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.
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.
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Dietetics internship match rate
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first-time pass rate for Ohio Resident Educator license
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UD acceptance rate to Occupational Therapy programs
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.
The Brain Health Collective, along with multiple local organizations, will host a Fall Resource Fair at Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley on October 22 from 3 – 7 p.m. The resource fair is open to the public.
Matthew Chandiles '26 wrestled with his identity in Florence in a way that will make him a culturally responsive educator.
Magdiel Perez leaned on her fellow Lalanne teachers for support after challenging days in the classroom. This University of Dayton program has helped new teachers like Perez find community, build resilience and stay committed to education.
Amie Lee Taylor, professor emerita in the Department of Counselor Education and Human Services, died July 10.
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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.