Human Services & Education | Career Community | Regionals

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.

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Career Services & Professional Development offers services to you from your first day on campus until your last. No matter your year in school, Career Services provides the right tools and knowledge to help you make the most of your Miami experience as you move from college to career. Other resources include:

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Criminal Justice
Psychological Science
Pre-Kindergarten Education
Early Childhood Education
Integrative Studies
Oxford Majors

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

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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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 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.