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Accounting

The Howard University Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program is a specialized advanced graduate-level business program focused on preparing graduates for successful careers in corporate accounting, governmental accounting, non-profit accounting, auditing, and advisory and consulting services. The curriculum prepares students, in a significant fashion, for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination through intensive and challenging coursework during the 30-hour program.

Accounting

The Accounting Curriculum, which offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, is accredited by the AACSB International (Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business). Howard’s Accounting Program is the first to be accredited in Washington, DC and the metropolitan area and one of approximately 150 accredited accounting programs in the United States. The accreditation for the School of Business is highly regarded by both employers and potential students.

Advanced Education General Dentistry

The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program at the Howard University College of Dentistry (HUCD) is a one-year certificate-granting course of study and development which offers the newly or recently graduated dentist an opportunity to expand the capability to provide high-quality comprehensive clinical care to a diverse population.

African Studies

African Studies

The Department of African Studies (DAS) provides an opportunity for Howard students to acquire an objective view of the present position of Africa in the modern (and changing) world, as well as an understanding of Africa's economic, social, and political problems. The department has adopted an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Africa at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

African Studies

The Department of African Studies (DAS) provides an opportunity for Howard students to acquire an objective view of the present position of Africa in the modern (and changing) world, as well as an understanding of 272 2023-2024 Africa's economic, social, and political problems. The department has adopted an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Africa at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Afro-American Studies

A major in Afro-American studies prepares students to understand the context and dynamics of the African American experience, past and present, gives you an introduction to the methods of the social sciences in a comparative, interdisciplinary context, and develops your abilities for graduate studies. You can choose from three areas of concentration.

Anatomy

Anatomy

The Graduate Program in Anatomy prepares students for careers in research and teaching in the anatomical and life sciences, with emphasis on an integrative understanding of biological systems at levels ranging from the molecular to the organismal. The goal is to generate anatomists who will be competitive in the academic, industrial, and/or government job markets of the coming decades.

Architecture

The Master of Architecture program is steeped in the tradition of design excellence that began at Howard University in 1911. The new M.Arch. curriculum includes five courses (15 credit hours across three lecture format and two studio courses) in a concentration, which initially focuses on Community Design and Planning.

Architecture and Design Studies

The Department of Architecture offers a program of study leading to the five-year Master of Architecture, 1st Professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB). The program places emphasis on student competence in the following program areas: design, inquiry/research, architectural history and theory, sustainability, environmental justice, technical systems, digital technology and professional 444 2023-2024 practice.

Art

The Master of Fine Arts program is a two-year professional program in Studio Art in the areas of ceramics, design, fashion design, electronic studio, interior design, painting or sculpture. The student is expected to demonstrate mastery of technique and processes in studio art. In addition the student is required to demonstrate written and verbal competency through the preparation and defense of a thesis.

Art

The Ceramics Program provides students with a technical foundation in basic hand and wheel formation, glaze calculation, clay formulation, and a range of finishing and firing techniques. Advanced students are encouraged to explore the full range of possibilities in clay.

Atmospheric Sciences

Atmospheric Sciences

The Howard University Graduate Program in Atmospheric Science (HUPAS) is an advanced degree-granting interdisciplinary program offering the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in atmospheric 235 2022-2023 science. Established by the Howard University Board of Trustees in 1997, the Program is affiliated with the Departments of Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and Physics and Astronomy.

Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctorate

Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Dentistry

Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine

Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biochemistry. Additionally, the department considers applications for the M.D., Ph.D. combined degree program. The primary objective of the Ph.D. program is to prepare candidates for research and teaching careers. The first few semesters are devoted primarily to core course work designed to give the student a broad background in the fundamental theories and techniques of biochemistry.

Biology

Biology

The Department of Biology offers a graduate program that leads to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in two major areas of concentration: 1) Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) and 2) Ecological, Environmental and Systematic Biology (EESB).

Biology

The Biology Department has established a strong instructional and research unit in contemporary biological sciences and will maintain a faculty that is committed to optimizing the pursuit of new knowledge and the discovery of new information through original research and to the communication of specialized information and skills.

Business Administration

Business Administration

The MBA program teaches students to lead and manage business operations using innovative strategies to solve problems nationally and internationally. Students will have an opportunity to contribute their diverse perspectives to the business world, creating a truly global education. The online MBA program offers the same high-quality content of our full-time campus program to students who need a flexible option to accommodate their lifestyle.

Chemical Engineering

As the first predominantly Black university to offer the Ph.D. degree in chemistry, Howard has produced more African American chemists than any other chemistry department in the world and has one of the largest chemistry departments in the District of Columbia. The Chemistry Department was preeminent in stimulating the transition of Howard from a small private undergraduate college to a large private university.Chemistry first offered the M.S.

Chemical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Students seeking the (BSChE) degree must complete a minimum of 120 credits. This includes 62 credits in Math Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences and 52 core Engineering credits. Chemical Engineering primarily deals with the many aspects of processes in which matter and energy undergo change.

