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Introduction

The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) inspires and empowers the next generation of researchers, leaders, and agents of change and well-being to transform education, advance knowledge, and improve lives in classrooms, clinical settings, and the communities they serve.

Vision

The School expects to be a center of excellence in the study, promotion, and integration of educational, psychological, and physical well-being in multicultural communities.

The School offers the following undergraduate majors and minors:

Majors:
  • Applied Physiology (aka Exercise Physiology)
  • Community and Applied Psychological Studies (CAPS)
  • Data Analytics and Intelligence for Social Impact (DAISI)
  • Elementary (K-6)/Exceptional Student Education (K-12) with ESOL and Reading Endorsements (K-12)
  • Sports Administration
  • Sports Medicine

Students may prepare for careers in allied health fields—including pre-physical therapy, pre-med, and pre-dental—by following specialized tracks embedded within the Applied Physiology and Sports Medicine degree programs. 

Minors:
  • American Sign Language
  • Applied Physiology (aka Exercise Physiology)
  • Applied Data Analytics and Intelligence for Social Impact
  • Community and Applied Psychological Studies 
  • Counseling
  • Human Performance Data Analytics
  • Nutrition Science
  • Professional Training Option for Elementary (K-6)/Exceptional Student Education (K-12) with ESOL and Reading Endorsements (K-12) 
    • Education (does not lead to certification)
  • Sports Administration
  • Sports Medicine

Graduate degrees may be pursued in

  • Applied Physiology (aka Exercise Physiology)
  • Athletic Training
  • Counseling
  • Data Analytics and Program Evaluation [online]
  • Sports Administration
  • Higher Education Administration

Additional Master's degree options, the Ed.D. [Doctor of Education] and Ph.D. [Doctor of Philosophy] programs are available in various departments within the School. These programs are under the supervision of the Dean of the Graduate School and the Vice Dean of the  School of Education and Human Development. Students may enroll in a limited number of graduate courses in select graduate degree programs with permission of the relevant Department Chair and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs.  See your Cane Navigator for additional information.

Academic Integrity Statement

Academic integrity is fundamental to scholarship, good citizenry, and individual success. All students in the School of Education and Human Development are expected to abide by the University of Miami Honor Code.  It was established “to preserve the academic integrity of the student body, to encourage consistent ethical behavior among undergraduates, and to foster a climate of fair competition.” 

Admission

Applications for all undergraduate programs are reviewed and processed by the Office of Admission. Students admitted to the SEHD programs are held to the program requirements stated in the Bulletin according to the academic term of admission. For more information about the admissions process: Apply

Student Responsibilities

A professional advisor works with each student to develop a degree completion plan (DPR). Students are expected to enroll in a full-time academic schedule (12-15 credits) to complete degree requirements and comply with existing policies. Requests to enroll in more than 15 credits must be authorized by the homeschool navigator.  Matriculated students who elect to enroll in courses at another institution during a summer or intersession term must receive prior approval from their navigator and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies before enrolling in said courses. Without prior approval, there is no guarantee that course equivalencies will be granted. A matriculated student may NOT enroll in a course at another university or college at the same time he/she/they are enrolled at UM. Students are responsible for adhering to the residency rule, which states that the last 45 consecutive credits must be earned at UM.

Appeals may be directed to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies. 

Written Communication Skills

The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) seeks to ensure that every student who earns a degree in one of our programs develops the writing, oral presentation, and digital competencies that reflect their ability to effectively communicate their general knowledge and mastery of their chosen discipline. Students fulfill these requirements by satisfactorily completing general education requirements: WRS 105 and WRS 106, WRS 107 [or equivalent], or ENG 106 [with approval from advisor]. Additionally, students must earn a passing grade in the courses that are designated as Upper-Level Communications Requirements (see degree requirements or a navigator for additional detail). Appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) scores in English composition may be used to satisfy this general education requirement.  An appropriate score on the SAT or ACT examination may earn a student exemption from, but not credit for, WRS 105. 

Students will be able to:

  •      Demonstrate effective written communication skills concerning specific rhetorical tasks.
  •      Construct original, well-reasoned arguments using critical thinking skills and a range of materials.
  •      Integrate and synthesize appropriate and relevant primary and secondary sources in their writing.
EFFECTIVE FALL 2017, NEW STUDENTS WITHOUT PRIOR COLLEGE CREDIT IN WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS WILL BE PLACED AS FOLLOWS:
 
  •      WRS 103: ACT English score below 18 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or Critical Reading score below 430, or TOEFL iBT Writing score below 18. Credit will not count toward graduation.
  •      WRS 105: ACT English score 18-31 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or Critical Reading score 430-690, or TOEFL iBT Writing score 18 or above.
  •      WRS 106, WRS 107 or ENG 106: ACT English score 32 or above or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or Critical Reading score 700 or above
  •      WRS 208  for those students who transfer into UM with credit for one first-year writing course from another institution. Open only to transfer students who have received transfer credit for either WRS 105 or WRS 106. Not open to students who have taken WRS 105, WRS 106, and/or ENG 106 at UM.

