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School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies

Start expressing your creativity, exploring history or developing writing and critical thinking skills. Explore how the School of the Arts, Communication and Global studies can provide you with a high-quality education that emphasizes practical application.
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Developing leaders with diverse knowledge and expertise, to be ready for an ever-changing world.

Art, Communication and Global Studies Programs

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Creative Industries and Entrepreneurship Program
Creative Industries and Entrepreneurship
Prepare to work in the fast-paced world of publishing, recording and concert industries.
Film and Media Arts Program
Film and Media Arts
Cultures are built around the stories we tell.
Fine Art Program
Fine Art
Challenging. Fulfilling. Boundless. Use a degree in fine arts to explore your potential as a professional artist.
History Program
History
Study the past to understand the future. History majors are among the best at analyzing, critical thinking, and seeing connections — all valuable job skills.
Intelligence Analysis: Regional and Global Studies Program
Intelligence Analysis: Regional and Global Studies
With an Intelligence Analysis major, you’ll be part of a field where international relations, foreign policy, and national security intertwine.
International Relations Program
International Relations
Taking on the idea of globalization head on, with life-changing study abroad experiences at your fingertips.
Literary and Textual Studies Program
Literary and Textual Studies
Analyze. Critique. Explore. Create. At York College, English majors experience our written and spoken language from all angles.
Mass Communication Program
Mass Communication
If you like learning by doing — getting on air, working in digital video production, writing news copy — you’ve found the right place.
Entertainment Marketing and Production Program
Entertainment Marketing and Production
Accelerate your career in the global music industry.
Master of Public Policy and Administration Program
Master of Public Policy and Administration
Educating tomorrow’s policy leaders today!
Music, B.S. (with Studies in Music Industry & Recording Technology) Program
Music, B.S. (with Studies in Music Industry & Recording Technology)
Music production, business, and promotion at your fingertips, from working on a student record company to multi-track audio production technique.
Music Program
Music
Accelerate your passion for music. Challenge yourself through strong music studies emphasizing performance, within the context of a liberal arts curriculum.
Graphic Design Program
Graphic Design
Whether you want to work in print or digital media, York College’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design offers the skill set and support you need to reach your goals.
Medical Humanities Program
Medical Humanities
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.
Philosophy Program
Philosophy
Anyone can ask “Why?” But philosophy majors can respond with clear viewpoints, sound arguments, plus the ability to handle complex decision-making. It’s no wonder employers seek out philosophy graduates.
Philosophy and Business Program
Philosophy and Business
Combine an interest in business with complex decision-making in the philosophy and business program.
Political Science Program
Political Science
A foundation for informed citizenship and political literacy. A platform for advancing your career — no matter where you want to take it.
Professional Writing Program
Professional Writing
Aspiring writers who want to put writing skills to work
Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program
Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Pursue a career designed for impact.
Public History Program
Public History
Discover how the past engages and connects the public today.
Spanish Business Program
Spanish Business
If you’re looking for a way to propel your business career to the next level and excel in markets worldwide, look no further.
Spanish Program
Spanish
Alcanza un nivel alto de proficiencia, tanto en el idioma español como en la cultura hispana.
Technical Communication and Writing Program
Technical Communication and Writing
Be a part of tomorrow’s scientific and technical world!
Theatre Program
Theatre
Perform, direct, design and more in a blended theatre program.
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School of Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Andrew W. Barnes P.h.D., M.F.A.
Dean, School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Humanities Center, Room 160
Phone: 717.815.1393
awbarnes@ycp.edu

Jennifer L. Godfrey
Executive Assistant
Humanities Center, Room 161
Phone: 717.815.6860
jgodfre5@ycp.edu