Welcome to the School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati. This is where you can start your path toward a meaningful and exciting career. We offer programs that prepare you for many fields, including behavior analysis, counseling, exercise science, health education, public health, school psychology, and sport administration.
"My experience at CECH has truly been a blessing. Choosing CECH at UC was the best decision I have made and I’m grateful for it. The professors are supportive, the classes are very helpful, and I’ve learned so much through hands-on experiences. I feel I have a bright future because of everything I’ve gained here at UC."
Paige Steinbeck Sport Administration - Undergraduate Program
Serving Communities and Transforming Lives
The School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati prepares students for in‑demand careers in the social and human sciences. Our programs are based on strong research, and our partnerships with community organizations give students real‑world experience that makes a difference. Students in our programs regularly score above the national average on major exams, showing the strength of our teaching and training.
With a social sciences degree, you’ll learn and grow alongside others who want to help people and improve communities. We offer many programs designed to give you the knowledge and skills you need for a strong and meaningful career.
Through our Bachelor's Programs, we provide best practices based on research, along with real-world experience to prepare you for a career serving others and improving your community.
Explore a world of possibilities with our Doctorate and Master's Programs. These pathways offer numerous opportunities to elevate your career while making a positive impact on your community – including an online human services degree. Rooted in research, each program is a catalyst for shaping you into a true difference maker.
Find new opportunities with our certificate programs. These programs help you build important skills, grow in your career, and make a positive impact in your community. Each certificate is based on strong research and supports your development as a professional.
We are unified in making real world connections in our research, field experiences, and partnerships. See highlights of our real world experiences that will prepare you to be leaders in your chosen career upon graduation.
Our faculty are leaders in contributing to best practices knowledge in our disciplines. All doctoral students are involved in research, with additional opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. See faculty profiles to learn about their research interests and current projects.
May 12, 2026
John Leverso, an assistant professor in the UC School of Criminal Justice, is lead author of the research, 'GangTok: Street gang content, culture, and roleplay on TikTok' published recently in Crime, Media, Culture: An International Journal.
April 16, 2026
While law enforcement is a common career path for criminal justice alums, it's hardly the only option after graduation. Asset protection and loss prevention, for example, are closely related career paths that allow criminal justice graduates to bring their education and experience to the private sector. Corporations value the academic depth and practical experience UC criminal justice alums bring to their roles within an organization.
January 29, 2026
U.S. News and World Report (the global authority in education rankings) published its 2026 Best Online Programs rankings on January 27, 2026, recognizing the University of Cincinnati with 16 spots in the list of degree-granting university programs that affordably serve the educational needs of distance learners in a reasonable timeframe. Programs within the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) represent seven of these rankings.
January 9, 2026
Professor Cory Habermann speaks to Spectrum News 1 on car theft.
January 2, 2026
J.C. Barnes, a University of Cincinnati professor, is interviewed by Spectrum News about new research showing that the physical and psychological demands of law enforcement can contribute to earlier deaths.
December 19, 2025
The two-time UC alum – he has a master's and PhD in criminal justice – was promoted to Assistant Chief in early 2025 and reflects on a challenging year in Cincinnati, his 26 years on the force, what led him to UC for graduate and postgraduate studies, and the learnings in place-based violence he's been able to apply to his work serving and protecting the people of Cincinnati.