Written Communication Skills General Education Requirements must be completed before attaining junior year classification.

Quantitative Skills Requirements

The General Education Quantitative Skills Proficiency Requirement helps students learn to use quantitative skills and tools to solve problems, including the interpretation, manipulation, and application of quantitative data. Degree-seeking students in 

  • Data Analytics and Intelligence for Social Impact (DAISI) must earn credit for MTH 108
  • Community and Applied Psychological Studies (CAPS) must earn credit for any Math 100-level or greater Math course. [MTH 101, etc] and EPS 351
  • Sports Administration major must earn credit for MTH 113
  • Exercise Physiology major must earn credit for MTH 161
  • Sports Medicine major must earn credit for MTH 130
  • Education major must earn credit for math credit for MTH 113
  • Pre-Med or Pre-PT students must earn math credit in MTH 161

Students considering Sports Administration or Community and Applied Psychological Studies as second majors should review the requirements with their primary academic advisor.  A student may add DAISI as a second major or cognate with the advisor's permission.

Math placement is typically based on a student's SAT/ACT (or other similar examinations) score. Credit equivalencies for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examinations are determined by the Math Department and are subject to annual review and change.  AP/IB Scores (or other internationally recognized examinations), or dual enrollment credits from an accredited institution, must be received by the Office of Admission by the end of a student's first semester of matriculation. Students who have not earned college credit for the appropriate math in their course of study, nor have submitted their SAT/ACT scores during the admission process, must complete the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment.  For specific details and a timetable for the placement exam, please visit the math department's website.

Transfer students who have not earned college credit in a mathematics course MUST take the ALEKS to determine their appropriate math placement.

Foote Fellows may be exempted from the general education math requirement EXCEPT if a course or program of study requires it as a prerequisite for enrollment or a graduation requirement. 

Transfer Approval for Coursework from Other Institutions

Requests for equivalencies for coursework taken elsewhere should be submitted through the Miami Academic Transfer Evaluation System (MATES).   

  • Regardless of the number of transfer credits accepted by the university, students must still meet the following requirements:
    • At least half (50%) of the credit hours required for the chosen major(s) must be completed through the University of Miami. 1
    • At least half (50%) of the credit hours required for any minor(s) must be completed through the University of Miami. 2
    • Transfer work must have been taken within 10 years from the date of initial matriculation into a bachelor’s degree program at the University of Miami.3
    • All credits must have been earned at a regionally accredited institution, as stated above.
    • The final 45 credits toward a degree must be completed through the University of Miami.1
Policy for  Course Modality

Students admitted to traditional, in-person programs may register for (1) one 3-credit-hour online course, in a full-time schedule, per fall and/spring term, for a maximum of 25% of the total credits required for their degree, certificate, or diploma. Students may take up to 6 credit hours online in the summer term as long as they do not exceed 25% of the total credits required for their degree. International students may have additional limits/requirements per the US Dept. of Homeland Security. Please consult with ISSS before registering for a course offered in a modality different from your program. A searchable list of all programs and their modalities is published here.

  • Please note that some degrees/majors have more specific requirements for foundation coursework. While they may require more than 50%, they cannot require less than 50%.2

  • Please note that some programs/minors have more specific requirements for foundation coursework. While they may require more than 50%, they cannot require less than 50%.3

  • Some disciplines may require more recent course enrollment; if the discipline experiences more frequent advancements in research or knowledge, the department may require a student to take a newer course to fulfill degree requirements. 

  • A course that has been accepted for transfer credit from another institution may not be retaken at UM. This is considered an illegal repeat.

Students who are transferring into the  Elementary Education/Special Education program must submit official scores for the General Knowledge Test (GKT) to the Department of Teaching and Learning before the first day of classes in the admitted term.  The Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) is the first of the required tests. Students who do not submit these scores will not be allowed to enroll in any TAL course.

Academic Progress, Probation, Dismissal

The School will review each student’s record at the end of each semester.  

