Human Services & Education

Do you want to help others? In the Human Services & Education Career Community, you’ll learn how to think critically, communicate, collaborate, and solve problems, preparing you for a rewarding career in fields like community leadership, social science research, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or education.

Applied Social Research

There’s truth in numbers—how the world works and how valued you will be in your ability to understand them. With our Applied Social Research major you will be prepared to design, conduct, interpret, evaluate and present meaningful research to business and government organizations. And with an endless stream of data in almost every field, you will have career opportunities as an Economic and Data Consultant, Evaluation Specialist, GIS Analyst, Public and Private Market Researcher and so much more.

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What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as an Applied Social Research major? View the Applied Social Research recommended four year course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Economic and Data Analyst
  • Evaluation and Assessment Specialist (businesses, financial institutions, city/state offices, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, marketing/survey research firms)
  • GIS Analysts and Technicians
  • Public and Private Sector researcher
  • Graduate Degree pursuit in related fields

Criminal Justice

Help guide the justice system, use new technology to uncover the truth and be the change in our communities. Our Criminal Justice degree offers you a comprehensive and dynamic understanding of crime, justice, corrections and policing, preparing you for a career in law enforcement, activism and within the legal system.

Female law officer standing with her arms crossed at her chest and a police car in the background.

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as a Criminal Justice major? View the Criminal Justice recommended four year course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Detective/Investigator
  • Hearing Officer
  • Police Officer
  • Probation/Correctional Officer
  • Security Manager/Guard
  • Park Office
  • Forensic Science Technician
  • Emergency Training Educator
  • Graduate Degree pursuit in related area

Forensic Investigation

If you are interested in careers in law enforcement, you should consider completing a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation. Through courses in anthropology, criminal justice, geography, and computer information technology, you will become well equipped to compete in the job market. In particular, you will develop knowledge of expert testimony, evidence gathering, and introductory forensic science. This degree is offered through the Department of Justice and Community Studies and can be completed at Miami University’s regional locations.

Crime scene investigators at a carrying a flat board

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as an Forensic Investigation major? View the Forensic Investigation recommended four year course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Crime Lab/Scene Technician
  • Crime Scene Photographer
  • Medical Examiner and Investigator
  • Latent Print Examiner/Trainee
  • Detective/Investigator
  • Fire Inspector
  • Forensic Science Technician
  • Police Officer
  • Property and Evidence Personnel
  • Graduate Degree pursuit in related areas

Psychological Science

As we live in a globally connected world, the study of behavior has never been more relevant. Our Psychological Science degree will give you the skills to study behavior, thoughts, and feelings, and prepare you for a career in Counseling, Human Resources, Mental Health, Market Research, Academia and so much more.

4 students working in a group around a table.

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as a Psychological Science major? View the Psychological Science recommended four year course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Child Development Specialist
  • Child Life Specialist
  • Psychiatric Technician
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Substance Abuse Technician
  • Department Manager
  • Human Resources Adviser
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
  • Social and Community Service Manager
  • Project Evaluator

Nonprofit and Community Studies

Every community needs movers and shakers to revitalize downtown's, bring together government and business leaders and help connect the dots to a better, more sustainable future. Our Nonprofit and Community Studies degree will give you skills in administration, analysis, communication, and leadership to prepare you for a career with nonprofits, service agencies, local government, and philanthropic organizations. You will also get hands-on experience during a practicum place with a local organization.

A male professor standing up talking to two students sitting at their desks.

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as a Nonprofit and Community Studies major? View the Nonprofit and Community Studies recommended four year course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Community Development Specialist
  • Local Government Official
  • Nonprofit Organization Leader
  • Organizational Development Consultant/Director
  • Service Agency Coordinator
  • Graduate Degree pursuit in related areas

Pre-Kindergarten Education

If you are passionate about working with children or if you already work in the child-care profession and want to advance your career, the Associate in Applied Science, Prekindergarten Education program at Miami University Regionals is your next step. Our online pre k program allows you to pursue a Miami degree on your time. With comprehensive courses, dedicated faculty and placement in professional childcare facilities, our curriculum will provide you with the quality education you need to achieve your career goals.

What You'll Study

A pre-kindergarten teacher sitting on the classroom floor playing with her students.

Interested in learning what courses you will take as an PreKindergarten Education major? View the PreKindergarten Education recommended course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Teacher at a child care center or preschool program
  • Director of a child care center or preschool program
  • Head Start teacher Early Head Start home visitor
  • Open your own child care or preschool program
  • Assistant teacher in a variety of public and private school programs
  • Non-profit agencies with education programs

Early Childhood Education Regional Cohort

A student teacher helping a student write on the white board.

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as an Early Childhood Education major? View the required courses.

Career Opportunities

  • Teacher for Pre-Kindergarten through grade 3
  • Non-profit social service agencies
  • Children’s hospitals
  • Court services for youth
  • Various child care settings

 

Integrative Studies

Integrative learning is a process by which students connect knowledge and skills from multiple sources and experiences, apply knowledge and skills in varied settings, analyze diverse points of view, and understand issues contextually. With a variety of unique concentrations the Bachelor of Integrative Studies (BIS) degree meets the challenges of a 21st century education, while maintaining the Miami tradition of academic excellence.

A female talking to another individual.

Concentrations

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as an Integrative Studies major? View the Integrative Studies recommended four year course plan.

