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Hebrew Language and Literature
Overview
First Destination Data
Alumni Career Paths
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
What to do with a degree in Hebrew Language and Literature
Sample of Occupations
Graduate School Information
Overview
The Hebrew Language and Literature Program allows students to acquire an advanced level of proficiency and a strong background in Hebrew culture and literature. Courses are taught by faculty whose fields of specialization include biblical studies, post-biblical and Talmudic literature, modern Hebrew literature and culture, Hebrew language, and Hebrew language education.
An undergraduate major in Hebrew will prepare students for graduate school and professions in education, business, journalism, diplomacy, and other fields.
First Destination Data
The Hiatt Center is pleased to provide a list of organizations, titles and fields of alumni who majored in your discipline. Click here to download a sortable spreadsheet listing the first destination graduate programs and employment opportunities that Hebrew Language and Literature alumni from the classes of 2008-2012 secured within six months of graduation.
The diverse list is indicative of the wealth of transferable skills students cultivate as a Hebrew Language and Literature major at Brandeis.
Hebrew Language and Literature Alumni
The Hiatt Center is pleased to provide a list of organizations, titles and fields of alumni who majored in your discipline. The list represents a wide array of professions, which is indicative of the wealth of transferable skills students cultivate as a Hebrew Language and Literaturemajor at Brandeis.
| Year |
Company |
Title |
Industry |
| 2010 | U.S. Institute of Peace | Program Assistant | International Affairs |
| 2011 | Brown - RISD Hillel | Israel Engagement Fellow | NPO |
| 2010 | MEMRI | Associate Director of Online Media & Special Projects | Writing/Editing |
| 2008 | AIPAC, Iran | Writer & Senior Research Analyst | NPO |
| 2007 | University of LaVerne College of Law | Adjunct Professor | Higher Ed |
| 2010 | Stepping Stone Day School | Assistant Teacher | Education |
| 2002 | Rotman DesignWorks | Strategy & Innovation Consultant | Marketing & Advertising |
| 2008 | Hospital for Special Surgery | Quality Management Data Analyst | Hospital/Health Care |
| 2005 | Bloomberg | Legal Analyst | Law |
| 2007 | Weinstein Kitchenoff & Asher LLC | Contract Attorney | Law |
| 2004 | Blair & Potts | Associate Attorney | Law |
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Your program of study at Brandeis University provides both field-specific knowledge and a broad range of transferable skills, abilities and knowledge that are sought after by all employers in all fields and enhance your experience and success and the world of work. To identify additional skills and abilities you have developed through coursework, activities and work, take TypeFocus.
What to Do with a Degree in Hebrew Language and Literature (.pdf)
In addition to you coursework, internships can be extremely beneficial as you develop academic and professional skills. The Brandeis Internship Exchangeis an easy and convenient online tool for you to find and share real internship opportunities. Just log on with your UNET ID and use the advanced search to identify majors' internships.
You may also wish to explore the career information related to degrees in international studies and the study of foreign languages.