Education Unit

York College's Education Unit includes the departments of Education and Physical Education. Program options:

Art Education
Elementary Education*

Middle Grades Education*

Physical Education

Secondary Education*

Special Education

Vocal Music Education

Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction

* The Education Unit offers 20 endorsements in elementary, middle grades, and secondary areas.

YC's Education Unit:

• Has received NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) accreditation. This is the highest standard for the preparation of classroom teachers.
• Provides every student with at least 100 hours of classroom experience before student teaching in qualified K-12 schools.
• Places all first-year Education majors in schools during their first semester at York College.
• Includes faculty who are active, involved and professional. They take time to know and mentor their students.
• Allows students to individualize endorsements and concentration areas in order to have increased marketability.
• Prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills and disposition needed to be successful Christian educators.
• Provides placement services and advising for Education and Physical Education majors and graduates.
• In addition to classroom teaching, graduates may pursue advanced degrees in school counseling and administration.

If you have questions about the Education Unit, or would like to schedule a tour of the program, please email Dr. Kathleen Wheeler, Co-Chair of the Education Unit, or call at 402-363-5696.