COLLEGE
Solving Problems for People and Planet
Majors and Co-Majors
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Anthropology
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Data Analytics
Diplomacy and Global
Politics
Economics
English – Creative Writing
English – Linguistics
English – Literature
English – Professional
Writing
Geography and Sustainable
Development
History
Individualized Studies
International Studies *
Journalism
Mathematics
Media and Communication
Microbiology
Organizational Leadership
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Sociology
Spanish
Strategic Communication
Urban and Regional
Planning
Zoology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Data Science and Statistics
Environmental Earth
Science
Geology
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Physics
Quantitative Economics
Speech Pathology and Audiology
CO-MAJORS
(require a primary major)
Analytics
Energy
Environmental Science
Film Studies
Food Systems and Food Studies
Neuroscience
Premedical and Pre-Health Studies
Sustainability
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
* Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in International Studies
Minors
Actuarial Science
Aerospace Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Archaeology
Bioinformatics
Chinese
Classical Studies
Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies
Creative Writing
Criminology
Data Analytics
Economics
English Literature
Ethics, Society, and Culture
Film Studies
French
Geography
Geology
German
Gerontology
Global Health
Global Perspectives on Sustainability
History
Horticulture
Individualized Studies
International Studies
Italian Japanese Journalism
Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Medical Humanities
Middle East, Jewish, and Islamic Studies
Molecular Biology
Naval Science
Neuroscience
Philosophy and Law
Physics
Political Science
Religion
Rhetoric/Writing
Social Justice
Sociology
Spanish
Statistical Methods
Statistics
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE IS...
‣ Miami’s largest division, encompassing nearly half of all university students.
‣ home to a rich and immersive range of majors, co-majors, and minors across the physical and biological sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities.
‣ the “best of both worlds” — classroom and experiential learning opportunities and resources typically offered at much larger universities yet in a more intimate, personalized, interactive environment, all to empower your success.
SOLVING PROBLEMS FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET College of Arts a nd Science
Unlock a world of possibilities at Miami University’s College of Arts and Science. Our comprehensive range of majors, co-majors, and minors encompasses the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
At the heart of the CAS curriculum you will discover our commitment to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills. You won't just graduate; you will emerge as a well-rounded individual equipped for success in an ever-evolving world. In fact, over 98% of our May 2022 graduates were employed or in graduate school by the fall. *
What really sets CAS apart is our dedication to experiential learning. You can dive into independent research, broaden your perspective in study abroad programs, make real-world impacts through internships, and hone your leadership skills on campus. This hands-on approach doesn’t just build resumes; it forges character and adaptability, traits highly sought after by employers.
CAS Areas of Study
46
MAJORS
9
CO-MAJORS
49 MINORS
Learn more about CAS at MiamiOH.edu/CAS/about
Our undergraduate majors, co-majors, and minors are organized into 10 themed areas highlighting different fields of study that emphasize undergraduate research, study abroad/ away, scholarships and awards, and career options. Most are not exclusive to one theme!
• Law and Public Policy
• Literature, History, and Philosophy
• Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science
• Medicine and Health
• Psychology and Human Behavior
• Science, Environment, and Sustainability
• World Languages and Global and Cultural Studies
• Writing, Media, Journalism, and Film
• Individualized Studies
• Arts and Science (Undeclared Majors)
Academic Advising and Career Exploration
The CAS academic advising team will assist you in developing an academic plan that fits your educational and career goals. This may require exploring different majors, co-majors, or minors to find what works best for your interests and aptitudes. As part of Miami's collaborative advising approach:
• Advising begins during summer orientation and continues throughout all four of your undergraduate years
• You will meet with your academic advisor once a semester to track your progress toward graduation, help create course schedules to fulfill your degree requirements, and identify resources to assist with any challenges
• The Center for Career Exploration and Success engages you in career exploration, professional development, and experiential learning through connections with employers and the Miami Career Community
You will be guided towards your chosen majors and career fields via nine career clusters — groupings of common occupations within broad career sectors serving as a guide to help determine your path to success.
Inclusive Excellence Approach
CAS provides a high-quality learning and workplace environment that:
• is intentionally diverse and equitable
• is built on the Inclusive Excellence Framework
• maximizes access to learning
CAS is a focal point for cutting-edge research, critical pedagogy, and curricular offerings in a broad range of fields that move forward our inclusive excellence approach. We affirm, engage, and value intersections of social identities and differences. Some of our student initiatives include:
• Dean’s STEMM (Science, Technology, Equity in Public Health, Mathematics, and Medicine) Scholars
• The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) STEM Scholars Program
• The Humanities and Social Science (HASS) Scholars Program
• The Arts and Science Multicultural Association (ASMA)
EXPAND YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
CAS Means Careers
Pursue your passions via our broad and diverse liberal arts education, which is both highly desired by employers and highly paid. Take your pick from a wide assortment of opportunities and resources commonly found at much larger institutions but in a more intimate, personalized, hands-on environment.
