Majors, Minors & Programs
The online Master of Education (MEd) degree program in Effective Teaching at York College of Pennsylvania allows K-12 teachers the freedom to complete a career-enhancing degree at their own pace.
Electrical engineers use mathematics and science to design devices, systems, and processes. They work in every industrial and technological sector — including power generation, manufacturing, robotics, smart grids, and renewable energy.
The Engineering Management major blends business management savvy with technological expertise, combining these desirable skills into one degree.
York College's challenging, diverse English curriculum covers cultural studies, film, literature, rhetoric, creating writing, and philosophy. You’ll also be able to specialize in one of four tracks of focus — comparative literary studies, film and media studies, critical and cultural theory, or women and gender studies.
The Entertainment Marketing and Production program at York College provides you with a strong platform in music while expanding your skills into the business industry. Through accessible online graduate courses designed for working professionals, you'll explore cultural theory, studio production, concert production, management, entertainment law, and marketing.
The Entrepreneurial Studies minor provides students with an understanding of the entrepreneurial process and key skills for success. This background will help students develop business ideas, evaluate business opportunities, and start and run a business.
In York College's Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree program, you'll delve deep into entrepreneurial business dynamics while gaining hands-on experience in materializing innovative ideas and real-world business plans. With dedicated faculty guidance and invaluable resources such as the J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship, you'll emerge not just with a degree but with a head start in your entrepreneurial journey.
York College of Pennsylvania’s innovative Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental and Sustainability Studies degree program bridges the gap between a high-impact scientific background and an examination of the change-making, human-based policies and processes that bring the science of sustainability to life.
The Appell Environmental Horticulture Program (Bachelor of Science) at York College of Pennsylvania immerses students in the science and the business of growing and using plants while responsibly caring for the world’s soil, air, and water resources.
Environmental science focuses on the ways humans interact with their environment, and how that interaction affects the world around us. The role of the environmental scientist is to use scientific knowledge to address issues in agriculture, forestry, environmental policy, sustainability, and public health initiatives — just to name a few.
As you earn your degree in Environmental Science from York College, you’ll develop a fundamental understanding of all the basic sciences: biology, ecology, chemistry, and physics. With a stream running through campus; local access to lakes, wetlands, fields, and forests; and state-of-the-art equipment in the Naylor Ecological Sciences Center, you’ll get hands-on experience with projects in both the lab and the real world.
This minor will provide broad-based knowledge and skills related to the unique opportunities and challenges a manager in the Esports industry will encounter. Students will be able to study the industry from multiple perspectives and take part in relevant real-world experiences.
The student who takes this minor will have the opportunity to examine issues as varied as cheating in classes, genetic engineering, marketing to specific demographics, as well as the rich history of ethical theories in the West.
York College of Pennsylvania’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science degree program gives you the practical tools and well-rounded education you need to make a difference in helping others improve their quality of life and enhance their physical capability.
Students in York’s flexible Exercise Science program select a focused degree concentration to enhance their education and experience in either professional practice or fitness management. As an Exercise Science major, you’ll be exposed to the world of sports medicine and learn how to become a leader in the fitness industry.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program prepares nurses to practice as Family Nurse Practitioner. It builds on undergraduate education through the development of advanced knowledge and expertise, based on the critique and application of theory and research. The Master of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and thus adheres to CCNE standards, which inform curriculum development, course sequencing, and all other program elements.
Qualifications for participation in a post-master’s certificate track include completion of both the baccalaureate and an advanced practice master’s degree in nursing from a CNEA or CCNE-accredited program at a regionally accredited institution, or an equivalent institution, as determined by graduate faculty in The Stabler Department of Nursing faculty.
Film and Media Arts majors learn how to communicate stories effectively, whether they’re interested in filmmaking, video marketing, scriptwriting, or any other aspect of media production. York College offers a unique program, combining the scholarly study of film with the hands-on training in the practical skills you’ll need to land a job in the field of your choice.
The minor in Film Studies provides students with a coherent education in this major art form, one that, along with television, is perhaps the predominant means by which contemporary Western culture represents itself. Moving pictures or “movies” have been one of the most distinctive innovations and experiences of the past century. In today’s media-dependent world, developing a critical understanding and historical knowledge of cinema is vital.
At York College of Pennsylvania, our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance degree program builds the skills you need for careers handling the financial decisions of individuals and businesses. The best finance degree programs combine academic excellence with career resources and access to networking. At York, you'll join a vast network of experienced faculty, alumni, and industry leaders as you gain experience with professional facilities like the on-campus NASDAQ Trading Lab.
The Finance minor promotes financial literacy by providing a foundation of financial principles. Designed for students from all majors, the Finance minor teaches students how to analyze both professional and personal financial decisions.
Minoring in financial management develops students’ ability to make strategic financial decisions. Courses introduce the management of financial resources, portfolio management, and the global component of financial studies. This minor is open to all Graduate students. Fundamental knowledge of statistics and finance is required.
The online Financial Planning Certificate program at York College of Pennsylvania is conveniently designed to enhance your career trajectory in the financial sector. The program leads to certification as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) by sharpening your expertise in financial planning, investment management, and wealth management strategies.
The Fine Art major is designed to prepare you for entry into a wide array of professional positions: illustrator, teacher, art director, art critic, studio/commercial photographer or independent artist, to name a few. At York College, you’ll master technical processes, understand the role of cultural history as an influence upon artistic expression, develop verbal and visual communication skills, and know the importance of creative and original thinking.
The Minor in Fine Art provides students the opportunity to pursue creativity through visual mediums, practice hands-on creative crafts, and build skill sets necessary for visual expression. Students pursuing a Minor in Fine Art may select from a number of art mediums and electives that suit their preferences in order to find effective connections between artistic practice and other academic, research, and professional pursuits.
The criminal justice field involves more than police officers and lawyers. Forensic chemists also play an important role in investigations. They specialize in analyzing evidence, and they use scientific processes to draw conclusions about a crime.
The French Studies minor emphasizes the acquisition of skills in all aspects of the language—listening comprehension, reading, speaking, writing, and cultural understanding. Knowledge of French gives students a competitive edge when entering careers that seek applicants who are able to communicate in one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Students in this program learn about cultural diversity and become more aware of their own worldview and that of other people around the world.
By pairing business’ core principles with any minor at York College, the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) concentrating in General Business degree provides you with a solid understanding over all the business disciplines and the opportunity to add another area of interest for a unique business education experience.
Students pursuing an associate of science degree in General Studies must complete a minimum of 60 credits, achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, satisfy the College’s residency requirements, and complete the College's General Education Requirements.
The Geography Minor provides students with enhanced preparation for their work in a variety of careers that include the intelligence community, environmental agencies, government service, public health, city planning, the business sector, and international development.
The German Studies minor emphasizes the acquisition of skills in all aspects of the language—listening comprehension, reading, speaking, writing, and cultural understanding. Knowledge of German gives students a competitive edge when entering careers that seek applicants who are able to communicate in German, the language spoken in the country with the world's fourth-largest economy.
In York College’s Graphic Design program, you’ll learn how to communicate ideas visually as you gain hands-on experience with the tools and techniques of the industry, both traditional and digital. Accomplished faculty will serve as mentors, guiding you through studio projects and helping you develop a professional portfolio that can kick-start your career upon graduation.
With a B.F.A. in Graphic Design, you’ll hold the industry-standard professional degree in the field — and York College’s unique program provides even more benefits for your future career. From your first year, you’ll have opportunities to display your work and enter juried exhibitions. You’ll also work with specialized equipment, ranging from digital tools to a fully functional historic letterpress, in our on-campus studios.