Jewish Studies Minor
Jewish Studies Program (JWST)
0124 Taliaferro Hall
Phone: 301-405-4975
jwst-contact@umd.edu
http://jewishstudies.umd.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate/js-minor/
Program Director: Maxine Grossman, Ph.D.
The Minor in Jewish Studies offers a broad overview of the principal aspects of Jewish Studies as a field. Students are encouraged to take courses in a variety of areas through a combination of required fields and general electives.
To make an appointment to explore or declare a minor, go to http://arhu.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/minors/.
15 credits are to be distributed as follows:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| History | 3 | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| Thought, Religion, or Culture | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
- A minimum of 9 credits must be at the 3xx or 4xx-level.
- All credits must be earned with a grade of "C-" or above.
- An overall GPA of 2.0 in the minor is required for graduation.
- A list of qualifying courses in each category is available from the Director of the Jewish Studies program.
- Up to 3 credits of 1xx or 2xx-level Hebrew or Yiddish language study may be credited toward the minor. In exceptional cases, students may petition to have other languages included.
Restrictions
- Students enrolled in the Jewish Studies Major are not eligible to enroll in the minor.
- At least 6 credits of 3xx or 4xx-level credit must be taken at the University of Maryland.
- No more than 6 credits may be taken at an institution other than Maryland.
- In keeping with University policy, no more than 6 credits may also be applied to a major.