The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service that addresses real-world challenges and drives positive social change. We prepare students to make meaningful impact in their communities and to contribute as engaged, informed professionals.
Guided by our five pillars - Student Access and Success, Academic Excellence, Research and Innovation, Applied Learning and Workforce, and Community Impact - CECH partners closely with schools, wellness experts, community organizations, and public safety professionals. Through hands-on learning and research-informed instruction, our students gain the skills and experience needed to meet society’s most pressing needs.
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CECH students turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact, gaining global experience, strong networks, and professional skills.
CECH advances research and innovation by empowering faculty, students and community partners to develop evidence-based solutions that address real-world challenges, strengthen communities and create lasting impact.
Our close connections to leading corporations, nonprofits, federal agencies, and school districts give students hands-on opportunities to make an impact. In Cincinnati, a home to Fortune 500s and startups, students will innovate and help shape the future.
Joining the IT program at CECH has been a transformative experience. The hands-on learning, supportive faculty, and real-world projects have prepared me to take on industry challenges with confidence.
Venkata Tangirala Information Technology
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UC President Neville Pinto invites eligible students to apply for two of our university’s top awards — the PLME & PMGSE.
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The Next Lives Here Presidential Fellowship supports the recruitment of top doctoral students through competitive funding, mentorship and professional development.
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Near-perfect weather, record first-year enrollment, Thrifty Move-In and a packed Involvement Fair mark the University of Cincinnati’s first week back as thousands of Bearcats move into campus housing.