Miami University Regionals Academic Guidebook

Miami University Regionals

ACADEMIC GUIDEBOOK

DO YOU HAVE THE WILL TO SUCCEED?

Will you be one of the leaders helping our communities transform their tomorrow?

Will you push yourself outside your comfort level to explore new boundaries through research, service learning, study abroad, and employment opportunities?

Will you invest in your self by exploring new skills and passions , and by bonding with new friends?

MIAMI REGIONALS IS A PLACE FOR THOSE WHO WILL.

our vision is our purpose

Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or an adult learner looking to advance in your career, Miami University Regionals will meet you where you are and help you find your purpose. Our 12 academic departments offer flexible degree programs and delivery options, along with microcredentials designed to fit your career goals.

Need extra support? Our academic advisors and career services professionals can help you select a career path that meets your interests, and we provide free tutoring and academic mentoring throughout your academic career.

Overwhelmed by your options? Scan this QR code to take a 15-minute quiz to see what majors fit your goals and interests.

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Fitton Center for Creative Arts

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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Barclays

Nationwide Insurance Kettering Health

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies

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98.4% OF 2021-2022 BACHELOR’S DEGREE GRADUATES WERE EMPLOYED, FURTHERING THEIR EDUCATION, SERVING IN THE MILITARY OR A SERVICE PROGRAM

DEPAR TMENT OF Biolog

DEGREES OFFERED:

ical S ciences

Bachelor of Science Applied Biology/Environmental Biology

Bachelor of Science Applied Biology/Human Biology & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science Applied Biology and Master of Athletic Training

DIRE CT ADMIS SION PROGR AM*

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Athletic Trainer / Conservation Coordinator / Environmental Consultant / Field Study Technician or Field Biologist / Lab Technician / Natural Resource Manager / Pharmacy Sales or Technician / Lab Technician / Research Assistant / Medical School / Graduate School

Do you see yourself working to improve the environment or making habitats better for wild animals? Or maybe you want to explore what makes the human body tick. Majors offered in the Department of Biological Sciences offer a range of courses that provide a solid background in two primary concentrations for the B.S. in Applied Biology: Environmental Biology and Human Biology & Health Sciences. Each concentration trains students in critical thinking, scientific inquiry and the application of science to societal issues.

Both areas of study offer you the opportunity to engage in research and field projects, connecting you with other students and professionals to create a long-lasting network. Our undergraduate research has a national reach with local implications.

CONCENTR ATIONS

The Human Biology & Health Sciences concentration focuses on coursework preparing you for health-related careers, employment within biomedical sciences companies like Medpace and attending professional health sciences school.

Interested in athletic training? Students in the Human Biology & Health Sciences concentration will receive direct admission* into the Bachelor’s in Applied Biology taught on the Regionals and the Master of Athletic Training program offered on the Oxford Campus sequentially. Students develop ties with their classmates as well as athletic training professionals early in this program to start building a solid foundation of knowledge and skills.

DEPAR TMENT OF C ommerce

The Environmental Biology concentration focuses on courses in biology, chemistry, geology, and math that better prepare you for careers related to sustaining the environment and wildlife protection.

DEGREES OFFERED:

Associate of Applied Business, Commerce

Bachelor of Science Digital Commerce

Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Science Sales Management

Bachelor of Science Small Business Management

MAJORS

Students majoring in Digital Commerce will develop the skills needed to create and manage digital commerce operations, and develop and administer web and social media campaigns, all while using data analytics to measure success and improve outcomes.

Live out your passion at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/BSC

The hospitality market is booming, and our major in Hospitality Management is designed to help you be a part of that boom. Students gain an in-depth understanding of industry best practices, special event planning, sanitation and safety principles, and customer service satisfaction.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Social Media Specialist / Digital Marketing Manager / Sales Manager / Event Planner / Small Business Owner / Insurance Officer / Web Specialist / Graduate School

The Department of Commerce offers four bachelor ’s degree programs and an associate degree program, all designed to help you meet the needs of businesses.

Invest in your future at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/CMR

Are you a people person? If so, the bachelor ’s degree program in Sales Management may be for you. The major emphasizes selling, sales management, and business-to-business marketing. You’ll learn negotiation skills, selling best practices, sales strategies, and resolving customer and sales team complaints.

