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Miami University < Miami University Skip to Content AZ Index Catalog Home Miami University Home Support Miami myMiami General Bulletin 2020-2021 Search Bulletin Search Print Options Search Catalog Search Bulletin Search In the Bulletin General Information Admission for Undergraduate Students Liberal Education at Miami Other Requirements Academic Planning Course Registration and Other Regulations Grades Fees and Expenses Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships Graduate Awards and Other Financial Assistance for Graduate Students Special Opportunities and Programs The College of Arts and Science College of Creative Arts College of Education, Health and Society College of Engineering and Computing Farmer School of Business College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science The Graduate School Admission for Graduate Students Degree and Certificate Requirements Graduate Fields of Study Courses of Instruction Awards, Scholarships, and Prizes Graduate Awards University Officers, Deans, and Chairs Office of the Registrar 301 S Campus Ave. Room 102 Oxford, OH 45056 513-529-8703 registrar@miamioh.edu Miami University General Bulletin of Program Requirements and Course Descriptions 2020-2021 To All New Students This Bulletin contains the academic requirements that you must meet regarding admission, academic program requirements and graduation requirements, as you enter Miami University in 2020-2021. Miami, however, reserves the right to make changes to its admission and academic program requirements and to graduation requirements. You are encouraged to check regularly with your academic program advisor for up-to-date information. The information contained in this Bulletin is subject to change. No part of this Bulletin should be construed as a contract or offer to contract. This Bulletin is intended only as an informational guide to Miami University. It is the student’s responsibility to know and follow current requirements and procedures at the departmental, divisional, and university levels. Accreditation and Policies Miami University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ( Higher Learning Commission (HLC) or 800-621-7440 or i nfo@hlcommission.org). Miami University is approved by the State of Ohio Approving Agency for the training of veterans. Miami University is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. University Statement Asserting Respect for Human Diversity Miami University is a community dedicated to intellectual engagement. Our campuses consist of students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. By living, working, studying, and teaching, we bring our unique viewpoints and life experiences together for the benefit of all. This inclusive learning environment, based upon an atmosphere of mutual respect and positive engagement, invites all campus citizens to explore how they think about knowledge, about themselves, and about how they see themselves in relation to others. Our intellectual and social development and daily educational interactions, whether co-curricular or classroom related, are greatly enriched by our acceptance of one another as members of the Miami University community. Through valuing our own diversity, and the diversity of others, we seek to learn from one another, foster a sense of shared experience, and commit to making the university the intellectual home for us all. We recognize that we must uphold and abide by University policies and procedures protecting individual rights and guiding democratic engagement. Any actions disregarding these policies and procedures, particularly those resulting in discrimination, harassment, or bigoted acts, will be challenged swiftly and collectively. All who work, live, study, and teach in the Miami community must be committed to these principles of mutual respect and positive engagement that are an integral part of Miami's focus, goals, and mission. University Statement of Non-Discrimination Building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community is an integral part of Miami University’s mission and success. The University is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and eliminating discrimination and harassment. Miami University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Miami University does not permit and takes action to prevent harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Miami University immediately investigates and if it determines that a hostile environment has been created or discrimination or retaliation has occurred, takes action to prevent its recurrence and remedy its effects. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513- 529-3560 . Students with disabilities may contact the Office of Student Disability Services, 19 Campus Avenue Building, 513-529-1541 (V/TTY) and 513-529-8595 (fax). All other requests should be directed to the Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, Ms. Kenya Ash, Hanna House, Miami University Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-7157 or ashkd@miamioh.edu . Miami University is committed to Web accessibility and strives to provide an accessible Web presence that enables all University community members and visitors full access to information provided on its websites. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Sean Poley, Director of Accessible Technology, 312X Hoyt Hall, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-1225 or poleysa@miamioh.edu . Title IX Coordinator- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in higher education. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. The University’s Title IX Coordinator is Ms. Kenya Ash, Director of the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity, Hanna House, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-7157 or ashkd@MiamiOH.edu . Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics - Ms. Jennifer A. Gilbert, Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to equality of treatment and opportunity in Intercollegiate Athletics. This includes athletic financial assistance, accommodation of interest and abilities and equity of athletic program benefits. Ms. Gilbert may be reached at Millett Assembly Hall, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-3113 or gilberj2@MiamiOH.edu . Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Sexual Assault - Ms. Gab rielle Dralle, the Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Response Coordinator, is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to student sexual and interpersonal violence. This includes sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual coercion of students. Ms. Dralle also serves as the coordinator for matters relating to student domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Ms. Dralle may be reached at 104 Health Services Center, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-5586 or dralleg@miamioh.edu . Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Regional Students - Ms. Bennyce Hamilton, Regional Director of Diversity and Multicultural Services, is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to regional student sexual violence. This includes sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual coercion of students. Ms. Hamilton also serves as the coordinator for matters relating to regional student domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Ms. Hamilton may be reached at 117 Rentschler Hall, 1601 University Boulevard, Hamilton, Ohio 45011, or 144 Johnston Hall, 4200 N. University Boulevard, Middletown, Ohio 45042, 513-785-3283 or hamiltbe@miamioh.edu . Sections 504...