Prospective Students
At Miami, you can expect personal attention from professors, whether you are an undergraduate, doctoral candidate, or returning professional. Our goal is to prepare our graduates—who work in schools, universities, hospitals, non-profit agencies, government, and corporations—to change their world. You’ll find a lot of information about our programs on our Web site, but we encourage you to visit Miami.
Ankita Ahuja
Wooster, Ohio (born in New Delhi, India)
“I was really attracted to Miami’s four-year program. I was able to get into the classroom in my field experiences as early as my sophomore year,” says Ahuja. She’s found EHS faculty open to student input and viewpoints. “They really listen to you. I love how my professors are so approachable. They always welcome us.”
Major:
Middle childhood education/math and science
Goal:
Teaching 7th or 8th graders, later earn a degree in special education
Zach Kalb
Toledo, Ohio
A departmental summer course in Nepal gave Kalb an opportunity
for a first-hand look at a Third World country. "I not only got
to learn about the culture and economics of Nepal, but its medical
system," he says. "It had an immense impact, it gave me an
appreciation for the economic situation that we have here in the United
States."
Major:
Exercise science
Goal:
medical school
Jaclyn R. Saurber
Fairfield, Ohio
“Participating in Miami’s undergraduate summer scholar program was one
of the best academic experiences I’ve had here. My research topic was
the impact that No Child Left Behind legislation has had on special education. I
looked at the issue from an administrative perspective and talked with one
educational consultant from each of the 16 Ohio’s Special Education Regional
Resource Centers. It helped me network throughout the State of Ohio. Plus,
I earned 12 credits tuition free and was paid a $2,300 stipend.”
Major:
special education
Goal:
teach
DaBrian Jones
North College Hill, Ohio
“It’s hard. It’s challenging,” says Jones of his academic program. “But it’s worth it to get a degree from Miami. Most of my teachers were from Miami and they stressed the value of a Miami degree.” The opportunity to leave Miami after four years eligible for a teaching position also appeals to Jones. “I’ll work on my master’s while I’m teaching,” he says.
Major:
Adolescent education/social studies
Goal:
teach in an inner-city school
Jordan Levey
Twinsburg, Ohio
“I’m on a first name basis with my family studies professors,” says Levey. “It’s really different for friends at other schools. Some of them don’t even see their professors.” Miami's many student organizations, including a club for family studies/social work majors which Levey is president of, have provided many volunteer activities. “It’s given me real world experiences,” she says.
Major:
family studies
Goal:
attend graduate school in social work