School of Human Services

Welcome to the School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati, where your journey to an exciting and impactful career begins. We offer a dynamic blend of undergraduate and graduate programs that will prepare you for a world of possibilities in behavior analysis, counseling, exercise science, health promotion and education, public health, school psychology, and sport administration.

Serving Communities and Transforming Lives

Our programs at the University of Cincinnati School of Human Services are deeply rooted in research-based practices, equipping students for high-demand careers in the humanities and social sciences. Through robust community partnerships, our students gain invaluable applied experiences, making meaningful contributions to society. Across our various programs, our students consistently outperform national averages on key examinations, reflecting the excellence of our educational offerings.

Together we can empower individuals and communities to achieve their fullest potential and create a brighter, heathier future for all.

The School of Human Services offers degrees in:

With a social sciences degree, you’ll work alongside future professionals in the dynamic world of human services. With immense pride, we offer a wide range of carefully crafted degree programs designed to empower you with the knowledge and expertise needed to have an impactful and successful career.

Through our Bachelor's, Minor, and Certificate Programs, we provide best practices based on research, along with real-world experience to prepare you for a career serving others and improving your community.

Bachelor's Degree:

Undergraduate Certificates:

Minor Programs:

Explore a world of possibilities with our Doctorate, Master's, and Graduate Certificate Programs. These pathways offer numerous opportunities to elevate your career while making a positive impact on your community – including an online human services degree. Rooted in research, each program is a catalyst for shaping you into a true difference maker.

Master's Degree:

Doctoral Degree:


Real World Connections 

Real World Connections

We are unified in making real world connections in our research, field experiences, and partnerships. See highlights of our real world experiences that will prepare you to be leaders in your chosen career upon graduation.

Learn more about our partnerships.


Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff

Our faculty are leaders in contributing to best practices knowledge in our disciplines. All doctoral students are involved in research, with additional opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. See faculty profiles to learn about their research interests and current projects.

Learn more about our faculty.


News & Features

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University of Cincinnati recognized with 16 rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs

January 29, 2026

U.S. News and World Report (the global authority in education rankings) published its 2026 Best Online Programs rankings on January 27, 2025, recognizing the University of Cincinnati with 16 spots in the list of degree-granting university programs that affordably serve the educational needs of distance learners in a reasonable timeframe. Programs within the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) represent seven of these rankings.

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The mind after the storm

January 23, 2026

UC associate professor of counseling and trauma-informed counselor Amanda La Guardia discusses how domestic violence affects the brain, identity and long-term healing on the podcast “Is Anybody Out There?”

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The power of mentorship in sport administration

November 17, 2025

David Kelley, director of UC’s sport administration programs, wrote an op-ed for COACH & A.D., a national magazine for athletic administrators and coaches. He discusses how mentorship and internships are vital to developing future leaders in the field.

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A century of educational excellence

September 11, 2025

For 100 years Arlitt Child Development Center has encouraged students to be agents of their own learning and prepared generations of Cincinnati children for bright and productive futures.

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UC's CECH welcomes 14 new faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year

September 4, 2025

With the 2025-26 school year at the University of Cincinnati off to a strong start, the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) is excited to welcome 14 new faculty members to the classrooms and hallways of the Teachers-Dyer Complex for the fall semester.