Departments of Family Studies and Social Work
For information contact the Department of Family Studies and Social Work at 100 McGuffey Hall, call 513-529-2323, email familystudies@muohio.edu or visit the department's Web site a here
This department provides expertise in child studies, family supports, family studies, and social work. Programs in family studies and social work are offered. Students are prepared for employment in child care, family life education, and social work. Opportunities for field work and community service work are integral to these programs. The department also administers the Family and Child Studies Center.
The National Council on Family Relations verifies that Miami's undergraduate and graduate programs in Family Studies provide course work meeting all standards and criteria needed for the Provisional Certified Family Life Educator designation.
Family Studies: Bachelor of Science in Family Studies
This program explores the diversity of family systems and their members (e.g. cultural and socioeconomic contexts) across the life span. Courses focus on couple, marital, parental, and other family relationships. Some of the topics addressed are singlehood, decision making in couple relationships, gender roles, communication, marital satisfaction, divorce, remarriage, widowhood, intergenerational relationships, stress, violence, policy, family life education, family support agendas, family poverty, human sexuality education, and family strengths.
A graduate degree is needed to become a licensed counselor or therapist, or go into social service agency management and policy-making.
Family Life Education Certification
Upon completion of the degree, graduates are eligible to apply for provisional certification from the National Council on Family Relations. This certification emphasizes academic preparation and experience to enable individuals to design and implement curricula, workshops, and other family life education programs. Family life education areas include: families in society, internal dynamics of families, human growth and development, human sexuality, interpersonal relationships, family resource management, parent education and guidance, family law and public policy, ethics, and family life education methodology. For more information on application procedures, contact the FSW department.
Program Requirements
Family studies and social work courses
All these:
FSW 160 Family Relations: Historical and Comparative Analysis (MPF IIC, H) (3)
FSW/ NSG 162 Men in Families (MPF IIC) (3)
FSW 206 Social Welfare: Impact on Diverse Groups (MPF IIC) (4)
FSW 261 Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle (3)
FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (4)
FSW 361 Couple Relationships: Diversity and Change (3)
FSW 365 Family Life Sexuality Education Across Cultures (3)
FSW 381 Perspectives in Parenting (3)
FSW 395 Research and Evaluation in Social Work and Family Studies (4)
FSW 442 Family Financial Management (3)
FSW 466 Later Life Families (3)
FSW 475 Family Theories (3)
FSW 494/594 Field Experiences with Families and Children (3)
FSW Electives (15)
Other Courses
All of these:
COM 135 Public Expression and Critical Inquiry (MPF IIB) (3)
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (MPF IIC) (4) or EDP 101 Critical Issues in Psychology of the Learner (MPF IIA) (3)
SOC 151 Social Relations (MPF IIC) (4)
STA 261.S Statistics (MPF V) (4)
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (MPF IVA, LAB) (4)
Six semester hours from these:
ATH 155 Cultures in Context (MPF IIC) (4)
ATH 175 Peoples of the World (MPF IIIB, MPT) (3)
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics (MPF IIC; MPT) (3)
PHL 101 Knowledge of World, God, and Morality (MPF IIB; MPT) (3) or
PHL 103 Society and the Individual (MPF IIB) (3) or
PHL 104 Purpose or Chance in the Universe (MPF IIB; MPT) (3) or
PHL 105 Theories of Human Nature (MPF IIB; MPT) (3)
PHL 131 Problems of Moral and Social Values (MPT) (3)
POL 141 American Political System (MPF IIC, H; MPT) (4)
POL 248 Urban and Community Politics (4)
POL 345 National Issues (3)
REL 101 Varieties of Religious Expression (MPF IIB, MPT) (3)
REL 102 Religion and the Modern Culture (MPF IIB, H; MPT) (3)
REL 103 Religion, History, and Society (MPF IIB, H; MPT) (3)
*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
Required courses
All of these:
FSW 201 Introduction to Social Work (3)
FSW 206 Social Welfare: Impact on Diverse Groups (MPF IIC) (4)
FSW 261 Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle (MPF IIC) (3)
FSW 306 Social Work Practice I (4)
FSW 309 Advanced Social Welfare Policy (3)
FSW 312 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3)
FSW 395 Research and Evaluation in Social Work and Family Studies (4)
FSW 406 Social Work Practice II (4)
FSW 411 Social Work Senior Practicum (12)
FSW 412 Senior Seminar in Social Work I (2)
FSW 413 Senior Seminar in Social Work II (2)
Required Related Hours
All of these:
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics (MPF IIC) (3) or
ECO 151 How the Economic World Works (3)
FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (4)
FSW 466 Later Life Families (3)
FSW 475 Family Theories (3)
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (4) (MPF IIC) or
EDP 101 Critical Issues in Psychology of the Learner (MPF IIC) (3)
SOC 151 Social Relations (MPF IIC) (4)
STA 261.S Statistics (MPF V) (4)
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (MPF IVA), LAB) (4)
One of these:
PSY 241 Personality (3)
PSY 242 Abnormal Psychology (MPF IIIA) (3)
PSY 345 Childhood Psycopathology and Developmental Disabilities (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)
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.
