Miami University - Oxford Reviews

"Miami University's Philosophy Department is the best terminal masters program for students who wish to prepare for further PhD studies in continental philosophy. Their placement rate and assistantship opportunities are a rare find. Located in small town, the lack of social alternatives is a relief because students in this program spend all their time reading and writing. It is a small department in a beautiful setting."

"An academically rigorous program, the College Student Affairs program at Miami University is truly one of a kind. The faculty are experts in different aspects of higher education and they really, really care about the students. Classes are student-centered and learning-centered with lots of discussions and experiential activities. The students come to the program hungry and wanting to learn. If you want a truly transformative experience that prepares you for the world of college student affairs, look no further -- you've found that opportunity."

"My graduate program is great at helping any student in any way they can and the professors are always available for questions or support. The con's are the cost of the graduate program and the time consumed with workload and unpaid internship ."

"I'm a second year in the clinical psychology PhD graduate program. This program is very supportive of its students and there are lots of opportunities for feedback and evaluation. I have collaborated across several labs and feel this program is a opportunity for my future career goals. The location is fairly rural which I would say is my biggest con. However, cost of living is very affordable and I don't have constant distractions!"

"Friendly faculty and collaborative environment. It is in a very small town, which might not be ideal for some people. Overall there is a solid program here and you if it's a good fit you'll do well."

"The pros are that you get a lot of one on one attention. There are few graduate students and faculty take a real hands on approach to learning, unlike larger universities. One con is the fact that you take a lot more coursework than many other universities. It ends up taking a lot of time."

"The program was largely research-focused, and challenged me to improve my research skills. Ultimately, this was the field I wanted to enter, and I felt that this program adequately prepared me for the rigors of professional research. The faculty have since been very accessible in answering my questions and requests. While many of their resources were adequate, I wish they had stronger a stronger career support system or network. I was fortunate to get a job in my field, but it was largely of my own doing."

"The department excels at giving students opportunities to expand their knowledge and networking. Also, they offer financial support for professional enhancement such as funding for attending conferences and various events."

"I feel the pros of my program are that we have dedicated professors and office workers to help us in our careers. We also have great experiences and different types of schools to gain experience. The cons of my program are that the university is mainly an undergraduate university. It is hard to find graduate students like myself outside of my program."

"I am one of the last students in a dying grad program. They're not accepting students into the religion program anymore, which is a real shame -- it had a lot of potential. Unfortunately, with school-wide cutbacks, something had to go."

"It's a wonderful program that will give me the ability to work while going to school al the same time. I am excited about this new opportunity in my future."

"It's a close knit group in the social psyc program area. It fosters collaboration over competitiveness. Emphasis on social cognition perspective. Great prep for student teaching."

"The program is a great start working toward your architectural career. You are able to network with other architects and get to know your professors well. They are willing to help you succeed."

"Pros: - training - mentor quality - financial aid - program value - cohort fit Cons - rural area - technology infrastructure (needs improvement) - heavy workload"

"Pros: value clinical experience Cons: surrounding area"

"Overall, the program is fantastic - we have continuous, easy access to our professors, who prefer us to call them by their first names, as they see us as junior colleagues. Not a lot of technology is used within the classroom, but the books that our professors utilize are some of the best available."