The Small Business Management major draws courses from various disciplines to prepare students to work as a business analyst, business consultant, insurance officer, management officer, marketing consultant, sales and account manager or small business owner

DEPAR TMENT OF

C omputer and Information Technolog y

DEGREES OFFERED:

Associate of Science Computer and Information Technology

Associate of Science Computer Technology

Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity and Networking

Bachelor of Science, Health Information Technology

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

F OCUS AREA S OF S TUDY

Agile Software Development, or Self-design

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Data Analyst / IT Support Specialist / White Hat Hacker / Network Administrator / Medical Device Integration Specialist / Security Analyst / Scrum Master / Software Developer / Graduate School

Discover your potential at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/CIT

MAJORS

Are you looking to gain skills and knowledge to provide technological solutions using computer systems to produce, store, retrieve, analyze and send information? Information Technology is a broad program of study that prepares students to support the computing infrastructures and needs of individuals and organizations across a variety of domains. Students gain a broad foundation of knowledge in information technology, such as problem-solving, web applications, ethics, databases, human computer interaction, Agile, and cybersecurity

A relatively new field, Health Information Technology emphasizes the technology, analytics, and processes used by healthcare providers and related organizations. The program emphasizes the flow of information between the clinical, administrative, and financial systems in the healthcare industry, as well as the general principles of information technology

NEW MAJOR

Miami University Regionals’ newest major is Cybersecurity and Networking, which is offered fully online The job outlook for cybersecurity professionals is excellent, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021) projecting that the number of information security analyst positions will increase by 35% over the next decade. That’s seven times the average growth rate for all occupations.

DEPAR TMENT OF

Education and S o ciety

DEGREES OFFERED:

Associate of Science, Pre-Kindergarten Education

Bachelor of Science Primary Education PK-5

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Elementary Head Start, or Preschool Teacher / Camp Program Director / Childcare Director / Court Services Advocate / Daycare Owner / Education Coordinator / Preschool Program Coordinator / Graduate School

Do you enjoy teaching, training, and educating others? Do you want to be a change agent in your community? The Department of Education and Society offers pathways to education, social justice, and licensure programs in a wide variety of subject areas.

The Regionals Primary Education Cohort is a highlyselective cohort and is specifically for Regionals students looking to work in a PK-5 setting. The program is led by Oxford’s Teacher Education Department and is housed at the Hamilton Campus.

You can complete the first half of your degree program at the Regionals, and the second half at the Oxford Campus in Kinesiology, Nutrition, Public Health, Sport Leadership and Management, Social Work, and Teacher Education. In addition to coursework, you will have the opportunity for field placements and internships in these programs of study

Forge your path at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/EDS

MAJORS HAVE INTERNED IN A VARIETY OF PLACES:

ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

CINCINNATI TEST SYSTEMS

STONERIDGE CONTROL DEVICES

SUNCOKE ENERGY

SYSTECON

AND VALEO CLIMATE CONTROL

DEPAR TMENT OF

Engineering Technolog y

DEGREES OFFERED:

Associate of Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology

Associate of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science, Robotics Engineering Technology

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Robotics Systems Engineer / Wireless Communication Specialist /

Medical, Energy or Environment Systems Engineer / Computer Aided Designer / Electronics or Biomedical Technologist / Manufacturing

Engineer / Product Designer / Field Engineer / Graduate School

Miami University Regionals’ programs in Engineering Technology emphasize the applied aspects of science and engineering. Each program requires a thorough understanding of applied mathematics and engineering sciences, and students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree or level up with our bachelor ’s degree completion program. We also offer 2+2 transfer pathways to help you achieve your career goals.

Three of the majors — Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology — are accredited by ABET, Inc. the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.

Engineer your future with us at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/ENT

PROGR

AMS

The Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology program prepares students to fill industrial positions in areas directly related to product design, process control, testing, manufacturing, sales, and service.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program focuses on the applied aspects and design of mechanical components of mechanisms, machines, and systems of machines. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the engineer-in-training examination within the state of Ohio and may also continue their education at the graduate engineering technology/engineering levels.

THE BES T NEW S ?

The field of robotics is quickly growing, and Miami University Regionals’ program in Robotics Engineering Technology is helping to meet the need for qualified professionals.

