UC College of Education Criminal Justice and Human Services

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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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 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

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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

AI advancements give hackers new ways to launch cyberattacks

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.

Student-athlete, now graduate, starts career in high school athletics

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.

Message from President Pinto: Supporting our community amid change

June 24, 2025

UC President Neville Pinto shares letter related to the future of DEI at UC.

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