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Academics

Pursue an education in holistic, life-affirming disciplines at the College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS). Our academic structure is interdisciplinary and experiential, with six departments and numerous programs designed to nurture tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers.

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This program is for students interested in exploring the trends in community and public health nutrition. Students will become involved in site-based learning projects that allow them to understand the process of developing community-based nutrition education programs. Trends in the field of nutrition demand a comprehensive science and business foundation in order to address the challenges of preventing and managing populations with chronic diseases.

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Dietetics is a specialized program focused on the study of human nutrition and its application in promoting health and preventing diseases. Our program is accredited by ACEND of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). To become a registered dietitian (RD) one must complete an ACEND approved clinical internship following graduation and pass the registration exam. 100% of Miami University dietetic students who applied for the required post-baccalaureate dietetic internship were accepted into programs in 2022. Our graduates are qualified to work as registered dietitians in a variety of settings, including hospitals, community health centers, schools, and private practice.

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Research shows there are benefits of second language learning that exceed a student’s own linguistic abilities. Second language learning provides cognitive benefits that help to support academic achievement, and improve one’s beliefs about other’s cultures. Miami University offers foreign language learning opportunities for teacher candidates who wish to study and teach Chinese, French, German, Latin, and Spanish with licensure for grades K-12.

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Gain two teaching licenses - general and special education - in four years. Be more versatile in the job market and gain skills to reach all learners.

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If your dream has always been to teach middle school or high school English Language Arts we can help to make that dream come true! Miami University’s Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry department trains individuals who have a developing passion for the skill and art of teaching, a commitment to educational equity, and a heart for students. Our students enjoy the benefits of a cohort-based approach to teaching methods and pedagogy, along with courses on how to teach English and Language Arts intertwined with experiences in 7-12 classrooms. We also provide courses that teach you how to teach students with special needs.

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Good math teachers add so much to student’s lives as they cross the great divide from adolescence to young adulthood. Sometimes the biggest take-away is not the lesson taught, but the concept learned. Miami University’s Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry department prepares future teachers who have a developing passion for the skill and art of teaching, a commitment to educational equity, and a heart for students. Our students enjoy the benefits of a cohort-based approach to teaching methods and pedagogy, along with intense preparation in mathematics content. We also provide courses that teach you how to teach students with special needs.

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Want to be the teacher who inspires the next Einstein, Rosalind Franklin, or George Washington Carver? Miami University’s Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry department prepares future science teachers who have a developing passion for the skill and art of teaching, a commitment to educational equity, and a heart for students. Our students enjoy the benefits of a cohort-based approach to teaching methods and pedagogy, along with intensive content preparation in your area of science. We also provide courses that teach you how to teach students with special needs.

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You can become one of America’s great social studies teachers who help to present a well-rounded view of society to your students by participating in courses in social science, history, political science, and economics. Miami University’s Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry department prepares future teachers who have a developing passion for the skill and art of teaching, a commitment to educational equity, and a heart for students. Our students enjoy the benefits of a cohort-based approach to teaching methods and pedagogy, along with courses on how to teach social studies intertwined with experiences in K-12 classrooms. We also provide courses that teach you how to teach students with special needs.

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This major is for students interested in the scientific aspects of human movement. Kinesiology focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of interactions of physiological, anatomical, neuropsychological, and biomechanical factors that affect human health and performance. 

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Middle Childhood licensure programs have been designed to meet the growing needs of late-elementary and pre-high school students (grades 4-9). The middle school philosophy promotes the transition from the self-contained classroom typical of the elementary grades to the content specialization of the high school curriculum. As a Middle Childhood Education major, you will specialize in two of four areas-language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies, and will be licensed to teach reading within your grade band.

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Public Health focuses on preventing illness and promoting health in individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Choose a concentration in human disease and epidemiology, health policy and administration, or health promotion and education. Learn to identify critical elements of health and develop a foundation to work in diverse environments.

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Our teacher preparation program gives you more classroom experiences than most programs at other universities. We utilize a cohort-based approach to teaching methods and pedagogy, with courses on teaching reading, language arts, science, mathematics, and social studies as well as courses that help you learn to teach students with special needs.

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Our program emphasizes client strengths and diversity, and our classes provide an excellent educational environment. You’ll receive a professional foundation in social work values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, at-risk populations, human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, and social work practice and research.

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The Sport Coaching major prepares students to succeed in coaching interscholastic, collegiate, or professional sport. Graduates may seek careers with national governing bodies of Olympic sport or coaching education specialists in national or state organizations/associations.

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Fueled by an immense global interest in sport and sport information, intense fandom, and live sport consumption, the sport communication and media landscape is one full of opportunity and engagement. The Sport Communication and Media major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Sport Leadership and Management. This major provides a distinct set of courses and hands-on experiences to prepare students to enter this ever-changing and ever-growing sport environment.

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The Sport Management major prepares students to succeed in leadership positions in the sport industry (recreational to professional, youth to adult) by providing them with knowledge and skills to critically analyze and innovatively engage in the business and culture of sport.

Certificates and Endorsements

Earn the credentials you will need for careers in the fields of education, health, sport, and social work. EHS offers certificates and endorsements for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Graduate Programs

The College of Education, Health, and Society offers a wide variety of professional development courses, workshops, certificates, and endorsements along with master's programs and three doctoral programs. Whether you are interested in updating your skills, adding a new license or endorsement, or earning a graduate degree, we have the program to help you continue your education and make a meaningful impact in your field of study.