Founded in 1921, the Hebrew College educates students of all ages and backgrounds to become educators and leaders in the Jewish community; the College is located in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. The academic degrees and certificate programs provide students with a solid grounding in Judaica studies through the masters and bachelors programs in Jewish Studies, Education and Liberal Studies. Certificate courses are offered in Early Childhood Jewish Education, Hebrew Language Teaching, Jewish Family Education, Jewish Special Education and Liturgical Music.