The global industrial robotics market was estimated at $81 billion in 2021 and is expected to climb up to a staggering $260 billion by 2030

Courses in each of the majors are less math intensive compared to traditional engineering degrees, and many classes are held in the evening, providing students with the opportunity to work full-time during the day or to participate in a co-op program. Students are required to complete a Senior Design Project in their final year of study.

NEARLY 100 PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN THESE PROGRAMS HAVE A JOB UPON GRADUATION.

FUNDING YOUR STEM JOURNEY

STEM Scholars provides scholarships of up to $5,000 a year and creates a customized pathway experience for Miami University students to advance from an associate to a bachelor s degree and on to a master ’s degree.

Applic a tion Deadline

Fall | Aug. 1

Spring | Jan. 5

This is a se parate application from the ge ne ral admission application to M iami Regionals.

For more in forma tion on requiremen ts and how to apply visit sites.MiamiOH.edu /ns fstem /

Funded b y a grant from the National Scie nce Foundation (NSF).

• Computer Information Technology

• Computer Technology

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

Humanities and Creative Ar ts

• Computer Science*

• Cybersecurity and Networking

• Information Technology

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering*

• Software Engineering*

• Computer Science*

• Mechanical Engineering*

DEGREE OFFERED:

Bachelor of Arts, Community Arts and Cultures

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Event Planner / Museum Educator / Data Collection and Management / Multimedia Designer / Theater Technician / Education Programmer / Grant Manager or Writer / Community Engagement Organizer or Activist / Graduate School

S CHOL ARS BENEFIT S: Students will receive enhanced mentoring and opportunities to participate in STEM summer workshops, internships, research experiences, and career placement guidance after graduation.

S CHOL ARSHIPS:

The scholarship is renewable based on maintaining eligibility each semester and remaining in the STEM Scholars program.

Sydney Ring ’23

Major: Criminal Justice

Earning her bachelor’s degree at the age of 19, Ring credits the College Credit Plus program and Miami Regionals faculty for helping chart her path.

Whether it s making art; promoting the arts; or advocating for a cause through visual, digital, or printed media, our Bachelor of Arts in Community Arts and Cultures can help you turn your creative passion into a profession. The degree is open to artists and students with a passion for artistic and visual cultures and is designed to be easily combined with other majors, allowing you to customize your student experience

Unlike traditional art degrees, where students choose a specific area of interest, at Miami University Regionals you will immerse yourself in a diverse curriculum with real-world experiences to apply your creative skills or love of the arts in a tangible way within your community. During your junior year you will take part in an internship at an area arts organization like the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, the Middletown Arts Center, Miami Valley Ballet Theatre, or Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum.

Craft your path at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/HCA

Interdisciplinar y and C ommunication Studies

DEGREES OFFERED:

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

Bachelor of Science Health Communication

Bachelor of Integrative Studies

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Advertising, Supply Chain, Training, or Development

Manager / Communication Director / Emergency Management Specialist / Event Planner / Website

Designer or Editor / Various Careers with Not-for-profits, Hospitals, and Social Service Agencies / Graduate School

Are you looking to finish your bachelor ’s degree do you wan t to have the abilit y to self -design your degree, or is making connec tions your passion? The possibilities are endless. The Departmen t of In terdisciplinary and Communica tion S tudies provides diver se and flexible degree program options with major s in Communica tion S tudies, Health Communica tion, In tegra tive S tudies, and Liberal S tudies.

Learn where you fit in a t MiamiOH.edu /Regionals/ICS

PROGR AMS

Communication Studies allows you to leverage your passion for making connections and enhance your skills to work in a wide variety of careers, including training and development manager, meeting and event planner, marketing coordinator, public relations specialist, or sales manager

Want

to make a difference in your community? Health

Communication gives you the education and hands-on experience needed to be an advocate for improving the health of your community. Students can pursue a career as a community health campaign worker, patient advocate, peer health promoter, public relations coordinator, or health communication specialist within hospitals and other medical organizations.

Integrative Studies is a self-designed bachelor’s degree that allows you to create a degree that suits your career and professional goals. By selecting from 13 concentrations, such as Organizational Leadership, Environmental Studies, or a self-designed concentration, you can build a curriculum that matches your academic and workforce advancement needs.

