* Suggested for students planning to enter an MSW program.
Social Work: Bachelor of Science in Social Work This major is founded on a liberal arts base. The goal is to prepare students for generalist baccalaureate-level social work practice by integrating the knowledge, values, and skills of the social work profession.
Students are provided a professional foundation in social work values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, populations-at-risk, human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, social work practice, social work research, and field practice. This program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Special Admission Requirements
Prior to admission to this major, you may declare a pre-major. You must apply and be accepted by the social work faculty. Admission requires completion of: (1) 30 hours of course work with a 2.5 or above overall g.p.a.; (2)
FSW 201, with a grade of C or better and passing
ZOO 161,
ECO 201,
SOC 151, and
PSY 111 (3) 20 hours of volunteer work in a social service agency within the past four years; (4) a questionnaire; and (5) two recommendations. Application packets must be filed in the Social Work Program Office by March 1. Admission is limited. You must meet the program requirements as they stand at the time you declare this major. All students, regardless of year of entry, are held to the Social Work Retention Policy (see the
Social Work Handbook, available in department office).
Program Requirements Social work core courses (44 semester hours)
Sophomore Year
First Semester
FSW 201 Introduction to Social Work (3)
FSW 206 Social Welfare: Impact on Diverse Groups (4)*
FSW 261 Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle (3)
Junior Year
First Semester
FSW 306 Social Work Practice I (4)
FSW 312 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3)
Second Semester
FSW 309 Advanced Social Welfare Policy (3)
FSW 395 Research and Evaluation in Social Work and Family Studies (4)
FSW 406 Social Work Practice II (4)
Senior Year
First Semester
FSW 411 Social Work Senior Practicum (6)
FSW 412 Senior Seminar in Social Work I (2)
Second Semester
FSW 411 Social Work Senior Practicum (6)
FSW 413 Senior Seminar in Social Work II (2)
Related Hours (34-35 semester hours)
All of these:
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (4)
*
FSW 466 Later Life Families (3)
*
FSW 475 Family Theories (3)
PSY 241 Personality (3)
PSY 242 Abnormal Psychology (MPF IIIA) (3)
SOC 151 Social Relations (4)
STA 261.S Statistics (4)
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (4)
One of these:
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (4)*
EDP 101 Critical Issues in Psychology of the Learner (3)*
One of these:
SOC 348 American Minority Relations (3)
POL 353 Constitutional Rights and Liberties (3)
PSY 325 Psychology of Prejudice and Minority Experience (3)
* PSY 231 may be substituted for
FSW 281;
PSY 334 may be substituted for
FSW 466.
Minors
A minor is a specific program to be taken along with a major to complement your skills and increase your career opportunities. After you have declared a minor at the department office, you will be assigned an adviser from the department. The required semester hours are in parentheses beside each minor.
This minor prepares students to work with children from birth to age 8. Courses focus on growth and development, parent-child relationships, and techniques for working with young children. This program is of special interest to those majoring in elementary education, social sciences, or family studies and social work. This minor includes Thematic Sequence FSW 4 Children in Families.
Program Requirements
All of these:
EDP 256 Psychology of Exceptional Learners (3)
FSW 261 Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle (MPF IIIA) (3)
FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (4)
FSW 381 Perspectives in Parenting (3)
FSW 482 Organization and Supervision of Child Care Programs (3)
FSW 483 Child Care Administration (4)
FSW 494 Field Experiences with Families and Children (3)
Critical Family Issues (20 semester hours)
This minor focuses on issues such as men's and women's roles, assisted reproduction, adoption, abortion, divorce, single-parent families, sexuality, welfare, poverty, assisted suicide, geographic relocation, unemployment, and long-term illness. Those desiring to increase their knowledge about families in order to enhance their career opportunities in family therapy, law, medicine, education, and social service will find this minor of interest.
This minor, open to all students except family studies majors, includes Thematic Sequence FSW 2 Families in Diverse Contexts.
Program Requirements
All of these:
EDP 256 Psychology of Exceptional Learners (3)
FSW 261 Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle (3)
FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (4)
FSW 381 Perspectives in Parenting (3)
FSW 483 Child Care Administration (4)
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 281 Physical Education for the Elementary Teacher (2)
One from each group:
EDT 472 Early Childhood Education (3) or EDT 473 Facilitating Affective and Creative Experiences with Young Children (3)
EDT 474 Facilitating Cognitive Experiences with Young Children (3) or FSW 482 Organization and Supervision of Child Care Programs (3)
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (4) or EDP 101 Critical Issues in the Psychology of the Learner (3)
Family Relationships (18-20 semester hours)
This minor examines relationships throughout the family life cycle. Courses focus on family diversity, couple relationships, sexuality, parenting, and child development. Those desiring to increase their knowledge about families in order to enhance their career opportunities, including law and medicine, will find this minor of interest.
This minor, open to all students except family studies majors, includes Thematic Sequences FSW 4 Children in Families and FSW 3 Families and Sexuality Across the Life Course. .