Education
• U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 lists Miami among the top universities nationally for undergraduate teaching.
• Miami ’s four-year graduation rate is #1 among Ohio public universities and #12 among publics nationally. (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
• As of spring 2024, the average class size for CAS courses is 25, and 86% of classes are taught by full-time faculty. (CAS Dean's Office)
• 58% of all students in the Honors College are majoring in at least one field in CAS.
• 55% of all Miami students who studied abroad in 2021-22 came from CAS.
• Over 600 CAS graduates are entrepreneurs.
CAS Leaders and Trailblazers
• Founders of Oros Apparel and owner of FlavorMan
• Chief Marketing Officer of Shake Shack and former Chief Business Officer of Meta
• President and CEO of Roche Diagnostics and the Cincinnati Museum Center
• CEOs of Cracker Barrell, Enterprise, and the American Petroleum Institute
• Acclaimed author and Washington Post reporter
• Former U.S. Speaker of the House
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98.4% GRADUATE SUCCESS
OF MAY 2022 CAS GRADUATES WERE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL BY THAT FALL
LAW AND MED SCHOOL ADMISSIONS OF LAW SCHOOL APPLICANTS ACCEPTED IN 2022-2024 (80% national average) OF MED SCHOOL APPLICANTS ACCEPTED OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS (41.9% M.D. national average) 60% 93%
“Consider what I regard as the most important part of your Arts and Science degree: it's the ‘and.’ The ‘and’ is your secret weapon. It's the balance of creativity and data. It's seeing the big picture while also having the skillset to get things done.”
Jay Livingston ’94 Communications CMO, Shake Shack
“I never would have imagined my career path leading me to be one of only 22 Fortune 500 company female CEOs. Miami prepared me for the unknown possibilities at every turn of my career.”
Kim Lubel ’92 Spanish; International Studies Former Chairman & CEO, CST Brands
“For the first five or ten years after college, you may find yourself calling your business major friends for career advice, asking how they have become so successful. But trust me on this: for the next 10 or 20 years after that, they will be calling you for life advice, asking you how it is that you have become so happy.”
Scott Hess ’92 English: Creative Writing CMO, Publicis Media
“My business school friends used to ask, 'What are you going to do with a liberal arts degree?' I now know a liberal arts education is an excellent choice. You will gain excellent research, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills that will enable you to have any career that you want and have a fulfilling life.”
Allison
Ailer
“I owe my professional career to Miami. Without that experience, I don’t think I would have had the confidence and ability to even go into a job interview. The academic and social opportunities at Miami changed my life and shaped me as a person.”
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History; Journalism Senior Assistant Attorney General, Colorado Department of Law
Dave Dafoe ’84 Zoology Founder and Owner, Flavorman
“Miami has shaped me in ways I could never imagine. Being here was by far the most transformative experience I ever had in my life. I had an entire village of people at Miami work with me and make sure I was OK.”
John Steele ’14 Social Justice Studies U.S. Diplomat, U.S. Department of State
Experiential Learning
RESEARCH
In 2022-2023, over 2,800 Miami students (nearly half from CAS) worked with professors on funded research. Students have opportunities in research projects with access to state-of-the-art facilities, progressively more complex responsibilities, and invitations to publish in journals and present at national conferences.
Center for Advanced Microscopy and Imaging / Center for Analytics and Data Science / Center for Animal Behavior / Center for Aquatic and Watershed Sciences / Center for Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics / Center for Neuroscience and Behavior / Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs / Ecology Research Center / Geospatial Analysis Center / Global Health Research Innovation Center / Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies / Humanities Center / Institute for the Environment and Sustainability / Institute for Food / Scripps Gerontology Center
STUDY ABROAD AND AWAY
Nearly 2,000 Miami undergraduates participate in away/abroad programs each year within the U.S. and in 90 countries around the world. And in a 2023 Open Doors study, Miami ranked among the top 25 of all U.S. institutions for the total number of students who studied abroad.
Inside Chicago / Inside Hollywood / Inside London / Inside New York / Inside Washington / Intensive Chinese Summer in Tianjin, China / Intensive French in Dijon, France / Intensive German Summer in Germany / Intensive Japanese Summer in Tokyo / Italy: Visions and Contrasts / Literary London / MEDLIFE Miami / Miami in Munich / Miami in Spain / Miami University Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg / Oman and UAE: Arabian Gulf Economies in Social Transition / Paris: Cultural Capital / Spanish Medical Terminology in Nicaragua / Tropical Ecosystems of Costa Rica
Miami students are required to take part in real-world experiences outside the traditional classroom setting. These experiential learning opportunities help them facilitate lifelong learning and develop important new skills. Many of them fall under the following categories.
INTERNSHIPS
In 2022, The Princeton Review ranked Miami in the top 10 best public schools for internship opportunities. Faculty help students explore careers, develop work skills, and build relationships with potential employers.