Applied Social Research

Applied Social Research

There’s truth in numbers—how the world works and how valued you will be in your ability to understand them. With our Applied Social Research major you will be prepared to design, conduct, interpret, evaluate and present meaningful research to business and government organizations. And with an endless stream of data in almost every field, you will have career opportunities as an Economic and Data Consultant, Evaluation Specialist, GIS Analyst, Public and Private Market Researcher and so much more.

3 students standing in front of their research poster presentation.

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as an Applied Social Research major? View the Applied Social Research recommended four year course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Economic and Data Analyst
  • Evaluation and Assessment Specialist (businesses, financial institutions, city/state offices, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, marketing/survey research firms)
  • GIS Analysts and Technicians
  • Public and Private Sector researcher
  • Graduate Degree pursuit in related fields

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Help guide the justice system, use new technology to uncover the truth and be the change in our communities. Our Criminal Justice degree offers you a comprehensive and dynamic understanding of crime, justice, corrections and policing, preparing you for a career in law enforcement, activism and within the legal system.

Female law officer standing with her arms crossed at her chest and a police car in the background.

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as a Criminal Justice major? View the Criminal Justice recommended four year course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Detective/Investigator
  • Hearing Officer
  • Police Officer
  • Probation/Correctional Officer
  • Security Manager/Guard
  • Park Office
  • Forensic Science Technician
  • Emergency Training Educator
  • Graduate Degree pursuit in related area

Forensic Investigation

Forensic Investigation

If you are interested in careers in law enforcement, you should consider completing a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation. Through courses in anthropology, criminal justice, geography, and computer information technology, you will become well equipped to compete in the job market. In particular, you will develop knowledge of expert testimony, evidence gathering, and introductory forensic science. This degree is offered through the Department of Justice and Community Studies and can be completed at Miami University’s regional locations.

Crime scene investigators at a carrying a flat board

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as an Forensic Investigation major? View the Forensic Investigation recommended four year course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Crime Lab/Scene Technician
  • Crime Scene Photographer
  • Medical Examiner and Investigator
  • Latent Print Examiner/Trainee
  • Detective/Investigator
  • Fire Inspector
  • Forensic Science Technician
  • Police Officer
  • Property and Evidence Personnel
  • Graduate Degree pursuit in related areas

Psychological Science

Psychological Science

As we live in a globally connected world, the study of behavior has never been more relevant. Our Psychological Science degree will give you the skills to study behavior, thoughts, and feelings, and prepare you for a career in Counseling, Human Resources, Mental Health, Market Research, Academia and so much more.

4 students working in a group around a table.

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as a Psychological Science major? View the Psychological Science recommended four year course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Child Development Specialist
  • Child Life Specialist
  • Psychiatric Technician
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Substance Abuse Technician
  • Department Manager
  • Human Resources Adviser
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
  • Social and Community Service Manager
  • Project Evaluator

Nonprofit & Community Studies

Nonprofit and Community Studies

Every community needs movers and shakers to revitalize downtown's, bring together government and business leaders and help connect the dots to a better, more sustainable future. Our Nonprofit and Community Studies degree will give you skills in administration, analysis, communication, and leadership to prepare you for a career with nonprofits, service agencies, local government, and philanthropic organizations. You will also get hands-on experience during a practicum place with a local organization.

A male professor standing up talking to two students sitting at their desks.

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as a Nonprofit and Community Studies major? View the Nonprofit and Community Studies recommended four year course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Community Development Specialist
  • Local Government Official
  • Nonprofit Organization Leader
  • Organizational Development Consultant/Director
  • Service Agency Coordinator
  • Graduate Degree pursuit in related areas

Pre-Kindergarten Education

Pre-Kindergarten Education

If you are passionate about working with children or if you already work in the child-care profession and want to advance your career, the Associate in Applied Science, Prekindergarten Education program at Miami University Regionals is your next step. Our online pre k program allows you to pursue a Miami degree on your time. With comprehensive courses, dedicated faculty and placement in professional childcare facilities, our curriculum will provide you with the quality education you need to achieve your career goals.

What You'll Study

A pre-kindergarten teacher sitting on the classroom floor playing with her students.

Interested in learning what courses you will take as an PreKindergarten Education major? View the PreKindergarten Education recommended course plan.

Career Opportunities

  • Teacher at a child care center or preschool program
  • Director of a child care center or preschool program
  • Head Start teacher Early Head Start home visitor
  • Open your own child care or preschool program
  • Assistant teacher in a variety of public and private school programs
  • Non-profit agencies with education programs

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Regional Cohort

A student teacher helping a student write on the white board.

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as an Early Childhood Education major? View the required courses.

Career Opportunities

  • Teacher for Pre-Kindergarten through grade 3
  • Non-profit social service agencies
  • Children’s hospitals
  • Court services for youth
  • Various child care settings

 

Integrative Studies

Integrative Studies

Integrative learning is a process by which students connect knowledge and skills from multiple sources and experiences, apply knowledge and skills in varied settings, analyze diverse points of view, and understand issues contextually. With a variety of unique concentrations the Bachelor of Integrative Studies (BIS) degree meets the challenges of a 21st century education, while maintaining the Miami tradition of academic excellence.

A female talking to another individual.

Concentrations

What You'll Study

Interested in learning what courses you will take as an Integrative Studies major? View the Integrative Studies recommended four year course plan.

Oxford Majors

Career Services & Professional Development

Career Services & Professional Development offers services to you from your first day on campus until your last. No matter what your year in school, it is important to have the right tools and knowledge to help you make the most of your Miami experience as you move from College to Career. 

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