Students applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Education Degree from the Graduate Center for Education must have completed the following prerequisites:

A bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university with a competitive grade-point average.
A minimum of one year of college-level Hebrew. Students who have not fulfilled this requirement may enroll in the American Jewish University Hebrew Summer Ulpan (or its equivalent) prior to their first semester, work with a Hebrew tutor, or be prepared to spend three years in the program.
A minimum of one semester of a college level course in Jewish history. Students who have not fulfilled this requirement must consult with the Dean.

The following is recommended:

4. Prior teaching experience.

PROCEDURES

Completed application forms are due by March 1 preceding the fall semester in which the applicant plans to enroll. Applications received after March 1 will be considered on a space-available basis. In addition, the following materials must be submitted:

Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate studies. An official, notarized, English translation must be submitted for all transcripts not originally issued in English. Records are to be sent directly to the American Jewish University, Fingerhut School of Education Office of Admissions, from the institutions issuing the transcripts.
Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is also required for international students whose native language is not English (for exemptions, see below).
Three letters of recommendation addressing the student’s academic readiness for graduate study and appropriateness for the field of Jewish education, on forms included in the application packet. Completed forms must be submitted by those providing recommendations directly to the American Jewish University, Fingerhut School of Education Office of Admissions.
Word-processed essays on topics provided in the application packet.
A non-refundable application fee of $50.*

* All fees are subject to change without notice.
A personal interview with the Admissions Committee is also required of all applicants to the program, and will be scheduled only after all necessary application documents and fees are received.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION

CALL 310-440-1249
E-MAIL: EDUCATIONADMISSIONS@AJULA.EDU

ONLINE: WWW.AJULA.EDU/EDUCATION.

Master of Arts in Teaching

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

PREREQUISITES

Students applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree in the Graduate Center for Education must have completed the following prerequisites:

Students applying for the MA in Nonprofit Management are required to have a post-graduate degree from an accredited university prior to admittance into the program. They are also required to have completed at least one undergraduate level course in accounting as a prerequisite to any Budget and Finance classes.
A currently held teaching position in a Jewish school with a minimum of ten hours per week of classroom instruction.

The following is highly recommended:

3. Three to five years of teaching experience.

PROCEDURES

Completed application forms are due by March 1 proceeding the summer semester in which the applicant plans to enroll. Applications received after March 1 will be considered on a space-available basis. In addition, the following materials must be submitted:

Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate studies. An official, notarized, English translation must be submitted for all transcripts not originally issued in English. Records are to be sent directly to the American Jewish University, Fingerhut School of Education Office of Admissions, from the institutions issuing the transcripts.
Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is also required for international students whose native language is not English (for exemptions, see below).
Three letters of recommendation addressing the student’s academic readiness for graduate study and appropriateness for the field of Jewish education, on forms included in the application packet. Completed forms must be submitted by those providing recommendations directly to the American Jewish University, Fingerhut School of Education Office of Admissions.
Word-processed essays on topics provided in the application packet.
A non-refundable application fee of $50.*

*All fees subject to change without notice.
A personal interview with the Admissions Committee is also required of all applicants to the program, and will be scheduled only after all necessary application documents and fees are received.

Please note: the Master of Arts in Teaching Program begins the last week in June.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION

CALL 310-440-1249
E-MAIL: EDUCATIONADMISSIONS@AJULA.EDU
ONLINE: WWW.AJULA.EDU/EDUCATION.

NON-MATRICULATED STUDENT STATUS

Students who have not been formally admitted to a graduate degree program, may, with the permission of the dean of the program, enroll in courses on a non-matriculated basis. Students with non-matriculated status may take no more than seven units in any given semester, and may accumulate no more than 10 total units at American Jewish University before being formally admitted to and enrolled in a graduate program. Credit awarded for work completed as a non-matriculated student may be applied to degree requirements once a student is admitted.

CHANGING DEGREE OBJECTIVE

Students who wish to transfer from one graduate program to another must formally apply to the new graduate program through the Office of Admissions for the new program.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students seeking admission to American Jewish University must submit documents attesting to their previous educational achievements. All documents in languages other than English (including Hebrew) must be accompanied by an official, notarized translation.

