Overview
Inspired by Judaic values and the belief in the profound power of education to effect change and impact life, the Minor in Jewish Education at the University of Miami is a collaborative effort between the University of Miami Department of Teaching and Learning in the School of Education (SOE) and the George Feldenkreis Program in Judaic Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Program Description
- Explores Jewish culture, history and religion
- Offers insight into the world of education and working with today’s youth
- Consists of 19 credits (6 three credit courses and a one credit colloquium)
The requirements for the Minor in Jewish Education can be fulfilled in the following ways:
12 Credits in the Department of Teaching and Learning
- 6 Credits in Educational Foundations/Issues
TAL 103: Psychological Foundations of Education (3 credits)
Plus one of the followoing 3 credit courses:
TAL 101: Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
TAL 360: Education and American Culture
TAL 390: Politics of Education
- 6 Credits in Education may be fulfilled by one of the following tracks
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TRACK
TAL 305 Classroom and Behavior Management (3 credits)
Plus one of the following 3 credit courses:
TAL 203 Children’s Literature
TAL 308 Language Development for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Children
TAL 321 Language Arts Instruction in the Elementary School
TAL 324 Education and the Arts
TAL 422 Mathematics Instruction in the Elementary School
TAL 423 Science and Social Studies Instruction in the Elementary School
SECONDARY EDUCATION TRACK
TAL 540: Assessment and Instruction in the Secondary School (3 credits)
Plus one of the following 3 credit courses:
TAL 304: Content Area Reading and Learning Strategies
TAL 324: Education and the Arts
TAL 506: Issues and Strategies for ESOL
TAL 541: Instruction in Secondary English
TAL 542: Instruction in Secondary Mathematics
TAL 543: Instruction in Secondary Science
TAL 544: Instruction in Secondary Social Studies
7 Credits in Judaic Studies
- 1 Credit Colloquium: An integrative, interdisciplinary seminar to explore how the history, structure, and values of Judaism can be related to educational thought and practice.
- 6 Credits in the program in Judaic Studies may be fulfilled by one of the following options:
OPTION 1
: Any two of the following UM-based 3-credit courses:
JUS 231 Jewish Civilization: Society, Culture and Religion
ENG 205 Jewish Literature
GEG 300 Jewish Geography
OPTION II:
UGALILEE:
University of Miami Spring Semester in the Galilee
Any 6 of the 15 credits of UGALILEE course work can be used to fulfill the remaining Judaic Studies requirements of this minor. The balance of the credits for the UGALILEE Semester program can be used to fulfill other course requirements subject to approval by UM advisors in your major program of study or in lieu of Gen Ed. Requirements as approved.
STUDENTS ARE TO MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUATION TO DISCUSS FURTHER DETAILS (I.E. FINGERPRINTING, LIVETEXT, FIELD EXPERIENCE, ETC.)
Contact: Ms. Robin Shane, Director of Undergraduate Academic Services, School of Education rshane314@miami.edu; 305.284.3826
Director of Minor in Jewish Education: Dr. Anita Meinbach, a.meinbach@miami.edu; 305.284.3820
Minor in Jewish Education Presentation
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