Ranked as the most affordable program of its kind in the Midwest by LiberalArtsEDU.org, Liberal Studies is an innovative program designed to help students with 60+ credit hours complete their degree. Advisors will work with you to determine courses needed to “fill in the gaps” academically so you may graduate as quickly as possible

DEPARTMENT OF Justice and Community Studies

DEGREES OFFERED:

Associate of Science, Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice and Social Work

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We recognize and celebrate the potential in all of our students. Take the next step in your academic journey with us today.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Police, Corrections, Park, Emergency, or Child Services Officer / Bailiff / Court Systems Personnel / Security Manager / Social Worker / Victim Advocate / Graduate School

A degree in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare you for indemand careers in the U.S. criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, courts, and private security. Faculty of the program believe strongly that Criminal Justice graduates need to have a deep understanding of criminal justice systems; possess strong communication and analytical skills; be aware of globalization and be sensitive to diversity; be adaptive, critical, and independent thinkers; appreciate what it means to be a good local and global citizen; and apply what they learn in the classroom in the field.

Because social factors play such a role in crime and delinquency, and due to the need for social workers who understand the criminal justice system, the department offers a double major in Social Work and Criminal Justice

Discover your next steps at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/JCS

DEPAR TMENT OF

L anguages, Literatures, and Writing

DEGREE OFFERED:

Bachelor of Arts, English Studies

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Author / Digital Publisher / Content Strategist / Copy, Grant, Travel, or Technical Writer / Digital Publisher / Editor / Journalist / Human Resource Manager / Teacher / Law School / Proofreader / Public Relations Manager or Director / Graduate School

Do you possess a burning passion for reading, writing, and creative thinking? Do you acknowledge the significance of possessing topnotch communication and analytical skills in today’s workplace?

The B.A. in English Studies encompasses a range of disciplines within the study of English that sharpen your critical and creative reading, writing, and thinking abilities. You will learn to write for print and digital media to meet the needs of a variety of audiences.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the most sought-after competencies today are written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital technology comprehension—all of which you will acquire through English Studies. You will be prepared for the challenges of the 21stcentury global workplace with utmost proficiency. Become the author of your story at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/LLW

Mukhammadaliy Kakhramonov ’26

Major: Computer Science

A wise start at Miami Regionals prepares him to pursue his degree at the Oxford Campus

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Start your academic journey at Miami University Regionals and relocate to the Oxford Campus after earning 16 credit hours to major in Chemistry, Environmental Earth Science Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and more

Calculate your next steps at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/MPS

DEPAR TMENT OF

Major: Sales Management

Through her family’s encouragement and her own entrepreneurial drive, she’s excelling

Student Spotlights

Sam Boudinot ’25

Major: Applied Biology (Environmental)

Aspiring wildlife biologist is jump starting his future by using his course work in the real world.

Bailey Allen ’24

Major: Pre-Kindergarten Education

Earning her associate degree is providing her with a solid foundation in the job market and a direct path to a bachelor’s degree.

2023-2024 Academic Guide // 17

Jadlynn Thomas ’24

DEPAR TMENT OF Nursing

DEGREES OFFERED:

Bachelor of Science Nursing

Master of Science, Nursing

ACADEMIC PATHS

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Executive Leadership

Doctor of Nursing Practice

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IN 2022, THE FIRST-TIME PASS RATE FOR NCLEX-RN LICENSURE FOR MIAMI BSN GRADUATES WAS 10% HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Career opportunities in various nursing areas including: Emergency Department / Obstetrics / Women s Health / Pediatrics / Community/Public Health / Medical-Surgical / Mental Health / Intensive Care / Clinical Education / Case Management

With advanced degrees, career opportunities include: Family Nurse Practitioner / Chief Nurse Officer / Nurse Manager / Executive Nurse Leader

The demand for nurses is projected to increase more than any other profession due to the increased care needs of the aging population and the anticipated retirement of seasoned RNs in the field. Miami University Regionals is poised to meet that need by offering programs at the bachelor ’s, master s, and doctoral levels.

Make a difference at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/NSG

SAMPLE OF CLINICAL LOCATIONS

• Atrium Medical Center

• Bethesda Butler Hospital

• Bethesda North Hospital

• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

• Dayton Children’s Hospital

• Kettering Health

• Lindner Center of HOPE

• McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital

• Mercy Health

• Miami Valley Hospital

• UC Health West Chester Hospital

UNDERGR ADUATE NURSING

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Miami’s undergraduate Nursing program provides a balance of liberal arts and professional nursing courses. Emphasis is on the nursing process for health promotion, prevention, restoration, and maintenance with clients, families, and client groups in community health settings.