Program Requirements
All of these:
FSW 261 Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle (3)
FSW/WMS 361 Couple Relationships: Diversity and Change (3)
FSW 365 Family Life Sexuality Education Across Cultures (3)
FSW 466 Later Life Families (3)
One from each group:
FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (4) or
FSW 381 Perspectives in Parenting (3) or
FSW 481.A Adolescent Development in Diverse Families (3)
FSW 475 Family Theories (3) or FSW 498 Critical Thinking about the Family (MPC) (4)
Health and Physical Education
For information contact the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies, 109 Phillips Hall (513-529-2700).
These majors build on the same core course requirement, allowing you ample time and experience to decide on an appropriate career and major. A minor in nutrition is described at the end of this section.
Athletic Training: Bachelor of Science in Education
Students who successfully complete this major can take the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) licensure examination after 1200 additional hours of clinical experience (NATA requires 800 hours; Miami requires 400 more) with supervision by a certified athletic trainer. All students admitted to the program are given the opportunity to complete the clinical experience requirement.
Although completion of this major fulfills degree requirements, you are encouraged to pursue a second academic major, especially one in teacher licensure. Most job placements for trainers remain in secondary schools; licensed teachers will maximize their employment opportunities.
Special Admission Requirements To enter this major, you must apply and be accepted by the department. Admission is limited due to the accreditation standards of the NATA Professional Education Committee. You may pre-major by becoming an affiliate athletic training student. After your affiliate experience, you must have at least a cumulative 2.5 g.p.a., have completed PHS 181 with a grade of B or better, and have successful evaluations from the supervising athletic trainers. Students with the best grades and best evaluations from the athletic training faculty and staff will receive preference if there are more applicants who meet the criteria than available openings. For more information contact the department.
Program Requirements
PHS Core (24 semester hours)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (1)
PHS 192 Performance Development and Analysis (2)
PHS 244 Functional Anatomy (4)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (3) or PHS 278 Images of Sport (3)
PHS 378 Sport and Social Status (3)
PHS 381 The Biodynamics of Human Performance (4)
PHS 381.L The Biodynamics of Human Performance Lab (1)
Major Requirements (36-37 semester hours)
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 181 Basic Athletic Training (4)
PHS 194 Standard First Aid and CPR (3)
PHS 242 Personal Health (3)
PHS 282 Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Training (2)
PHS 283 Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Training (2)
PHS 383 Operational and Administrative Aspects of Athletic Training (2)
PHS 384 Advanced Athletic Training (4)
PHS 420.A Internship (3)
PHS 430.A Capstone (3)
PHS 484 Physical Diagnosis of Athletic Injuries (3)
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (4) or (if second major is Education) EDP 201 Human Development and Learning in Educational Settings (3)
ZOO 161 Principles of Human Physiology (4)
ZOO 305 Animal Physiology (if second major is exercise science) (4)
NATA Certification Requirements
- Complete curriculum requirements
- Minimum of two years with direct supervision of a NATA certified athletic trainer, accumulating at least 800 clinical experience hours
- Proof of one year continuous student membership in NATA immediately prior to application for licensure
- Pass NATA Board of Certification Examination
Dietetics: Bachelor of Science in Health and Sport Studies
Dietetics is an area of health science that studies our nutritional needs and care. This major provides an interdisciplinary curriculum. The program fulfills the didactic portion of the requirements to become a registered dietitian and a member of the American Dietetic Association. To become a registered dietitian you must also complete an accredited clinical experience following graduation
Program Requirements
PHS Core (15 semester hours)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (1)
PHS 244 Functional Anatomy (4)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (3) or
PHS 278 Images of Sport (3) or
PHS 378 Sport and Social Status (3)
PHS 381 The Biodynamics of Human Performance (4)
Major Requirements
All of these:
PHS 101 Introductory Foods (3)
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 201 Meal Management (3)
PHS 301 School and Community Nutrition (3)
PHS 305 Introduction to Food Systems Management (3)
PHS 306 Quantity Food Production (3)
PHS 307 Food Systems Operation (3)
PHS 401 Advanced Foods (4)
PHS 405 Special Problems in Nutrition (3)
PHS 406 Diet Therapy (4)
PHS 408 Perinatal and Childhood Nutrition (3)
PHS 450 Seminar in Nutrition Studies (3)
Business. All of these:
MGT 301 Organizational Behavior and Theory (3)
MGT 303 Human Resource Management (3)
Science. All of these:
CHM 141,
144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3,2)
CHM 142,
145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3,2)
CHM 231 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (4)
CHM 332 Outlines of Biochemistry (4)
MBI 111 Microorganisms and Human Disease (3)
ZOO 161 Principles of Human Physiology (4)
Others. All of these:
EDP 101 Critical Issues in the Psychology of the Learner (3) or
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (4)
ENG 313 Technical Writing (3)
SAN 141 Personal Computer Applications (3)
STA 261 Statistics (4)
Electives (12)
Exercise Science: Bachelor of Science in Health and Sport Studies
This major is designed for students interested in the biological aspects of exercise and health, including advanced study of exercise physiology and motor control/learning. The curriculum provides preparation for careers in fitness assessment and exercise prescription, health promotion, rehabilitation, research and development, and clinical aspects of the allied health field. This program is also appropriate for students interested in entering professional programs in physical or occupational therapy, medicine, physician assistant, or chiropractic.
