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Admissions

Thank you for your interest in »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý!

We look forward to welcoming you to our community of learners.

Since 1924, Spertus students have pursued knowledge, enriched their own lives, and strengthened and invigorated their communities.

That tradition continues today with graduate and certificate programs that serve adult learners from around the world. Spertus students benefit from our culture of innovation, flexibility, inclusivity, creativity, intellectual adventurousness, and academic excellence.

Our programs are designed for you, with meaningful content and formats created to accommodate the schedule of working professionals. Spertus faculty are leaders in their respective fields with the skills to challenge and inspire.

Next Steps

Our admissions team is available to answer your questions, help you explore which program is right for you, and walk you through application requirements.

Contact Amie Barrish, Associate Director for Recruitment, to arrange a time to speak with her or another member of the Spertus team.


Application Information by Program

Jewish Studies
Graduate Programs

MA in Jewish Studies (MAJS)

DS in Jewish Studies (DSJS)

Doctor of Hebrew Letters (DHL)

Qualified students who apply now will be able to join faculty and fellow students from around the world for »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s next Jewish Studies seminar.

Jewish Professional Studies
Graduate Programs

MA in Jewish Professional Studies (MAJPS)
North American Cohort 7  begins mid-July 2025 with reading and coursework. First seminar at Spertus is Sunday, September 7 to Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Application Deadlines

  • March 10, 2025 Preferred Admissions Deadline
    ($50 application fee waived)
  • May 14, 2025 Final Application Deadline

Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies (EMAJPS)
Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies Cohort 9 begins mid-July 2025 with reading and coursework.
First seminar at Spertus is Sunday, September 7 — Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Application Deadlines

 

  • February 14, 2025 Preferred Admissions Deadline
    ($50 application fee waived)
  • March 31, 2025 Final Application Deadline

Certificate
Programs

Certificate in Jewish Leadership (CJL)
Presented in partnership with Northwestern University.
Cohort 18 begins May 21, 2025.

Application Deadlines

  • February 10, 2025 Preferred Admission Deadline
    ($50 application fee waived)
  • March 31, 2025 Final Application Deadline

Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Professionals
Next cohort begins October 9, 2025

Application Deadlines

  • May 27, 2025 Preferred Admission Deadline
    ($50 application fee waived)
  • July 25, 2025 Final Application Deadline

Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Lay Leaders

Plans for the next cohort of this important program are currently in development. Please to receive updates when they are available.

Headshot of Amie Barrish

I look forward to hearing about your goals and welcoming you to the Spertus community of learners.

AMIE BARRISH
Associate Director for Recruitment
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý, Chicago
abarrish@spertus.edu