The College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, and 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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CECH prepares students to make a difference in the world through both immersive service and experience-based learning.
At CECH, return on investment is not just about earning potential—it’s about creating positive change in communities and in people’s lives.
Our proximity to leading corporations, NPOs, federal agencies and school districts provides rich 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.
Emily Briscoe M.S. Sport Administration
July 17, 2025
On June 27, 2025, Ohio University’s College of Business honored Kelley for his contributions to the field of sport administration, presenting him with a Certificate of Recognition at the MAA Forum at the Muck Business Annex in Athens.
June 30, 2025
Advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence give cyber criminals more ways to exploit data. The Dayton Daily News looked to University of Cincinnati’s Richard Harknett, PhD, for context on the recent influx of cyberattacks. Harknett is co-director of the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, chair of the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy and director of UC’s School of Public and International Affairs.
June 27, 2025
UC grad Thomas Matthew (BA, ‘24, CECH) is ready for his first real world career opportunity as the assistant athletic director at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. This profile of Matthew details the trajectory from student-athlete to sport administration professional.