Undergraduate Programs

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"The classes are well-structured and relevant to my field of study. I really like that there is constant communication between the school, professors, and students, which makes me feel like I am not missing out. I also think we have great faculty and staff. I am excited and proud to be a part of the University of Cincinnati family!"

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About Our Undergraduate Programs

The School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati offers undergraduate programs that prepare students to help people and strengthen communities. Students learn through a mix of classroom instruction, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences. Our programs focus on understanding people’s needs, solving problems, and using practical skills that can be applied in many careers.

Students have opportunities to work with community organizations, complete internships, and learn from experienced faculty. These programs help students build confidence and prepare for jobs after graduation or for continued study in graduate or professional programs.

On Campus Undergraduate Programs

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Exercise Science

Start your path in health and wellness with our Exercise Science program. The University of Cincinnati’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science teaches you how to support the fitness and health needs of both individuals and communities. The program prepares you for careers in health‑fitness and clinical exercise science. You’ll gain the skills to help people live healthier, more active lives.

Public Health

The University of Cincinnati’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares you for a career focused on keeping people and communities healthy. The program offers both a major and a minor and teaches skills in disease prevention, health education, and solving public health challenges.

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Sport Administration

The University of Cincinnati’s Sport Administration program gives you direct experience in the sports industry, located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. In class, you learn from faculty and local sports professionals through guest speakers, hands‑on projects, internships, volunteer work, and research opportunities.


Online Undergraduate Program

Substance Abuse Counseling

Start a meaningful career helping people with the University of Cincinnati’s online Bachelor’s degree in Substance Abuse Counseling. This program prepares you to support individuals facing drug and alcohol addiction, and with start dates in summer, fall, and spring, you can begin your degree when it works best for you.


Certificate Programs

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Sport Coaching

The Sport Coaching Undergraduate Certificate at the University of Cincinnati helps you build strong coaching skills through both coaching theory and hands‑on practice. You’ll learn about athlete health, injury prevention, communication, and leadership so you can support athletes and teams in a positive, effective way.

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Sport Media and Promotion

The Sport Media and Promotion Certificate is designed to give students theoretical understanding and practical experience in the area of sports media, a category of media and promotion that has moved to the forefront of the media and news industry.

Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate

The Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling online through the University of Cincinnati is best for people who wish to obtain credentials in substance abuse counseling. Substance Abuse Counseling is a rewarding field for people interested in providing assistance to others in counseling, corrections, administrative, and prevention settings.

Substance Abuse Prevention

The University of Cincinnati’s Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate helps you build the skills needed to support communities and prevent drug and alcohol misuse. The program teaches key prevention and health education skills, and the credits can also count toward a master’s degree in public health.

VPFSC

The Violence Prevention in Families, Schools, and Communities (VPFSC) Certificate Program at the University of Cincinnati helps you build the skills needed to understand the causes of violence and create plans that keep people safe. You’ll learn about risk factors, healthy relationships, and effective prevention strategies so you can support positive change in your community.

Yoga Studies

The Yoga Studies Undergraduate Certificate at the University of Cincinnati helps you learn the history, ideas, and practice of yoga while building skills you can use in many careers. You’ll deepen your own yoga practice and gain knowledge that can support work in fields like health, education, counseling, and fitness.


Minor Programs

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Public Health

The Public Health Minor at the University of Cincinnati helps students from any major learn about important health topics like disease prevention, environmental health, and how the U.S. health care system works. With a wide choice of online and in‑person electives, you can build skills that support healthier communities while choosing the classes that fit your interests and schedule.

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Sport Administration

The curriculum of the Sport Administration Minor is carefully crafted to provide a comprehensive understanding of sport management. 

Health Promotion and Education

Join the University of Cincinnati's Health Promotion and Education Minor program and be part of a community dedicated to shaping a healthier future, one informed and empowered individual at a time. 


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At the School of Human Services, we prepare students to support individuals, families, and communities through hands-on learning and real-world experience. Our programs are designed to help you build skills that matter in careers focused on helping others.