Majors, Minors & Programs

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Learn more about the Mathematics Program

York College’s Mathematics graduates are entering a diverse and growing career field. Whether you want to guide younger generations in understanding math through teaching or you hope to discover new tools in technology and science, the Mathematics program at York College can prepare you.

School
Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Mathematics Minor Program

By completing the mathematics minor, you will enhance your mathematics aptitude and expand your mathematics experience, and thereby position yourself to undertake a wider array of front-line creative endeavors in your field.

School
Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Mechanical Engineering Program

Students in York College of Pennsylvania’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering degree program learn by doing, starting their first year. Mechanical Engineering majors gain fantastic real-world experience and even income through a two-semester co-op program with top employers locally and nationally.

Our Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree guides students seeking entry-level mechanical engineering careers and provides a path to advance to higher positions or further education in a range of engineering disciplines.

School
Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Medical Humanities Program

Explore the human side of healthcare and medicine. York College’s Bachelor of Arts in Medical Humanities prepares you for a career that balances the sciences, ethics, social impact, and critical thinking. The healthcare sector is evolving, with a greater focus on wellness and a comprehensive understanding of patient needs. Medical Humanities majors are uniquely prepared to offer a modern standard of care.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Medical Humanities Minor Program

Medical Humanities is an interdisciplinary field that applies the tools of analysis and inspection from the humanities to medical science. A medical humanities student should have a good knowledge of both science and the humanities. Medical Humanities programs are increasingly preparing students for various roles in government, the healthcare industry (including marketing, sales, medical research, consulting, and insurance), civic engagement, and administration in the private and public sectors.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Medical Imaging Program

York’s degree in Medical Imaging includes invaluable clinical experience, with three professional tracks in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT), Radiography, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The program builds a foundation of knowledge needed to procure fulfilling work and pursue further certification or education in practice specialties.

School
Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Medical Laboratory Science Program

From collecting data to analyzing laboratory results, students in York College’s Medical Laboratory Science program are gaining the skills they need to make an impact in the world of medicine. Whether you see yourself developing new medications for the pharmaceutical industry, conducting medical research in a hospital lab, or finding new ways to bring comfort to animals through veterinary studies – York College can give you the tools to get there.

School
Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Middle Level Education Program

As a Middle Level Education major at York College, you graduate professionally certified to teach grades 4-8 and have the opportunity to specialize in a core subject: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Science. Relationships with faculty and experience working in real schools establish your confidence in educating and managing your own classroom.

School
School of Behavioral Sciences and Education
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Middle Level/Special Education Program

Broaden your resume with a background in both general education for middle school students and special education. Middle Level majors can study one of four concentration areas: English/Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies. This degree prepares students for professional teacher certification in both middle level education (grades 4-8) and special education (PreK-grade 8).

School
School of Behavioral Sciences and Education
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Music Industry Minor Program

The Music Industry minor is designed for students that want to dip their feet in the pool of music industry. Students will have the opportunity to sample the worlds of recording technology, entertainment and promotion, music literacy, and connect to professionals in the industry of creating, marketing, and producing music.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Music Minor Program

The Music minor is designed for students who want to perform in ensembles and expand their knowledge of music theory and music history. Students will receive private lessons on their preferred instrument, including voice, and have opportunities to interact and collaborate with other students and faculty who are excited to be making music together.

 

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
2-4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Music, B.A. Program

As a music major, you’ll acquire a broad knowledge of music, stressing the development of musicianship, the ability to perform and an intellectual grasp of the art. We do this with a heavy rotation of hands-on learning, from private lessons to public performances. You'll be preparing for career opportunities in a variety of musical areas, including performance and private studio teaching.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Music, B.S. (With Studies in Music Industry & Recording Technology) Program

With knowledge of industry, culture, and the arts, you can take your musicianship and business savvy into a career as a music industry professional. Discover how to lay audio tracks, promote an album, understand royalties and copyrights, and develop as an artist. If you have ambitions of working on a record label, producing your own music, or promoting artists, our Bachelor of Science degree in Music, with Studies in Music Industry & Recording Technology is ideal.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Musical Theatre Minor Program

Enhance your studies and your resume with a minor in Musical Theatre. Adding a Musical Theatre minor is a great way to extend your degree. Choosing to minor in Musical Theatre will complement any major and help you strengthen your understanding of this exciting field.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Neuroscience Minor Program

There is nothing minor about studying the relationship between the mind, brain, and behavior. This program will teach students about the brain and behavior at the molecular level and how it presents as actions we recognize. This minor brings the unique advantage of connecting observable behavior with the brain patterns that cause them. Students enrolled in this minor can go on to have careers in a whole host of medical fields.

School
School of Behavioral Sciences and Education
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career, our four-course, post-baccalaureate Nonprofit Leadership certificate program will provide you with foundational knowledge of the intersection between nonprofit management and sustainable social change.

School
Graduate and Professional Studies
Est. Time to Complete
6-12 Months
Delivery Mode
Online
Learn more about the Not-For-Profit Management Minor Program

The Not-for-Profit Management minor provides students with the skills and knowledge required in management and professional staff positions within not-for-profit organizations. This minor will allow qualified students to apply their academic learning in service to the community in organizations such as charities, museums, trade associations, health care, and other human services.

