Pathways B.A./M.A. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies Request Info Apply Now Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology M.A. Credits 30 (9 credits towards B.A. degree) Accelerate Your Studies Begin M.A. coursework your senior year! Your professors Learn from experts in the field from around the world. Grad Course Format Online About the B.A./M.A. In Holocaust and Genocide Studies Through the B.A./M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies, YU undergraduates can complete up to three M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies courses (nine credits) in their senior year that count towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating their path to the graduate degree and saving tuition along the way. After completing their bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies at the Fish Center. YC and SCW seniors can begin taking graduate coursework in Holocaust & Genocide Studies that counts towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Please see admissions requirements in the Prospective Students tab. To learn more and confirm your interest, please contact the Pathways coordinator at pathways@yu.edu. Quick Facts Apply: Junior Year Start: Senior Year Grad Course Format: Online 30-credit M.A. (9 credits towards B.A. degree) About the Fish Center It is the Fish Center’s mission to build a cadre of educators, professionals and lay leaders across the US who are committed and ready to meet the challenges of this field. As survivors of the Holocaust pass away and awareness of the subject in public memory fades, there are many challenges ahead. Our faculty is made up of experts in the fields of history, social work, literature, theology, law and education, offering a wide lens on the human experience. Our small class sizes make it easier to make lasting connections as you build hands-on experience in devising research questions and interpreting and evaluating evidence within a disciplinary focus. The Fish Center Difference Learn from faculty who are experts in the fields of history, social work, literature, theology, law, and education offering a wide lens on the human experience Gain the skills to identify the political background and root causes of the Holocaust and the different stages leading to genocide Analyze the Holocaust and/or other genocides from a variety of disciplinary lenses (social work, history, theology, education, literature and more), applying the concepts and critical tools they acquired Build hands-on experience in devising research questions and interpreting and evaluating evidence within a disciplinary focus. Full Program Breakdown About the B.A./M.A. In Holocaust and Genocide Studies Through the B.A./M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies, YU undergraduates can complete up to three M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies courses (nine credits) in their senior year that count towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating their path to the graduate degree and saving tuition along the way. After completing their bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies at the Fish Center. YC and SCW seniors can begin taking graduate coursework in Holocaust & Genocide Studies that counts towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Please see admissions requirements in the Prospective Students tab. To learn more and confirm your interest, please contact the Pathways coordinator at pathways@yu.edu. Quick Facts Apply: Junior Year Start: Senior Year Grad Course Format: Online 30-credit M.A. (9 credits towards B.A. degree) About the Fish Center It is the Fish Center’s mission to build a cadre of educators, professionals and lay leaders across the US who are committed and ready to meet the challenges of this field. As survivors of the Holocaust pass away and awareness of the subject in public memory fades, there are many challenges ahead. Our faculty is made up of experts in the fields of history, social work, literature, theology, law and education, offering a wide lens on the human experience. Our small class sizes make it easier to make lasting connections as you build hands-on experience in devising research questions and interpreting and evaluating evidence within a disciplinary focus. The Fish Center Difference Learn from faculty who are experts in the fields of history, social work, literature, theology, law, and education offering a wide lens on the human experience Gain the skills to identify the political background and root causes of the Holocaust and the different stages leading to genocide Analyze the Holocaust and/or other genocides from a variety of disciplinary lenses (social work, history, theology, education, literature and more), applying the concepts and critical tools they acquired Build hands-on experience in devising research questions and interpreting and evaluating evidence within a disciplinary focus. Swipe to learn more! About the B.A./M.A. In Holocaust and Genocide Studies Through the B.A./M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies, YU undergraduates can complete up to three M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies courses (nine credits) in their senior year that count towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating their path to the graduate degree and saving tuition along the way. After completing their bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies at the Fish Center. YC and SCW seniors can begin taking graduate coursework in Holocaust & Genocide Studies that counts towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Please see admissions requirements in the Prospective Students tab. To learn more and confirm your interest, please contact the Pathways coordinator at pathways@yu.edu. Quick Facts Apply: Junior Year Start: Senior Year Grad Course Format: Online 30-credit M.A. (9 credits towards B.A. degree) About the Fish Center It is the Fish Center’s mission to build a cadre of educators, professionals and lay leaders across the US who are committed and ready to meet the challenges of this field. As survivors of the Holocaust pass away and awareness of the subject in public memory fades, there are many challenges ahead. Our faculty is made up of experts in the fields of history, social work, literature, theology, law and education, offering a wide lens on the human experience. Our small class sizes make it easier to make lasting connections as you build hands-on experience in devising research questions and interpreting and evaluating evidence within a disciplinary focus. Learn from faculty who are experts in the fields of history, social