Child Studies (23 semester hours)
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 IIC) (3)
FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (4)
FSW 381 Perspectives in Parenting (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:
FSW 160 Family Relations: Historical and Comparative Analysis (MPF IIC, H) (3)
FSW/ NSG 162 Men in Families (MPF IIC) (3)
FSW 262 Current Controversies in Family Studies (4)
FSW 362 Families in Poverty (3)
FSW 461 Marital Distress and Divorce: Implications for Family Life Professionals (3)
FSW 498 Critical Thinking about the Family (MPC) (4)
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, 106 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. Minors in nutrition and coaching are 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 182 and PHS 183 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 (19-20 semester hours)
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (MPF IIC) (3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC) (1) or
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIC) or
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 202 Knowledge Development in Health and Physical Culture (3)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (MPF IIC, H) (3) or
PHS 274 Critical Perspectives on the Body (3)
PHS 402 Critical Reflection on Practices in Health and Physical Culture (MPC) (3)
Athletic Training Major Requirements (50-54 semester hours)
PHS 182 Introduction to Athletic Training (2)
PHS 183 Foundations of Athletic Training (3)
PHS 183.L Foundations of Athletic Training Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (MPF IIC) (3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC) (1)
PHS 194 Standard First Aid and CPR (3)
PHS 194.L Standard First Aid and CPR Lab (1)
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIC) (3)
PHS 244 Fuctional Anatomy (4)
PHS 285 Evaluation and Assessment of Athletic Injuries (3)
PHS 285.L Evaluation and Assessment of Athletic Injuries Lab (1)
PHS 286.A Practicum in Athletic Training I (1)
PHS 286.B Practicum in Athletic Training II (1)
PHS 286.C Practicum in Athletic Training III (1)
PHS 286.D Practicum in Athletic Training IV (1)
PHS 381 Biodynamics of Human Performance (3)
PHS 381.L Biodynamics of Human Performance Lab (1)
PHS 383 Operational and Administrative Aspects of Athletic Training (2)
PHS 387 Athletic Rehabilitation of the Upper Body (3)
PHS 388 Athletic Rehabilitation of the Lower Body (3)
PHS 420.A Internship (3)
PHS 484 Sports Injury Pathology and Emergency Procedures (2)
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (4) or
EDP 201 Human Development and Learning in Educational Settings (MPF IIC) (3)
ZOO 161 Principles of Human Physiology (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 people's nutritional needs and care. The Dietetics major provides an interdisciplinary curriculum with courses in nutrition, food science, health and wellness, exercise science, and critical perspectives on human health and the physical body. The program is approved by the American Dietetic Association and 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 a clinical experience following graduation.
