January 2006

Did you know that the online education market is seven (7) times larger than the music downloading business?* Or that the number of students participating in online courses is expected to grow by 33% per year in the next several years?**

Gratz College is proud to see ourselves on the cutting edge of this trend, as we continue to lead the world of Jewish higher education with the only Master of Arts in Jewish Studies that can be completed entirely online, and now the only online certificate in Jewish Non-Profit Management. If you are already participating in our online offerings, you know the value added when you can balance your desire to enhance your educational life with your own busy schedule and family.

If you haven’t previously thought about distance learning as an option, we’d like to invite you to join us. The Online course schedule for Spring 2006 are posted, with classes beginning January 30, 2006. To register, send an email to me at rticker@gratz.edu and I’ll send you a registration form.

For details about Gratz Online and our degree and certificate programs in Jewish Studies, Jewish Education and Jewish Non-Profit Management, as well as other exciting happenings at Gratz College, visit www.gratz.edu. If you know of others who might be interested in receiving this e-newsletter, send me an email and I’ll add them to the list.

Warmly, Ronni Ticker Director of Online & Distance Learning

* Chronicle of High Education’s Daily News, December 13, 2005
**Reported by Eduventures, an education research company

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Online Certificate in Jewish Early Childhood Education
CD-ROM Multimedia Presentation Available

Gratz College’s Online Certificate in Jewish Early Childhood Education is designed for directors and teachers who are interested in studying with leading Jewish early childhood educators from across the country.

• Expand your understanding of the growth and development of young children, particularly in the areas of Jewish identity;
• Learn new tools and techniques for engaging young children in Jewish life in your classroom.

This dynamic program provides possibilities for classroom practice through an understanding of learner-centered educational theories and Jewish perspectives.

To obtain a copy of the CD-ROM, please email online@gratz.edu.

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