Masor School Admissions

Prerequisites

Applicants must:

• • Hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a competitive GPA

• • Have at least three years of leadership experience in a Jewish organization

• • Demonstrate English language proficiency

Residency Requirement:
A required five-day in-person residency in Los Angeles during the first year of study. The EdD Intensive strengthens strategic leadership through immersive cohort learning and collaboration.

Application Materials

• • Completed online application

• • Official transcripts (sent directly from issuing institutions; notarized English translations required if applicable)

• • Resume or CV

• • Two letters of recommendation (one from a supervisor, if applicable)

• • Three essays

• • $50 non-refundable application fee

Transcripts may be sent electronically to registrar@aju.edu or by mail to the Office of Admissions, Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership, 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 400, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must:

• • Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a competitive GPA

• • Demonstrate English language proficiency

• • Be working at least 10 hours per week in an early childhood setting

Application Materials

• • Completed online application

• • Two letters of recommendation (one from a supervisor, if applicable)

• • Two essays

• • Official transcripts (with notarized English translations if required)

• • $50 non-refundable application fee

Transcripts may be sent electronically to registrar@aju.edu or by mail to the Office of Admissions, Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership, 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 400, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.

Prerequisites

Applicants must:

• • Hold a master’s degree in early childhood education or a related field from an accredited institution

• • Have at least three years of professional experience in an early childhood setting

• • Demonstrate English language proficiency

Residency Requirement:
A five-day in-person residency in Los Angeles during the first year. The EdD Intensive builds instructional leadership, systems thinking, and executive-level capacity.

Application Materials

• • Completed online application

• • Official transcripts (sent directly; notarized English translations if required)

• • Resume or CV

• • Two letters of recommendation (one from a supervisor, if applicable)

• • Three essays

• • $50 non-refundable application fee

Prerequisites

Applicants must:

• • Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a competitive GPA

• • Demonstrate English language proficiency

• • Complete 6 units in early childhood education

Prior teaching experience is strongly recommended. Students must work at least 10 hours per week in an early childhood setting while enrolled. An interview may be required.

Application Materials

• • Completed online application

• • Official transcripts

• • Two letters of recommendation

• • Two essays

• • $50 non-refundable application fee

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must:

• • Hold an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or

• • Have completed 60 semester units outside AJU

Approximately 34 semester units (or 51 quarter units) must meet IGETC requirements. Students complete 60 upper-division credits at AJU to reach 120 total semester units.

Application Materials

• • Completed application

• • Two short-answer responses

• • Official transcripts

• • $50 non-refundable application fee

Transfer Credit Policy

Overview

Students must complete 60 units outside AJU prior to admission. Approximately 34 semester units (or 51 quarter units) must satisfy IGETC requirements.

Transfer credit is evaluated after admission and confirmed enrollment. The Masor School determines transfer eligibility, and approved credits are recorded by the University Registrar.

To Receive Transfer Credit

You must:

• • Attend a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution

• • Submit official transcripts (translated if required)

• • Complete coursework comparable to UC/CSU standards

• • Meet AJU IGETC requirements

• • Avoid duplicate coursework

Typically Non-Transferable Coursework

• • Non-accredited institutions

• • Vocational, internship, or enrichment courses

• • Remedial or pre-bachelor coursework

• • Duplicate AP/IB or previously completed coursework

Military Credit

Official U.S. military transcripts may be evaluated for transfer after enrollment if coursework meets AJU standards.