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Is AI the secret weapon for crafting student-centered learning, or a shortcut to educational chaos? Insights from Dr. Cheryl Couch’s AACTE 2025 Presentation Should educators shun content generated by AI tools or leverage it?  A relevant question for today.  Dr. Cheryl Couch, York University’s eLearning Specialist and...

Is an Online Christian University Right for You? Choosing an online Christian university can be a transformative step that offers a personally enriching experience while pursuing educational and career goals. Here are a few advantages to consider: Faith Integration: Christian universities often integrate faith and learning, meaning you...

What’s your family mission statement? Sitting in the audience with educators and administrators at the National Christian School Association Conference this past week in Austin, Texas, it was clear that the opening keynote speaker was the one and only person who could have kicked off the event: Colt McCoy. I'm not nearly as...

My wife and Abraham Lincoln share a birthday… she would want me to point out same day, different year.  Being born and raised in Illinois, the Land of Lincoln, added to her affinity for the President.  In conjunction with her birthday, my wife and I usually do something related to Lincoln on or about Feb 12th.  Many times...

I saw a headline recently that caught my eye. It read something along the lines of, “sunset anxiety is trending”...I was not aware of such a concept. If “sunset anxiety” reaches my 5-year-old daughter’s lexicon I worry she’ll have an advanced approach to express being afraid of the dark. What does the...

York University Online reached new heights earning five stars and national recognition in Newsweek’s America’s Top Online Learning Schools 2025. Research determining which schools should be listed among the top 250 included program affordability, practicality and reputation details. York University Online sits in the top 15...

York University's Education Department marks thirty years of shaping outstanding educators. Since its founding, the department has been dedicated to preparing teachers who make a real difference in the classroom and beyond. In 2012, York University's Online department launched a Master of Science in Education program, which has grown...

York University has received approval from the Nebraska Department of Education to offer a concentration in early childhood education as part of its Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program beginning Fall 2024. This new concentration will allow students to add an endorsement to their elementary or special education teaching license to teach...

In July of 2024, York University received approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to launch a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program this fall.  Designed for adult learners with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, this 36-credit hour program will prepare students for professional management positions within...

York University recently received exciting news reaffirming its accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). York University has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning commission since 1970, one of six regional accrediting bodies in the country. In addition to reaffirming university accreditation, the institution...

With extreme gratitude, we announce Dr. Mark Phillips' retirement as an online professor of Psychology at York University. After over two years of dedicated service to the university as a Professor of Psychology, he transitioned to online instruction and returned to church ministry service.  Dr....

Meet Dr. Bryan Kretz, Chair of the Division of Science and Mathematics.  At York University, Dr. Kretz teaches a blend of Biology Courses, including Nutrition, Genetics, Microbiology, General Anatomy and Physiology.  Dr. Kretz has a passion for helping students grow academically and spiritually in a way that they can have full...

Mrs. Lori Waltz graduated from Lindenwood University in 2016 and has been with York University Online since 2017. She has 17 years of elementary education and currently teaches 3rd Grade students for Nixa Public Schools. She also serves as an in mentor to other teachers in her community.  "I am passionate about helping both...