BA Jewish Studies at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies is designed to help students develop the professional skills they need to become engaged global citizens, preparing them to obtain a job after graduation, pursue graduate studies and engage in dialogues about social justice around the world. By studying the world through the lens of Jewish culture, history, literature, society, and thought from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective, our students gain fundamental critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Jewish Studies | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, students must complete 36 credit hours of Jewish studies requirements, of which 18 credit hours must be in upper-division (3000- or 4000-level) courses. Sample listed courses: JWST 4000 Capstone in Jewish Studies (Senior Capstone); JWST 3120 Radical Jews; JWST 3820 Topics in Jewish Studies; JWST 4101 Topics in Hebrew Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Arts and Sciences, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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