Welcome to the School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati. This is where you can start your path toward a meaningful and exciting career. We offer programs that prepare you for many fields, including behavior analysis, counseling, exercise science, health education, public health, school psychology, and sport administration.
"My experience at CECH has truly been a blessing. Choosing CECH at UC was the best decision I have made and I’m grateful for it. The professors are supportive, the classes are very helpful, and I’ve learned so much through hands-on experiences. I feel I have a bright future because of everything I’ve gained here at UC."
Paige Steinbeck Sport Administration - Undergraduate Program
Human Services - unified in making real world connections.
Educating, leading and innovating through research and best practices.
To make a positive impact within our communities.
With a degree from the School of Human Services, you’ll learn and grow alongside others who want to help people and improve communities. We offer many programs designed to give you the knowledge and skills you need for a strong and meaningful career.
Through our Bachelor's 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 and Master's 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.
Find new opportunities with our certificate programs. These programs help you build important skills, grow in your career, and make a positive impact in your community. Each certificate is based on strong research and supports your development as a professional.
The Human Services Research and Innovation Center advances research and evidence-based solutions to improve health, education, and organizational outcomes in Greater Cincinnati.
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.
July 28, 2026
AtriCure, a global medical device company in Mason, Ohio, is UC’s largest biomedical engineering co-op employer, turning University of Cincinnati co-op students into full-time innovators.
July 28, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Avery Bargassé as CCM's new Assistant Professor Educator of Musical Theatre Voice. His faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026. Bargassé is a versatile vocalist, recording artist and voice teacher whose career spans television, popular music and classical singing. He approaches teaching from a whole-person perspective, helping students develop healthy, flexible technique that supports expressive communication across styles.
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.
July 27, 2026
Spectrum News recently dove into how cloning voices with artificial intelligence is making it easier to scam people over the phone. The news outlet spoke with Kimberly Hyun, assistant professor of marketing at UC’s Lindner College of Business, to examine why AI is making it so much easier to trick people.
July 27, 2026
The University of Cincinnati has added Claude as a model option within BearcatsGPT, UC’s generative AI platform. Claude availability in BearcatsGPT marks another step forward in expanding access to dependable, enterprise-supported AI tools for teaching, research, operations, and administrative work.
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