University of Cincinnati - College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH)
Organizational Units


CECH is organized around four academic divisions:

Division of Criminal Justice

  • Criminal Justice
  • Addiction Studies
  • Paralegal

Division of Educational Studies and Leadership

  • Educational Leadership
  • Educational Foundations
  • Urban Educational Leadership

Division of Human Services

  • Counseling
  • Health Promotion & Education
  • School Psychology

Division of Teacher Education

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Learning Community
  • English as a Second Language
  • Literacy - including Teaching
  • Middle Childhood Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Special Education


Support Structure

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services divisional organization is complemented by the following support units:

Student Services Center

  • Undergraduate advising
  • Academic records
  • Licensure

Office of Professional Experience

  • Field Placement in Teacher Education

Office of the Dean

Academic Affairs

  • Accreditation
  • Licensure
  • University Council on Educator Preparation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Grievances
  • Student Services
  • Student Academic Issues
  • Program Review
  • Course Approval
  • International Relationships
  • Scholarships/UGS/GA
  • Faculty Mentoring

Office of the Dean
Administrative Services &
External Affairs

  • General Funds
  • Sponsored Funds/Revenue Programs
  • Technology
  • Space/Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Personnel Issues related to Internal and External Funds
  • Faculty Development & Support
  • Faculty/Student Recognition
  • External Affairs (PK-16)
  • Community Outreach/Marketing
  • UCICP, ESC, & Centers

Office of the Dean

Development & Alumni Affairs

  • Major Gifts
  • Corporate/Foundation Support
  • Annual Fund Campaign
  • Distinguished Alumni Program
  • Strategic Planning
  • Donor Relations
  • CECH Alumni Association
  • Educator Magazine
  • Stewardship of Scholarship Program
  • Donor-Related Publications
  • Alumni Events