When a student’s semester or cumulative average is less than the standard set by the department, or progress toward degree-completion is unsatisfactory, the student will be placed on academic probation or a warning in accordance with the School of Education and Human Development policies and procedures.

Students on probation are not permitted to enroll in more than 12 credit hours and should make arrangements to meet regularly with their cane navigator. An academic HOLD may be placed on future enrollment activities until grades reach a satisfactory minimum standard.  GPA Aid is a UM-based program designed to help students improve their cumulative GPA. The following GPA will determine probationary status.

Credit Hours Earned CGPA CGPA (Exercise Physiology Majors Only)
Fewer than 30 credit hours 1.7 2.0
30-59 credit hours 2.0 2.5
60+ credit hours 2.3 2.5

Academic Dismissal

A student in the School of Education and Human Development whose GPA or progress toward degree completion falls below the level of the minimum standards of the University of Miami and/or the School of Education and Human Development may be dismissed. Faculty may recommend that a student be dismissed from or "counseled out of "a program due to academic concerns or violations of their professional conduct agreement.  If a student remains on academic probation for two consecutive terms or consistently fails to make academic progress toward degree completion, they may be dismissed from the School of Education and Human Development,  but may still find options to complete a different degree/major in another School or College at the University of Miami. 

Students should familiarize themselves with the university's Academic Integrity Policy and the UM student handbook, which details their responsibilities. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, appropriate dress and professional conduct during internships, research activities, and field experiences. 

Students pursuing degrees, additional majors, and or minors in the TAL Department are expected to adhere to the Florida Administrative Codes and/or Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPS). The department may dismiss a student from its program if the student’s conduct is deemed unprofessional in the classroom or in any experiential activity as described in the program's  Student Handbook. If a student is dismissed from the School of Education and Human Development, he/she/they may transition to a different degree in another school or college at the university. Said student must complete the transition in one semester.

Accreditation

Kinesiology and Sport Sciences Dept. offers the Athletic Training Program only at the graduate level. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

The Sports Administration Program is approved by the North American Society of Sport Management.

The Department of Teaching and Learning offers Teacher Education Programs approved by the Florida Department of Education. In conjunction with the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music, the department offers Teacher Education Programs in Music Education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students who complete their program of studies, the appropriate examinations, and submit an application to the Florida Department of Education - Bureau of Educator Certification are eligible to receive a Professional Teaching Certificate.

The policy for practicum, internship, and clinical lab credit hours varies by program. Please review the requirements with your Cane Navigator or the Program Director.

The Foote Fellows Honors Program reflects the educational vision of former University of Miami President Edward T. Foote, who retired in 2000 after serving the University for twenty years. President Foote passed away in the spring, 2016 but his legacy lives on through the Foote Fellow Honors Program that recognizes the most educationally accomplished incoming students at the University of Miami. Foote Fellows have distinguished themselves both in and out of the classroom at their previous schools, are self-motivated, and think independently. Foote Fellows enjoy unmatched freedom and flexibility to explore a multitude of educational resources within the curricular framework of their school or college. Although Foote Fellows are generally exempt from cognate requirements, they are required to complete the minimum degree requirements [120 credits]. Given the flexibility and range of courses they may take, many Foote Fellows pursue additional majors and/or minors and study abroad to explore multiple disciplines.

Foote Fellows are not expected to complete cognate requirements. However, they are expected to earn credit in two [2] seminars. The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) offers an inter-disciplinary seminar exclusively for Foote Fellows in their first year, or they may enroll in advanced, interdisciplinary seminars taught by leading faculty members from across the University. Check with your academic advisor to learn about seminar options. 

Foote Fellows may also access preferential career advising with the Associate Dean.  The School encourages Foote Fellows to explore some of the distinctive faculty-led research opportunities as well as special school-based seminars,  networking opportunities, and off-campus internships. Students who wish to pursue research options should contact the Vice Dean or their cane navigator.  Additionally,  Foote Fellows receive specialized advising for post-baccalaureate distinguished fellowships and prestigious awards like the Rhodes and Fulbright Scholarship Programs through the Office of Academic Enhancement.

They may also be invited to participate in the Research Honors Program.  This is a two-year program where students complete the following components:

  • 2 consecutive semesters of 1-1 faculty-mentored research (1 credit each semester)
  • A Thesis (under faculty supervision)
  • Participation in a seminar and poster presentation at the SEHD Undergraduate Research in the spring semester of junior or senior year
  • Students who complete the program will have their transcripts stamped with the Research Honors Designation.

The SEHD partners with a wide variety of local organizations that provide Foote Fellows access to unique research options and experiences.