York College Students Enrolled in Inaugural Graduate Hybrid Program

Twenty-one York College students have the best of both worlds starting this fall 2021 term. These "hybrid" students are enrolled in the Masters of Organizational and Global Leadership program and are enjoying the benefits of taking classes that are in-person as well as online. 

They complete most assignments and readings in a structured but self-paced virtual setting. Then they meet face-to-face, twice a week, with Dr. Shane Mountjoy, in a classroom format to engage in the traditional on-campus setting.

Abriana Ramirez, a graduate assistant for York College Online, is enrolled in the program and stated, "I enjoy the scheduling of the classes because I can balance the early morning class time with my other responsibilities as a G.A. and working part-time in the community." The hybrid program allows students to balance schedules and personal interaction among peers to enhance the learning experience. 

This two-year, 36 credit hour degree program prepares graduate students for leadership positions in diverse settings, whether in hospitals, non-profits, churches, banks, schools, agriculture, and more while obtaining a master's degree. The hybrid program has four concentrations that each student can choose from while completing the degree in two years; business information leadership, organizational and global leadership, social and emotional leadership, and sports administration.

Students participating in the program consist of area residents, York College employees, graduate assistants, and students with continued eligibility in campus athletics or performing arts. Most of the students also have full or part-time jobs apart from the college experience and welcome this unique educational opportunity from York College. 

Ramirez explained, “I enjoy the fun, live events of the course and connecting with students who are goal-oriented in achieving their master's degree!”

The hybrid program launched this fall in large part due to the efforts of the Dean of Online Learning, Dr. Shannon Leinen, who is also the program director for the Master of Arts in Organizational and Global Leadership. For more information on the online programs available at York College, go to online.york.edu.