Ranked among the top 114 education schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the School of Education is the center for teacher licensure and for undergraduate and graduate programs within the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology (CECH).
It is the largest of the four schools in the college, with more than 50 full‑time faculty members. The School of Education serves about 1,600 undergraduate students and 700 graduate students in courses offered on campus and online.
The School of Education offers a wide range of academic programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Above Rankings are from U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Online Programs
UC’s online Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Care & Education (ECE) offers a program that prepares professionals to provide high-quality educational experiences for all children.
The University of Cincinnati’s Elementary Education program takes a comprehensive approach to preparing future teachers for diverse pre‑K through grade five settings. Graduates who complete the program and pass required licensure exams are equipped to teach in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start programs, child‑care centers, and related environments. Choosing this program sets students on a path to earn Ohio teaching licensure and make a meaningful impact on young learners.
The University of Cincinnati’s Middle Childhood Education program prepares future educators to support learners in grades 4–9 with a strong focus on inclusive teaching. This dual‑licensure pathway equips graduates to meet diverse student needs and qualifies them for intervention specialist licensure for mild to moderate needs in grades K–12. Students also personalize their studies by choosing two concentration areas from mathematics, natural science, social studies, or language arts.
The University of Cincinnati’s Secondary Education program prepares future teachers to support learners in grades 7–12. Students gain hands-on experience in urban and diverse school settings while using research‑based instructional practices. They also choose a specialization in one core subject area, such as Integrated English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, or Physics.
The Bachelor of Science in Special Education prepares you to make a meaningful impact on children and adults with disabilities through education and community support. The program equips future educators to provide K–12 instruction, promote independence, offer case management and advocacy, and deliver a wide range of individualized services for learners and their families. By joining this program, you’ll gain the skills to support students with varying needs and help them thrive across diverse educational settings.
This graduate program is committed to improving outcomes in high‑needs schools through equity‑focused, evidence‑based, and 21st‑century skill–driven teaching.
This program develops STEM‑focused teacher‑leaders through statewide partnerships and redesigned research and service‑learning experiences grounded in real‑world urban practice.
We prepare educators who demonstrate strong content knowledge, effective content‑specific pedagogy, collaborative co‑teaching skills, and active participation in professional communities.
We offer small, faculty‑led classes, extensive field and clinical experiences, strong partnerships with suburban and urban schools, high performance on state licensure assessments, and full accreditation from the State of Ohio and CAEP.
April 30, 2026
Local news media highlight UC's private AI platform, BearcatGPT, that offers a suite of tools for students, faculty and staff.
April 27, 2026
Fire Escape is a video game created by the Digital Performance Lab in Digital Futures that teaches kids how to survive and escape a house fire. The video game is now available to play in the Cincinnati Fire Museum, and is expanding to other museums across the country.
April 17, 2026
By taking College Credit Plus classes as a high schooler, Gage Sweet was able to complete most of his bachelor of science in information technology degree before graduating from West Clermont High School. Now, one year after receiving his high school diploma, Sweet is graduating with his BSIT from University of Cincinnati.
