Master of Education
The Master of Education Program at York College is a professional preparation program designed to build the leadership capacity of regional public and private schools. A result of years of discussion and planning, the M.Ed. program was developed in collaboration with school district personnel and regional advisory groups. After a thorough analysis of local needs, two areas of specialization were identified: Reading Specialist and Educational Leadership.
Geared Towards Working Professionals
Courses are:
- Offered in the evening hours, Monday through Thursday, during the regular academic year.
- Offered both day and evening format each summer.
- Taught by a faculty of full-time and adjunct professors in classes
- Provide individual attention.
The members of our full-time faculty have held positions in public and/or private education and continue to be engaged in ongoing consulting with other educators. Most of our adjunct professors are currently working in their chosen fields and, therefore, are a valuable resource to the program. By design, the York College M.Ed. model creates continuous opportunities for collaboration and mentoring. Course and field experiences are authentic and directly applicable to the realities of education today.
Alumni Quotes
"The knowledgeable faculty treated me as if I was the only student in the program! They were more than flexible with scheduling and realistic with assignments. They acknowledged that I had a full time job and life away from York College. The classes were small and I was able to make connections with teachers in other school districts. We still keep in touch! I recommend this program to other teachers any time I have the chance!"
"The best aspect of my experience in York College's graduate program was being able to work with a caring and respectful faculty. The professors were all knowledgeable and always accessible to me whenever I needed it. They all brought current knowledge to our classes as well."
For more information:
Contact Irene Altland in the M.Ed. program office at 717.815.6406 or ialtland@ycp.edu.
The M.Ed. program office is located in the Life Science Building, LS140.
Educational Leadership
The Educational Leadership specialization prepares educators for positions of administrative leadership in the public or private school setting leading to Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification as a K-12 Principal. This M.Ed. specialization requires 12 credit hours of core courses, 18 credits of leadership specialization courses, and an administrative internship.
Principal Certification only: A 25 credit experience including 18 credits of leadership specialization courses, an administrative internship and a 3 credit core course.
Reading Specialist
The Reading Specialist specialization provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified as K-12 Reading Specialists. This M.Ed. program requires 12 credit hours of core courses and 18 credit hours of reading specialization courses, as well as 6 credit hours of clinical practicum.
Reading Specialist Certification only: This prepares educators to become certified as K-12 Reading Specialists. This process requires one 3 credit core course and 18 credit hours of reading specialization courses, as well as 6 credit hours of clinical practicum.
Copyright 2011
Direct Edit