Graduate Programs
'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
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).