Altman Summer Internship Program / Chicago Field Experience / Cleveland Clinic Internship / Department of Media, Journalism and Film Internships / Inside Washington / Inside Hollywood / International Internship Program / Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education Preceptorships / Miami-Hughes Summer Internship Program / Miami University Humanities Center Internships / Ohio Public Leaders Fellowships: Inside State and Local Government / Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education Internships / Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship / Urban Leadership Program / Winter Immersion Service Experience / Social Justice Internship Program
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
CAS students distinguish themselves both within the university and nationally by receiving numerous prestigious awards and scholarships, as evidence of their accomplishments and successes. These achievements are highly competitive and provide support for student travel, research, and other endeavors.
Astronaut Scholarship (Astronaut Scholarship Foundation) / CAS Dean’s Scholarship / Hannon Armstrong Climate Solutions Scholarship (Miami) / Critical Language Scholarship (U.S. Department of State) / David L. Boren Scholarship (National Security Education Program) / Fulbright Scholarship / Gilman International Scholarship (study abroad) / Goldwater Scholarship (mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering) / Harry S. Truman Scholarship / Joanna Jackson Goldman Memorial Prize / President’s Distinguished Service Award (Miami) / Prodesse Scholarship (Miami) / Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Award (Miami) / Rhodes Scholarship / Undergraduate Summer Scholarship (Miami)
Political Science and Individualized Studies major Grace Gaston ’25 moderates the Miami University Janus Forum, which brings prominent national figures to campus for public debates on current issues.
LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY
Serve the public and make a difference
In this theme you will find the majors, co-majors, and minors you need to prepare for law or graduate school and for careers in such professions as local and national governance, diplomacy and global politics, public administration and public service, and bringing about social and political change. The Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education is also an invaluable resource to help you meet your academic and life goals.
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“As a political nerd, I was like a kid in a candy store. This is the first convention I could go to, and I just wanted to be involved.”
Patrick Houlihan ’25
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Off-Campus Affairs Secretary, Associated Student Government; President, College Democrats of
Congressional
Highlights and Opportunities
• Involve yourself with the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs for research and internships in local government
• Meet and study with key media and political figures in the nation's capital in the Inside Washington study away program
• Connect with the Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education for courses, LSAT preparation, networking, and other key resources designed for students considering a law career
• Take advantage of numerous student leadership opportunities:
• Amicus Curiae Pre-Law Society
• Associated Student Government
• Miami Mock Trial Team
• Miami University Janus Forum
• Model Arab League
• Model United Nations
• Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science)
• Speech and Debate Team
Careers
• Lawyer
• Legislator or legislative aid
• Lobbyist
• Diplomat or foreign service officer
• Policy analyst
• Public relations consultant
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Ohio; Delegate, Ohio's 8th
District, 2024 Democratic National Convention
Anastasija Mladenovska ’26
Political Science; Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Hailing from North Macedonia, Anastasija is an Honors student and Geoffrion Family Fellow in the Miami University Humanities Center. Despite the dangers of the ongoing war in Ukraine, she traveled alone to Belgrade, Serbia to conduct field research about the experiences of people displaced by the conflict. “My motivation stemmed from a desire to comprehend the underlying dynamics shaping global affairs, particularly given the backdrop of pervasive corruption and ethnic tensions in my home country,” she says.
THE SUE J. HENRY CENTER FOR PRE-LAW EDUCATION
• Educates students about law school and the practice of law
• Equips those who apply to law school with the tools to succeed in the law school admissions process
• Miami students have been accepted to top law schools including Harvard, Columbia, NYU, U of Chicago, U of Pennsylvania, and Berkeley
• In 2022-24, 93% of senior Miami applicants were accepted to law school, compared to 80% national average for the same period
Evelyn Morrison ’25
Public Administration; Sustainability co-major
As an intern in Miami’s ASPIRE office, student associate in the Government Relations Network and advisory board member for the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence, Evelyn earned the Truman Scholarship by creating the Hometown Talent Initiative to combat “brain drain” and establish new civic partnerships in rural communities surrounding Oxford, Ohio. She says that Miami’s excellence inspired her to venture into neighboring counties “to see what opportunities they have for young people in terms of post-graduation job placements.”
MAJORS AND CO-MAJORS
Diplomacy and Global Politics
English - Creative Writing
English - Linguistics
English - Literature
English - Professional Writing
Environmental Earth Science
Geography and Sustainable
Development
History
Individualized Studies
International Studies
Organizational Leadership
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health (3 concentrations)
Sociology
Sustainability (co-major)
Urban and Regional Planning
MINORS
English Literature
Ethics, Society, and Culture
History
Medical Humanities
Philosophy and Law
Rhetoric/Writing
English Literature students
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LITERATURE, HISTORY, AND PHILOSOPHY
Analyze diverse mindsets on the human condition
The social science and humanities-based majors in this theme tackle the study of human ideas and reasoning that underlie different worldviews. Using original texts and critical readings, you will access, interpret, and evaluate various perspectives of the meaning and value of our shared experiences on this planet. These majors provide transferable and marketable skills, including global sensibility and critical thinking, that are highly sought by employers.
