Miami University

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College of Arts & Science

The College of Arts & Science at Miami University

"Your academic and experiential pursuits in Arts and Science will provide you with the cognitive tool kit for your professional success. I urge you to invest in your education by taking advantage of the many opportunities we offer for a rich academic and cultural life."

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[Meet the Dean's Staff.]

Students and faculty in the College of Arts and Science (CAS) study, teach, and conduct research in the sciences, mathematics, languages, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary programs. We provide a liberal arts education that prepares students for professional programs, graduate school, or careers in business & industry, government, education, and service organizations.
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[Meet some of our new faculty for 2012-13.]

CAS Career Opportunities: The Sequence to Your Success

Small Classes and Student Success

Most (71%) of our undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Over 45% of our graduates find employment immediately after graduation; 48% continue their education in law, medical, dental, business, or graduate schools.
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Interdisciplinary Programs

Miami is expanding its areas of inquiry and course offerings to meet the needs of the 21st century. Our interdisciplinary programs reflect our commitment to prepare students for active roles in the new global community. The Institute for the Environment and Sustainability offers graduate programs and 2 undergraduate co-majors and the Western Program enables students to design their own, unique major.
[Learn more about all of our departments, programs, and centers.]

Pre-Professional Education

We prepare students for admission to professional schools:

The Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education provides programs and services that inform students of the issues facing today's healthcare professionals.
Miami's Pre-Law Program educates students about law school and the practice of law, as well as providing focused guidance and counseling on undergraduate coursework and law school admissions.

International Opportunities

Miami students are encouraged to participate in study abroad programs and nearly 2000 students do so each year. Undergraduates may earn Miami credit at the Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg or the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala, India. Miami professors often teach summer classes in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
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Scholarships and Internships

Many scholarship and internship opportunities are available to Miami students. Our faculty help students prepare for competitive awards such as the Rhodes, Truman, Goldwater, Marshall, Gates Cambridge, Beinecke, and Udall Scholarships.
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Student Advising

Our academic advising staff helps students develop their academic plans and course schedules and monitors their progress toward graduation. They can help you answer questions about classes, degree requirements, study abroad, internships, and more.
[Visit the CAS Academic Advising website.]