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Education Graduate and Certificate Programs

Put your passion for education into practice.

York College’s fully online graduate program allows students to pursue one of six M.Ed. programs and six professional certificates.

Whichever area you pursue, you’ll develop skills and knowledge that can be put to use right away and will position you for advancement in your career as an educator or clinician. Small class sizes and dynamic faculty provide you with support and engaging experiences in every course.

Our highly engaging online programs give you opportunities to connect with classmates and faculty in real time, while still completing the majority of coursework at a pace convenient to your busy schedule. All graduate education programs are also fee-free — so most of our students have little or no out-of-pocket expenses. 

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Areas of Speciality

Tailor your continuing education program to advance your career, maintain your certification, or pursue your interests.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

    Applied Behavior Analysis

    This evidence-based therapeutic approach will allow you to assess and shift human behavior to help individuals develop and maintain their health, productivity, and ultimately enhance their contribution to society. 

    Graduates of the M.Ed. with an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) specialization position themselves to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination and once certified, they will be eligible for state licensure.

    Applied Behavior Analysis (Online M.Ed.)
  • Diversity and Student Resilience

    Diversity and Student Resilience

    Prepare yourself as an educator to support the full range of needs among your students with York College's Diversity and Student Resilience specialization.

    Diversity and Student Resilience (Online M.Ed.)
  • Educational Leadership

    Educational Leadership

    Ready to advance to a leadership position in your school or district as a principal, team leader, or department chair? Consider enrolling in our Educational Leadership specialization.

    Educational Leadership (Online M.Ed.)
  • Educational Technology

    Educational Technology

    Ready to expand your capabilities with technology in the classroom? Consider enrolling in our Educational Technology specialization.

    Educational Technology (Online M.Ed.)
  • Effective Teaching

    Effective Teaching

    The online M.Ed. specialization in Effective Teaching is designed to improve your skills as an educator and heighten your earning potential, while keeping the cost of your graduate degree affordable.

    Your studies will include concepts like technology integration, culturally responsive education, and curriculum theory.

    Effective Teaching (Online M.Ed.)
  • Reading Specialist

    Reading Specialist

    Would you like to learn how to improve children’s literacy skills and to advance in your career as a literacy expert? Consider enrolling in our Reading Specialist program.

    Reading Specialist (Online M.Ed.)
  • Professional Certificates

    Professional Certificates

    A number of certificate programs in Education are available to support your professional development, starting with as few as 12 credit hours. 

Contact Us
Master of Education
Josh DeSantis, D.Ed., Director, Graduate Programs in Behavioral Sciences and Education
Appell Life Sciences Building, Room 356
Phone: 717.815.1939
med@ycp.edu
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.