MED Fall '20 Schedule Newsletter

The time has come to begin planning for the fall schedule! Please review the information provided in this newsletter to add your course or courses. You may begin scheduling on March 30th, 2020.

Some important dates to remember:

• September 2nd - Last day to drop or add classes
• September 15th - Last day to apply for graduation
• October 23rd - Last day to withdraw from classes
• December 16th - Winter Commencement 10:15a.m.

Please review the section describing the graduate core to view those options. Then utilize your program specialization section to view information regarding your technology course options this summer.

MED502.901 - Development, Learning, and Inclusive Practices (CRN14567)

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Leese (jleese@ycp.edu)

Course Description: Students will expand their knowledge of effective educational practices, development, behavior, and inclusive practices. They will apply their expanded understandings of these topics while interacting with school-based special education professionals in a variety of leadership roles. Throughout the course, participants will explore emerging models of development while reflecting on their personal leadership characteristics and their roles in creating cultures of inclusivity and presumed competency for all learners. The culminating activity will require students to develop their personal missions, visions and core values as formal or informal school leaders with a focus on inclusive practices. (3 credits)

FIRST MEETING - TBD

SPAN: 8/25/20 - 12/15/20

Days: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: ONLINE

MED503.801 - Curriculum Trends & Issues (CRN - 13850)

Instructor: Dr. Joshua DeSantis (jdesant1@ycp.edu)

Course Description: Students will analyze significant trends and issues impacting curricular decisions, trace their historical development, and examine likely future trends. Issues to be examined include conflicts between and among educational philosophies, learning theory, content, inclusion practices, and purpose of the written curriculum. Further public expectations, legislative decisions, and policymaking will be examined to better understand the many facets of a schoolʼs curriculum process. (3 credits)

FIRST MEETING - TBD

SPAN: 8/25/20 - 12/15/20

Days: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: ONLINE

MED560.801 - The Principalship (CRN - 13854)

Instructor: Dr. Michael Snell (msnell@ycp.edu)

Course Description: Students will consider the key issues of the school organization, pupil promotion, program of studies, selection and supervision of teaching staff, oversight of pupil personnel, contract management, time allocation, plant and equipment management, and public relations. Theoretical and “best practice” models will be explored. Students will participate in a number of school-based administration activities through a supervised school-based practicum. Major problems of the organization and administration of schools will be examined. (3 credits)

FIRST MEETING - TBD

SPAN: 8/24/20 - 12/15/20

Days: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: ONLINE

MED565.801 - School Financial Management (CRN - 13855)

Instructor: Dr. LeeAnn Zeroth (lzeroth@ycp.edu)

Course Description: This course provides an overview of planning and fiscal management models and tools appropriate for public school management. Specifically, it is designed to help future administrators understand the legal and philosophical issues associated with school finance and business operations. Federal, state, and local school financing; school budgets; and business methods of accounting will be addressed. Students will engage in simulated financial planning and management activities, as well as participate in a school financial planning/management process. (3 credits)

FIRST MEETING - TBD

SPAN: 8/27/20 - 12/15/20

Days: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: ONLINE

MED594.101 - Admin Internship (CRN - 13859)

Instructor: Dr. Sue Cathcart (scathcart@ycp.edu)

Course Description: This supervised pre-professional internship is the culminating experience in the Educational Leadership program. It provides candidates with field-based opportunities to apply the knowledge, dispositions, and competencies acquired through the programʼs course work. The internship is aligned to both the PA Inspired Leadership (PIL) standards and the Interstate Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards. The internship is required for all Educational Leadership candidates. (3 credits)

FIRST MEETING - TBA

SPAN: 8/24/20 - 12/15/20

Days: TBA

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

MED595.101 - Admin Internship I (CRN - 13860)

Instructor: Dr. Sue Cathcart (scathcart@ycp.edu)

Course Description: This optional internship format is designed for the aspiring principal whose professional and/or family responsibilities make completing a one-semester internship experience very difficult. This supervised preprofessional internship is the culminating experience in the Educational Leadership program. It provides candidates with field-based opportunities to apply the knowledge, dispositions, and competencies acquired through the programʼs course work. The internship is aligned to both the PA Inspired Leadership (PIL) standards and the Interstate Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards. The internship is required for all Educational Leadership candidates. (2 credits each semester)

FIRST MEETING - TBA

SPAN: 8/24/20 - 12/15/20

Days: TBA

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

MED596.101 - Admin Internship II (CRN - 13861)

Instructor: Dr. Sue Cathcart (scathcart@ycp.edu)

Course Description: This optional internship format is designed for the aspiring principal whose professional and/or family responsibilities make completing a one-semester internship experience very difficult. This supervised preprofessional internship is the culminating experience in the Educational Leadership program. It provides candidates with field-based opportunities to apply the knowledge, dispositions, and competencies acquired through the programʼs course work. The internship is aligned to both the PA Inspired Leadership (PIL) standards and the Interstate Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards. The internship is required for all Educational Leadership candidates. (2 credits each semester)

FIRST MEETING - TBA

SPAN: 8/24/20 - 12/15/20

Days: TBA

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

• Education Leadership Program Supervisor - Dr. Sue Cathcart (scathcart@ycp.edu)

Prep:

• If you are a newly admitted student, be sure to submit the medical forms in your acceptance packet to the YCP Health Center as soon as possible.
• Identify the CRNs (Course Reference Number) of the course(s) that you wish to register for.

Deposit and Holds:

• Each semester you are required to submit a deposit of $100 before you can register for classes.
  
• You should check for any holds on your account at least one week prior to registration so they can be resolved in a timely fashion. Holds can include Health Center information, tuition balance, Library fees, etc.
  
• If you are registering for classes after the due date set by the Business Office, payment in full is expected on that day - Tuition deferment is unavailable after that date.

Registration:

• Go to MyYCP and sign into the York College portal. Click on YCPWeb. Click on Student Services, then Registration, Add/Drop Classes, Select a Term and then enter your CRNs in the spaces available at the bottom of the page.
  
• If you need to drop a class, click on the Action box and click Web Drop. Click Submit Changes on the bottom of the page.
  
• To view your schedule of classes, go to Student Schedule by Day and Time.
  

Tuition Deferment:

If you would like to postpone payment of your tuition bill until the conclusion of the course, please submit your deferment request AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after registering for your class(es). Please use this link to submit your deferment request. You will need an electronic copy of your employer's reimbursement policy to complete the deferment request.

Email: MED@ycp.edu
Website: ycp.edu/med
Location: 441 Country Club Road, York, PA, USA
Phone: 717-815-6406
Twitter: @ycpmed