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
April 22, 2026
Local news media highlight UC's private AI platform, BearcatGPT, that offers a suite of tools for students, faculty and staff.
April 17, 2026
By taking College Credit Plus classes as a high schooler, Gage Sweet was able to complete most of his bachelor of science in information technology degree before graduating from West Clermont High School. Now, one year after receiving his high school diploma, Sweet is graduating with his BSIT from University of Cincinnati.
April 16, 2026
While law enforcement is a common career path for criminal justice alums, it's hardly the only option after graduation. Asset protection and loss prevention, for example, are closely related career paths that allow criminal justice graduates to bring their education and experience to the private sector. Corporations value the academic depth and practical experience UC criminal justice alums bring to their roles within an organization.