Select three courses from the following list. Students may substitute another upper-division language (Judeo-Arabic, Judeo-Persian, Ladino, Yiddish) if they can demonstrate its integral role in their specific course of study.

Hebrew

Select six elective courses from Hebrew or Jewish studies subject areas or from:

Electives

Jewish Studies

The Major

Elective

Demonstrate proficiency equivalent to level 3 at UCLA in one foreign language (Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew) in consultation with the department.

Foreign Language

Complete two courses and a foreign language requirement as follows:

Preparation for the Major

Requirements

Study Abroad 
Students are encouraged to spend up to one year in Israel either to (1) study with an education abroad program or (2) study at an Israeli university. For information on studying in Israel, contact the <a href="https://ieo.ucla.edu/uceap" rel="nofollow">Education Abroad Program</a>, 1332 Murphy Hall, 310-825-4889.

Students are encouraged to take a research tutorial within Jewish Studies 197 or 199. A maximum of two 197 or 199 courses (8 units total) may be applied toward the major.

Transfer applicants to the Jewish Studies major with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory course prior to admission to UCLA: one social, cultural, and religious institutions of Judaism course.
Refer to the <a href="https://admission.ucla.edu/apply/transfer">UCLA transfer admission guide</a> for up-to-date information regarding transfer selection for admission.

College of Letters and Science

Ability to read texts in Hebrew and analyze the language and cultural context

Demonstrated written and oral mastery of the Hebrew language

Demonstrated specific skills and expertise, including research, analysis, and writing

Identification, evaluation, and analysis of historical monuments, periods in time, vocabulary, concepts, and historical figures

General Catalog

Jewish Studies BA