Program Requirements
PHS Core (24 semester hours)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (1)
PHS 192 Performance Development and Analysis (2)
PHS 244 Functional Anatomy (4)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (3) or
PHS 278 Images of Sport (3)
PHS 378 Sport and Social Status (3)
PHS 381 The Biodynamics of Human Performance (4)
PHS 381.L The Biodynamics of Human Performance Lab (1)
Major Requirements
All of these:
CHM 141,
144 College Chemistry (3, 2)
CHM 142,
145 College Chemistry (3, 2)
PHS 468 The Physiology and Biophysics of Human Activity (3)
One of these:
CHM 231 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (4)
CHM 241, 244 Organic Chemistry I (3, 2)
CHM 242, 245 Organic Chemistry II (3, 2)
At least four of these:
CHM 332 Outlines of Biochemistry (4)
or CHM 433 Biochemistry 3
MBI 201 General Microbiology I (4)
MBI 202 General Microbiology II (4)
MBI 365 Molecular Biology (2)
MBI 414 Immunology (4)
MBI 425 Microbial Physiology (4)
PHS 405 Advanced Nutrition (3)
PHS 483 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (4)
PHY 141 Physics of Sports (3)
PHY 171 College Physics (3)
PHY 172 College Physics (3)
PSY 231 Developmental Psychology (3)
PSY 251 Biopsychology (4)
PSY 273 Introduction to Perception (3)
PSY 293, 293.L Introduction to Psychological Statistics, Lab (3, 1)
PSY 351 Advanced Biopsychology (4)
PSY 375 Perception (4)
PSY 453/553 Human Factors (3)
ZOO 305 Animal Physiology (4)
ZOO 342 Genetics (3)
ZOO 448 Biology of Aging (3)*
ZOO 452 Nerve and Muscle Physiology (4)*
ZOO 454 Comparative Endocrinology (4)*
ZOO 456 Cardiopulmonary Physiology (4)*
ZOO 458 Regulatory Physiology (4)
* ZOO 448 requires one year of biological science. ZOO 452 and 456 require ZOO 305.
Health Appraisal and Enhancement: Bachelor of Science in Health and Sport Studies
This major provides preparation for health promotion careers.
Program Requirements
PHS Core (24 semester hours)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (1)
PHS 192 Performance Development and Analysis (2)
PHS 244 Functional Anatomy (4)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (3) or
PHS 278 Images of Sport (3)
PHS 378 Sport and Social Status (3)
PHS 381 The Biodynamics of Human Performance (4)
PHS 381.L The Biodynamics of Human Performance (1)
All of these (12 semester hours):
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 242 Personal Health (3)
PHS 462 School and Community Health (3)
SOC 357 Medical Sociology (3) or
ATH 412 Biocultural Perspectives on Health and Disease (3)
Choose one specialty below.
Nutrition. At least four of these (11-13 hours):
PHS 301 School and Community Nutrition (3)
PHS 405 Advanced Nutrition (3)
PHS 407 Food and Nutrition for the Elderly (2)
PHS 408 Perinatal and Childhood Nutrition (3)
PHS 409 Nutrition for Sports Fitness (3)
PHS 450 Seminar in Nutrition Studies (1-4)
Aging. At least four of these (11-13 hours):
ATH 476 Environment and Aging (3)
GTY 154 Aging in American Society (3)
GTY 418 Sociology of Aging (3)
GTY 472 Minority Aging (3)
PHS 407 Food and Nutrition for the Elderly (2)
PHS 471 Sport, Leisure, and Aging (4)
SOC 463 The Older Woman (3)
SOC 466 The Family in Later Life (3)
SOC 468 The Aging Individual in a Changing Society (3)
ZOO 448 The Biology of Aging (3)
Sport Organization: Bachelor of Science in Health and Sport Studies
This major provides preparation for careers in the sport and leisure industry.
Program Requirements
PHS Core (24 semester hours)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (1)
PHS 192 Performance Development and Analysis (2)
PHS 244 Functional Anatomy (4)
PHS 278 Images of Sport (3)
PHS 378 Sport and Social Status (3)
PHS 381 The Biodynamics of Human Performance (4)
PHS 381.L The Biodynamics of Human Performance Lab(1)
Five of these (18-19 hours):
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (3)
PHS 279 African-Americans in Sport (3)
PHS 471 Sport, Leisure, and Aging (4)
PHS 472 Sport in Schools and Colleges (4)
PHS 473 Children and Youth in Sport (4)
PHS 474 Sport and Modernization (4)
Electives
Choose courses in management, marketing, business technology, and economics with your adviser.
Minor A minor is a specific program to be taken along with a major to complement your skills and increase your career opportunities. More information on minors is in the
Other Requirements chapter. Required semester hours are in parentheses beside the minor.
Nutrition (18 semester hours)
This minor provides an understanding of nutrition. It is open to all students and complements majors in health-related professional and pre-professional programs. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. No courses may be taken credit/no-credit.
