{"id":54,"date":"2026-03-24T19:01:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/masor-school\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2026-04-22T22:25:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T22:25:42","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/masor-school\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"section--hero heroBanner no-bg\"\n    aria-level=\"Masor School FAQs\" id=\"\">\n\n                \n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"heroBanner__content \">\n            <h2 class=\"text-display-1 text-aju-blue-3\">\n                Masor School FAQs\n            <\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"text-body-2 text-aju-blue-3\"><p>Quick answers about programs, admissions, and the Masor experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                        <a href=https:\/\/aju.edu\/masor-school\/masor-school-contact-us\/\n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 bg-gold border-gold text-black hover:bg-gold-110 hover:border-gold-110\" target=\"\">\n    \n            <span class=\"no-underline!\">Request information<\/span>\n    \n        <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section--faq-block wp-block-f-a-q\">\n\n\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section--faq-block wp-block-f-a-q\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container my-10 md:my-16 lg:my-20\">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-2 text-aju-blue-3 mt-10 first:mt-0 mb-2\">Admissions<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"accordion accordion--faq\">\n            \n                    <div class=\"accordion__box\">\n                <div class=\"accordion__title relative\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-3 text-aju-blue-3 \">Do I need to be Jewish to apply?<\/h2>\n                    <button \n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 border-aju-blue text-aju-blue focus:bg-aju-blue\/10 focus:text-inherit hover:bg-aju-blue hover:text-white accordion__btn\">\n    \n    \n            <svg \n    class=\"w-6 h-6 w-4 h-4\" \n    viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\" \n    fill=\"none\" \n    stroke=\"currentColor\" \n    xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n>\n    <path stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M0.7071 9l16 16 16-16\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n        <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"editorContent\">\n                            <div class=\"text-aju-blue-3 text-body-2\">\n                                <p>No. Students of all backgrounds are welcome. Coursework engages Jewish tradition and values while preparing leaders to serve diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"accordion__box\">\n                <div class=\"accordion__title relative\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-3 text-aju-blue-3 \">What are the admission requirements?<\/h2>\n                    <button \n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 border-aju-blue text-aju-blue focus:bg-aju-blue\/10 focus:text-inherit hover:bg-aju-blue hover:text-white accordion__btn\">\n    \n    \n            <svg \n    class=\"w-6 h-6 w-4 h-4\" \n    viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\" \n    fill=\"none\" \n    stroke=\"currentColor\" \n    xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n>\n    <path stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M0.7071 9l16 16 16-16\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n        <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"editorContent\">\n                            <div class=\"text-aju-blue-3 text-body-2\">\n                                <p>Find all admissions details on our admissions page <a href=\"https:\/\/aju.edu\/masor-school\/admissions\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section--faq-block wp-block-f-a-q\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container my-10 md:my-16 lg:my-20\">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-2 text-aju-blue-3 mt-10 first:mt-0 mb-2\">Degree Programs<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"accordion accordion--faq\">\n            \n                    <div class=\"accordion__box\">\n                <div class=\"accordion__title relative\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-3 text-aju-blue-3 \">How long do the programs take to complete?<\/h2>\n                    <button \n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 border-aju-blue text-aju-blue focus:bg-aju-blue\/10 focus:text-inherit hover:bg-aju-blue hover:text-white accordion__btn\">\n    \n    \n            <svg \n    class=\"w-6 h-6 w-4 h-4\" \n    viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\" \n    fill=\"none\" \n    stroke=\"currentColor\" \n    xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n>\n    <path stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M0.7071 9l16 16 16-16\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n        <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"editorContent\">\n                            <div class=\"text-aju-blue-3 text-body-2\">\n                                <ul>\n<li>BA: Approximately 6 semesters<\/li>\n<li>MA: Approximately 5 semesters<\/li>\n<li>EdD: Approximately 8 semesters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section--faq-block wp-block-f-a-q\" id=\"financial-aid-faqs\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container my-10 md:my-16 lg:my-20\">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-2 text-aju-blue-3 mt-10 first:mt-0 mb-2\">Tuition and Financial Aid<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"accordion accordion--faq\">\n            \n                    <div class=\"accordion__box\">\n                <div class=\"accordion__title relative\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-3 text-aju-blue-3 \">Are scholarships available?<\/h2>\n                    <button \n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 border-aju-blue text-aju-blue focus:bg-aju-blue\/10 focus:text-inherit hover:bg-aju-blue hover:text-white accordion__btn\">\n    \n    \n            <svg \n    class=\"w-6 h-6 w-4 h-4\" \n    viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\" \n    fill=\"none\" \n    stroke=\"currentColor\" \n    xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n>\n    <path stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M0.7071 9l16 16 16-16\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n        <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"editorContent\">\n                            <div class=\"text-aju-blue-3 text-body-2\">\n                                <p>Yes. Scholarships and financial aid options are available for qualified applicants. Our admissions team will guide you through the process.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section--faq-block wp-block-f-a-q\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container my-10 md:my-16 lg:my-20\">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-2 text-aju-blue-3 mt-10 first:mt-0 mb-2\">Online Format &amp; Flexibility<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"accordion accordion--faq\">\n            \n                    <div class=\"accordion__box\">\n                <div class=\"accordion__title relative\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-3 text-aju-blue-3 \">Are Masor School degrees fully online?