Four terms of field instruction, a total of 18 credits with placements provided to offer a wide range of practice experiences, are also required. During the spring term of the first year, students will consult with their advisors and the field instruction department when selecting choices for second year placement. The field instruction department maintains a listing and description of available fieldwork placements within Jewish communal service settings. Upon acceptance to the dual degree program, an applicant will be notified of JTS's estimate of the number of Graduate School pre-requisite requirements a student must take. While matriculated at JTS, students take four required courses in Jewish history and ethics.
Students also take three elective courses and a required four-semester, integrating seminar.
Some students may be required to take other Graduate School courses in Judaica and Hebrew language, depending on their entering level of proficiency. If not, these courses also need to be scheduled. Based on demonstrated proficiency, a student may be exempt from the requirements listed below. Course requirements may be met by equivalent undergraduate study. Each school offers various forms of student financial aid including scholarship funds, Federal Work-Study grants, federal and state loan programs, and for New York State residents, TAP awards.