Program Requirements
All of these:
PHS 101 Introductory Food Science (3) or
PHS 104 Introduction to Foods and Meal Management (2)
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 405 Special Problems in Nutrition (3) (prerequisite: college chemistry)
Remaining hours from these:
PHS 301 School and Community Nutrition (3)
PHS 407 Food and Nutrition for the Elderly (2)
PHS 408 Perinatal and Childhood Nutrition (3)
PHS 409 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness (3)
PHS 450 Seminar in Nutrition Studies (1-4)
Health Education and Physical Education For information contact the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies, 109 Phillips Hall (513-529-2700).
Programs in health education and physical education lead to teacher licensure for prekindergarten through grade 12. A minor in coaching is described at the end of this section.
Admission Requirements To enter one of these teacher licensure programs, you must complete an application in the department. See "Admission" at the beginning of this chapter.
General Requirements
• Complete the Miami Plan for Liberal Education
• Complete admission and program requirements of the School of Education and Allied Professions
• Complete the mathematics requirement by earning an ACT math score of 26, an SAT math score of 600, take any math course except MTH 115, 116, 117, 118, 131, or 132, or achieve the minimum score on the PPST mathematics section
• Complete at least 128 semester hours
Health Education: Bachelor of Science in Education
Program Requirements
PHS core
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3) and
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (MPF IIIA) (3) and
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIIA) (1)
PHS 202 Foundation and Integration of PHS: Part I (3)
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIIA) (3)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (MPF IIIA, H, ND) (3)
Health studies core
MBI 131 Community Health Perspectives (MPF IVA) (2)
PHS 205 Drugs: A Health Perspective (3)
PHS 206 AIDS: Etiology, Prevalence and Prevention (MPF IIIA) (2)
PHS 362 Health Education Pedagogy (4)
PHS 462 Health Program Planning and Evaluation (3)
SOC 221 Human Sexuality (3)
SOC 357 Medical Sociology (3)
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (MPF IVA, LAB) (4)
Health-related electives (See adviser for course list.) (6)
Health studies developmental focus: child and adolescent health
All of these:
PHS 190 Professional Perspectives in Health and Physical Education (2)
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 415 Wellness Perspectives for Adolescents (3)
Two of these:
PHS/FSW/EDP 207 Serving and Supporting Children, Youth, and Families I (MPF IIIA) (4)
PHS/FSW/EDP 208 Serving and Supporting Children, Youth, and Families II (5)
PHS/NSG 232 Health Issues of Children and Youth (2)
PHS 247 Pedagogy Foundations in Health and Physical Education (3)
PHS 408 Perinatal and Childhood Nutrition (3)
Health education teacher licensure core
EDL 204 Sociocultural Foundations in Education (MPF IIB) (3)
EDL 318 Leadership in Education (3)
EDP 201 Human Development and Learning in Social and Educational Contexts (MPF IIIA) (3)
EDP 303 Assessment and Evaluation in Educational Settings (2)
EDP 352 Inclusion for Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (2)
EDT 240 Technology Integration Basics for Teachers (1-2)
EDT 440 Practicum in Integrating Technology in Instruction (1-2)
PHS 419 Intern Teaching (12)
PHS 430.B Becoming a Health and Physical Education Teacher (3) or
PHS 430.E Health Studies Capstone Professional Experience (3)
Electives
Physical Education: Bachelor of Science in Education
Program Requirements
PHS core
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 184 Motor Learning and Performance (3) and
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Laboratory (1)
PHS 202 Foundation and Integration of PHS (3)
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (MPF IIIA, H, ND) (3)
Physical education content
PHS 281 Early Childhood Physical Education (2)
PHS 284 Growth and Motor Development (3)
PHS 293 Fitness and Conditioning (2)
PHS 294 Games and Sports (3)
PHS 392 Lifetime and Adventure Activities (3)
PHS 393 Educational Gymnastics and Dance (3)
PHS 473 Children and Youth in Sport (3)
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (MPF IVA, LAB) (4)
Physical education professional content
PHS 190 Professional Perspectives in Health and Physical Education (2)
PHS 247 Pedagogy Foundations in Health and Physical Education (3)
PHS 348 Teaching Physical Education II (4)
PHS 367 Adapted Physical Education (2)
PHS 415 Wellness Perspectives for Adolescents (3)
Physical education teacher core
EDL 204 Sociocultural Foundations in Education (MPF IIB) (3)
EDL 318 Leadership in Education (3)
EDP 201 Human Development and Learning in Social and Educational Contexts (MPF IIIA) (3)
EDP 303 Assessment and Evaluation in Educational Settings (2)
EDP 352 Inclusion for Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (2)
EDT 240 Technology Integration Basics for Teachers (1-2)
EDT 440 Practicum in Integrating Technology into Instruction (1-2)
PHS 419 Intern Teaching (12)
PHS 430.B Becoming a Health and Physical Education Teacher (3)
Electives (Plan with an adviser.) (9)
Minor
A minor is a specific program to be taken along with a major to complement your skills and increase your career opportunities. It does not lead to licensure for teaching. A minor is optional, but highly recommended.
Coaching (19 semester hours)
You must register in the School of Education and Allied Professions, 200 McGuffey Hall, before you begin your course work for this minor. Internships in coaching settings are optional and may be arranged. Please contact the coaching minor program adviser for more information.