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Highlights and Opportunities
• Express your ideas clearly and powerfully as well as interpret, analyze, and construct complex arguments
• Explore the theoretical foundations of literary study and writing and consider historical and contemporary approaches to fiction and poetry
• Equip yourself with essential and transferable skills that make up the foundation of both engaged, responsible citizenship and a wide array of exciting careers, including problem-solving, research and analysis methods, persuasion, writing, and effective communication
• Participate in department lecture series and programs like the Geoffrion Family Fellowship, made up of selected faculty and student scholars
Careers
• Computer systems analyst
• News reporter or journalist
• Financial or investment analyst
• Lawyer
• Copy editor/writer More at programs.MiamiOH.edu
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MAJORS AND CO-MAJORS
Nya Hodge ’25
History; English - Creative Writing
Sumit Tripathi ’25
Philosophy; Physics; Mathematics
Nya is a Geoffrion Family Fellow, chief of staff for Miami’s student body president and vice-president, and a contributor to Miami’s archive of Black student life. Her research explores the rise of authoritarianism in democracies and the role of propaganda in American culture. She examined Miami student publications from as early as 1827, searching for student-written poetry. “It made me realize that the things we do here matter, and are a part of history,” Nya says. “I sometimes think we forget that — that what we do leaves imprints on the space.”
THE MIAMI UNIVERSITY HUMANITIES CENTER
• Brings together faculty, students, and the public for study of history, philosophy, the arts, and culture
• Offers 16 interdisciplinary programs to enhance collaboration, reveal common interests, and translate and present work to the public
• Provides opportunities to receive Geoffrion Family Fellowships for outstanding Miami students who seek an opportunity to explore collaborative, interdisciplinary scholarship in the humanities
A former Undergraduate Summer Scholar and undergraduate teaching assistant, Sumit is an Honors student with research interests in the philosophy of physics, quantum theory, and the physical basis of consciousness. He is a Geoffrion Family Fellow in the Humanities Center, where he works with faculty and visiting scholars on activities related to this year's theme, Humanities Futures. Sumit is also a Student Equity Ambassador with the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.
Anthropology
English - Creative Writing
English - Literature
History
Individualized Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (co-major)
MINORS
English Literature
Ethics, Society, and Culture
History
Medical Humanities
Philosophy and Law
Rhetoric/Writing
Associate Professor of Mathematics
talks to a student in one of her undergraduate mathematics classes.
Olga Brezhneva
MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS, AND DATA SCIENCE
Decode data and solve complex problems
Majors, co-majors, and minors within this eclectic theme will help you acquire skills emphasizing careful problem analysis, precision of thought and expression, and computations. You will also learn about the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the changes they undergo as well as earth and life science approaches to understanding environmental processes and the effects of human influence upon the natural world.
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Highlights and Opportunities
• Conduct interdisciplinary research with faculty mentors and learn the latest remote sensing and GPS techniques at the Geospatial Analysis Center (GAC)
• Collaborate with government agencies and nonprofits at the Institute for the Environment and Sustainability (IES)
• Participate in field-based learning and research at local, national, and international sites
• Utilize state-of-the-art laboratories and computing facilities in our Departments of Statistics, Geology and Environmental Earth Science, and more — including the new Richard M. McVey Data Science Building
• Join student groups to educate about local sustainability issues
Careers
• Environmental scientist
• Biomedical engineer
• Biostatistician
• Materials engineer
• Operations research analyst
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MAJORS AND CO-MAJORS
David Cirkovic ’25
Mathematics and Statistics
David, recipient of the Corwin Smith Prize Award for Mathematics, joined his statistics professor to conduct research on deep learning and non-parametric regression. He is also a CAS student ambassador and part of the BA-MA combined program working to obtain both his undergraduate and graduate degrees simultaneously. “I have a great passion for continued learning,” David says, “and I am always looking for ways to further my own knowledge, as well as the knowledge of those around me.”
Analytics (co-major)
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Data Analytics
Data Science and Statistics
April Sanders ’26
Geology; Geography and Sustainable Development
April is an undergraduate research assistant studying lead pollution in road sediment and soil. She has presented at conferences both on campus and throughout the country, including at the Geological Society of America. She is also vice president of the Miami University Geological Society, a former Scholar Leader, and both a Prodesse Scholar and a Bridges Scholar. “I am extremely passionate about learning, especially about science,” April says. “My goal at Miami is to gain as much experience as I can to succeed in my field.”
Economics
Energy (co-major)
Environmental Earth Science
Environmental Science (co-major)
Food Systems and Food Studies (co-major)
Geography and Sustainable Development
Geology
Individualized Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Quantitative Economics
Sustainability (co-major)
MINORS
Actuarial Science
Bioinformatics
Data Analytics
Economics
Mathematics
Physics
Statistical Methods
Statistics
“My professors played a tremendous role in helping me on the way. I needed only ask one who does research in a field I am interested in.”
