Master's in Israel Education

The profession of Israel education combines several diverse fields, among them Israel studies, philosophy of education, curriculum development and pedagogy, educational leadership, and theories and practices of working with people. The master of education and human development (MAEd&HD) in the field of Israel education offers a new model of advanced professional studies for this relatively new field. The program's mission is to develop a new cadre of significant educators who can help shape the historic relationship between Israel and American Jewry into the twenty-first century.

Curriculum

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 30 credits, including 24 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses.

Required

EDUC 6803	Introduction to Experiential Jewish Education
EDUC 6804	Applied Research in Experiential Jewish Education
EDUC 6810	Paideia and Jewish Education
EDUC 6811	Foundations of Contemporary Israel
EDUC 6812	American Jews and Modern Israel
EDUC 6813	The Israel Educational Experience
EDUC 6814	Teaching and Learning Hebrew Language
EDUC 6815	Culturalism and Israel Education
EDUC 6816	Professional Portfolio in Israel Education

Electives

6 credits of elective courses, selected in consultation with advisor

 

Admissions

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.  If you have questions about the application process, please contact our Admission Office at gsehdadm@gwu.edu or at 202-994-9283.