MA in Education: Curriculum and Instruction

Discover a Christ-centered education that helps you reach your full potential in all areas of life. York College is intentionally small and student-focused. We are pleased to expand our mission by offering a 100 percent online Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction program. Our innovative graduate degree offering is accessible 24 hours a day / 7 days a week through the Virtual Campus learning platform, allowing you to advance your career anytime and anywhere you have an internet connection. We look forward to welcoming you into our close-knit community.

Why should you pursue York College’s M.A. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction program?

• Quality : An accredited college with a rich, 126-year heritage
• Convenience : 100% online with no required class or log-in times
• Flexibility : Full-time & part-time options to fit any schedule
• Affordability : Competitively priced tuition at $250 per credit hour for the 2015/2016 academic school year

How do I know if the M.A. in Education is the right program for me?

The 100 percent online M.A. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction program is designed for adult learners with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. If you currently serve or expect to serve as a K-12 principal, teacher, project manager, or training and development professional, this interdisciplinary program will enhance your ability to develop curriculum and instruction training in your chosen profession. Using a researched-based methodology, you can acquire the skills necessary to create an effective and welcoming teaching-learning environment.

Courses

The Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction at York College are comprised of 36 total credit hours. All courses are 8 weeks long and students may attend full-time or part-time for greater work/life balance.

Core Curriculum

All courses = 3 credit hours

• Research Design & Methodology
• Ethics & Professional Responsibilities
• Program Planning & Evaluation
• Navigating in a Diverse Society
• Organizational Leadership
• Learning through Technology

Curriculum and Instruction

All courses = 3 credit hours

• Effective Strategies for Instruction
• Assessment of Learning
• Curriculum Mapping
• Current Issues in Instruction
• Curriculum Development & Design
• Capstone - Action Research

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited institution*
• 2.5 GPA

• Prospective students who have completed a degree from a non-accredited institution will be evaluated and considered on a case-by-case basis. Military education or degrees from international institutions may be examples of non-accredited institutions. If GPA is below a 2.5, applicants may submit a personal statement reflecting their personal goals and aspirations to be considered with their application.

The mission of York College is to transform lives through Christ-centered education and to equip students for lifelong service to God, family, and society.

Values

Transform York College exists to support God’s transformational work in the lives of people. Curricular and co-curricular programs and experiences intend to lead the entire community to a positive expression of spiritual values. Educate Academic discovery is a God-honoring endeavor characterized by the pursuit of truth and inquiry within the context of intellectual disciplines. The responsible handling of academic freedom provides Christian scholars opportunities to explore both a diverse world and their faith. Equip A rapidly changing professional, social, and technological environment dictates that each student is encouraged to apply critical thinking and knowledge integration skills, and to evaluate changing circumstances in the context of faith. Serve Service is the means by which people of God live out their faith. Christ calls us to lives of service expressed by faith, both locally and globally, as we respond to opportunities to the needs of others. Goals Students will:

• intentionally be brought face to face with Jesus and his teachings, thereby encouraging a transformation into his likeness. (transform)
• attain an institutional standard for written and oral communication that supports success in a variety of settings. (educate)
• be introduced to the integration of knowledge through the traditions consistent with a liberal arts education. (educate)
• be equipped to become life-long learners. (equip)
• experience ongoing engagement in service opportunities (campus-based, local, regional, and global) and regular participation in organizations and activities that directly relate to their chosen academic discipline and career goals. (serve)