The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students and faculty work side-by-side with educators, athletic directors, community wellness experts, cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials. We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society.
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CECH prepares students to make a difference in the world through both immersive service and experience-based learning.
At CECH, return on investment is not just about earning potential—it’s about creating positive change in communities and in people’s lives.
Our proximity to leading corporations, NPOs, federal agencies and school districts provides rich opportunities for students to engage and contribute.
The faculty are the very reason I chose this program. They care about their students and are actively pushing us to grow and succeed.
Emily Briscoe M.S. Sport Administration
March 18, 2026
Medscape turns to UC human services Professor Ashley Merianos for expert opinion about using pediatric visits to encourage parents to quit smoking.
March 13, 2026
The UC Board of Trustees approved $12 million at its Feb. 24 meeting for the design phase of a new Welcome Gateway Building for Uptown campus.
March 10, 2026
A 2012 graduate of UC's Master of Education program, John Kelly's career journey has taken a very interesting path. A bookish kid growing up, the author of MashedRadish.com went on to study English in undergraduate school, then, with a plan to become an educator, he pursued and completed graduate work at UC's School of Education. Life had other plans for John though, and he eventually found himself in a VP role at Dictionary.com. Today, however, he's back in front of students and pursuing a full-time career as an English teacher.