The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service that addresses real-world challenges and drives positive social change. We prepare students to make meaningful impact in their communities and to contribute as engaged, informed professionals.
Guided by our five pillars - Student Access and Success, Academic Excellence, Research and Innovation, Applied Learning and Workforce, and Community Impact - CECH partners closely with schools, wellness experts, community organizations, and public safety professionals. Through hands-on learning and research-informed instruction, our students gain the skills and experience needed to meet society’s most pressing needs.
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CECH students turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact, gaining global experience, strong networks, and professional skills.
CECH advances research and innovation by empowering faculty, students and community partners to develop evidence-based solutions that address real-world challenges, strengthen communities and create lasting impact.
Our close connections to leading corporations, nonprofits, federal agencies, and school districts give students hands-on opportunities to make an impact. In Cincinnati, a home to Fortune 500s and startups, students will innovate and help shape the future.
Joining the IT program at CECH has been a transformative experience. The hands-on learning, supportive faculty, and real-world projects have prepared me to take on industry challenges with confidence.
Venkata Tangirala Information Technology
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August 17, 2026
University of Cincinnati co-op students earned $99.5 million in 2025-26, a 5.69% increase, with 9,614 co-op enrollments and 1,798 employers across top industries.
August 14, 2026
Since 2021 the University of Cincinnati’s Center for Youth Futures (CYF) has, as its name makes clear, worked to provide opportunities for today’s youth to discover and pursue exciting futures through education. For the past five years, the center (which operates out of the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology—CECH) has offered a series of programs to youth in grades 4 through 12 that seek to build student academic understanding and emotional intelligence as well as provide education and career pathway information.
August 11, 2026
Previously known as Human Development and Community Engagement, the School of Education program (part of the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology [CECH]) will, beginning in fall 2027, officially be known as Human and Community Development (HCD).