work, literature, theology, law, and education offering a wide lens on the human experience Gain the skills to identify the political background and root causes of the Holocaust and the different stages leading to genocide Analyze the Holocaust and/or other genocides from a variety of disciplinary lenses (social work, history, theology, education, literature and more), applying the concepts and critical tools they acquired Build hands-on experience in devising research questions and interpreting and evaluating evidence within a disciplinary focus. Apply Now Learn More Program Director Dr. Shay Pilnik B.A./M.A. Prospective Students Program Curriculum Students in this program are required to complete a total of 30 M.A. credits. Learn more about the coursework and frequently asked questions. Pathways Admissions Requirements GPA: 3.2 Undergraduate standing: senior Complete the YU Application Personal statement on the life or educational experiences that led you to pursue graduate education in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (500 words maximum) A letter of recommendation from an academic reference. An interview with the Fish Center director via Zoom. Dual Degree Programs: Holocaust & Genocide Studies Before applying to a Pathways program, contact the Pathways Coordinator at pathways@yu.edu to express your interest and learn more about program requirements, coursework, and the application process. The Pathways Coordinator will also connect you with the graduate program director. Once you are ready to apply, follow the directions below. Application Requirements: Online application (instructions below) Statement of purpose: Describe your background, your motivations for pursuing an MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies, and your future professional plans once you complete the degree. 500 word maximum. One letter of recommendation from a YC/SCW faculty member. An interview with the graduate program director is required. Application Instructions: Application Link: www.yu.edu/graduate/apply NOTE: If you are a YU undergraduate, you already have an account. Try the “Forgot your password?” button to access that account. You can also create a new account. If you create a new account and your email address is already in our system, then you’ll be brought to a screen with two options: You can click “I signed up previously. Please let me sign into my account.” This brings you back to the home screen, where you can click “Forgot your password?” and reset your password. Or you can click “I have never signed up here before, please create a new account.” This will let you create a new account. Application Instructions: For those logging into an existing account: Log into your account. From the My Account page, click “Start a New Application.” You may see applications from previous years. You can ignore them. Click “Start an Application.” Under “Academic College,” choose the YU grad school to which you are applying (Fish Center). A box will appear to choose your “Academic Program.” For YU undergraduates applying to the dual degree program, choose Holocaust and Genocide Studies (BA/MA) – Pathways. Select your term and click “Submit” to begin your application. For those creating a new account: Create your new account and login. Once you login, you’ll be prompted to choose your Academic College, which is the YU grad school to which you are applying (Fish Center). A box will appear to choose your “Academic Program.” For YU undergraduates applying to the dual degree program, choose Holocaust and Genocide Studies (BA/MA) – Pathways. Select your term and click “Submit” to begin your application. B.A./M.A. Prospective Students Program Curriculum Students in this program are required to complete a total of 30 M.A. credits. Learn more about the coursework and frequently asked questions. Pathways Admissions Requirements GPA: 3.2 Undergraduate standing: senior Complete the YU Application Personal statement on the life or educational experiences that led you to pursue graduate education in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (500 words maximum) A letter of recommendation from an academic reference. An interview with the Fish Center director via Zoom. Dual Degree Programs: Holocaust & Genocide Studies Before applying to a Pathways program, contact the Pathways Coordinator at pathways@yu.edu to express your interest and learn more about program requirements, coursework, and the application process. The Pathways Coordinator will also connect you with the graduate program director. Once you are ready to apply, follow the directions below. Application Requirements: Online application (instructions below) Statement of purpose: Describe your background, your motivations for pursuing an MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies, and your future professional plans once you complete the degree. 500 word maximum. One letter of recommendation from a YC/SCW faculty member. An interview with the graduate program director is required. Application Instructions: Application Link: www.yu.edu/graduate/apply NOTE: If you are a YU undergraduate, you already have an account. Try the “Forgot your password?” button to access that account. You can also create a new account. If you create a new account and your email address is already in our system, then you’ll be brought to a screen with two options: You can click “I signed up previously. Please let me sign into my account.” This brings you back to the home screen, where you can click “Forgot your password?” and reset your password. Or you can click “I have never signed up here before, please create a new account.” This will let you create a new account. Application Instructions: For those logging into an existing account: Log into your account. From the My Account page, click “Start a New Application.” You may see applications from previous years. You can ignore them. Click “Start an Application.” Under “Academic College,” choose the YU grad school to which you are applying (Fish Center). A box will appear to choose your “Academic Program.” For YU undergraduates applying to the dual degree program, choose Holocaust and Genocide Studies (BA/MA) – Pathways. Select your term and click “Submit” to begin your application. For those creating a new account: Create your new account and login. Once you login, you’ll be prompted to choose your Academic College, which is the YU grad school to which you are applying (Fish Center). A box will appear to choose your “Academic Program.” For YU undergraduates applying to the dual degree program, choose Holocaust and Genocide Studies (BA/MA) – Pathways. Select your term and click “Submit” to begin your application.