Program Requirements
All of these:
PHS 184, 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance and Laboratory (3, 1)
PHS 194 Standard First Aid and CPR (3)
PHS 244 Functional Anatomy (4)
PHS 331 Advanced Coaching Theory I (2) or PHS 332 Advanced Coaching Theory II (2)
PHS 337, 338 Coaching Effectiveness I, II (3, 3)
Special Education
For information contact the Department of Educational Psychology, 201 McGuffey Hall (513-529-6621).
Special Admission andTransfer Requirements
Admission is limited to those who are eligible for admission to teacher preparation programs and have completed 30 semester hours with a 2.5 g.p.a., including EDP 220 Field Experience in Special Education, EDP 256 Psychology of the Exceptional Learner, and EDP 201 Human Development and Learning in Social and Educational Contexts, as well as 100 hours of service with persons with exceptionalities.
To enter this teacher licensure program, you must complete an application from the department. See "Admission" earlier in this chapter.
Transfer students may be admitted to a special education program only if they have completed at least 30 semester hours with at least a 2.5 g.p.a. (4.0 scale) for all college work attempted, including courses in educational psychology and exceptional persons, and are eligible for admission to teacher education programs. Otherwise, they will be considered pre-special education majors until these requirements are met.
Cohorts
A cohort is a group of students in a common year designated to take instructional (methods) courses in a common group of related teaching fields as well as complete their student teaching during the same academic year. Selection is limited for each cohort group to ensure quality instruction.
Selection to a Cohort
Special education majors and minors with licensure: Declare a pre-major in special education or intent to minor in special education at the time of university admission, or soon thereafter. After declaring a pre-major, apply for admission to special education and a cohort group by March 1 of the sophomore year. Applications are available at the department.
Applicants are selected by the special education faculty for each cohort group on the basis of potential for academic and professional success. Cohort selection procedures may be obtained from the department. Applicants are notified of admission on or before April 15; some applicants may be placed on a waiting list.
Note: Admission to Miami University, the School of Education and Allied Professions, or to a pre-major neither implies nor guarantees selection to a cohort group.
Special education minors without licensure and Thematic Sequence: Minors not seeking licensure and students seeking only the Thematic Sequence in special education (EDP 1) can apply any time. Applications are taken until the cohort fills.
The department is committed to admitting transfer students to the special education major and minor; however, there is limited space for transfer students, and they are admitted as cohort space allows.
Licensure Areas
The four licensure areas of intervention specialist follow.
The mild/moderate intervention specialist is an educator who has expertise in designing and implementing educational programs and services for children and youth needing mild to moderate support in the general classroom and other educational settings. This specialist is able to make social, academic, and behavior accommodations and exhibit competence in working with individuals and small groups, as well as in consultation and teaming service delivery models.
The moderate/intensive intervention specialist is an educator who has expertise in working with children and youth who have extensive behavioral, emotional, cognitive, sensory/motor, academic, and/or medical needs. This specialist is able to implement a continuum of educational services that range from minimal support in the general classroom to extensive support in more restrictive settings.
The early childhood intervention specialist is an educator who has expertise in theories of child development and the application of developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum for children who have mild, moderate, and severe disabilities who are at risk for developmental delays or who have special gifts or talents. This specialist is able to plan and implement differentiated curricula to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical/health needs of these children preferably in inclusive settings; use assessment and intervention strategies in collaboration with families, agencies, and educational institutions; coordinate services and provide consultation with transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary settings; and advocate for policies that enhance environmental conditions to facilitate the well-being of children and families.
The gifted intervention specialist is an educator who has expertise in designing and implementing educational programs and services for students identified as having special gifts and/or talents. This specialist is able to develop differentiated curricula to meet the unique intellectual, academic, and social-emotional needs of this population; use effectively such techniques as grouping for appropriate instruction and individualized planning to assist gifted students in realizing their potentials; and exhibit competence in consultation, collaboration, and staff development services.
Special Education: Bachelor of Science in Education with Licensure
This major leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education with Ohio four-year provisional licensures in two of the four possible areas of intervention specialist described earlier. Field and/or clinical experience are combined with academic course work in each of the four years. In order to complete degree requirements in four years, students are encouraged to select their major no later than the second semester of the first year.
Five licensure area combinations are offered:
- Mild/moderate and moderate/intensive
- Early childhood and mild/moderate
- Early childhood and moderate/intensive
- Early childhood and gifted
- Mild/moderate and gifted
Program Requirements: Professional Core
EDL 204 Sociocultural Studies in Education (MPF IIB) (3)
EDL 318 School Organization and Curriculum Leadership in Education (3)
EDP 201 Human Development and Learning in Social and Educational Contexts (MPF IIIA) (3)
EDP 256 Psychology of Learners with Exceptionalities (3)
EDP 494 Assessment, Evaluation, and Educational Planning for Learners with Exceptionalities (3)
or EDP 432 Assessment, Evaluation, and Educational Planning for Children Ages 3 to 8 (3)*
EDT 240 Technology Basics for Teaching (1-2) or
SAN 101 Computing Skills (1-2)
* For early childhood intervention, take EDP 432 concurrently with early childhood content block.
