College of Education, Health and Society

EHS Student Success
127 McGuffey Hall
Phone: 513-529-3477

www.miamioh.edu/ehs

Degrees and Majors Offered

Bachelor of Science in Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Bachelor of Science in Sport Leadership and Management

Minors

Certificates

Endorsements

  • Reading Endorsement
  • TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages) Endorsement
  • Computer Science Endorsement

General Information

The College of Education, Health, and Society is comprised of six departments: Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology; Teacher, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry; Kinesiology, Nutrition and Health; Sport Leadership and Management; and Family Science and Social Work. 

Each undergraduate program uses the Miami Plan for Liberal Education as a base, adds the specialized content of the major, adds appropriate professional courses, and may integrate experience in field settings through observation, practicum, and internships.

Graduate programs are offered in several fields and lead to a Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Science, and Specialist in Education, Doctor of Education, or a Doctor of Philosophy. See the Graduate Fields of Study section for details on those programs.

Mission Statement

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.

Accreditation

Accreditation, which specifies standards for faculty, curriculum, financial support, equipment, student services, and facilities, is awarded to the College of Education, Health, and Society by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), ACEND of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), National Association for School Psychologists, and State of Ohio Department of Education. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has accredited the social work baccalaureate and master's programs.

Professional and Honorary Organizations

For professional development, the College of Education, Health and Society encourages participation in professional organizations where students can develop leadership skills, interact with professionals, and engage in educational activities. Organizations sponsored by the College include: Miami Council for the Social Studies, Miami University Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Miami University Science Educators, Miami University Student Athletic Trainers Association, Pre-Physical and Occupational Therapy Club, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Ohio Student Education Association (OSEA), National Council of Teachers of English–Student Affiliate of Miami (NCTE-SAM), Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND), Student National Education Association, and Family Studies and Social Work Student Organization (FSWSO).

To honor outstanding professional and academic performance, the School is recognized with chapters of the following: Delta Psi Kappa, Epsilon Phi Tau, Kappa Delta Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Phi Kappa, Phi Alpha, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Epsilon Kappa, and Pi Omega Pi.

Art and Music Education

Art and music education programs, administered through the College of Creative Arts, are described in that chapter. Students preparing to teach art must plan their programs with an art education advisor in the Department of Art. Students interested in music education should consult an advisor in the Department of Music.

Advising

Academic advising is one of the most important and influential components of the College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS). A primary factor is bringing students and faculty together to integrate academics and curriculum into a truly meaningful educational experience. Undergraduate academic advising is coordinated through the EHS Success Center located in 127 McGuffey Hall. Each student is assigned a professional staff advisor for their first and second years. Faculty serve as advisor for the student's junior and senior years in some departments. Undeclared EHS students are assigned to an academic advisor in the EHS Success Center. 

Information for Education Majors

Earning a Teaching License

Licensure as a classroom teacher in the state of Ohio, and most other states, requires completion of a baccalaureate licensure program, passing a licensure examination(s), and a background check. Programs in the Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry and Educational Psychology departments are approved by the Ohio Department of Education. Each program, when combined with a baccalaureate degree, makes the candidate eligible for the Ohio teaching license in a selected teaching field. Teacher/Professional licensing requirements are subject to change. Please check appropriate state's board of education website for the most up-to-date licensure requirements. 

Students seeking licensure in more than one teaching field must meet all requirements for each field, including student teaching. These programs will exceed the minimum credit hours for graduation.

Supervised Teaching Policy

Supervised teaching, also called "student teaching," is a period of guided teaching when licensure program majors take increasing responsibility for learning activities of students in a classroom. It includes full-day off campus assignments for an entire semester, facilitated by a university supervisor in a school in cooperation with a licensed classroom teacher.

Student teachers are participants in all phases of the school program. They teach classes, organize and direct extracurricular activities, attend faculty meetings, and participate in other school functions.

Placements are in the Miami University designated geographic area in southwestern Ohio. Student teachers are required to make their own transportation arrangements, including costs. Students must manage their financial obligations so as to avoid outside involvement during this assignment and curtail other campus responsibilities so they do not interfere with the supervised teaching assignment. Students must have a valid Ohio BCI & I and FBI criminal background check on file in the Student Teaching Office before beginning student teaching. Students cannot begin student teaching until the background checks have been received.

Office of Student Teaching and Field Placement
202 McGuffey Hall
Phone: 513-529-7245