Public Administration Institute
Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies
with the cooperation of the Institute of Traditional Judaism

College at Florham and Metropolitan Campus
Monmouth County Graduate Center in Eatontown, NJ

The MPA program specializing in Jewish Communal Service is designed to create a well-rounded administrator to work in the non-profit sector focusing on communal service within the Jewish community. It is offered in cooperation with the Institute of Traditional Judaism. The 39-credit program features a balanced blend of theory and application. The curriculum is designed to provide the conceptual and management skills needed to perform effectively in the public and non-profit sectors. In addition to providing a strong grounding in the core areas of management, the MPA program features carefully designed courses specific to the Jewish community, which tailor your credentials for Jewish communal management and administration. Program Outline: The program is designed to create a well-rounded administrator to work in the non-profit sector focusing on communal service within the Jewish community.

The 39-credit program features a balanced blend of theory and application. The curriculum is designed to provide the conceptual and management skills needed to perform effectively in the public and non-profit sectors. In addition to providing a strong grounding in the core areas of management, the MPA program features carefully designed courses specific to the Jewish community that focus in developing Jewish communal managers and administrators.

Students may also choose a second concentration in Health administration by completing an additional 3 courses from the Health administration requirements.

Program Length: The MPA in Jewish Communal Service is designed to be completed over an 18-24 month period, based on full-time enrollment.

Program Costs: The program cost is based on a tuition rate of 50% of the regular tuition rate for a graduate class. Currently the regular rate per 3-credit class is $1914. The approximate cost is $12,500 for the entire program. In July of each year, the university re-evaluates its tuition rate and generally increases tuition on average of 5% per year.

About the Jewish Communal Professional

There is a special place in the Jewish community, where reward is not based solely on money. It is an occupation that enables an individual to be rewarded for creating an environment that ensures the future survival of the Jewish community; one that builds tikkun olam and upholds the social values of our community. The Jewish communal worker is the skeletal structure that enables and carries out vision in our community.

Traditionally in the Jewish Community, scholars and communal workers are viewed with the highest regard. Maimonides sees the role of communal professional as one that is inspired. In comparing the communal worker to the Priests and Levites, Maimonides writes that because of their elevated calling, the communal worker should be valued and remunerated for their devotion (Mishnah Torah 13:13) Furthermore, in Brachot 5:1:8d, the Talmud states that "Rabbi Jeremiah said: He who occupies himself with affairs of the community is as one who studies the Law".

Clearly our sages viewed the Jewish communal worker as someone who is dedicated, devoted, and inspired. It takes a talented individual to succeed in the Jewish communal profession.

Fortunately, for our generation, there are many options and opportunities for anyone who is excited and enthusiastic about joining this unique profession. All across the United States there are academic programs aimed at training and guiding the future communal worker. Each program offers a unique learning opportunity. I encourage anyone who ever wanted to make a difference to contact all of the programs and research which one can best help you realize your vision and dream. Your talent and skill is needed to maintain a strong foundation in the Jewish Community.

Program Course Outline:

MPA Core (9 credits)

• PADM6602 Budgeting and Finance
• PADM6610 Quantitative Methods for Administrators
• PADM6680 Information Technology Management
• PADM6685 Computer Applications and Resources

MPA Curriculum (12-15 credits)

• PADM6600 Public and Nonprofit Management
• PADM6601 Organization Theory
• PADM6603 Public Policy Administration
• PADM6812 Political Environment of Public Administration
• PADM6604 Human Resources Management
• PADM7712 Managing Organizational Change
• PADM7713 Organizational Performance Assessment
• PADM7714 Law and Administration
• PADM7715 Employee Relations
• PADM7716 Delivery of Public Services
• PADM7717 Planning and Marketing for Managers
• PADM7718 Contemporary Management Issues
• PADM6801 Seminar in Strategic Thinking
• PADM6811 Independent Study in Public Administration

Jewish Communal Service Concentration (12-15 credits)

• PADM7757 Jewish Community Philanthropy
• PADM7750 Jewish Life Cycle & Synagogue
• PADM7752 Counseling/Pastoral Care
• PADM7754 Event and Conference Planning
• PADM7756 Prof. Jewish Development
• PADM7758 Org Struct Amer Jewish Cmnty
• PADM7760 Seminar in Strategic Thinking

Integrative Experiences/Internship (3 credits)

• PADM6821 MPA Project Report