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.
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 diverse 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.
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.
Explore a world of possibilities with our Doctorate, Master's, and Graduate Certificate Programs. These diverse 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.
The School of Human Services strives to be an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity in all forms and respects the dignity and worth of all individuals. We aim to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable environment that supports the success of all members of our community.
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.
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.
December 18, 2024
A three-year, $3.75 million grant from the Department of Education aims to address critical gaps in the mental health and educational landscape by providing tuition stipends for UC graduate students majoring in school and mental health counseling, school psychology and social work.
December 13, 2024
Amanda La Guardia was a guest speaker on WVXU on the topic of the Elf on the Shelf tradition and the pressure it puts on parents during the holiday season. La Guardia is an associate professor of counseling at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Human Services.
October 24, 2024
As a tool of the Exercise Science program offered by the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH), the Bearcat Performance Lab provides a dedicated space fully stocked with equipment to research and investigate physiological and cardiovascular responses to exercise for individuals and athletes of all ages and populations.
October 3, 2024
With the 2024-25 school year at University of Cincinnati underway, the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) welcomes 25 new faculty members to the classrooms and hallways of the Teachers-Dyer Complex for the fall semester. The newly hired instructors are teaching within all of the college's four schools, preparing undergraduate and graduate students to be essential changemakers, impacting their communities and the world in a variety of fields.
September 26, 2024
Knowledge Nexus is a series of workshops—presented in partnership with the University of Cincinnati's Associate Dean of Education Innovations and Community Partnerships and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (Dean’s Office, CECH)—that outline common intricacies of research development at CECH and UC, which, as an R1 institution, absolutely values research activity.
July 1, 2024
UC News spoke with incoming CECH dean, Lisa Huffman, about her past experiences, the role family plays in her life, academic philosophies, goals for her time in this position and more. As we welcome the newest dean to University of Cincinnati, we encourage you to read on to learn more about Dean Huffman.
