“I learned that teachers impart more to you than subject matter – they impart themselves. I realized I was ready to be an exceptional teacher to my students because I had exceptional role models at York College.”

— Jessica Schledewitz,Class of 2003

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A Fellowship of Learning

A Community of Faith

“We cannot plant seeds with closed fists. To sow we must open our hands.”

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Programs of Study

York College’s Education Unit strives to prepare students to become effective Christian educators who are reflective practitioners and facilitators of learning. Students in the program are expected to demonstrate leadership through service, leading to the ultimate goal of life-long learning.

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Highlights

York College, founded in 1890, is a private four year liberal arts college affiliated with the churches of Christ. York offers numerous bachelor degrees and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The campus is located in York, Nebraska, a proud progressive community just 45 minutes west of Lincoln.

Student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1 with a student enroll-ment that is close to 500. Typical class size is 22.

The student population consists of young men and women from about 40 states and countries.

The York Panthers compete in the National Associa-tion of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II and the National Christian College Athletic Association. York College is a founding member of the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Extracurricular choices include social service clubs, athletic teams, performance groups, Christian outreach groups, literary publications, special interest organiza-tions, and a wide range of intramural sports.

Students can earn Bachelor’sdegrees in the following areas:

Behavioral SciencesCriminal JusticePsychology

BibleBiblical StudiesReligious Studies

BusinessAccountingBusiness Administration Business CommunicationBusiness ManagementSports Management

Education*ElementaryMiddle SchoolPhysical EducationSecondary Special Education

English

Fine Arts & CommunicationArt EducationSpeech CommunicationTheatreVocal Music EducationVocal Performance

General Studies

History

Natural Sciences & MathematicsBiologyChemistry Engineering (3/2 program)Mathematics

*The education division offers a variety of endorsements in elementary, middle grades, and secondary areas.

For updates on academic programs and degree plans, including our online degrees, please visit www.york.edu/academics

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Why do I want to teach? Teacher education candidates at York College are required to formally complete an answer to this question four times before graduation. However, before they answer that question they first answer “Why choose York College Teacher Education?”

Consider the following:• Freshman Education majors are placed in

schools within their first semester• Students foster relationships with York College

faculty as well as with K-12 faculty and students• York College Student Education Association of

Nebraska is the largest chapter in the state• There is an active and professional involvement

of our college faculty• York College and area public schools have small

class sizes• You will encounter 100 hours of classroom ex-

perience in qualified K-12 schools before stu-dent teaching

• 4-year degree plans• Our teacher education holds state, regional and

national accreditation• Placement office is available to advise students

after graduation

Bachelor of Arts Degrees Offered in Education: 1. Adaptive P.E. 2. Coaching (7-12)* 3. Art Education (K-12) 4. Elementary Education (K-8) 5. Elementary Education (K-8) and Elementary General Art (K-6) 6. Middle Grades Education (4-9) 7. Physical Education (K-12) and Coaching (7-12) 8. Religious Education (K-12)* 9. Secondary Basic Business Education10. Secondary Biology Education11. Secondary English Education12. Secondary History Education13. Secondary Mathematics Education

14. Secondary Natural Science Education15. Secondary Psychology Education16. Reading and Writing Education17. Secondary Social Science Education18. Secondary Speech and Theatre Education19. Special Education (K-12)20. Vocal Music Education *Second endorsement only

“York Public Schools is proud to partner with the Teacher Education Program at York College. Our school administrators serve as guest lecturers on multiple topics at the college. Our students enjoy the interaction they have with York College’s prospective teachers. Many YC students serve as tutors, mentors, and student-teachers within YPS and they are well-prepared for success as professional educators.” — Mike Lucas, Superintendent York Public Schools

“York Middle School and YC will continue their strong partnership to provide the experiences necessary to mold students into outstanding and qualified teachers.”

— Brian Tonniges, Principal York Middle School

“YC has been a great partner for York Public Schools. Our working relationship between the district’s administrative team and the college administration has grown stronger each year in my opinion. I feel that at York Elementary we have great educators with lots of experiences and expertise to share. It has been a great experience to have YC students in our building, working with our teachers and our students. We look forward to many more years of a positive and productive relationship with YC.”

— Kris Friesen, PrincipalYork Elementary School

“York College prepares its candidates for success as classroom teachers and members of teaching teams. Faculty members develop relationships with students that positively enrich teaching skills, and connect students with a great number of resources. Candidates are set up for lifelong achievement, including continuing education opportunities.”

— Tim Carr, YC Graduate Principal, Heartland High School

Field Experiences:Interwoven throughout each program in Teacher Education are carefully placed Field Experiences. These classroom experiences give students an opportunity to work with experienced classroom teachers who model the best in theory and in practice. During these experiences a student has the opportunity to solidify his/her decision to become an educator as well as an Effective Christian Educator.