Ranked among the top 114 education schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the School of Education is the center for teacher licensure and for undergraduate and graduate programs within the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology (CECH).
It is the largest of the four schools in the college, with more than 50 full‑time faculty members. The School of Education serves about 1,600 undergraduate students and 700 graduate students in courses offered on campus and online.
The School of Education offers a wide range of academic programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Above Rankings are from U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Online Programs
UC’s online Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Care & Education (ECE) offers a program that prepares professionals to provide high-quality educational experiences for all children.
UC’s online Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ECE) offers a program to round out and enhance educators’ Birth – Age 5 educational experience.
The University of Cincinnati’s Elementary Education program takes a comprehensive approach to preparing future teachers for diverse pre‑K through grade five settings. Graduates who complete the program and pass required licensure exams are equipped to teach in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start programs, elementary classrooms, and related environments. Choosing this program sets students on a path to earn Ohio teaching licensure and make a meaningful impact on young learners.
The University of Cincinnati’s Middle Childhood Education program prepares future educators to support learners in grades 4–9 with a strong focus on inclusive teaching. This dual‑licensure pathway equips graduates to meet diverse student needs and qualifies them for intervention specialist licensure for mild to moderate needs in grades K–12. Students also personalize their studies by choosing two concentration areas from mathematics, natural science, social studies, or language arts.
The University of Cincinnati’s Secondary Education program prepares future teachers to support learners in grades 7–12. Students gain hands-on experience in urban and diverse school settings while using research‑based instructional practices. They also choose a specialization in one core subject area, such as Integrated English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, or Physics.
The Bachelor of Science in Special Education prepares you to make a meaningful impact on children and adults with disabilities through education and community support. The program equips future educators to provide K–12 instruction, promote independence, offer case management and advocacy, and deliver a wide range of individualized services for learners and their families. By joining this program, you’ll gain the skills to support students with varying needs and help them thrive across diverse educational settings.
This graduate program is committed to improving outcomes in high‑needs schools through equity‑focused, evidence‑based, and 21st‑century skill–driven teaching.
This program develops STEM‑focused teacher‑leaders through statewide partnerships and redesigned research and service‑learning experiences grounded in real‑world urban practice.
We prepare educators who demonstrate strong content knowledge, effective content‑specific pedagogy, collaborative co‑teaching skills, and active participation in professional communities.
We offer small, faculty‑led classes, extensive field and clinical experiences, strong partnerships with suburban and urban schools, high performance on state licensure assessments, and full accreditation from the State of Ohio and CAEP.
August 3, 2026
Suzie White, an assistant professor in the UC School of Education, was interviewed by the publication Upworthy for a story about the communal nature of happiness. White teaches the class, Happiness in Action, which applies the science of happiness to everyday life.
August 3, 2026
Anna DeJarnette, director of the UC School of Education, and professor mathematics education and Evthokia Saclarides, associate professor in the UC School of Education, were quoted in a USA Today article about the Classic Learning Test.
July 27, 2026
UC doctoral student Amota Ataneka spoke with Spectrum News about his educational journey. Ataneka, a native of the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, is one of 35 emerging scholars across the United States to win the National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship.