Program Requirements
PHS Core (19-20 semester hours)
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (MPF IIC)(3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC)(1) or
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIC) or
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 202 Knowledge Development in Health and Physical Culture (3)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (MPF IIC, H) (3) or
PHS 274 Critical Perspectives on the Body (3)
PHS 402 Critical Reflection on Practices in Health and Physical Culture (MPC) (3)
Major Requirements (78-79 hours)
Dietetics.All of these:
PHS 101 Introductory Foods (3)
PHS 201 Meal Management (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 403 Professional Practices in Dietetics (3)
PHS 405 Special Problems in Nutrition (3)
PHS 406 Diet Therapy (4)
PHS 407 Nutrition and Aging (3)
PHS 408 Perinatal and Childhood Nutrition (3)
PHS 450.G 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 (MPF IVA, LAB) (3,2)
CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (MPT CHM2) (3,2)
CHM 231 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (MPT CHM2) (4)
CHM 332 Outlines of Biochemistry (MPT CHM2) (4)
MBI 111 Microorganisms and Human Disease (MPF IVA) (3)
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (MPF IVA, LAB) (4)
Others. All of these:
EDP 101 Critical Issues in the Psychology of the Learner(MPF IIC) (3) or
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (MPF IIC) (4)
ENG 313 Technical Writing (3)
STA 261 Statistics (MPF V) (4)
Exercise Science: Bachelor of Science in Health and Sport Studies
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 program prepares students 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 (19-20 semester hours)
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (MPF IIC)(3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC)(1) or
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIC) or
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 202 Knowledge Development in Health and Physical Culture (3)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (MPF IIC, H) (3) or
PHS 274 Critical Perspectives on the Body (3)
PHS 402 Critical Reflection on Practices in Health and Physical Culture (MPC) (3)
Major Requirements
All of these:
CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry (3, 2)
CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry (3, 2)
CHM 231 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (4)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (MPF IIC)(3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC)(1)
PHS 194 Standard First Aid and CPR (3)
PHS 194.L Standard First Aid and CPR Lab (1)
PHS 244 Fuctional Anatomy (4)
PSY 375 Perception (4)
PHS 381 Biodynamics of Human Performance (3)
PHS 381.L Biodynamics of Human Performance Lab (1)
PHS 468 Physiology and Biophysics of Human Activity (3)
PHS 468.L hysiology and Biophysics of Human Activity Lab (1)
PHS 483 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (4)
PHY 171, PHY 183 College Physics and Lab(5)
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (MPF IIC) (4) or
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (MPF IVA, LAB) (4)
Health Studies: Bachelor of Science in Health and Sport Studies
The Health Studies curiculum is cross-disciplinary in nature, focusing on the sociology, history, psychology, physiology, and biology of health. The intent of this program is to prepare students to be direct providers of health information, informed health advocates, and planners and coordinators of health programs. Because people's health practices, resources, and opportunities vary across the life span, students in the Health Studies program are required to choose a specialization in one of the three modules that emphasize a particular segment of the population. These specialized modules are Child and Adolescent Health, Young and Middle Adult Health, and Older Adult Health. Students should consult with their advisors on academic plans that will best prepare them to pursure their professional goals.
Program Requirements
PHS Core (19-20 semester hours)
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (MPF IIC)(3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC)(1) or
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIC) or
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 202 Knowledge Development in Health and Physical Culture (3)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (MPF IIC, H) (3) or
PHS 274 Critical Perspectives on the Body (3)
PHS 402 Critical Reflection on Practices in Health and Physical Culture (MPC) (3)
Health Studies Major Courses (26-31 semester hours):
All of these:
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (MPF IIC)(3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC)(1)
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIC) or
PHS 362 Health Education Pedagogy (4)
PHS 462 Health Program Planning and Evaluation (3)
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (MPF IVA, LAB) (4)
Two of these:
PHS 205 Drugs: A Health Perspective (3)
PHS 206 AIDS: Etiology, Prevalence and Prevention (MPF IIC) (2)
PHS 450 Seminar in Nutrition Studies (1-4)
Two of these:
EDP 101 Critical Issues in the Psychology of the Learner(MPF IIC) (3) or
PSY 231 Developmental Psychology (MPT) (3)
MBI 131 Community Health Perspectives (MPF IV) (2)
PHS 329 Psychological Perspectives on Health (3)
SOC 221 Human Sexuality (3)
SOC 357 Medical Sociology (3) or
Health Studies Specialized Modules (10-16 semester hours)
Choose one of these three areas of specialization:
Child and Adolescent Health
At least four of these:
PHS 190 Professional Perspectives in Health and Physical Education (2)
PHS 207 Serving and Supporting Children, Youth and Families I (MPF IIC, MPT) (4)
PHS 208 Serving and Supporting Children, Youth and Families II (MPT) (5)
PHS 232 Health Issues of Children and Youth (2)
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 247 Pedagogy Foundations in Health and Physical Education (3)
PHS 408 Perinatal and Childhood Nutrition (MPT)(3)
PHS 415 Wellness Perspectives for Adolescents (3)
Young and Middle Adult Health
At least four of these:
FSW 160 Familty Relations: Historical and Comparative Analysis (MPF IIC) (3)
FSW 261 Diverse Family systems Across the Life Cycle (MPF, MPF IIC) (3)
PHS 243 Women's Health Care: Problems and Practices (3)
PHS 385 Contemporary Issues in Men's Health (3)
PHS 471 Sport, Leisure, and Aging (MPT) (4)
PSY 334 Adulthood and Aging (MPT) (3)
REL 360.C Homosexual and Lesbian Experience (4)
Older Adult Health
At least four of these:
GTY 154 Aging in American Society (3)
GTY 455 Mental Health and Aging (3)
GTY 464 Sociology of Retirement (MPT) (3)
GTY 465 Social Policy and Programs in Gerontology (3)
GTY 468 The Aging Individual in a Changing Society (MPC) (3)
PHS 243 Women's Health Care: Problems and Practices (3)
PHS 385 Contemporary Issues in Men's Health (3)
PHS 407 Food and Nutrition for the Elderly (MPT) (2)
PHS 471 Sport, Leisure, and Aging (MPT) (4)
NSG 441 Health and Aging: Concurrent Perspectives and Issues (MPT) (3)
Sport Studies: Bachelor of Science in Health and Sport Studies
This major examines sport from a cross-disciplinary perspective that includes psychological, sociological, and historical perspectives. The program is ideal for those who seek employment in the fields of sport marketing, management, communications, or coaching at either professional or recreational levels. Sport Studies majors may find it advantageous to combine the major with one of the many minors in the School of Business or the College of Arts and Sciences. Students may also combine this major with Health Studies courses to prepare for work within private health or fitness centers or non-profit programs such as YMCA's, public recreation departments, or university recreation centers.
Program Requirements
PHS Core (19-20 semester hours)
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (MPF IIC)(3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC)(1) or
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIC) or
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 202 Knowledge Development in Health and Physical Culture (3)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (MPF IIC, H) (3) or
PHS 274 Critical Perspectives on the Body (3)
PHS 402 Critical Reflection on Practices in Health and Physical Culture (MPC) (3)
Sports Studies Major Courses (39-42 semester hours)
All of these:
PHS 244 Functional Anatomy (4)
PHS 274 Critical Perspectives on the Body (3)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (MPF IIC) (3)
PHS 375 Psychological Perspective on Sport and Exercise (3)
PHS 378 Sport and Social Status (3)
PHS 473 Children and Youth in Sport (3)
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (MPF IVA, LAB) (4)
Four of these :
PHS 279 African-Americans in Sport (3)
PHS 292 Dance, Culture, and Contexts (MPF IIB, H) (3) PHS 453 Seminar: Sport Studies (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)
PHS 475 Women, Gener Relations, and Sport (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. Required semester hours are in parentheses beside the minor.
Coaching (19 semester hours)
This minor is designed for students interested in formal preparation for coaching. The courses are sequenced to allow students to develop knowledge about the art, science, and pedagogy of coaching. Students who successfully complete the requirements in this minor are certified by the American Sport Education Program, a national coaching education/certification program accepted by Ohio and most other states. The minor offers students the opportunity to obtain competancies needed to coach at the youth, interscholastic, and intercollegiate levels of sport.
Program Requirements
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 194 Standard First Aid and CPR (3)
PHS 194.L Standard First Aid and CPR Lab (1)
PHS 244 Fuctional Anatomy (4)
PHS 336 Coaching Techniques and Tactics (2)
PHS 337 Foundations and Fitness Training for Coaches (3)
PHS 338 Psychosocial Aspects of Coaching (3)
Nutrition (18 semester hours)
This minor provides an understanding of nutrition and includes specialized courses in child nutrition, nutrition for the aging, an community 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, 106 Phillips Hall (513-529-2700).
Programs in health education and physical education lead to teacher licensure for prekindergarten through grade 12.
Admission Requirements
To enter one of these teacher licensure programs, you must complete an application in the department.
Health Education: Bachelor of Science in Education
This major prepares students for certification as prekindergarten to Grade 12 health education teachers in the schools. Students in this major will specialize in child and adolescent health. Upon completion of this degree, students are eligible to take the licensure examination required for public school teaching occupations. Because schools are linked to communities, health educators may be hired to do school-community coordinating work for children and youth before, during, and after school in collaboration with other health and education professionals. Some graduates have entered careers in community health organizations, work-site wellness programs, and/or clinical health promotion settings.