All students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Exempted from this requirement are students who have completed undergraduate degrees in the United States, at an accredited institution of higher education in Canada in which the primary language of instruction is English, or at accredited institutions of higher education in other countries whose primary language is English. In addition, graduate applicants are required to submit official scores from the GRE General Test, taken within the last five years.

Upon admission, international students will be sent an I-20 form, which is a "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F1) Student Status – For Academic and Language Students," together with an Affidavit of Support form. The Affidavit of Support requires that students submit proper documents establishing their financial ability to maintain themselves for at least one year. It is the responsibility of all international students to apply for their own student visas and to maintain these visas in good standing. To qualify for a student visa, international students at the graduate level are required to register for at least eight units per semester.

Graduate School of Nonprofit Management

Admission into the MBA, MA, and MAJCS Programs

APPLYING FOR ADMISSIONS

PREREQUISITES

Students applying for admission to the Graduate School of Nonprofit Management must have received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university, with a recommended 3.0 grade point average. Students enrolled in the MBA program are required to complete at least one undergraduate level course in accounting as a prerequisite to any Budget and Finance classes. Knowledge of or experience in the nonprofit field is also desirable.

Students applying for the MA in Nonprofit Management are required to have a post-graduate degree from an accredited university prior to admittance into the program. They are also required to have completed at least one undergraduate level course in accounting as a prerequisite to any Budget and Finance classes.

Students applying for the Master of Arts in Jewish Communal Studies (MAJCS) program are required to have one year of college Hebrew or its equivalent. Students who have not fulfilled this requirement must enroll in HEB 100 - Intensive Beginning Hebrew (or its equivalent) during American Jewish University’s summer session prior to their first semester. MAJCS students are also required to have one undergraduate level course in accounting

PROCEDURES

The Graduate School of Nonprofit Management has a rolling admissions process. However, the priority deadline for applications is March 1 for the fall semester and November 1, for the spring semester. Applications received after those dates will be considered on a space-available basis. The Admissions Committee bases its decisions on careful review of a candidate’s credentials, application, supporting documents and appropriateness for the field. Admission is open to qualified students without regard to gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic origin or physical disability.

Applicants must submit the following materials:

A completed, signed Application for Admission.
Typewritten essays (see Essay Questions).
Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate studies from accredited institutions. Transcripts in any language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation and evaluation. Transcripts must be sent from the institution directly to the MBA Office of Graduate Admissions.
Official scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test.* Applicants may substitute the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).*
An official score report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)* for all foreign students whose native language is not English and who have not received a degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
Two letters of recommendation using AJU Application Forms submitted to the MBA Office of Graduate Admissions directly from the person writing the recommendation. One letter should be from an academic source if the student has been out of school for less than two years. Otherwise, letters of recommendation can be received from superiors, colleagues, or other professional affiliations. Letters of recommendation can be submitted by the applicant if they are contained in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature across the flap.
A non-refundable application fee of $50.00.** Please make check payable to American Jewish University
OPTIONAL: Submit a recent photograph to help us associate your face with your name. This helps us remember you as a person, rather than a collection of papers

*Institution Code #4876
**All fees subject to change without notice.
Completed applications and all supporting materials should be sent to the MBA Office of Graduate Admissions.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION

Call 310-440-1260
E-mail: MBAoffice@ajula.edu.

Online: www.ajula.edu/mba.

VISITING STUDENT STATUS

Students who have not been officially admitted to a graduate degree program, may, with the permission of the dean of the program, enroll in courses on a non-matriculated (visiting student) basis. Students in this category may take no more than seven units in any given semester, and may accumulate no more than 15 total units at American Jewish University before being officially admitted to a graduate program. Credit awarded for work completed as a non-matriculated student may be applied to graduation requirements once a student is admitted.

CHANGING DEGREE OBJECTIVE

Students who wish to transfer from one graduate program to another must formally apply to the new graduate program through the Office of Graduate Admissions.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency, prior to admission, through the achievement of at least a 215 score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). In addition, graduate applicants are required to submit the GRE test scores.

Upon admission, international students will be sent an I-20 form, which is a “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F1) Student Status–For Academic and Language Students,” together with an Affidavit of Support form. The Affidavit of Support requires that students submit proper documents establishing their financial ability to maintain themselves for at least one year. It is the responsibility of all students to apply for their own student visas and to maintain these visas in good standing. To qualify for a student visa, international students at the graduate level are required to register for at least eight units per semester.

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