Chemistry

Chemistry

As the first predominantly Black university to offer the Ph.D. degree in chemistry, Howard has produced more African American chemists than any other chemistry department in the world and has one of the largest chemistry departments in the District of Columbia. The Chemistry Department was preeminent in stimulating the transition of Howard from a small private undergraduate college to a large private university.Chemistry first offered the M.S.

Chemistry

The chemistry undergraduate major gives a solid preparation for further study in medicine and dentistry. It is also a desirable major for students who later choose to pursue law or business administration. The broad requirements in physics and mathematics provide a strong background for a career in the teaching of science.

Civil Engineering

* Note: Courses with Subject Codes CUGWare offered by George Washington University through the university consortium.

Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in civil engineering. The graduate program within the CEE Department is comprised of four sub-disciplines. Each entering graduate student must be accepted into a particular sub-discipline. The sub-disciplines are: Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Structural and Earthquake Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering.

Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering at Howard University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. The study of civil engineering addresses the grand challenges of restoring, protecting, and improving our Nation's infrastructure with a keen eye on sustainable, green design.

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The program at Howard University provides course study in the areas of medical technology, biochemistry, hematology, clinical decision-making, and clinical laboratory management. A degree in Clinical Laboratory Science prepares graduates for employment opportunities in clinical, veterinary, and forensic laboratories; biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries; management, marketing, and biomedical sales. 465 2023-2024

College and University Faculty Preparation

Howard's Graduate Certificate in College and University Faculty Preparation meets the professional development needs of current and aspiring faculty interested in developing their knowledge and experience with teaching, learning, and technology in the college and university classroom, in both in-person and online settings.

Communication, Culture & Media Studies

The curriculum in Communication, Culture and Media Studies (CCMS) is designed to train scholars and academic leaders to contribute to interdisciplinary research in communication with a particular emphasis on multicultural and mediated communication. The program offers core competencies in research strategies (qualitative, quantitative, and critical), theory and methodology.

Communication Science & Disorders

*Please note that a graduate degree in Communication Sciences or Speech Pathology is required to pursue the Ph.D. program. **Pathology is required to pursue the Ph.D. program.

Communication Science & Disorders

Computer Engineering

The Department offers a program of study geared to students who wish to pursue careers in the emerging field of software engineering. The undergraduate curriculum provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of the theory, design and application of digital computers, information processing technologies and systems engineering. The program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. Please Note: 1. PHY023 is a co-requisite for PHY 013. 2.

Computer Information Systems

The Department of Information Systems in the Howard University School of Business supports the core Business Administration curriculum and offers degree programs at the undergraduate level (Information Systems). The Information System major integrates business and computing. Information Systems focuses primarily on the role that information and technology play in creating business solutions.

Computer Science

Computer Science

The graduate computer Computer Science program equips students with comprehensive knowledge of contemporary computer science through training that combines both theory and practice. The program provides intensive preparation in the concepts and techniques related to the design, programming, and application of computing systems. The program requires students to take a broad spectrum of courses, while simultaneously allowing for emphasis in desired areas of specialization.

Computer Science

The undergraduate degree is in Computer Science is a stepping stone for students interested in computer science careers or graduate studies in computer science or programming.

Counseling Psychology

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Counseling Psychology program, housed within the Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies (HDPES), is an APA-accredited program designed to train professional psychologists in the Scientist-Practitioner model consistent with APA-accreditation guidelines.

Criminology

The Criminology program provides students with the basic tools for analysis and insight, including research methods (both quantitative and qualitative) and theory. Furthermore, our curriculum equips students to more effectively negotiate the diverse society in which we live by addressing social inequalities such as race/ethnicity, gender, and social class.

Cybersecurity

Dentistry

The Howard University College of Dentistry offers a four-year program that leads to a doctor of dental surgery degree (DDS). The dental curriculum consists of courses in clinical and basic sciences, practice management, ethics, and clinical experience. The program offers a comprehensive dental education that prepares graduates to enter the workforce as competent, professional and culturally sensitive clinicians.

Economics

Economics

The Department of Economics at Howard University provides students with a sound foundation in economic theory and its applications. Coupled with this is a concerted effort to produce students who are competent in the use of the quantitative tools in analysis. The economics program provides a unique opportunity to gain experience and employment in research and policy making institutions in Washington.

Economics

The undergraduate program in economics at Howard University is structured to provide students with a thorough foundation in economic theory and the use of mathematics, statistics, and computer technology to analyze contemporary policy issues. 319 2023-2024

Educational Psychology

Howard University’s commitment to preparing educational leaders dates back to 1890. Howard University’s School of Education (HUSOE) is not a newcomer to urban education; rather, for nearly a century and a half, it has been quietly actualizing its mission to improve and expand educational opportunity and access, particularly for African Americans and other underserved communities.

