to research methods and opportunities for independent work. It empowers them to become dynamic participants in Jewish life and to pursue careers in Jewish education.

The Basic Jewish Studies Program within the Rebecca Ivry Department of Jewish Studies is designed for students new to Hebrew language and textual study, who aspire to attain a broad-based Jewish philosophical and text-based education.

Combined and Joint Programs

In conjunction with Yeshiva University's graduate schools and other leading universities, Stern College offers you the opportunity to earn a combined or joint degree in disciplines ranging from business administration and social work to Jewish education and Jewish studies. This wealth of programs affords you educational experiences that would not be possible within the bounds of single disciplines.

Graduate Program

Stern College for Women offers a unique and challenging graduate program: the Master of Arts in Biblical and Talmudic interpretation. It is open to students with extensive backgrounds in advanced Jewish studies.

The Jewish Educators Project

Recognizing the need for additional talented teachers in the field of Jewish education, the Legacy Heritage Fund has partnered with Stern College for Women to create the Jewish Educators Project.

Begun in Fall 2009, the project enables students dedicated to a career in Jewish to major in Jewish studies with a concentration in Jewish education. Outstanding students pursuing this three-year track may apply to become Legacy Heritage Fund Scholars. Scholars will receive full tuition support in the form of grants and forgivable loans for three years of undergraduate study at Stern College. Loans will be forgiven on a prorated basis during the first three years of teaching in the field. Additional aspects of the Scholars Program include one-on-one mentoring and professional development.

For more information, contact:

Deena Rabinovich
Program Director
Stanton Hall
245 Lexington Ave, Room 605
212.340.7730
drabinov@yu.edu 

Legacy Heritage Fund Scholars application (PDF)