The College of Education, Criminal Justice, 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 6, 2026
Suzie White, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of Cincinnati, spoke to Time for a feature story about using mental subtraction as a form of self care.
July 1, 2026
UC Professor Ashley Merianos talks to U.S. News & World Report about her study that found that excessive use of social media exacerbates feelings of loneliness among college students. UC is taking preventive steps to give students social outlets.
June 29, 2026
Nelly Elsayed, associate professor in the UC School of Information Technology, published an article in the Journal of Information Security and Applications, which suggests that generative AI may be an ally in strengthening ransomware defense. Her work was cited by the online platform Securities.io.