York College (Nebraska)

Infobox University
name = York College


established = 1890
type = Private
president = Wayne Baker
city = York
state = NE
country = USA
undergrad = 461
campus = Urban, 40 acres (162,000 m²)
nickname = Panthers
affiliations = Churches of Christ
website = [http://www.york.edu/ www.york.edu]

York College is a private four year college affiliated with the Churches of Christ located in York, Nebraska. The college was founded in 1890.

History

York College was founded in 1890 by the United Brethren Church. In 1946 the merger of the United Brethren Church and Evangelical Church transferred control of the school to Evangelical United Brethren Church. In 1956 the church transferred control to members of the Churches of Christ.

Academics

York is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The fields of study offered at York College are:
*Behavioral Science: Biopsychology, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Human Services Administration, Psychology, Social Work

*Bible: Biblical Studies, Religious Studies

*Biology

*Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Human Resource, Management, Finance, Sport Management

*Communication: Business Communication, Speech Communication, Theatre

*Education: Elementary, Middle School, Secondary, Special Education, Physical, Religious,

*English

*General Science

*History

*Mathematics

*Music: Vocal Music Education, Vocal Performance

Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are also offered.

tudents and Faculty

York's student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1. Student enrollment is close to 500 with a typical class size of 22. The student population consists of young men and women from 30 states and 15 countries.

ports and Extracurriculars

The York Panthers compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II and the National Christian College Athletic Association. York College is a founding member of the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference composed of 10 liberal arts colleges with similar philosophies.

Extracurricular organizations include 8 social clubs, 7 athletic teams, 4 performance groups, 4 Christian outreach groups, 3 literary publications, and a wide range of intramural sports.

Fine ArtsACDA (American Choral Directors Association), Celebration Singers, Children’s Theatre, Concert Choir, Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre), MENC (Music Educators National Conference), Soul Concern (Drama Ministry)

LiteraryUnvarnished Words (Creative writing), The Crusader Yearbook, The Panther Press Newspaper

ReligionCampus Ministries, Let’s Start Talking (Missions), Master’s Apprentice Program (Missions), Soul Concern (Drama Ministry)

HonoraryAlpha Chi (Academic), Sigma Tau Delta (English), Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre)

Social ClubsAXE (Alpha Chi Epsilon), Beta Beta Sigma, Kyodai, Delta Chi Alpha, Kingsmen (Kappa Gamma Sigma), Omega Phi, Sigma Tau, Theta Psi

Special InterestIntramural Sports, Phi Beta Lambda (Business), SEAN (Education), SIFE (Business), Student Association

Women’s SportsBasketball, Soccer, Softball

Men’s SportsBaseball, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling

[http://spotted.yorknewstimes.com/pages/galleries.php?category=58978] PHOTOS from York College Sporting Events

External links

* [http://www.york.edu York College Website]