has a long history of accreditation of its programs (beginning
with accreditation by the National Council for the Accreditation
of Teacher Education in 1954). Currently, programs
in the School are accredited by nine national accrediting
bodies:
Art Education Program
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The Art Education Program leads to the Bachelor of Science of Education degree and licenses graduates to teach in K-12 schools. The curriculum is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The Art Education Program has been accredited by NASAD since 1989. For further information, visit http://nasad.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp |
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The Athletic Training Program at Miami University leads to the Bachelor of Science of Education degree and is an accredited curriculum by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Athletic Training (JRC-AT). The JRC is comprised of Certified Athletic Trainers from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and members from the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians and the Academy of Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) recognizes the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) as an accrediting agency. The Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Athletic Training (JRC-AT) serves as the accreditation review committee for athletic training educational programs. The Athletic Training Program has been accredited by CAAHEP since 1998 and by the NATA's Professional Education Committee (PEC) since 1980. For further information, visit http://caahep.org/caahep/accredit.asp |
Dietetic Program
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The Dietetic Program has received Developmental Accreditation by Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) The American Dietetic Association (ADA). The program has completed the self-study and site visit for initial accreditation. The outcome will be known in October, 2004. Initial Accreditation will be for ten years. The program has been approved/accredited since 1944. For further information, visit http://www.eatright.org/Public/7782_19992.cfm |
Educator Licensure Program
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The School of Education and Allied Professions has been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954. For further information, visit http://www.ncate.org/accred/m_accreditation.htm
The following programs in The School of Education are accredited by NCATE:
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Adolescent/Young Adult Education: English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
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Early Childhood Education
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Educational Leadership: Curriculum and Instruction, Principal, Superintendent
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Foreign Language: French, German, Latin, Spanish
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Health Education
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Intervention Specialist: Early Childhood Intervention, Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Intensive, Gifted
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Middle Childhood Education
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Physical Education
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School Psychologist
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Music Education Program
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The Music Education Program leads to the Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree and licenses graduates to teach in K-12 school. The Music Education Program has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1960. For further information, visit http://nasm.artsaccredit.org/index.jsp?page=Why+Membership+Is+Important |
School Nursing Program
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The School Nursing Program is a post-baccalaureate licensure program offered by the Department of Nursing and the School of Education. In pursuing a license, candidates must first obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and then go on to complete post-baccalaureate work to obtain the license which is granted by the State of Ohio. Miami University's Department of Nursing BSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (MLNAC) and has received continuing accreditation since 1981. For further information, visit http://www.nlnac.org/home.htm |
School Psychology Program
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The School Psychology Program is a graduate program. Candidates must first earn a Masters of Science in School Psychology. Upon completion of an internship and defense of their thesis, candidates earn an Education Specialist degree and can apply for licensure to work in K-12 schools. The School Psychology Program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and has been accredited since 1990. For further information, visit http://nasponline.org/certification/training_program.html |
Social Work Program
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The Social Work Program is an undergraduate program in the Department of Family Studies and Social Work. It is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education (CSWE), the official accrediting agency for social work
education in the United States. Accreditation of our social work program
certifies that our program meets or exceeds national standards relative to
the quality of faculty, breadth and depth of curriculum, quality of field
experience, library holdings, and other relevant areas. The Social Work Program has been accredited by CSWE since 1999. For further information, visit http://www.cswe.org/accreditation/start.htm |
Speech Pathology and Audiology Program
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Licensure as a speech and hearing pathologist is achieved at the graduate level once students complete a four-year undergraduate program and a master's program. The Speech Pathology and Audiology Program is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Accreditation by ASHA ensures that our students meet the strict guidelines set forth in the standards adopted by ASHA. Our Speech Pathology and Audiology Program has been accredited since 1993. For further information, visit http://www.asha.org/about/ethics/accredited-provider. |
