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Bachelor of Jewish Studies

California State University, Northridge

Northridge, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year Jewish Studies major leading to a Bachelor of Arts at Muhlenberg College.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Jewish Studies
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Jewish Studies
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Program Coordinator
Research Assistant
Project Assistant

Curriculum

The major has nine courses from at least three departments
With Hebrew or another approved Jewish language and the required courses Jewish Experience in a Secular Age and Judaisms. Electives cover Jewish religion
Literature
Thought
History and culture. It ends with a senior seminar and research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Freshmen: secondary-school completion with official transcripts and English translations
Transfer: college work with 2.0 GPA and required basic-skills courses
Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement and passport copy
Additional academic criteria: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
CSUN converts international GPAs. Transfer: 2.0 overall.

Accepted academic background

Freshmen: secondary-school completion with official transcripts and English translations, transfer: college work with 2.0 GPA and required basic-skills courses, Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement and passport copy

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 on new scale)
PTE Academic 50
Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Statement

How to apply

Review the Jewish Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,632 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Northridge
Faculty or school	College of Humanities
Department	Jewish Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Jewish Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.