The program is designed for students to finish in either one or two years, depending on the course load they choose. (Studying beyond two years requires special permission.)
The master's degree consists of 36 credits, and offers a variety of teaching modalities, namely:
- Two online semesters, one from October to January and the second from March to June; the courses include asynchronous distance learning, some with one to three meetings via Zoom.
- In February, intensive courses via Zoom (four weeks); each course includes eight Zoom sessions and four asynchronous classes on the platform.
- In July (two weeks), the intensive summer seminar, in person on the campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem: three academic courses, field trips, and special activities that integrate academics and a meaningful experience in Israel.
Below is the annual structure of the program:
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The organizational structure of the Master's program |
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October |
Fall Semester |
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November |
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December |
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January |
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February |
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Winter Intensive Sessions (2 courses, 4 weeks) |
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March |
Spring Semester |
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April |
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May |
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July |
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Summer Seminar in Israel (3 courses, 2 weeks) |
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August |
Summer Break |
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The program includes required and elective courses. Each student can build their own schedule according to their academic and personal interests.
You can find the syllabi of current courses by clicking here.
In addition to the course requirements, participants must submit two seminar papers (essays). The combined master's program does not include a thesis, which is usually a prerequisite for admission to a doctoral program at the Hebrew University.
Students of the International M.A. enroll in one of the two tracks