UC College of Education Criminal Justice and Human Services

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, with the School of Information Technology (CECH) is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students and faculty work side-by-side with educators, athletic directors, community wellness experts, cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials. We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society.

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Experience-Based Learning

CECH prepares students to make a difference in the world through both immersive service and experience-based learning.

ROI

At CECH, return on investment is not just about earning potential—it’s about creating positive change in communities and in people’s lives.

Proximity to Urban Core

Our proximity to leading corporations, NPOs, federal agencies and school districts provides rich and diverse opportunities for students to engage and contribute.

The faculty are the very reason I chose this program. They care about their students and are actively pushing us to grow and succeed.

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Best Online Graduate IT Program [U.S. News, 2020]

Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Program [US News, 2019]

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Highlights and Announcements

UC alum finds success in a career spanning military service, corporate positions

November 4, 2024

Chelsea Lovelace, manager of cyber threat intelligence at leading defense contractor RTX, didn't always know what she wanted to do. Grappling with family tragedy, she entered community college after high school, but upon visiting University of Cincinnati, she fell in love with the campus. Today, with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and a master's in IT—both from UC—she's excelled in roles with the National Guard, Cincinnati Police Department and now in the corporate world.

Tri-State STEM+ Conference 2024: empowering educators to shape the future

October 30, 2024

The 2024 Tri-State STEM+ Conference, held at the University of Cincinnati Oct. 10, marked its 12th year with new and exciting developments, offering professional development for educators from the tri-state and beyond.

UC offers four new undergraduate concentrations in public health

October 29, 2024

The University of Cincinnati’s Bachelor of Science in public health program has four new concentrations for students: global health, health promotion and education, health administration, and urban systems design.

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