Students will learn at the Hamilton Campus’ new Nursing Innovation Hub, a $10 million facility that features four fully wired, high-technology classrooms; four high-fidelity simulation labs; and a multi-bed skilled nursing area.

Students will explore health promotion, prevention, restoration, and maintenance for individuals and communities. Clinical experiences add a hands-on, real-life experience to round out classroom and laboratory work. Graduates will be qualified to take the National Council Licensing Examination–RN to become a registered nurse nationwide

MA S TER OF S CIENCE IN NURSING

The Master of Science in Nursing degree features two tracks designed to prepare students for the next step in their career: Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Executive Leadership. Online classes, clinical work, and a mid-program on-campus immersion skills weekend in the summer give you the rigorous training you need to earn your master ’s degree in less than two years. A bachelor ’s degree in Nursing is required for admission.

DOCTOR OF NURSING PR ACTICE

Launching in the fall of 2024 Miami’s Doctorate of Nursing Practice program prepares candidates for future careers in organizational/systems leadership roles. The DNP requires traditional classwork — all conducted online — and practicum courses.

DEPAR TMENT OF

S o cial and B ehavioral S ciences

DEGREES OFFERED:

Bachelor of Arts, Psychological Science

Bachelor of Arts, Psychological Science + Child Life Specialist Certificate

Bachelor of Arts, Psychological Science + Master of Social Work

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker / Social and Community Service Manager / Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Human Resources

Adviser / Psychiatric Technician / Graduate School

Are you passionate about helping people or understanding human or animal behavior? Do you recognize the importance of developmental, behavioral, social/cultural, abnormal, and cognitive psychology as well as research methods and statistics? Then Psychological Science may be the right major for you.

Students have the opportunity to conduct independent and small-group research with faculty, and experiential and service-learning opportunities are available

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If your career goal is to be a licensed clinical social worker in health care, academia, a government institution, or another sector, a bachelor ’s degree in Psychological Science with a master s degree in Social Work can help you achieve that goal in just five years. Through strategic course planning, it only takes an additional year to earn a Master of Social Work degree after graduating with a B.A. in Psychological Science

The 4+1 program saves you time and money compared to taking the traditional master s degree route and also allows you to enter the workforce sooner, enhancing your earning potential quicker

Miami University is one of only two universities in the state of Ohio to offer a Child Life Specialist Certificate to undergraduates and graduate students of the Psychological Science program. The certificate is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of child life in a human services setting.

MICROCREDENTIALS

Earn career-ready credentials using your existing college credits with a few additional courses. Short-term microcredentials are a bundle of courses that verify specific skills employers seek from candidates in business, technology, engineering, culture, and language. Microcredential badges can be stacked into an associate or bachelor s degree if desired. Start your career sooner while learning online in-person, or through hybrid courses customized for the modern student.

Start enhancing your resume at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/Microcredentials

W ORK+ ONLINE

Does a debt-free degree sound too good to be true?

Miami Regionals has partnered with local employers who will pay for your degree while you work for them part-time.

Choose from an exciting career in transportation, manufacturing, property management, child care, and nonprofit organizations.

WHEN YOU ADD ALL THE BENEFITS OF WORK+ TOGETHER:

Work 24 hours/week

Earn an hourly wage and gain work experience and training

Earn free tuition

Get perks like priority registration to help with work/school scheduling

The opportunity to work for some of the best companies in the region AND the benefit of graduating with a respected Miami University degree DEBT FREE

Explore more at MiamiOH.edu/Work+

Work+ MAKES

Our Online programs offer you the richness of a premier education and the flexibility of learning at the location of your choice Whether you are interested in taking a single course, earning Microcredential skill badges, or completing a degree, we have a path to success for you.

Get connected at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/Online

Top 5 OF OHIO’S BEST ONLINE BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS

EXAMPLES CAN INCLUDE:

• Agile-Certified Professional

• Basic Spanish Language Skills

• Computer-Aided Design

• Cybersecurity Foundations

• Database Management

• Essentials of Event Planning

• Mechatronics

• Organizational Leadership

• Writing for Health and Medicine

YOU WILL BE INSPIRED TO TRANSFORM YOUR AND EVERY DAY AFTER.