Graduate Scholar Program

For the Academic Year 2024-2025, York University Online wants to provide YOU with affordable education by inviting you to apply to our master’s-level Scholar Program.  This innovative graduate degree program is 100% online and is designed for adult learners with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.  It is accessible 24 hours a day / 7 days a week through the Online Campus, allowing you to advance your career anytime and anywhere you have an internet connection.  Interested?  This is how it works…it’s pretty simple!

• Apply online and note on the FREE application that you are part of a Scholar Program (as identified on the email or flyer you received).
• During the admissions process, you will be asked to submit official transcripts from all previous schools where coursework was attempted.
• After your application is accepted, York University's Business Office will send you a $8,000 tuition contract to sign and at the same time establish your payment plan.  Students will select one of the following:
  • Pay in full by the coursework start date
  • Pay $800 per month for 10 months
  • Pay $4,000 bi-annually (first payment prior to start & second within 4 months)
  • Use Federal Financial Aid to pay $4,000 in two semesters of first year (this requires a student to fill out a FAFSA)
• Finally, you will be enrolled in the degree program, take 1 class every 8-weeks for 2 years, and graduate with a fully accredited Master’s degree with a concentration of your choice!

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Degrees

Participants in the Scholar Program may choose from the following degrees:

Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
If you currently serve, or expect to serve, as a teacher, counselor, paraeducator, principal, coach, specialist, project manager, or training and development leader, the MAE program will enhance your professional development and career progression.  This 36-credit hour program does not lead to state certification or licensure, but it is fully accredited and built around national standards.  The following concentrations are available:

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Social Emotional Leadership
• Sports Administration
• Educational Leadership (Non-licensure)
• Early Childhood Education (Endorsement)

The Principal Endorsement concentration is also available but at full tuition rates.  To learn more about the coursework within our core curriculum, major curriculum and areas of concentration:

LEARN MORE ABOUT MAE

 

Master of Arts in Organizational and Global Leadership (MOL)
The MOL program was designed for leaders in diverse settings including business, healthcare, non-profit, churches, schools, criminal justice, law enforcement, agricultural technology, coaches, and sports management and really anyone who is in a leadership position.  Students from any field will be able to make application of leadership growth and development concepts to their own specific field.  This is an accredited 36-credit hour program and offers the following concentrations:

• Organizational & Global Leadership (main track)
• Social Emotional Leadership
• Sports Administration
• Business Information Leadership

To learn more about the coursework within our core curriculum, major curriculum and areas of concentration:

LEARN MORE ABOUT MOL

 

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
The MHA will prepare individuals for professional management positions within healthcare institutions. The program integrates a pragmatic approach to the pedagogy of healthcare management systems, health policy, and public health. Students acquire a strong conceptualization of business analytics, finance, leadership, and strategies to utilize in managing healthcare venues. This is an accredited 36-credit hour program.

To learn more about the coursework within our core curriculum, major curriculum and areas of concentration:

LEARN MORE ABOUT MHA

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the degree?

You may choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Education, a Master of Arts in Organizational and Global Leadership, or a Master of Healthcare administration.  You will also choose an eligible concentration within your selected degree program.

Is there a residence requirement?

No, we do not require our online students to reside on our campus.  

When can I start? When is the next term?

You can start with ANY term in the academic calendar.  See our online schedule for start dates.

How many credits/courses are there?

The program consists of 36 credit hours/12 courses.

What is the cost of books/fees?

All course books and fees are included in the cost of graduate work.

How do I register for classes?

The York University Online Department will assign you to a cohort of other contracted students and register you for classes in accordance with the cohort’s 2-year schedule.

What are the graduation requirements?

To graduate with a degree, students must obtain A and B grades, with the exception of one C, among required courses and maintain an overall 3.00 GPA.

Is there financial aid available?

While you will already receive financial relief through the Scholar Program you may also be eligible for federal student loans.  A completed FAFSA and transcripts are required to determine eligibility.  If using federal loans, a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling must be completed before coursework begins.  For assistance with the financial aid process please email financialaid@york.edu.

Other Important Information

The discounted tuition is determined by the student’s initial enrollment through the Scholar Program and is guaranteed with consecutive re-enrollment each academic term. The contract is for the 12 required courses for the degree taken in accordance with the cohort schedule.  Because of the highly discounted nature of this program, deviations from the cohort schedule may have financial implications.  Examples of deviations are below:
 

• Students who withdraw from a class or fail to meet academic standards must pay full tuition rates to retake the class or classes. 
• ​Students who decide to take a schedule break, must pay full tuition rates to make-up the class or classes missed in accordance with the cohort schedule.  Students should be cautioned that in addition to having to pay full price for the make-up classes, the student will have to wait until York University offers the course again which may necessitate an extension to the 2-year plan.  If the student is able to rejoin at least part of the remaining cohort schedule, those scheduled courses are still covered under the original contract.
• Students who choose to withdraw from the program or are dropped from the program due to excessive academic failure are still obligated to pay for the coursework taken (or attempted) at the full tuition rate up to the value of the contract.  For example: if the student has only completed (or attempted) 1 course and wants to leave the program, he would pay the current cost of tuition for 3 credit hours as of the day of withdrawal.  Depending on the student's original payment plan, he may also be entitled to a partial refund.  If the full-cost tuition for what the student has completed (or attempted) exceeds the contracted amount, then he will not have to pay more than what was noted in the initial contract with York University.
• ​​Students who take an indefinite break from the program forfeit the discounted tuition rate.  An inactive student petitioning to be readmitted to the program will no longer be eligible for the original contract terms.

We look forward to welcoming you into our close-knit community! 

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Email: online@york.edu
Call: (402) 363-5709