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School of Education and Health Sciences

Gain Your Competitive Edge

We're focused on providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to change the world — and excel in the areas of education and health & sport science.

From unique state-of-the-art facilities to experiential learning, students have countless opportunities to gain practical experience and prepare for a meaningful career as an educator or health sciences professional.

Fast Facts

99%

of SEHS undergraduate students are employed, in grad school or in a full-time service program within six months of graduation

96%

of UD graduate students are employed, in grad school or in a full-time service program within six months of graduation

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Top 3 Reasons to Choose Education and Health Sciences at UD

Education That Matters

An education in UD's School of Education and Health Sciences is firmly rooted in our Catholic, Marianist values. That means you'll become a complete professional. You'll gain a well-rounded perspective from which to view life. You'll learn how to connect integrity with innovation, leading to a rewarding career where you can use your talents for the greater good. And you'll become a global citizen with a strong sense of moral responsibility and a profound understanding of your ability to shape it.

You're Unique. Your Education Should Be, Too.

Want to pursue a double major or a minor? To study abroad or use your skills to help your community? To gain real-world education through internships and student teaching? At UD, you can customize your education plan to prepare you for personal and professional success. Your adviser and the Office of the Dean & Student Services will help you develop - and complete - your plan.

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A Focus on Community

At UD, you'll be encouraged to strive for excellence, but not at the expense of others. Rather than competing against other students, you'll be part of a collaborative, welcoming community of learners. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where you can ask questions, explore your interests and prepare for a successful future. To top it off, your classes will be taught by accomplished, committed faculty - not teaching assistants or graduate students.

  • 100%

    Dietetics internship match rate

  • 93%

    first-time pass rate for Ohio Resident Educator license

  • 95%

    UD acceptance rate to Occupational Therapy programs

Featured Programs and Initiatives

Unique Lab Spaces

Education, health & sport science, and physical therapy students have the opportunity to engage in unique hands-on learning experiences in state-of-the-art spaces.

Urban Teacher Academy

Students who are interested in urban teaching learn more competencies so they can understand and respond to the needs and challenges of urban students, families and schools.

Bombeck Family Learning Center

Preschool to Grade 5 students actively participate in the classrooms at this 5-star rated facility, learning best practices as they prepare to become teachers. Second-year early childhood education students actively participate in the classrooms at this 5-star rated facility during their year-­long field practicum, learning best practices as they prepare to become teachers.

Student Teaching

Students are placed in local schools from the beginning, completing observation hours and assignments as part of their coursework. Field-based experiential learning continues through the final student teaching internship.

Recent News
Research February 19, 2024
UD Physical Therapy wins multiple awards at annual conference

Fifteen physical therapy students joined UD faculty members to present research at the annual scientific conference for physical therapists. Four of the 12 presentations won top awards.

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Students and Campus Life February 12, 2024
Love at First Flight
The University of Dayton will always hold a special spot in the hearts of these two-time Flyer graduates.
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Career Development February 09, 2024
'Follow your dreams' and other advice on career changes from grad students

While graduate school is often used to advance skills in your current field of work, sometimes it can be a springboard into a whole new career. Read about five of the countless students that the UD has helped transition to a new profession.

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Experiential Learning January 31, 2024
Listen up! Reimagining a class assignment as a podcast episode

Dr. Corinne Daprano's sport law class stepped behind the mic and learned how to use audio recording equipment as a new approach to dialogue that used to happen on a discussion board.

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December 14, 2023
Call for Comments
The School of Education and Health Sciences is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on March 3-5. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team.
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CONTACT

School of Education and Health Sciences

Fitz Hall, Room 618
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2969
937-229-3557

Committed to educator preparation

The School of Education and Health Sciences is proud to be one of the first 50 providers in the U.S. to meet the new, rigorous national accreditation standards from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.