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Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies

Admission Requirements

Any degree or visiting student from within the University who satisfies its requirements may apply to receive the certificate.

Certificate Requirements

York University students may earn an Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies in addition to fulfilling the requirements for a Bachelors Degree. To qualify for the Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, students must complete 12 credits (or their equivalents) in Hebrew Language or Literature offered in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, and 24 additional credits (or their equivalents) in the areas of Hebrew Language and Literature and/or Jewish Studies, for a total of 36 credits from the list of approved courses. No more than 18 of these credits may be taken at another university. At least 18 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level. The cumulative grade point average in all 36 credits must be at least 5.0. More detailed information, including the list of approved courses, is available in the Office of the Centre for Jewish Studies, 260 Vanier, 416-736-5823 or the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, South 561 Ross, 416-736-5016.