Jonathan Waldmann ’25 MATHEMATICS
Premedical and Pre-Health Studies co-majors
take blood pressure during a “Stress Less” mental health therapy session.
MEDICINE AND HEALTH
Hone your skills for healthcarerelated careers
Miami offers all of the courses you need to prepare for medical school or other health-related professions, including dentistry, medicine, nursing, occupational or physical therapy, public health, speech pathology, audiology, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant or associate, podiatry, and veterinary medicine. The Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education provides resources, information, and support that enable students interested in a career in healthcare to make informed decisions.
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Highlights and Opportunities
• Connect with a full-time premedical advisor, available beginning your first year, to help you complete the course prerequisites for medical and other professional schools
• Join organizations like the Premedical Advisory Committee to help you develop professional school applications and live with likeminded students in the Premedical Living Learning Community
• Conduct research with a faculty mentor or propose your own independent research
• Consult the Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education, which sponsors and administers merit-based scholarships, healthcare symposia and workshops, immersive physician shadowing job opportunities, a student ambassador program, and more
Careers
• Physician or physician assistant
Dentist • Physical therapist • Pharmacist • Optometrist More at programs.MiamiOH.edu
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John Day ’25
English Literature; Psychology; Premedical and Pre-Health Studies co-major
John is Secretary for Infrastructure & Sustainability in the student-run Associated Student Government, coordinator for English Mega Fair, fundraising chair in Med Minds Matter, and an undergraduate research assistant in his psychology professor's lab. “While my majors aren’t what many would traditionally think of for premeds,” John says, “I love the balance between humanities and sciences in my coursework, as well as the interdisciplinary applications.” He plans to apply to medical school to specialize in psychiatry.
Awa Jallow ’25
Public Health; Data Analytics
Awa, who moved to the United States from Senegal when she was 13, has found a strong community of support among her classmates at Miami. She says that community element is a pillar of her future and her education. Awa was motivated by the pandemic to make a difference in the field of public health. “I saw how things were being handled, and I just thought that with me being in public health, I could really make an impact,” Awa says. She picked up her Data Analtyics major after researching the intersection of maternal mortality and Black women.
MALLORY-WILSON CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE EDUCATION
• Provides resources, information, and support to enable students to make informed decisions regarding the issues facing today's healthcare professionals
• Offers experiential learning in preceptorships, undergraduate research, and study abroad
• Successful med school applicants were enrolled in STEM, business, humanities, social science, and creative arts
• Over the past 4 years, 60% of our first-time M.D. applicants were accepted to med schools (almost 20% higher than national average)
MAJORS AND CO-MAJORS
Premedical and Pre-Health
Studies (co-major)
Can be combined with your primary major to provide a broad-based premedical background and preparation for various advanced degrees in science and healthcare.
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Public Health (3 concentrations)
MINORS
Bioinformatics
Ethics, Society, and Culture
Gerontology
Global Health
Medical Humanities
Neuroscience
Social Justice
Sociology
Professor of Psychology
L. James Smart
sets up a research experiment with students in his Smart Postural Control & Coordination Lab.
PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR
Explore multiple facets of the human brain
This eclectic group of majors and co-majors spans the full scope of human perception and experience, allowing you to explore individual, group, cultural, environmental, and societal influences on human thinking and behavior. You will learn to use different approaches and methods to study such topics as child development, abnormal behavior, intercultural conflict, sustainable development, and communication disorders.
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Highlights and Opportunities
• Utilize the Center for Psychological Inquiry for statistics and methods help and workshops
• Mentor with faculty in service learning, internships, and handson applied research in laboratories and in the field
• Join national honorary society chapters such as Psi Chi (psychology), Nu Rho Psi (neuroscience), Sigma Phi Omega (gerontology), or Alpha Phi Sigma (criminology)
• Get involved in the student-run Social Action Center and the Scripps Gerontology Center, one of the nation's top centers for aging research
• Interact with patients in the state-of-the-art Miami University Speech and Hearing Clinic, which offers personalized care
Careers
• Mental health counselor
• Psychologist
• Social and community service manager
• Speech-language pathologist or audiologist
• Museum director or curator More at programs.MiamiOH.edu
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Associate Clinical Professor of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Renee Gottliebson collects acoustic data with students in the Speech and Hearing Clinic
Kendyl Gurren ’26
Psychology; English
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Professional Writing
Kendyl, an Honors College and firstgeneration student, is a Howe Writing Center undergraduate consultant who recently published an article in an academic journal of writing and composition. However, her real passion stems from her internships helping children. “I decided to continue to help children and adolescents through mental health counseling,” she says. “I want to provide therapeutic services to them with the larger goal of alleviating mental health stigma in America.”
Emma Bucheit ’25
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Emma believes that access to sound enhances one’s ability to communicate and form connections, which is where she says she gets her passion for the field. She is interested in working with audiology at the pediatric level and plans to pursue her doctorate of audiology (Au.D.) degree after graduating from Miami. Currently, Emma is an undergraduate research assistant in the Miami University CALL Lab — Children's Acquisition of Language and Literacy.
