York College of Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
York College of Pennsylvania provides a high-quality education designed to give working professionals a more in-depth understanding of their field as well as a competitive advantage on their résumés. Online, hybrid, and nighttime classes make earning a master’s degree feasible for adults with outside jobs and responsibilities.
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Featured Programs & Degrees
Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)
The Master of Public Policy and Administration program uses public service education develop leadership and problem-solving roles. York College MPPA students learn to understand the policy challenges and administrative problems facing their organizations or communities and employ the methods, techniques, and strategies that will help them make appropriate and efficient decisions. This program also offers certificates in Public Policy and Administration and Urban Planning.
Format
- Full- or part-time enrollment
- All Core Courses and multiple MPPA electives have nighttime class options
Cost
- 36 credits
- $660/credit hour (standard tuition)
- $560/credit hour (discounted tuition for eligible government employees)
Master of Arts in Music Industry Studies
The Master’s in Music Industry Studies is an interdisciplinary program catered specifically to the dynamic field of production, management, and entertainment. Students explore cultural theory while also gaining an in-depth understanding of entertainment law and all the factors involved with the industry. Hands-on learning at YCP’s studio production company allows students to develop a practical understanding before they pursue their careers.
Format
- Full- or part-time enrollment
- All Core Courses and multiple electives have nighttime class options
Cost
- $660/credit hour
- 30-33 credits
Master of Education
York College’s hybrid Master of Education programs boost the teaching practices of passionate educators. Students earn a full Master of Education in addition to the specialization of their choosing.
- Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis also available.
Diversity and Student Resilience Specialization
- Certification in Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness also available.
Educational Leadership Specialization
- Certification in Principal PK-12 Administrative also available.
- Certification in Reading Specialist also available.
- Certification in Technology Specialist also available.
Format
- Full- or part-time enrollment
- Online, on campus, and hybrid courses
Cost
- $660/credit hour
- 33-34 credits
- No additional fees
Master of Accounting (MAcc)
Students pursing a Master of Accounting build upon their foundation and develop exceptional analytical skills in accounting while becoming familiar with taxation, auditing, and professional research. In a short yet efficient program, graduates will earn their degree with ample preparation for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
Format
- Full- or part-time enrollment
- “Hyperflex” classroom model; students can choose between any combination of in-person and online learning.
Cost
- $820/credit hour ($600 for YCP alumni)
- 30 credits
Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)
The MA in Integrated Marketing Communications provides both the theory and practical experiences in advertising, public relations, social media, brand management, and marketing research, all of which are critical for marketing in any industry. As a hands-on program, students’ capstone project will entail work done directly with clients to design and execute a campaign.
Format
- Full- or part-time enrollment
- “Hyperflex” classroom model; students can choose between any combination of in-person and online learning.
Cost
- $720/credit hour ($600 for YCP alumni)
- 30 credits
Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership and Management
The Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership and Management is an interdisciplinary program that prepares graduates to be leaders within their career field. Emphasizing both leadership theory and practical application, such topics as negotiation, change management, design thinking, ethical decision-making, and team leadership prepare students for any challenge. The program focuses especially on soft skills, such as communication and critical thinking, to empower students as effective leaders.
Format
- Full- or part-time enrollment
- The full-time program, for recent undergraduates or professionals changing their career path, employs self-assessment of one’s own strengths and opportunities, all while learning to cultivate essential such career skills as personal branding, interviewing, and networking. Students also complete a master’s research project.
- The part-time program, designed for professionals who will continue to work as they earn their degree, assesses leadership as a widely applicable skill and a qualitative assessment of the global marketplace. Students learn to identify critical issues that face businesses while focusing on social awareness, ethical dilemmas, and how to develop and communicate sound arguments regarding organizational improvements.
- “Hyperflex” classroom model; students can choose between any combination of in-person and online learning.
Cost
- $720/credit hour ($600 for YCP alumni)
- 30 credits
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to meet the needs of students who seek an integrated program for development as a professional manager and leader. Students develop managerial skills in policy formulation, problem solving, decision making, and leadership. MBA candidates build a solid base for continuous self-development as a practicing manager in their field of specialization.
Format
- Full- or part-time enrollment
- “Hyperflex” classroom model; students can choose between any combination of in-person and online learning.
- All MBA courses have nighttime class offerings
Cost
- $820/credit hour ($720 for YCP alumni)
- 30 credit hours
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS)
The AGCNS program prepares nurses to specialize in the use of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and solve problems in healthcare systems. It ultimately provides students with a solid theoretical foundation and advanced-practice clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings.
Format
- Online, in-person, and hybrid courses
- Three-year program of study with start dates all year round
Cost
- $820/credit hour ($720 for YCP alumni)
- 41 credits
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
- Post Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology NP also available.
With 672 clinical hours with adult and geriatric patients, AGPCNP students are trained to provide expert care to their patients, specializing in the diagnosis and management of common and complex medical conditions for adolescents and adults.
Format
- Online, in-person, and hybrid courses
- Two- or three-year program of study with a Fall semester start date
Cost
- $820/credit hour ($720 for YCP alumni)
- 44 credits
Master of Science – Nurse Educator
The Nurse Educator track provides students with a solid theoretical foundation and advanced-level clinical experiences in a variety of health care settings. Students learn how to use evidence-based teaching strategies combined with specialization in advanced-level clinical care for adult patients. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the national certified nurse educator (CNE) exam, having engaged in rigorous coursework and 224 clinical practice hours.
Format
- Online, in-person, and hybrid courses
- Three-year program of study with start dates all year round
Cost
- $820/credit hour ($720 for YCP alumni)
- 39 credits
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Post Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Metal Health NP also available.
This Master of Science program is designed to prepare nurses to specialize in the diagnosis and management of patients with mental health conditions. The PMHNP track provides students with a solid theoretical foundation and clinical experiences in a variety of patient care settings.
Format
- Online, in-person, and hybrid courses
- Fall semester start date
Cost
- $775/credit hour ($720 for YCP alumni)
- 48 credits
Contact York College of Pennsylvania
Contact Admissions
ycp.edu/academics/graduate-and-professional-studies
(717) 815-2257
gradmissions@ycp.edu
Main Campus
441 Country Club Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-7788