Jewish Studies (B.A.) Academic Course Map

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Academic Course Map for Jewish Studies (B.A.)


ÌýÌýProgram OverviewÌý

The Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies (JWST) at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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.

The program reflects the core goals of Colorado's flagship university: to provide an outstanding liberal arts education, to foster critical thought, and to instill a keen appreciation of humankind's interrelatedness and diversity. At its core, the major trains students to be global citizens and to engage in and enact social justice in the world. ÌýThe major in Jewish studies is open to all students of all backgrounds, Jewish and non-Jewish, and offers an innovative and contemporary curriculum designed to provide a strong foundation in cultural education and to connect Jewish thought and text to action and people's lives.


Admission Requirements

Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýPlease see the CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Arts & Sciences’ÌýColorado Community College webpageÌýfor more information detailed information admissionsÌýrequirements for students transferingÌýfrom a Colorado Community College.Ìý


Transfer Recommendations

To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.Ìý


Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Jewish Studies (JWST) major

This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes.ÌýÌýDepending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.

Community College (first two years)

Fall Semester 1

CourseCourse TitleCredits
PHI 1015World Religions-West (GT-AH3)3
ENG 1021English Composition I (GT-CO1)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)3
ÌýTransfer Elective3
ÌýTransfer ElectiveÌý3
ÌýTotal Credits15

Spring Semester 1

CourseCourse TitleCredits
ENG 1022English Composition II (GT-CO2)3
MAT 1240Math for the Liberal Arts or any other GT-MA1 Course3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)3
ÌýTransfer Elective [LIT 2020 Jewish-American Literature OR LIT 2067 The Bible as Literature recommended is available]3
ÌýTotal Credits15

Fall Semester 2

Course TitleCredits
2nd Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course from a different category than the 1st.3
Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)3
Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1)4
Transfer ElectiveÌý5
Total Credits15

Spring Semester 2

CourseCourse TitleCredits
COM 2300Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer Course from any of the following categories (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4, GT-HI1, GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)3
ÌýTransfer ElectiveÌý3
ÌýTransfer ElectiveÌý3
ÌýTotal Credits15

Total credits at community college: 60

Completion of these four semesters of coursework fulfills the requirements for a general AssociateÌýof Arts Degree at your community college and fulfills the General Education requirements at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

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CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (last two years)

Fall Semester 3

CourseCourse TitleCredits
JWST 2350Introduction to Jewish Culture3
ÌýFundamentals of JWST Major Course3
ÌýHistory, Politics, and Religion JWST Major Course3
ÌýLower- or Upper-Division Elective3
ÌýUpper-Division Non-Major Elective3
ÌýTotal Credits15

Spring Semester 3

Course TitleCredits
Fundamentals of JWST Major Course3
Upper-Division JWST Literature, Culture, and the Arts Major Course3
Upper-Division JWST Major Elective3
Upper-Division Non-Major Elective3
Upper-Division Non-Major Elective3
Total Credits15

Fall Semester 4

Course TitleCredits
Upper-Division JWST Literature, Culture, and the Arts Major Course3
Upper-Division JWST Major Elective3
Upper-Division JWST Major Elective3
Upper-Division Non-Major Elective3
Upper-Division Non-Major Elective3
Total Credits15

Spring Semester 4

CourseCourse TitleCredits
JWST 4000Capstone in Jewish Studies3
ÌýUpper-Division JWST Major Elective3
ÌýUpper Division Non-Major Elective3
ÌýUpper Division Non-Major Elective3
ÌýUpper Division Non-Major Elective3
ÌýTotal Credits15

Total Credits at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: 60

Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Jewish Studies at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½


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