Intervention specialist core
EDP 220 Field Experiences (1)
EDP 444 Teaching Social and Affective Skills to Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (2)
EDP 455 Team Approaches in Educational and Human Service Fields (2)
EDP 496 Behavioral Interventions: Theory, Principles and Techniques (3)
FSW 381 Perspectives in Parenting (3) or EDP 478 Building Partnerships with Families of Persons with Exceptionalities (3)
SPA 223 Theories of Language Development (3)
Mild/moderate intervention specialist
Intervention specialist core and all of these:
EDP 457 Individuals with Mental Retardation: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
or NSG/EDP 492 Individuals with Behavioral and/or Emotional Disturbance: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 459.F Practicum: Mild/Moderate (1)
EDP 476 Functional and Transitional Skills Curriculum Methods for Individuals with Disabilities (2)
EDP 493 Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: Social, Educational, Legal Issues (3)
EDP 495 Inclusion and Adaptations for Gifted and Mild/Moderate Needs: Multi-age (3)
EDP 419.F Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate (8)
One of these:
ART 308 The Child and the Art Experience (3)
ENG 262 Children's Literature (3)
MUS 266 Basic Music Skills and Teaching Techniques for the Elementary School Teacher (4)
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 415 Wellness Perspectives for Adolescents (3)
Moderate/intensive intervention specialist
Intervention specialist core and all of these:
EDP 457 Individuals with Mental Retardation: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 458 Curriculum and Methods for Infants, Children, and Youth who have Moderate/Intensive Needs (2)
EDP 459.G Practicum: Moderate/Intensive (1)
EDP 476 Functional and Transitional Skills Curriculum Methods for Individuals with Disabilities (2)
EDP/NSG 492 Individuals with Behavioral and/or Emotional Disturbance: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 495 Inclusion and Adaptations for Gifted and Mild/Moderate Needs: Multi-Age (3)
EDP 419.G Student Teaching: Moderate/Intensive (8)
NSG/PHS 232 Health Issues of Children and Youth (2)
SPA 427 Alternative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped (2)
Early childhood intervention specialist
Intervention specialist core and all of these:
EDP 430 Assessment and Educational Planning for Infants and Toddlers (2)
EDP 458 Curriculum and Methods for Infants, Children, and Youth who have Moderate/Intensive Needs (2)
EDP 459.E Practicum: Early Childhood Intervention (1)
EDP 495.E Inclusion and Adaptations for Mild/Moderate and Gifted Needs: Early Childhood (3)
EDP 419.E Student Teaching: Early Childhood Intervention (8)
FSW 261 Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle (MPF IIIA) (3)
FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (4) or
FSW 382 Infant and Toddler Caregiving and Supervision (2)
NSG/PHS 232 Health Issues of Children and Youth (2)
SPA 122 Sign Language I (SPA 123 optional) (1)
SPA 427 Alternative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped (2)
Gifted intervention specialist
Intervention specialist core and all of these:
EDP 402 Individuals with Special Gifts and/or Talents: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 459.H Practicum: Gifted (1)
EDP 492 Individuals with Severe Behavior Disorders and/or Emotional Disturbance: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3) or EDP 493 Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 495 Inclusion and Adaptations for Gifted and Mild/Moderate Needs: Multi-Age (3)
EDP 419.H Student Teaching: Gifted (8)
EDT/EDL 482 Curriculum and Methods for Instruction for Individuals with Special Gifts and/or Talents (3)
PSY 271 Cognitive Psychology (3) or
PSY 470 Seminar in Cognition (3)
WCP 111 or 112 Creativity and Culture (MPF IIB) (3)
Content pedagogy. Select one.
Early childhood content pedagogy
All of these:
EDT 246 Foundations in Reading, Language, and Literacy (3)
EDT 272 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)
EDT 318.E Mathematics in Early Childhood (3)
EDT 440 Practicum in Integrating Technology into Instruction (1-2)
EDT 442.E Phonics and Reading Improvement for Early Childhood (3) or
EDP 497 Literacy Training: Phonics Practicum (MPC) (3)
One of these:
ART 308 Art for the Elementary Teacher (3)
EDT 346.E Reading Instruction for Early Childhood (3)
EDT 362 The American Political and Economic Experience for Elementary School Teachers (3)
MUS 266 Basic Music Skills (4)
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
Middle childhood content pedagogy
All of these:
EDT 246 Foundations in Reading, Language and Literacy (3)
EDT 436 Middle Childhood Language Arts (3)
EDT 440 Practicum in Integrating Technology into Instruction (1-2)
EDT 442.M Phonics and Reading Improvement for Middle Childhood (3) or
EDP 497 Literacy Training: Phonics Practicum (MPC) (3)
EDT 446 Reading in the Secondary School (3)
Adolescent content pedagogy
All of these:
EDT 246 Foundations in Reading, Language, and Literacy (3)
EDT 346.A Reading Instruction for Adolescents (3)
EDT 427 Adolescent Language Arts I (3)
EDT 440 Practicum in Integrating Technology into Instruction (1-2)
EDT 442.A Phonics and Reading Improvement for Adolescents (3)
Minor
A minor is a specific program to be taken along with a major to complement your skills and increase your career opportunities. More information on minors is in the Other Requirements chapter.
