About the College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS)
Welcome From the Dean
Welcome to Miami University's College of Education, Health, and Society.
We are committed to impacting our local, national, and global communities through a holistic educational experience. Such experiences emphasize academic rigor, student engagement, and partnerships with schools and community agencies designed to provide opportunities to put cutting-edge research into practice.
Our college is uniquely positioned to address complex societal issues that need attention. Through the collaboration of our six departments, the College of Education, Health, and Society offers interdisciplinary opportunities for understanding and promoting learning, health, and wellness for children, families, and the broader community.
Our work in teacher preparation, kinesiology, nutrition, and public health, sport leadership and management, family science and social work, educational psychology, and educational leadership provides us with tremendous opportunities to apply ground-breaking research and practice innovations in these fields.
We continue to build upon our national reputation for programs that challenge and transform the minds and hearts of our students.
— Amity Noltemeyer, Dean
Explore the more than 10 undergraduate majors EHS offers across the fields of education, health, social work, and sport.
Simultaneously pursue a bachelor's and a master's degree in one of our 3 + 2 or 4 + 1 programs. Find out if you qualify.
Take steps toward furthering your academics with one of our 20 master's program or three doctoral degrees.
Miami Accredited Programs
The College of Education, Health and Society seeks accreditation from a variety of external organizations because such recognition provides added assurance to students and prospective employers that our degree programs meet the highest professional standards. The accreditation process typically involves an extensive self-study, followed by an on-site visit by nationally known professionals, and then a decision by the accrediting body as to whether accreditation should be granted.
- Art Education Program, National Association of Schools of Art and Design
- Athletic Training Program, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
- Kinesiology - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Nutrition Program, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
- Music Education Program, National Association of Schools of Music
- Social Work Program, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (formerly Teacher Education), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Our Mission
Grounded in humanity and driven by excellence, the College of Education, Health, and Society prepares transformative leaders through outstanding research, teaching, and service. We center meaningful experiential learning, holistic student success, strategic partnerships, and responsible stewardship—empowering our community to generate knowledge, promote well-being, and address interdisciplinary challenges for enduring societal impact. The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society is to prepare critically engaged and transformative leaders. The College prioritizes socially just outcomes, hands-on and applied learning, interdisciplinary thinking, rigorous research, and innovation. Through excellence in research, teaching, and service, EHS prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and promote health and well-being in diverse and global settings in order to respond to the complex problems societies face.
Our Vision
The College of Education, Health, and Society fosters critically engaged leaders prepared to take on complex and interdisciplinary challenges through transdisciplinary problem-solving that seeks equity and justice in our changing global society.
Our Values
These values guide our behaviors, priorities, decision-making, and focus:
- Student Success- We are rooted in holistic, equitable student success, ensuring every learner has access to meaningful opportunities, transformative experiences, and pathways that honor diverse definitions of achievement.
- Culture of Care and Humanity- We are rooted in authentic care, compassion, and empathy, fostering a connected community that recognizes lived experiences, supports well-being, and leads with kindness and humanity.
- Justice & Integrity- We are rooted in justice and ethical responsibility, embedding fairness, integrity, and inclusive decision-making into all aspects of our work.
- Teaching, Research and Innovation Excellence- We are rooted in excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and scholarship, advancing knowledge through interdisciplinary collaboration and forward-thinking practices.
- People as Our Greatest Strength- We are rooted in valuing and supporting our faculty and staff, recognizing them as our most important asset and investing in shared governance, growth, and retention.
- Shared Purpose, Stewardship, and Adaptability- We are rooted in shared purpose, responsible stewardship, and adaptability, working collaboratively with courage and resilience to navigate change and sustain long-term impact.
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