MAJORS AND CO-MAJORS
Anthropology
Economics
Geography and Sustainable
Development (co-major)
Individualized Studies
Neuroscience (co-major)
Organizational Leadership
Psychology
Sociology
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (co-major)
MINORS
Anthropology
Criminology
Ethics, Society, and Culture
Geography
Gerontology
Neuroscience
Philosophy and Law
Social Justice
Sociology
“I’ve always been interested in how the mind works and why we do the things that we do. I just want to find a way to help people, whether it's with their mental health or something else.”
Talairja Brittman ’26 PSYCHOLOGY
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Professor of Biology
Katia Del Rio-Tsonis examines tissue samples with students in her lens regeneration lab.
SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT, AND SUSTAINABILITY
Investigate and protect the resources of the physical world
Using Miami’s state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, you can tackle some of the world’s biggest scientific challenges — whether by joining your professor’s research team or creating your own independent project. Choose these majors and co-majors if you are interested in careers in medicine and health, environmental science and sustainability, biological research and analysis, and science education.
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Highlights and Opportunities
• Conduct terrestrial and aquatic research at the Ecology Research Center and analyze biological data, such as DNA or protein sequences, at the Center for Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty in applied research projects related to food, health, and sustainable agriculture at the Institute for Food
• Engage with professors on funded research or conduct your own independent study in state-of-the-art lab spaces, including at the new Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness Building
• Prepare for a successful career in healthcare by making use of resources, like internships and scholarships, from the MalloryWilson Center for Healthcare Education
Careers
• Physician or physician assistant
• Environmental scientist
• Biomedical engineer
• Clinical research coordinator
• Community health worker More at programs.MiamiOH.edu
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Geology major and Environmental Science co-major Juliana Curtis ’24
digs up granite rocks in Nevada to examine their feldspar crystals.
Chloe Waddle ’25
Biology; Environmental Science co-major
Chloe is passionate about environmental preservation, which is why she recently took an internship in the Adirondack mountains driving three hours a day, everyday to remove invasive plants from the lakes. “I want to change the world in more ways than one,” Chloe says. “Miami allows me to really develop and curate all of my passions into a degree that I can get in four years, and I did not have to give any of my passions up after leaving high school.”
Krist Ha ’26
Physics
Krist is an Honors first-generation student member of the Society of Physics Students and Women in Physics student organizations. She also conducts research in a physics lab as a student investigator, helping her develop a taste for teaching physics and pursuing a career in academia. “My department is a small and tight community, and my research advisor showed me that I really wanted to pursue a research career in optical/ atomic physics,” Krist says. “This has pushed me to pursue graduate school.”
MAJORS AND CO-MAJORS
Anthropology
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Energy (co-major)
English - Professional Writing
Environmental Earth Science
Environmental Science (co-major)
Food Systems and Food Studies (co-major)
Geography and Sustainable
Development
Geology
Individualized Studies
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Neuroscience (co-major)
Physics
Premedical and Pre-Health Studies (co-major)
Public Health (3 concentrations)
Sustainability (co-major)
Zoology
MINORS
Anthropology
Bioinformatics
Global Health
Horticulture
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Physics
Biochemistry major, Astronaut Scholar, and Goldwater Scholar
Cece Meinking ’25
does research on “forever chemicals” to create a special sensor that could help detect unhealthy compounds in our water.
Miami students pose in front of the Medici Fountain
within Paris’s Jardin du Luxembourg.
WORLD LANGUAGES AND GLOBAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Transcend boundaries and expand insights
Miami’s expansive and diverse interdisciplinary programs in this theme of majors, co-majors, and minors will actively engage you with opportunities for cultural experiences and immersion, both in your community and around the world. These experiences draw upon economics, anthropology, geography, history, language, political science, and much more to help you gain the understanding and analytic skills necessary to flourish in our modern, complex, ever-changing global environment.
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Highlights and Opportunities
• Gain a better understanding of world affairs and prepare for internationally focused careers in diverse fields such as research, education, healthcare, social work, government, human relations, non-profits, or marketing
• Discover a wide range of majors and minors that foster critical self-awareness and engaged global citizenship while supporting local diversity and respecting individual dignity
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary learning and research projects with the Miami University Humanities Center
• Fortify your major by learning another language, embarking upon study abroad programs, and conducting research at international field sites
Careers
• Lawyer
• Interpreter or translator
• Intelligence analyst
• Public relations manager
• Social worker More at programs.MiamiOH.edu
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Professor of Global and Intercultural Studies
Rodney Coates leads members of the Miami RedHawks football team through the Upham Arch.
Braelyn Rich ’27
International Studies; Spanish
Braelyn is a proud member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Miami's chapter of the Sigma Iota Rho honors society.
As an undergraduate associate for an International Studies course, she explored her major from different disciplines, including political science.
