School of Human Services
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
Vision
Human Services - unified in making real world connections.
Mission
Educating, leading and innovating through research and best practices.
Objective
To make a positive impact within our communities.
Programs
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.
Undergraduate Programs
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.
Graduate Programs
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.
Certificates and Minors
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.
Human Services Research and Innovation Center
The Human Services Research and Innovation Center advances research and evidence-based solutions to improve health, education, and organizational outcomes in Greater Cincinnati.
Faculty and 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.
News & Features
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BEARCATS FOR LIFE
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What is preconception care, and should you care before you're even pregnant?
September 11, 2026
A University of Cincinnati College of Nursing nurse-midwifery expert explains how the health care you get before pregnancy can shape outcomes for parents and babies alike.
UC remembers victims of 9/11 on 25th anniversary
September 11, 2026
UC remembered the victims and first responders who died on 9/11 25 years ago with a memorial stair run at Nippert Stadium. Hundreds of students, members of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, firefighters, police officers and members of the public turned out to honor those who died in the terror attacks on Washington, D.C., and New York.
Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz visits CCM
September 11, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music's BFA Musical Theatre students received advice and words of wisdom from one of the most influential composer and lyricists in America in a master class on Thursday, Sept. 10. From Broadway's Wicked, Godspell and Pippin to Disney's Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (and many, many more), Schwartz's work has moved generations of music and theatre lovers. Dozens of CCM students got to learn from his mentorship up close in a 2-hour workshop and Q&A in Cohen Family Studio Theater.
From Classroom to Community: The Jones Center Expands Its Impact
September 10, 2026
The Jones Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice is building on its legacy by focusing on the future--beyond the classroom and into the community.