Jewish Studies

        Read the sections describing general education and CLAS requirements. Refer especially to the Majors and Minors in the College section.

        THE MAJOR: The major requires a minimum of 27 hours in Jewish studies and related courses. In addition, two years of Hebrew or the equivalent are required. Stu-dents should consult the undergraduate coordinator in 105 Walker.

        The 27 hours must include REL 2604 Introduction to Judaism. With the exception of REL 2604, courses must be at the 3000 level or above. Beyond REL 2604, the remaining 24 hours are to be distributed as follows:

        HONORS: An honors candidate must meet the re-quirements for the major and maintain a 3.5 junior/senior level GPA. Candidates for high or highest honors are also required to complete an honors project (JST 4970) for three credits. The project involves independent research under the supervision of a faculty director. Application for honors should be made to the undergraduate coordina-tor at least one and preferably two semesters before graduation.

        THE MINOR: The requirements for the minor are one year of Hebrew (HBR 1120 and 1121 or the equiva-lent) and 18 credits (6 courses) in Jewish studies or re-lated courses, including REL 2604 Introduction to Juda-ism. Students should plan their minors in consultation with the undergraduate coordinator.

        OVERSEAS STUDY: The Center for Jewish Studies provides counsel regarding study abroad at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Haifa University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The overseas programs at these Israeli universities offer sum-mer, one semester and full year courses of study. Informa-tion is available in 105 Walker and at the UF Interna-tional Center, 123 Grinter. Scholarships are available.

        GENERAL EDUCATION: The Jewish studies pro-gram offers several courses that satisfy general education requirements in humanities, international studies and diversity or social and behavioral sciences.

        COURSES: Most JST courses are listed in the Schedule of Courses under Jewish studies. Related courses offered by other departments are listed in the African and Asian Languages and Literatures, English, Religion, History, Politi-cal Science departments. A list of course is avail-
able in the center each semester before advance registra-tion.

        NOTE: Read the Academic Advising section of this catalog regarding the Gordon Rule communication and computation requirement. Many general education courses qualify; check the schedule of courses. Six gen-eral education credits must be international/diversity (I).
 
 
 
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 - Fall Credits
HBR 1120 Beginning Modern Hebrew 1 5
REL 2604 Introduction to Judaism (GE-H,I) 3
Composition (GE) 3
Mathematics (GE) 3
Total
 14
Semester 2 - Spring Credits
HBR 1121 Beginning Modern Hebrew 2 5
Jewish Studies core class 3
Physical & Biological Science (GE) 3
Humanities (GE)  3
Social & Behavioral Science (GE) 3
Total
 17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 3 - Fall Credits
HBR 2200 Second year Modern Hebrew 1 3
EUH 2033 History of the Holocaust (GE-H,I)
 Or other elective		 3
Jewish Studies core class 3
Social & Behavioral Science (GE) 3
Mathematics (GE) 3
Total
 15

 
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete Hebrew 1 by end of semester 3
 
 
 
Semester 4 - Spring Credits
HBR 2201 Second year Modern Hebrew 2 3
Physical & Biological Science (GE) 3
Social & Behavioral Science (GE) 3
Physical & Biological Science Lab (GE) 1
Elective 3
Total
 13

 
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• 2.0 cumulative UF GPA
• Complete by end of semester 4 Hebrew 1 and 2 and one JST 2000-level pre-professional course
• GPA of 2.5 or better in tracking courses listed as critical tracking criteria in semesters 1-4
 
 
 
JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 5 - Fall  Credits
Jewish Studies core class 3
Jewish Studies elective 3
Composition 3
Physical & Biological Science (GE) 3
Elective 3
Total
 15

Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete tracking criteria for semesters 1-4
• Complete HBR 2200 by end of semester 5
• GPA of 2.5 or better in courses listed as critical track-ing criteria in semesters 1-4
 
 
Semester 6 - Spring Credits
Jewish Studies core class 3
Jewish Studies elective 3
Physical & Biological Science (GE) 3
Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) 6
Total
 15
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 7 - Fall  Credits
Jewish Sudies elective  3
Elective (3000-level or above, not in major) 6
Electives 6
Total
 15
Semester 8 - Spring Credits
Jewish Studies elective 3
JST 4970 Honors Thesis (Optional) 
       Or Elective
3
Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) 6
Electives 4-6
Total
 16-18