Certificate in Jewish Day School Education

Throughout the past decade there has been significant growth in Jewish day school enrollments in the United States. Not only are more students attending existing Jewish day schools but also more day schools have been created. In particular, there has been a proliferation of community day high schools. As a result, Jewish high schools, middle schools and elementary day schools are now facing a serious shortage of qualified personnel. In addition, day schools are increasingly challenged to move beyond dual curriculum models to new integrative curriculum designs for which there is a need for skilled leadership, research and evaluation.

The 21-credit CERTIFICATE IN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL EDUCATION enables educators to more effectively meet the unique challenges of the day school setting-helping students to explore connections between Jewish and secular learning, and to integrate Jewish and American values. Participants strengthen both their knowledge of Judaism and pedagogy to better educate students, helping them to find their place in the Jewish community and society at large, and inspiring them to acquire a sense of responsibility for preserving Jewish tradition and for bettering society. The certificate focuses on these four areas of study: Educational Context of Day School Education, Content and Language, Pedagogical Content and Knowledge, and Teaching Practices and Learning Styles.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Individual programs of study differ based on the student's background. The following requirements serve as guidelines:

• Art of Learning
• Art of Teaching
• Lifespan Development and Case Studies in Jewish Education
• Behavioral Management in the Inclusive Classroom
• Graduate Seminar in Day School Education
• Advanced Bible core-text course
• Advanced Rabbinics core-text course
• Hebrew VIII is a co-requisite for the certificate ( credits do not count toward certificate credit total )

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Jewish Education degree from Hebrew College or equivalent ( or advanced proficiency in education and Jewish Studies )
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Academic records, letters of recommendation and personal essay
• Hebrew language proficiency equivalent to Hebrew VI

LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Most students with an advanced level of Hebrew proficiency can complete the program in two years.

Credits earned toward the CERTIFICATE IN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL EDUCATION may be applied toward the MASTER OF JEWISH EDUCATION, upon approval of the Dean of the Shoolman Graduate School of Jewish Education. Additional application materials will be required for admission to the master's degree program.

For more information about the Center for Jewish Day School Education and its programs, please contact the Office of Admissions at 617-559-8610, or email admissions@hebrewcollege.edu.