ART EDUCATION (PK-12)

This program prepares you for licensure as an art teacher in Ohio Public Schools. It leads to the Bachelor of Science in Art with Multi-Age Visual Arts License (pre-kindergarten through grade 12, ages 3-21). Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and the State of Ohio Department of Education Teacher Licensure Standards, it is in compliance with guidelines from Ohio's Academic Content Standards PK-12 Fine Arts, and the National Art Education Association.

MUSIC EDUCATION (PK-12)

Two programs, both with licensure for age 3 through grade 12, are offered: choral/general program and instrumental music program. Both programs include 100 hours of field experiences in urban, suburban, and rural schools prior to student teaching.
Admission to upper class standing is contingent upon these requirements: (1) minimum GPA. of 2.7 in all music courses; (2) advanced standing in major applied area; (3) admission to teacher licensure. Music teacher licensure requires 30 semester hours of course work in areas other than music and education.
Majors are assigned full-time supervised teaching during first or second semester of the senior year. During this semester, you cannot participate in any ensembles or carry any other academic work except with special permission of the faculty.

SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY (PK-12)

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a program in speech pathology and audiology, leading to the Bachelor of Science. This degree requires a foreign language.  This program prepares 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.
This program prepares candidates for licensure as a speech pathologist or audiologist in Ohio public schools. Licensure requires an additional 38 semester hours of graduate work.

HEALTH EDUCATION (PK-12)

The Health Education major leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education. Successful completion of the degree and licensure requirements will result in an Ohio Teaching Licensure in Health Education, Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION LICENSURE (PK-12)

The Physical Education major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Successful completion of the degree and licensure requirements will result in Ohio Teaching Licensure in Physical Education for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. This licensure provides the opportunity to teach in Ohio schools.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE (K-12)

The Foreign Languages Education major leads to Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Upon satisfactory completion of the requirements, students are eligible to apply for licensure in French, German, Latin, or Spanish. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach the aforementioned languages in grades K-12.  Students are encouraged to seek a double major in Arts and Sciences in the language of their licensure program. During their undergraduate program, students with a Foreign Language Education major are required to study abroad for a minimum of six weeks. All students will complete classroom observations in urban, suburban/rural classrooms. The semester long student teaching experience allows students to work closely with mentor teachers in grades K-8 and in grades 9-12. Student teachers eventually assume instructional responsibility for all courses.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PK-3)

The Early Childhood Education Major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education degree at Miami University. Accreditation for the program is granted by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Ohio Department of Education following guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Students take general knowledge courses in many areas, and concentrate mainly on those concerning education and the child. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/ rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in a school setting, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (4-9)

The Language Arts and Mathematics Education major in the Middle Childhood Education area leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach students in grades 4 through 9 in the areas language arts and mathematics. Students take courses in mathematics, English, and education. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in elementary, middle or junior high schools, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.

The Language Arts and Science Education major in the MiddleChildhood Education area leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach students in grades 4 through 9 in the areas language arts and science. Students take courses in English, botany, geology, chemistry, zoology, and education. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in elementary, middle, or junior high schools, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.

The Language Arts and Social Studies Education major in the MiddleChildhood Education area leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach students in grades 4 through 9 in the areas language arts and social studies. Students take courses in history, geography, English, and education. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in elementary, middle or junior high schools, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.

The Mathematics and Science Education major in the MiddleChildhood Education area leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach students in grades 4 through 9 in the areas mathematics and science. Students take courses in mathematics, geology, botany, zoology, chemistry and physics, and education. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in elementary, middle or junior high schools, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.

The Mathematics and Social Studies Education major in the MiddleChildhood Education area leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach students in grades 4 through 9 in the areas mathematics and social studies. Students take courses in mathematics, geography, history and education. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in elementary, middle or junior high schools, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.

The Science and Social Studies Education major in the MiddleChildhood Education area leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach students in grades 4 through 9 in the areas science and social studies. Students take courses in history, geography, botany, zoology, geology, physics and education. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in elementary, middle or junior high schools, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.

ADOLESCENT YOUNG ADULT EDUCATION (7-12)
This program qualifies candidates for licensure to teach the following subjects in grades 7-12:

ADOLESCENT YOUNG ADULT (AYA): INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ART

The Integrated English Language Arts major leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach students in grades 7-12 in the areas of English (writing, language, literature), speech, and journalism. Students take courses in English, communication, and education.. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in high schools and middle schools, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.

ADOLESCENT YOUNG ADULT (AYA):  INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES

The Integrated Social Studies major leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach students in grades 7-12. Students take courses in history, geography, economics, sociology, political science and education. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in high schools or middle schools, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.

ADOLESCENT YOUNG ADULT (AYA): INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS

The Integrated Mathematics major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. Approved by the Ohio Department of Education, this program prepares its graduates to teach students age 12-19 in the areas of Mathematics (integrated mathematics, Algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, discrete mathematics, calculus, probability and statistics). Students take courses in mathematics, statistics, and education. During their study, students will observe and participate in urban and suburban/ rural classrooms. The program is capped by a semester-long student teaching experience in which students work closely with mentor teachers in high schools and/ or middle schools, eventually assuming instructional responsibilities for all classes.

