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Academics

Discover a world of academic success — stimulating courses taught by renowned and inspiring faculty on campus and online — to prepare you for the career of your dreams. At Miami Regionals' College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science (CLAAS), anything is possible.

Majors and Minors

Whether you choose a major-minor or double-major combination, CLAAS's programs of study are rooted in the academic excellence integral to Miami's identity. Our advisors and coaching staff are ready to help you chart the professional course that's best for you, stay on track with your studies, and accomplish your academic goals. At Miami Regionals, you will.

Core Curriculum

The Global Miami Plan for Liberal Education helps every student learn to think critically — to examine assumptions behind ideas, exchange differing viewpoints with students and faculty, and make thoughtful decisions by examining their consequences.

The Miami Plan requires that you take foundation courses, usually in your first two years, in subjects such as English, humanities, social sciences, global perspectives, natural sciences, fine arts and formal reasoning. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad as part of the Global Miami Plan.

As an upper-class level student, in addition to courses for your chosen major you must complete a Thematic Sequence—usually a set of three courses—which provides in-depth study in an area or topic outside of your department of major.

The Miami Plan culminates with the Senior Capstone Experience, which is your opportunity to bring together liberal learning and specialized knowledge in a project or seminar of your choosing.

Jeff Kuznekoff teaching to a classroom of students

Beyond the Classroom

During your time at Miami Regionals you will do more than study inside a classroom; you will engage with faculty and other students to explore real-world projects that result in transferable career skills across diverse disciplines.

CLAAS Divisional Honors Program

Gain expertise and confidence as you help empower minds and strengthen communities. This real-world program bolsters skills in four key areas: research and information literacy, critical thinking, intellectual integration, and community and civic leadership.

Education Abroad

Immerse yourself in a classroom that spans the globe and earn academic credit while taking part in a transformative experience in other parts of the U.S. or in 90 countries around the world. 

Learn more about the Global Readiness Certificate that combines Miami coursework, co-curricular activities, and community involvement focused on global readiness.

Research and Field Experience

Explore and learn in the lab, the community, and the world at large. Our unique research opportunities connect you with other students from diverse areas that share common interests while allowing you to ignite your professional passions and discover real-world solutions for today's problems.

Career Communities

Each of our five Career Communities serve as a hub for you to connect with those who have similar interests and academic pursuits. Through a unique mix of curriculum, event programming, advising, and professional development, members of these communities strengthen their networks and gain invaluable experience to set you on the right career path well before graduation day.

Academic Advising

Our Office of Academic Advising is staffed by professional advisors ready to guide you through the Global Miami Plan for Liberal Education, divisional and major requirements, choosing a major, and career planning. With appointments available both in-person and virtually, your Academic Advisor is ready to support you wherever you are.

Graduate School

Miami Regionals now offers an opportunity for you to advance your nursing career with Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees. The MSN program will begin with its first cohort in Fall 2022, The DNP degree will begin in Fall 2024. Seamless progression allows students to earn an MSN, begin their career in advanced practice, and continue to work towards their terminal DNP degree.

Miami’s School of Education, Health and Society offers a number of graduate programs and courses at the VOA Learning Center during the academic year and summer sessions.  Learn more about programs for educators.

The Farmer School of Business at Miami University offers a Professional MBA Program exclusively at the Voice of America Learning Center, serving those professionals who wish to continue to work while pursuing their MBA. Learn more about the Professional MBA Program.

All students interested in a master's or doctorate degree must apply through the Graduate School.

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