UC College of Education Criminal Justice and Human Services

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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Experience-Based Learning

CECH prepares students to make a difference in the world through both immersive service and experience-based learning.

ROI

At CECH, return on investment is not just about earning potential—it’s about creating positive change in communities and in people’s lives.

Proximity to Urban Core

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.

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Best Online Graduate IT Program [U.S. News, 2020]

Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Program [US News, 2019]

#46

Best Online Education Programs [U.S. News, 2019]

Highlights and Announcements

University of Cincinnati recognized with 16 rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs

January 29, 2026

U.S. News and World Report (the global authority in education rankings) published its 2026 Best Online Programs rankings on January 27, 2025, recognizing the University of Cincinnati with 16 spots in the list of degree-granting university programs that affordably serve the educational needs of distance learners in a reasonable timeframe. Programs within the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) represent seven of these rankings.

University of Cincinnati's online programs earn 16 US News rankings

January 27, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's online programs have earned 16 recognitions from U.S. News & World Report.

The mind after the storm

January 23, 2026

UC associate professor of counseling and trauma-informed counselor Amanda La Guardia discusses how domestic violence affects the brain, identity and long-term healing on the podcast “Is Anybody Out There?”

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