ADOLESCENT YOUNG ADULT (AYA): SCIENCE EDUCATION

This Secondary Education major leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Students who wish to become licensed in the State of Ohio to teach science to students in grades 7-12 will choose at least one of seven science licensure areas: Earth Science, Earth Science/Chemistry,  Earth Science/Life Science,  Earth Science/Physics,  Life Science, Life Science/Physics,  and Physical Science.
Science teaching is a complex activity. It is at the heart of science education. The science education program at Miami University provides theoretical and practical knowledge and abilities about science-learning and science-teaching that are consistent with the National Science Teaching Standards. The Science Education licensures not only provide the science content required for successful teaching but also the research-based information and activities that teachers of science should know and be able to plan for and to implement in schools. Some of those activities include inquiry-based science instruction, strategies to guide and facilitate student learning, assessments of student learning and teaching, developing environments conducive to learning science, and creating communities of learners while providing a relevant and content-rich science curriculum.

SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR (K-12 except ECIS [PK-3])

The special education major leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with an Ohio two-year provisional licensure as an Intervention Specialist in two of four possible areas: Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Intensive, Gifted, and Early Childhood. The Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Intensive, and Gifted licensures can teach children in grades K – 12. The Early Childhood Intervention Specialist can teach children from preschool to grade 3.
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.
The Gifted Intervention Specialist is an educator who has expertise in designing and implementing educational programs and services for students who have been identified as having special gifts and/or talents.
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 education classroom and in other settings.
The Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist is an educator who has expertise in working with children and youth in the general education classroom and other settings who have moderate to intensive support needs in behavioral, emotional, cognitive, sensory/motor, academic and/or medical areas.

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

The Department of Educational Leadership is a dynamic and exciting place to pursue Administration Licensure.  The School Leadership Program is characterized by a rigorous and innovative academic environment that incorporates problem-solving in school settings, a cohort of 20 students, an active and involved student body, and a high level of faculty-student interaction.  Designed in response to the growing call for educational reform, Miami University’s School Leadership program recognized that the United States cannot have effective schools without effective school leaders.  

The need to restructure administration preparation programs has led Miami’s Department of Educational Leadership to reorient its leadership program around problems of practice.  The program recognizes that school administration must change to reflect the more participatory, collaborative organizational structure of schools.  In a participatory structure, problems are solved in teams where members collaborate and share their experiences and specialized knowledge. Successful team work demands a particular set of skills which need to be learned and practiced.  Academic study must include an emphasis on the craftlike nature of administration by recognizing the clinical dimension of professional practice.  But it must also make practice meaningful by examining theory as it occurs in administrative practice.

The School Leadership Program is recommended for students who want to be dynamic school leaders.  The course of study involves a planned sequence of core experiences addressing theories of learning, curriculum strategies, theories of leadership, program evaluation, decision-making, and planning as they occur within a collaborative organization.  The program provides opportunities to analyze, critique, and reflect on school organizations and the problems of practice that occur within them.  Many of the classes will meet off campus in area schools.  Through the use of four major thematic strands, the Miami program bridges the gap between theory and practice.

The School Leadership Program includes a 30 hour masters program followed by 15 hours of post-masters work that leads to Ohio state licensure.
  
CURRICULUM AND TEACHER LEADERSHIP

The Curriculum and Teacher Leadership program upholds a broad conception of leadership as a school based activity grounded in principles of social justice, critical literacy and community building, and as taken on by teachers in formal and informal leadership roles in their classrooms, schools, and communities. The program is guided by a conception of teacher leadership which encourages and develops the potential of teachers as curriculum-makers in the their classrooms and as critical decision-makers across the school and community environments. The program consists of 30 hours of coursework in the areas of curriculum, sociocultural foundations of education, research, assessment, and leadership. Coursework emphasizes solving educational problems through reflective practice, communication, collaboration, and team building among various stakeholders in the educational process. Unique to the program is a nine-hour concentration, which allows students to create focused learning plans of their own interests in areas across the department and university. Some concentrations can lead to professional licensure in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development. The program is designed for K-12 practicing teachers but is open to students who are engaged in teaching or curriculum development in other professions. There is a rolling admission for this program, so you may apply at any time.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM

This program leads to the Specialist in Education Degree as well as to licensure as a professional school psychologist.  A Master’s Degree is also earned during the course of study.  Assessment, intervention, and consultation training within a problem-solving model; school-based practicum experiences; and a full-time supervised nine-to-ten-month internship are included in this three-year program.  Your program of study must be approved by the department; minor substitutions can be approved.  After you complete 39 hours in the foundation component and pass a comprehensive examination, you are awarded an M.S. degree and admitted to candidacy for the Ed.S degree.  After completing requirements for the professional practice component, which includes a thesis research project, you receive an Ed.S degree.

SCHOOL NURSING PROGRAM

The School Nurse Licensure Program is designed to prepare practitioners who deliver health services including direct nursing care and health education to school clients, their families, and the school community.  Admission to the program is selective and is for registered nurses who have a BSN or who are in the process of completing the BSN degree at Miami University.  Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA.

READING ENDORSEMENT (K-12)

A Reading Endorsement can be added to a valid Ohio teaching license upon (a) successful completion of required graduate-level reading education courses, and (b) passing the PRAXIS II "Teaching of Reading" test. Such an endorsement enables a teacher to teach reading in grades K-12 in the State of Ohio.

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD GENERALIST ENDORSEMENT (4-6)

The Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement can be added to any existing Middle Childhood license and for any combination of the four areas of concentration.  It will require taking two additional courses in each of the subject areas to be added to the license.  The generalist endorsement will allow teachers to teach those subjects in grades 4-6 only.