Candidates will be expected to complete and successfully pass the portfolio review process at established intervals within the program. Information about the portfolio review process should be obtained from the department office.
Program Requirements
PHS core (19-20 semester hours)
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 IIC) (3) and
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC) (1) or
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIC) or
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 202 Foundation and Integration of PHS: Part I (3)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (MPF IIC) (3) or
PHS 274 Critical Perspectives on the Body (3)
PHS 402 Critical Reflection on Practices in Health and Physical Culture (MPC) (3)
Health studies core (31 semester hours)
MBI 131 Community Health Perspectives (MPF IVA) (2)
PHS 188 Exercise and Health (MPF IIC) (3)
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC) (1)
PHS 205 Drugs: A Health Perspective (3)
PHS 206 AIDS: Etiology, Prevalence and Prevention (MPF IIC (2)
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIC) (3)
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)
Developmental focus: child and adolescent health (11-15 semester hours)
Both of these:
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 415 Wellness Perspectives for Adolescents (3)
Two of these:
PHS 207 Serving and Supporting Children, Youth, and Families I (MPF IIC, MPT, FSW 1) (4)
PHS 208 Serving and Supporting Children, Youth, and Families II (MPT, FSW 1) (5)
PHS 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 (29 semester hours)
EDL 204 Sociocultural Foundations in Education (MPF IIB, MPT, EDL 1) (3)
EDL 318 Leadership in Education (3)
EDP 201 Human Development and Learning in Social and Educational Contexts (MPF IIC) (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 190 Professional Perspectives in Health and Physical Education (2)
PHS 419 Intern Teaching (12)
Physical Education: Bachelor of Science in Education
This major prepares students for licensure as prekindergarten to Grade 12 physical education teachers in the schools. Although this program specifically addresses skilled teaching performance and reflection/analysis of students' teaching abilities, it also emphasizes the intellectual meanings and ramifications of performance and physical experiences. Upon completion of this degree, students are eligible to take the teacher licensure examination required for public school teaching occupations.
Candidates will be expected to complete and successfully pass the portfolio review process at established intervals within the program. Information about the portfolio review process should be obtained from the department office.
Program Requirements
PHS core (19-20 semester hours:
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 IIC) (3) and
PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Lab (MPF IIC) (1) or
PHS 242 Personal Health (MPF IIC) or
PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
PHS 202 Foundation and Integration of PHS: Part I (3)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (MPF IIC) (3) or
PHS 274 Critical Perspectives on the Body (3)
PHS 402 Critical Reflection on Practices in Health and Physical Culture (MPC) (3)
Physical education content (32 semester hours)
PHS 244 Functional Anatomy (4)
PHS 281 Early Childhood Physical Education (2)
PHS 293 Fitness and Conditioning (2)
PHS 294 Games and Sports (3)
PHS 297 Children's Exercise and Fitness (3)
PHS 381 Biodynamics of Human Performance (3)
PHS 381.L Biodynamics of Human Performance Lab (1)
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 (26 semester hours)
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 348.F Physical Education Field Experience (3)
PHS 367 Adapted Physical Education (2)
PHS 415 Wellness Perspectives for Adolescents (3)
Physical education teacher core (16 semester hours)
EDL 204 Sociocultural Foundations in Education (MPF IIB, MPT, EDL 1) (3)
EDL 318 Leadership in Education (3)
EDP 201 Human Development and Learning in Social and Educational Contexts (MPF IIC) (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)
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.
Candidates will be expected to complete and successfully pass the portfolio review process at established intervals within the program. Information about the portfolio review process should be obtained from the department office.
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 to their cohort and major 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 IIC) (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
CSA 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.E 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)
EDP 473.E Creative Experiences with Young Children - Early Childhood (3)
EDP 474.E Creative Experiences with Young Children - Early Childhood (3)
Two of these:
ART 308 Art for the Elementary Teacher (3)
EDT 317.E Teaching Science in Early Childhood (2)
EDT 346.E Reading Instruction for Early Childhood (3)
EDT 417.E Teaching Social Studies in the Early Childhood (2)
EDT 448.E Reading Practicum for Early Childhood (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.
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).
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
Program Requirements
Complete intervention specialist core and licensure area
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)
* 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)
Department of 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 IIC) (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 IIVB) (3)
STA 261.S Statistics (MMPF V) (4)
ZOO 161 Human Physiology (MPF IIVA, 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)
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