“After that, I discovered that Spanish paired perfectly,” she says. After she graduates, Braelyn plans to attend law school and is “very interested in working in immigration or the State Department.”
Janelle Tipton ’26
Spanish
An Honors College Ambassador, Janelle is a member of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Spanish Honors Society. She is also a SEAL Ambassador for Leadership and a Presidential Fellow who studied abroad in Spain to improve her language skills. “It has shaped who I am as a person today,” she says. “The opportunity to go abroad and engage in a workplace environment allowed me to see a side of Spanish culture that is not always accessible to students.”
MAJORS AND CO-MAJORS
Anthropology
Diplomacy and Global Politics
English - Linguistics
English - Literature
Film Studies (co-major)
Geography and Sustainable
Development (co-major)
History
Individualized Studies
International Studies
Political Science
Spanish
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (co-major)
MINORS
American Studies
Chinese
Classical Studies
Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies
Film Studies
French
“I think that politics is one way that I can impact the lives of others. My goal is to advocate for as many people as possible.”
Tyreke Farquharson ’26
DIPLOMACY
AND GLOBAL POLITICS
German
Individualized Studies
International Studies
Italian
Japanese
Latin American, Latino/a, and
Caribbean Studies
Middle East, Jewish, and Islamic Studies
Religion
Spanish
Women’s Gender, and Sexuality Studies
A student operates a professional TV camera inside the Department of Media, Journalism and Film’s
Richard A. Ludwin Studio.
WRITING, MEDIA, JOURNALISM, AND FILM
Employ new and classic modes of communication
Employers indicate that good writing and communication is one of the most sought-after competences for college graduates. Via the majors and co-majors in this theme, you will study the persuasive, artistic, and analytical facets of literature and writing, media technologies, and communications. These skills will enable you to critique media messages, examine the role algorithms and data play in advertising, and investigate the ways that literature and media shape our lives.
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Highlights and Opportunities
• Learn to express your ideas clearly and powerfully as well as interpret, analyze, and construct complex arguments
• Cover stories for The Miami Student, develop commentary for RedHawk Radio, produce original programming for the MUTV cable channel, and submit prose and poetry to Inklings magazine
• Delve into alternative forms of “texts,” including film, television, and other media, and utilize digital classrooms to facilitate mastery of online research, publishing, and technologies
• Work with the student-focused Howe Writing Center to receive helpful feedback and support on your writing projects
• Take part in undergraduate awards and study abroad programs in the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, and more
Careers
• Copy editor
• Technical writer
• Lawyer
• Brand manager
• Web and digital interface designer
More at programs.MiamiOH.edu
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Associate Professor of Media and Communication Andy Rice discusses a film project with English Literature and Philosophy major/ Film Studies co-major Ryan Rosu ’24.
Olivia Patel ’26
Journalism; Political Science
Olivia is the managing editor of The Miami Student, the university’s awardwinning, student-run newspaper, where she was a finalist for Best Student Reporter in the 2024 Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism awards. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Miami University Ski and Board Club, as well as a model for UP Magazine. “Two of my internship experiences — one at my county newspaper and the other at Milwaukee Magazine — I credit to my experience at The Miami Student and the journalism program,” Olivia says.
Tayler Stephens ’26
Media and Communication; Individualized Studies
Tayler is a Bridges Scholar, Scholar Leader, and CAS student ambassador who describes herself as very passionate about all forms of media as well as directing and intercultural communications. “I’d like to build a bridge between those various fields and share my passion with others as much as I can,” she says. Tayler showcases her photography skills as the director of photography for Miami’s student-run Pixel Magazine and is also co-president and treasurer for the Photography Collective on campus.
MAJORS AND CO-MAJORS
English - Creative Writing
English - Linguistics
English - Literature
English - Professional Writing
Film Studies (co-major)
Individualized Studies
Journalism
Media and Communication
Strategic Communication
MINORS
Creative Writing
English Literature
Film Studies
Individualized Studies
Journalism
Linguistics
Rhetoric/Writing
Western Program Director and Professor of Biology
Nicholas Money leads a class on mycology in Miami’s natural areas surrounding campus.
INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES
Design your own pathway of learning
Are you interested in delving fully into the specific, complex issues and skills that inspire you? The interdisciplinary Individualized Studies major gives you the opportunity to develop, under the guidance of advisors, a personalized major. It enables an integrated and intentional learning curriculum for each individual student, culminating with a senior research project that serves as an entry point to graduate study or a rewarding career.
