Graduate Programs

Students at BearCats Performance Lab
'CECH has been exactly what I looked for in PhD programs. SPAD specifically, the support and guidance has been nothing short of great. Even with some of the forming connections I making with other CECH faculty, I find the same levels of support, which has helped me tremendously as a student and person overall."

Nick Graves Sports Administration - Ph.D Program

About our Graduate Programs

The School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati offers graduate programs for students who want to make a difference in people’s lives. Our programs help students build skills to support individuals, families, and communities through hands-on learning and real-world experience. Students learn how to apply what they study in ways that matter in today’s workforce.

Graduate students work closely with experienced faculty and often gain experience through internships, research, or community partnerships. Many programs prepare students for professional licenses or certifications. With both on-campus and online options, students can choose a program that fits their goals and schedule.


Career Options

The School of Human Services offers a variety of graduate degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels. These programs prepare students for careers in health, counseling, education, community services, research, and leadership.

Master’s Degree Programs

  • Public Health
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • School Counseling
  • School Psychology
  • Behavior Analysis
  • Community Health and Prevention Science
  • Exercise and Sport Science
  • Health and Wellness Management
  • Sport Administration

Doctoral Degree Programs

  • Counselor Education
  • Health Education
  • School Psychology
  • Sport Administration
$63,780 average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists
$84,900 Average Salary for people with a Sports Admin Master's Degree

On-Campus Graduate Programs

Public Health (MPH)

The Master of Public Health (MPH) – Health Education and Health Promotion at the University of Cincinnati prepares you to help communities stay healthy through education, policy, and advocacy. You’ll learn about behavior change, program planning, health disparities, and community engagement so you can create effective health programs and become a leader in the field.

Counseling Programs

The UC Counseling Program strives for national excellence in implementing an ecological counseling perspective through research and service with diverse populations, emphasizing underserved groups. As this vision is realized through faculty, staff, and student efforts, the program continues a tradition of national leadership.

School Psychology

The Specialist and Doctoral Programs in school psychology at UC offer extensive training and fieldwork, preparing highly professional psychologists to make significant contributions in child and family advocacy, and leadership in up-to-date research methods and practices. Both Programs are approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and the doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). 


Online Graduate Programs

Behavior Analysis

The Specialist and Doctoral Programs in school psychology at UC offer extensive training and fieldwork, preparing highly professional psychologists to make significant contributions in child and family advocacy, and leadership in up-to-date research methods and practices. Both Programs are approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and the doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).