Special Education
With Licensure
You must be in a teacher preparation program to be eligible for this program. It leads to licensure in one of four areas of intervention specialist (mild/moderate, moderate/intensive, early childhood, gifted). Licensure allows you to teach in Ohio. This program combined with another licensure program requires from one semester (or two summers) to one year of additional study.
Application to the department to enter this program requires: completion of EDP 201, 220, and 256; a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 2.5; and 50 hours of service with persons with exceptionalities (paid or volunteer work in school or community).
Program Requirements
Complete intervention specialist core and licensure area
Intervention specialist core
EDP 220 Field Experiences (1)*
EDP 256 Psychology of Learners with Exceptionalities (3)
EDP 444 Teaching Social and Affective Skills to Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (2)
EDP 455 Team Approaches in Educational and Human Service Fields (2)
EDP 496 Behavioral Interventions: Theory, Principles, and Techniques (3)*
FSW 381 Perspectives in Parenting (3) or
EDP 478 Building Partnerships with Families of Persons with Exceptionalities (3)
SPA 223 Language Development (3)
* Take concurrently with EDP 256
Mild/moderate intervention specialist
All of these:
EDP 457 Individuals with Mental Retardation: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
or EDP/NSG 492 Individuals with Behavioral and/or Emotional Disturbance: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3) or
EDP 493 Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 459.F Practicum: Mild/Moderate (1)
EDP 476 Functional and Transitional Skills Curriculum Methods for Individuals with Disabilities (2)
EDP 495 Inclusion and Adaptations for Gifted and Mild/Moderate Needs: Multi-Age (3)*
EDP 419 Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate (8)
One of these:
ENG 262, PHS 245, PHS 415, EDT 473, or EDT 474
* Take concurrently with EDP 459.F
Moderate/intensive intervention specialist
EDP 457 Individuals with Mental Retardation: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 458 Curriculum and Methods for Infants, Children, and Youth who have Moderate/Intensive Needs (3)*
EDP 459.G Practicum: Moderate/Intensive (1)
EDP 476 Functional and Transitional Skills Curriculum Methods for Individuals with Disabilities (2)
EDP/NSG 492 Individuals with Behavioral and/or Emotional Disturbance: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 495 Inclusion and Adaptations for Gifted and Mild/Moderate Needs: Multi-Age (3)*
EDP 419.G Student Teaching: Moderate/Intensive (8)
NSG/PHS 232 Health Issues of Children and Youth (2)
SPA 427 Alternative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped (2)
* Take concurrently with EDP 459.G
Early childhood intervention specialist
All of these:
EDP 430 Assessment and Educational Planning for Early Childhood Special Education: Birth - 3 (2)
EDP 458 Curriculum and Methods for Infants, Children, and Youth who have Moderate/Intensive Needs (2)*
EDP 459.E Practicum: Early Childhood Intervention (1)
EDP 495.E Inclusion and Adaptations for Mild/Moderate and Gifted Needs: Early Childhood (3)*
EDP 419.E Student Teaching: Early Childhood Intervention (8)
FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (4) or
FSW 382 Infant and Toddler Caregiving and Supervision (3)
NSG/PHS 232 Health Issues of Children and Youth (2)
SPA 122 Sign Language I (SPA 123 optional) (1)
SPA 427 Alternative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped (2)
Two of these:
EDP 402 Individuals with Special Gifts and/or Talents, Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 457 Individuals with Mental Retardation: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP/NSG 492 Individuals with Behavioral and/or Emotional Disturbance: Social, Educational, Health, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 493 Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
* Take concurrently with EDP 459.E
Gifted intervention specialist
All of these:
EDP 402 Individuals with Special Gifts and or Talents: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 459.H Practicum: Gifted (1)
EDP 419.H Student Teaching: Gifted (8)
EDT 482 Teaching Gifted Students (3)*
PSY 271 Cognitive Psychology (3) or
PSY 470 Seminar in Cognition (3)
Creativity and culture course from Interdisciplinary Studies program (3)
One of these:
EDP/NSG 492 Individuals with Behavioral and/or Emotional Disturbance: Social, Educational, Health, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 493 Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
Option:
Recommended Thematic Sequence course
For early childhood licensure, EDT 473 and 474 required (3, 3)
Independent study approved by Committee on Gifted
* Take concurrently with EDP 459.H
Without Licensure
Open to any major, this minor can usually be completed within a four year program. It includes Thematic Sequence EDP 1. Practicum and student teaching experiences are not required. Applications for this program and the Thematic Sequence are accepted each year until enrollment limits are reached.
Program Requirements
All of these:
EDP 220 Field Experiences (1)
EDP 256 Psychology of the Learner with Exceptionalities (3)
EDP 496 Behavioral Interventions: Theory, Principles, and Techniques (3)
Two of these:
EDP 402 Individuals with Special Gifts and or Talents: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 457 Individuals with Mental Retardation: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP/NSG 492 Individuals with Behavioral and/or Emotional Disturbance: Social, Educational, Health, and Legal Issues (3)
EDP 493 Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3)
FSW 381 Perspectives in Parenting (3)
EDP 478 Building Partnerships with Families of Persons with Exceptionalities (3)
EDP 455 Team Approaches in Educational and Human Service Fields (2)
EDP 444 Teaching Social and Affective Skills to Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (2)
One of these:
EDP 460 Action Research/Problem-Based Seminar in Exceptional Education/Developmental Differences (MPC) (3)
EDP 497 Literacy Training Seminar (MPC) (3)
Speech Pathology and Audiology
For information contact the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, 2 Bachelor Hall (513-529-2500). This department is in the College of Arts and Science.