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Highlights and Opportunities
• The Western Program was founded in 1853 as the Western Female Seminary, merging with Miami University in 1974 to become a nationally known leader in the field of interdisciplinary education
• Students are engaged in interdisciplinary thinking and form a foundation for individualized and integrated study that draws from the humanities, sciences, arts, social sciences, and professional programs
• Centered in historic Peabody Hall, a living-learning residence hall where students and faculty work as members of a diverse community of motivated peers
• Home of the Western Center for Social Impact and Innovation, a space for intellectual inquiry, sharing ideas, and free-spirited discussion
Careers
• Brand manager
• Market research analyst
• News analyst or journalist
• Sales or marketing manager
• Archivist More at programs.MiamiOH.edu
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Meet Patel ’25
Individualized Studies; Microbiology
Meet is an Honors first-generation student who began research in molecular biology as a sophomore and received an internship at the National Institutes of Health to focus on virus replication techniques. “I discovered I was passionate about the intersection of neuroscience and microbiology,” he says. “I expanded my experiences with additional majors and minors as I developed my interests.” Meet also created his own service organization on campus, MULABS, to help local children get access to STEM education through volunteer-led workshops.
Lauren Doty ’26
Individualized Studies; Anthropology; Biology
Taking on three majors and three minors, Lauren builds their own interdisciplinary track to graduation. They have always had an affinity for reptiles, museum studies, preservation methods, and environmental science, which Lauren says they pull together in their Individualized Studies major “because I didn't see any reason not to study all of the things I love.” Lauren has also stacked their resume with experiences in several areas of museum management as a volunteer at Miami’s Hefner Museum of Natural History.
MAJOR
Individualized Studies
This major offers you the opportunity to individualize your course of study by integrating your interests within an interdisciplinary framework.
Introductory courses engage you in integrative, individualized learning. An inquiry-based set of courses emphasizes understanding diverse theories and methodologies that enable you to explore and develop your own projects.
The Individualized Studies major is suited for students interested in careers in diverse fields including, but not limited to:
• education
• environmental consulting
• psychology
• politics
• business
• creative arts
• media industries
MINOR
Individualized Studies
Students attend Miami's annual Career and Internship Fair to meet with potential employers recruiting for full-time positions and summer internships around the country.
ARTS AND SCIENCE: UNDECLARED MAJORS
Chart a course for career success
Almost 25% of first-year students entering Miami are unsure of their major and career plans. These students with undeclared majors have the unique opportunity and time to take courses and explore majors across CAS and beyond. Whether you are still seeking your passion or wish to combine various interests, you can pursue multiple paths while still meeting all your graduation requirements — and discover what is the right path for you.
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Highlights and Opportunities
• Take courses meeting Miami Plan Foundation requirements in any division or major, pending enrollment limits; completing these courses will enable you to complete the basic requirements for your chosen major
• With careful planning and consultation with an academic advisor, students graduate at the same rate and often at the same time as those who enter Miami with a declared major
• Feel confident being among about 60% of all Miami students who change their major or add a second major
• Design a unique course of study as an Individualized Studies major in the Western Program, drawing from the humanities, natural and social sciences, arts, and professional programs, if you don't find the exact major that you want
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Exploring Your Options
Being an undeclared major in CAS allows you to explore the broadest range of academic areas that we offer. Just remember:
• Major does not always equal career. It’s more important to employers that you are building skills through your major and experiences outside the classroom than what your degree says you majored in.
HOW TO FIND YOUR MAJOR
• Enroll in exploratory courses in a variety of fields to see what catches your interest
Ashley Fishwick CAS Academic Advisor
• You don’t need to have everything figured out. It’s okay if you come in not knowing what you want to major in or do after college, or if you change your major. This is your time to explore!
• There are many ways to explore your interests while still fulfilling requirements. Work with your advisor to find ways to build these major and minor interests into your schedule.
• Many CAS programs are flexible. If you’d like to add another major, co-major, or minor to your academic pathway, just ask.
• Be open minded. You may not think you want to take a particular requirement but end up loving it — and even gain a valuable skill. Miami and CAS requirements are specifically built to do exactly this and help you build the skills you need to be successful.
• Meet with your CAS academic advisor (146 Upham Hall) and departmental advisors in your interest areas
• Take a specially tailored course, UNV 101: I Am Miami or EDL 100: Career Development and the College Student
• Visit Miami's Center for Career Exploration and Success (45 Armstrong Student Center)
• Check out online resources like Miami's Program Finder and/ or General Bulletin to discover majors that spark your interest
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MIAMI UNIVERSITY Student Resources
Admission
Shriver Center
513-529-2531
Center for Career Exploration and Success
45 Armstrong Student Center
513-529-3831
College of Arts and Science
Academic Advising Office
146 Upham Hall
513-529-3031
Honors College
Peabody Hall
513-529-3399
Howe Center for Writing Excellence
King Library
513-529-6100
Global Initiatives
214 MacMillan Hall
513-529-8600
Living Learning Communities (Office of Residence Life)
211 Warfield Hall 513-529-4000
Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education (Premedical and Pre-Health Studies)
106 Pearson Hall
513-529-3737
Miller Center for Student Disability Services
Shriver Center 513-529-1541
One Stop Nellie Craig Walker Hall
513-529-0001
Rinella Learning Center
306 Shriver Center 513-529-8741
Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education
159 Upham Hall
513-529-0877
