School of Human Services

Welcome to the School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati, where your journey to an exciting and impactful career begins. We offer a dynamic blend of undergraduate and graduate programs that will prepare you for a world of possibilities in behavior analysis, counseling, exercise science, health promotion and education, public health, school psychology, and sport administration.

Serving Communities and Transforming Lives

Our programs at the University of Cincinnati School of Human Services are deeply rooted in research-based practices, equipping students for high-demand careers in the humanities and social sciences. Through robust community partnerships, our students gain invaluable applied experiences, making meaningful contributions to society. Across our various programs, our students consistently outperform national averages on key examinations, reflecting the excellence of our educational offerings.

Together we can empower individuals and communities to achieve their fullest potential and create a brighter, heathier future for all.

The School of Human Services offers degrees in:

With a social sciences degree, you’ll work alongside future professionals in the dynamic world of human services. With immense pride, we offer a wide range of carefully crafted degree programs designed to empower you with the knowledge and expertise needed to have an impactful and successful career.

Through our Bachelor's, Minor, and Certificate 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.

Bachelor's Degree:

Undergraduate Certificates:

Minor Programs:

Explore a world of possibilities with our Doctorate, Master's, and Graduate Certificate 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.

Master's Degree:

Doctoral Degree:


Real World Connections 

Real World Connections

We are unified in making real world connections in our research, field experiences, and partnerships. See highlights of our real world experiences that will prepare you to be leaders in your chosen career upon graduation.

Learn more about our partnerships.


Faculty & Staff

Faculty & 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.

Learn more about our faculty.


News & Features

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Gift to UC College of Medicine covers tuition for 10 students

September 23, 2025

A $2 million gift from an anonymous donor will fund the tuition of another 10 medical students in the incoming class at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. In 2020, a generous donation of $6.9 million established the Webster-Gustin Medical Scholarship Fund. Four classes of 10 medical students received scholarships, and a subsequent gift in May 2025 supported a fifth class.

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Working towards sustainability at Michelman

September 23, 2025

UC graduate student Nishat Sultana describes her experience as a Sustainability Industry Fellow at Michelman, organized by the Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS).

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UC co-op advances in rankings

September 23, 2025

For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Cincinnati has ranked in the Top 5 for co-ops and internships in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges Rankings. UC’s cooperative education program has climbed to the No. 4 spot, up from No. 5 in the rankings last year.

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Shedding light on engineering

September 22, 2025

Jackson Hanus is pursuing a doctoral degree in civil engineering at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science working on lighting-related research projects. He works with Assistant Professor Arpan Guha.

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