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: Bachelor of Science in Education
This program prepares you for licensure as a speech pathologist or audiologist in Ohio public schools. Licensure requires an additional 38 semester hours of graduate work; these courses are listed.
The College of Arts and Science also offers a program in speech pathology and audiology, leading to the Bachelor of Science. The B.S. requires a foreign language; the B.S.Ed. has no language requirement. Both programs prepare students for licensure in speech pathology by the state of Ohio and/or licensure by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The training program in speech pathology and audiology is accredited by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Eligibility for admission into junior-level SPA courses requires a 3.0 cumulative g.p.a.; a 3.0 g.p.a. in SPA courses is required.
Program Requirements:
All of these:
SPA 122 Sign Language I (1)
SPA 123 Sign Language II (1)
SPA 127 Introduction to Communication Disorders (3)
SPA 128 Phonetics (3)
SPA 193 Freshman Seminar in Speech Pathology and Audiology (1)
SPA 222 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (4)
SPA 223 Language Development (3)
SPA 224 Articulation Disorders (3)
SPA 225 Organic Speech Disorders (3)
SPA 226 Language Disorders (3)
SPA 293 Sophomore Seminar in Speech Pathology and Audiology (1)
SPA 325 Introduction to Audiology (3)
SPA 326 Therapy for the Hearing Impaired (3)
SPA 328 Stuttering and Allied Disorders (1)
SPA 393 Junior Seminar in Speech Pathology and Audiology (1)
SPA 413 Senior Capstone in Communication Disorders (3) or
SPA 493 Senior Seminar in Speech Pathology and Audiology (1)
SPA 427/527 Alternative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped (2)
EDL 204 Sociocultural Studies in Education (MPF IIB) (3)
EDP 201 Human Development and Learning in Social and Educational Contexts (MPF IIIA) (3)
EDP 256 Psychology of the Exceptional Learner (3)
EDT 327 Speech and Hearing Therapy in the Public Schools (2)
EDT 419 Supervised Teaching (15)
FSW 281 Child Development (4)
PHY 131 Physics of Music (MPF IVB) (3)
STA 261.S Statistics (MPF V) (4)
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (MPF IVA, LAB) (4)
Graduate Courses (38-40 semester hours)
To pursue a graduate degree, select a focus in either audiology or speech pathology. A core of course work in the major, however, is required for licensure by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and/or licensure by the state of Ohio. The specific combination of courses varies depending on the discipline, student interest, and previous academic experience. You must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative g.p.a. and a 3.0 g.p.a. in courses required for your major to be admitted into graduate courses.
Program Requirements: School Audiologist
All of these:
COM 605 Supervised Professional Experience in Schools (6-15)
SPA 620 Advanced Clinical Practice (1-8)
SPA 624 Seminar in Audiology (3)
SPA 625 Hearing and Speech Science (3)
SPA 626 Organization and Administration of Clinical Programs for Communication Disorders (2)
SPA 645 Medical Audiology (3)
SPA 646 Amplification for the Hearing Impaired (3)
SPA 647 Pediatric Audiology (3)
SPA 648 Aural Rehabilitation for Children and Adults (3)
SPA 652 Special Tests in Audiology (3)
SPA 662 Research in Speech Pathology and Audiology (3)
SPA 663 Hearing Loss Management: Older Adults (3)
SPA 672 Neuroanatomy (3)
SPA 750 Professional Field Experience (1-10; maximum 20)
Speech-language pathology course (3)
One of these:
SPA 700 Thesis (6-12)
SPA 711 Research Comprehensive Paper (3-6)
Program Requirements: School Speech-Language Pathologist
All of these:
COM 605 Supervised Professional Experience in Schools (6-15)
SPA 620 Advanced Clinical Practice (1-8)
SPA 621 Organic Speech Disorders: Aphasia (2)
SPA 622 Organic Speech Disorders: Voice Pathology (3)
SPA 623 Organic Speech Disorders: Cleft Palate (3)
SPA 625 Hearing and Speech Science (3)
SPA 626 Organization and Administration of Clinical Programs for Communication Disorders (2)
SPA 627 Language Disorders (3)
SPA 628 Diagnostics and Appraisal (3)
SPA 629 Motor Speech Disorders (2)
SPA 641 Fluency (1)
SPA 651 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders (2)
SPA 662 Research in Speech Pathology and Audiology (3)
SPA 664 Dialect Modification (2)
SPA 671 Cognitive Disorders (2)
SPA 672 Neuroanatomy (3)
SPA 750 Professional Field Experience (1-10; maximum 20)
Audiology course (3)
One of these:
SPA 700 Thesis (6-12)
SPA 711 Research Comprehensive Paper (3-6)