 

School
Graham School of Business
Est. Time to Complete
2-4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Nurse Anesthetist Program

With successful completion of the didactic and clinical requirements, graduates of the York College of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthetist Program will be awarded a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to take the National Certification Exam to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).

School
Graduate and Professional Studies
Est. Time to Complete
3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Nursing (BSN) Program

When you’re passionate about helping people, you need a career that allows you to make a difference. The bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN) at York College prepares future nurses to do just that.

Our Nursing degree program gives students access to a state-of-the-art simulation lab and professional equipment, as well as faculty who take a vested interest in their success. BSN majors gain hands-on experience during clinicals, working with our healthcare partner organizations across the region, including local hospitals and medical centers. 

School
Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Nursing (RN to BSN) Program

Registered nurses who graduated from an accredited program, and meet program requirements are eligible for direct articulation into the Nursing program.

School
Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions
Est. Time to Complete
1-2 years
Delivery Mode
Online
Learn more about the Nutrition Minor Program

The Minor in Nutrition is designed for students interested in understanding food and how it affects health. Students in the minor develop knowledge and skills that supplement their major and that are helpful for improving overall health in individuals and communities. Completing the Nutrition Minor improves a student’s marketability in many professional paths, including public health, nursing, exercise science, psychology, hospitality, business, education, health professions, and sports and recreational management. The minor also prepares students to pursue graduate training or research in dietetics and nutrition, and to enhance their personal understanding of rapidly changing messages about diet and health.

School
Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Operations Management Minor Program

In the Operations Management minor, students study the transformation process where inputs and human resources' efforts combine to create a product or service. Important topics include advanced operations, inventory management, purchasing, and logistics. The minor prepares students for entry-level positions such as production planner, buyer, or inventory analyst.

School
Graham School of Business
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Outdoor Leadership Minor Program

The Outdoor Leadership Minor combines leadership principles with outdoor knowledge, skills, and activities. Students will learn concepts and techniques for designing and leading outdoor activities, events, and experiences. Coursework for the minor provides a variety of opportunities for experiential, hands-on learning and leading while engaging in outdoor recreation pursuits such as backpacking, camping, flatwater paddling, rock climbing, and wilderness first aid. 

School
Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Philosophy Program

Philosophy is the kind of major anyone can benefit from, because everyone needs to be able to express their thoughts, understand the viewpoints of others, and critically evaluate intellectual problems. As a philosophy major, you’ll study the abiding questions facing humankind: What is the nature of God? Why be moral? Is there an afterlife? What is truth and justice? But you’ll also have extensive instruction in building practical skills that mold you into an ideal candidate for post-graduate studies in law, medicine, business, and more.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Philosophy and Business Program

If you're someone with an interest in business who has clear viewpoints and can handle complex decision-making, this dynamic program is for you. The Philosophy and Business program at York College opens doors to a world of career opportunities.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Philosophy Minor Program

The Philosophy minor introduces students to the variety of areas of philosophical inquiry while developing the critical and creative skills central to philosophical analysis.  Students develop an understanding of many of the great philosophers, major philosophical issues, and methods of philosophical inquiry that shape our most fundamental forms of reflection upon human life and conduct.  The minor in Philosophy is intended to broaden the student’s education, to complement and encourage creative reflection in other courses and major programs, and to encourage the student’s ability to think logically and ethically, a useful skill in any professional environment.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Photography Minor Program

The minor program in photography provides an opportunity for students to acquire the technical and conceptual skills to create photographs for personal expression or commercial and professional purposes and applications. Courses include analog and digital processes, processing and editing software, experimental methods, studio photography, as well as photographic history. The minor in photography is especially appropriate for students majoring in any of the arts disciplines, such as Graphic Design, as well as business specialties, such as advertising, marketing, communication, and any field that requires photographic images.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Political Science Program

We like to think of political science as a way to deal with two perennial questions: Who governs? And to what ends? You’ll study the formal and informal political processes that shape public policy. You’ll examine the human side and the scientific side of political behavior. You’ll be able to make informed decisions about community politics, electoral politics, and advocacy. Put that all together, and you’re well positioned as a graduate with valuable skills in understanding complex systems and relationships as well as having political fluency.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Premedical Sciences Program

If you aspire to pursue a career in medicine, this premed major program offers a comprehensive education in the essential sciences and the foundation necessary for the rigors of medical school, dental school, PA school, pharmacy school, and more.

School
Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Learn more about the Professional Writing Minor Program

Good writing skills are essential in any professional setting.  The Professional Writing minor is a suitable complement to any major as it helps students to enhance their written communications skills so they can gain a competitive edge in the workplace.  Students will learn the theories of writing and will gain experience in practical applications of writing concepts both in-class and out of class.  They will learn to write effectively and to produce print and electronic documents for a variety of audiences.

School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Est. Time to Complete
2-3 Years
Delivery Mode
On Campus