“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

1125 EAST 8TH ST . YORK, NE 68467800-950-YORK . WWW.YORK.EDU

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A Fellowship of Learning

A Community of Faith

“I think it’s important to bring concepts that will become the basis for a lifelong spiritual emphasis that a student can always carry and use throughout life.”

Dr. Kathleen WheelerProfessor of Education,Chair of the Department of Education

The aim of the York College Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction coursework is to help educators build on their own experience, achieve a broad and deep understanding of educational practices, develop a professional identity, and engage in informed conversations about important teaching and learning issues toward making wise judgments regarding the many complex issues educators face.

Master of Artsin Education:

Curriculum & InstructionYORK C O L L E G E

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 a Master of Arts in Education. It 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 11:1 with a student en-rollment 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 As-sociation of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II and the National Christian College Athletic As-sociation. York College is a founding member of the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Highlights

For updates on the Master of Arts in Education program, please visit our website at www.york.edu/academics

• Program can be completed in one year

• Evening and summer school classes are designed to fit around a full-time work schedule

• Cohort of students to continue through the program together

• Development of one’s own goals and direction as a teacher

• Field experience

• Group and cohort projects

• Small class size

Master of Arts in Education:Curriculum & Instruction

A Fellowship of Learning... A Community of Faith

York College is proud to introduce the first Master of Arts degree in Education: Curriculum and Instruction. The 36 hour program received approval by the Higher Learning Commission and is included in the continuing NCATE accreditation.

The mission of the graduate program is to develop a master teacher who will:

• Have the ability to lead by example• Strive to understand oneself and collaborate

with others• Have the knowledge and skills to understand

and assess curriculum and instructional program or practice

• Stay informed relevant to research based curriculum and instruction modification

• Be able to conduct workshops relating to the planning of curriculum and instruction in his/her area of expertise

• Be transformed in curriculum and instruction for the good of all students.

Requirements for the Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction

Total course hours needed: Thirty-six (36)1. Curriculum Study (3)2. Instructional Innovation (3)3. Study of Educational Research (3)4. Advanced Educational Psychology (3)5. Organization of Instruction/Curriculum – Field

Experience (6)6. History, Philosophy, and Current Trends in

Education (3)7. Diversity and Social Justice (3)8. Curriculum/Instruction and Technology – Field

Experience (4)9. Prospectus (2)

10. Thesis/Project (6)

Requirements and Application for Admission

i. Complete Graduate Program Application*ii. Submit a valid teaching certificateiii. Provide official transcripts indicating a

minimum of 3.25 undergraduate GPA iv. Send Graduate Record Exam scores to:

Dr. Kathleen B. WheelerYork College1125 E. 8th St.York, NE 68467

v. Prepare a short autobiographical statement (2-4) pages addressing your academic and professional interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses relating to the elements of the CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: teacher, student, and curriculum and instruction.

vi. Request letters of recommendation from three people with whom you have recently worked or studied and who can speak to your ability to do graduate work.

*Application and program information available at www.york.edu/academics/edu/masters

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Teacher

Student Curriculum & Instruction