<\/h2>\n                    <button \n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 border-aju-blue text-aju-blue focus:bg-aju-blue\/10 focus:text-inherit hover:bg-aju-blue hover:text-white accordion__btn\">\n    \n    \n            <svg \n    class=\"w-6 h-6 w-4 h-4\" \n    viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\" \n    fill=\"none\" \n    stroke=\"currentColor\" \n    xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n>\n    <path stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M0.7071 9l16 16 16-16\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n        <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"editorContent\">\n                            <div class=\"text-aju-blue-3 text-body-2\">\n                                <p>Yes. Our degrees are delivered online through a blend of live synchronous classes and asynchronous coursework to make our programs as flexible and accessible as possible, .<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"accordion__box\">\n                <div class=\"accordion__title relative\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-3 text-aju-blue-3 \">Are there in-person requirements?<\/h2>\n                    <button \n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 border-aju-blue text-aju-blue focus:bg-aju-blue\/10 focus:text-inherit hover:bg-aju-blue hover:text-white accordion__btn\">\n    \n    \n            <svg \n    class=\"w-6 h-6 w-4 h-4\" \n    viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\" \n    fill=\"none\" \n    stroke=\"currentColor\" \n    xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n>\n    <path stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M0.7071 9l16 16 16-16\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n        <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"editorContent\">\n                            <div class=\"text-aju-blue-3 text-body-2\">\n                                <p>Yes. Doctoral students in the EdD programs must attend a five-day, in-person intensive in Los Angeles during their first year.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"accordion__box\">\n                <div class=\"accordion__title relative\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-3 text-aju-blue-3 \">Can I work full-time while enrolled?<\/h2>\n                    <button \n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 border-aju-blue text-aju-blue focus:bg-aju-blue\/10 focus:text-inherit hover:bg-aju-blue hover:text-white accordion__btn\">\n    \n    \n            <svg \n    class=\"w-6 h-6 w-4 h-4\" \n    viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\" \n    fill=\"none\" \n    stroke=\"currentColor\" \n    xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n>\n    <path stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M0.7071 9l16 16 16-16\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n        <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"editorContent\">\n                            <div class=\"text-aju-blue-3 text-body-2\">\n                                <p>Yes. Our online BA, MA, and EdD programs are designed for professionals balancing careers, family, and advanced study.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section--faq-block wp-block-f-a-q\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container my-10 md:my-16 lg:my-20\">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-2 text-aju-blue-3 mt-10 first:mt-0 mb-2\">Support &amp; Accreditation<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"accordion accordion--faq\">\n            \n                    <div class=\"accordion__box\">\n                <div class=\"accordion__title relative\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-3 text-aju-blue-3 \">Is the Masor School accredited?<\/h2>\n                    <button \n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 border-aju-blue text-aju-blue focus:bg-aju-blue\/10 focus:text-inherit hover:bg-aju-blue hover:text-white accordion__btn\">\n    \n    \n            <svg \n    class=\"w-6 h-6 w-4 h-4\" \n    viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\" \n    fill=\"none\" \n    stroke=\"currentColor\" \n    xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n>\n    <path stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M0.7071 9l16 16 16-16\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n        <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"editorContent\">\n                            <div class=\"text-aju-blue-3 text-body-2\">\n                                <p>Yes. American Jewish University is an accredited institution of higher education.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"accordion__box\">\n                <div class=\"accordion__title relative\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-3 text-aju-blue-3 \">Will I receive mentorship and support?<\/h2>\n                    <button \n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 border-aju-blue text-aju-blue focus:bg-aju-blue\/10 focus:text-inherit hover:bg-aju-blue hover:text-white accordion__btn\">\n    \n    \n            <svg \n    class=\"w-6 h-6 w-4 h-4\" \n    viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\" \n    fill=\"none\" \n    stroke=\"currentColor\" \n    xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n>\n    <path stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M0.7071 9l16 16 16-16\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n        <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"editorContent\">\n                            <div class=\"text-aju-blue-3 text-body-2\">\n                                <p>Yes. Students benefit from close faculty access, a low student-to-faculty ratio, and a strong cohort network that extends well beyond graduation.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section--faq-block wp-block-f-a-q\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"container my-10 md:my-16 lg:my-20\">\n        \n                                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-2 text-aju-blue-3 mt-10 first:mt-0 mb-2\">Career Impact<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"accordion accordion--faq\">\n            \n                    <div class=\"accordion__box\">\n                <div class=\"accordion__title relative\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-subhead-3 text-aju-blue-3 \">Can I focus my dissertation on my current organization?<\/h2>\n                    <button \n    class=\"inline-flex gap-2 items-center justify-center rounded-full border-2 text-button-text tracking-tight no-underline! cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out px-5 py-5 border-aju-blue text-aju-blue focus:bg-aju-blue\/10 focus:text-inherit hover:bg-aju-blue hover:text-white accordion__btn\">\n    \n    \n            <svg \n    class=\"w-6 h-6 w-4 h-4\" \n    viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\" \n    fill=\"none\" \n    stroke=\"currentColor\" \n    xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n>\n    <path stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M0.7071 9l16 16 16-16\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n        <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"editorContent\">\n                            <div class=\"text-aju-blue-3 text-body-2\">\n                                <p>Often, yes. Several of our doctorate programs offer the option to complete an &#8220;applied dissertation,&#8221; which can be focused on your current organization.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Learn More?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to advance your career in Jewish education or communal leadership, connect with our admissions team to explore your next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aju.edu\/masor-school\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to Learn More? 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