Education Leadership and Policy Studies

Education Leadership and Policy Studies

The Graduate Programs in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies are designed to prepare the next generation of School Administrators and leaders of Higher Education. Our Masters and Ed.D programs in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) are Nationally Recognized; and our NEW PhD program in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (HELPS) has been endorsed by prominent higher education policy and leadership organizations, including: U.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering initiated the graduate program in 1967, offering courses leading to the Master's degree. In 1977, the graduate program was expanded to include studies leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The graduate program offers studies and research in control engineering, antennas, communications, microwaves, applied microelectronics, power systems, signal processing, and solid state electronics.

Electrical Engineering

Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, including core courses in Electrical Engineering, Computer Programming, Mathematics, Science, Liberal Arts, Humanities / Social Sciences, and African American Studies. This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Elementary Education

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program, with concentrations in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education, is grounded in cutting-edge empirical research and best practices for addressing the educational needs of underserved children and youth, especially African American and other children of color in urban and other diverse settings.

Elementary Education

The Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education is a four-year program that is aligned with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction’s mission to prepare world-class teachers and other professionals for leadership roles in a variety of local, national and global educational settings. The department specifically champions the needs of black and other underrepresented students interested in pursuing a career in education.

English

The Department of English roots its Graduate Program in recognition of the African Diaspora as a founding event of modern history and culture. The courses of the Department address such fundamental literary issues as genre and period formation, authorial techniques, rhetorical strategies, thematic motifs, and critical theories. Attention to these issues is intended to foster the skills in critical reading, research, and analysis requisite to professional careers in the language arts.

English

*Note: Students must take three (3) British literature courses, one from each of the three periods listed below. Also required are one (1) study course in the student’s major area (3 credits), one (1) elective in the student’s major area (3 credits) and five (5) additional electives (15 credits). To complete the required 72 credit hours to graduate, students must also take 6 credits of Research Seminars (or additional electives) and 12 credits of dissertation hours.

English

English majors gain strong critical reading, analytical thinking, focused research, and precise writing skills for students considering a career in law, medicine, teaching, publishing, and journalism. The required core courses will enable students to fulfill requirements for state teaching accreditation, graduate work in the humanities, and admission to a wide variety of professional schools.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

The Graduate Nursing program is designed for registered nurses who wish to further advance their nursing career. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track is a traditional program that prepares nurses to achieve the core competencies required of the family nurse practitioner. Coupled with the 46 semester hours and additional clinical hours, the curriculum is sequenced in a manner to facilitate the student’s progression and transition into the advanced practice role.

Film

The Department of Media, Journalism, and Film prepares students for the media world of today and the future through core and cluster courses. It offers graduate programming that leads to the Master of Fine Arts degree in film. The program focuses on film history, the role of film in society, film theory, and film criticism.

Finance

The Master of Science in Finance [MSF] Degree Program will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in business and advance in careers in Finance.

Finance

The Finance program offers a comprehensive, intensive, and rigorous curriculum for students who wish to pursue careers in corporate finance, investments, investment banking, commercial banking, financial analysis, personal financial planning, and other areas of the global financial services industry.

General Practice Residency

The General Dentistry Practice Residency Program at Howard University is a one year postdoctoral education program which offers the dentist an opportunity for advanced comprehensive clinical experience in a hospital environment. In addition, the trainee receives postdoctoral training in the sciences basic to dental practice.

Genetics

Genetics

The graduate program in Genetics & Human Genetics is designed to confer the training standards that will develop students for the Doctor of Philosophy and M.D./Ph.D. degree(s). The graduate program is an interdepartmental entity. The program is associated with the department of Pediatrics and department of Biology where students work creatively in their field of special interest but and be able to relate application and relevance to related clinical and science disciplines.

Global Trilateral MBA Certificate

The Global Trilateral MBA (GTMBA) Certificate Program provides students with international consulting experiences in the United States, Africa, and China. Through a trilateral partnership with The University of the Witwatersrand/Wits Business School, Johannesburg, South Africa, The Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China, and the Howard University School of Business, Washington, D.C. students can earn a Global MBA Certificate in conjunction with their MBA degree.

Health Education

The Health Education degree prepares students who wish to find employment in community-based agencies, public health departments, non-profit organizations, or hospitals.

Health Management

The Bachelor of Sciences in Health Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to perform executive management tasks and the goals of achieving lifelong career in a wide variety of organizations that deliver health care services, as well as pursue graduate education nationally and internationally.

Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Sciences in Health Science curriculum is designed to prepare students to perform executive management tasks and the goals of achieving lifelong career in a wide variety of organizations that deliver health care services, as well as pursue graduate education nationally and internationally. 470 2023-2024

Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies

History

History

The History Department's graduate program reflects the department's concurrent commitment to an accurate reconstruction and interpretation of the collective experiences of the world's people and a special emphasis on African America, Africa, and the African Diaspora. These concordant concerns are in keeping with Howard University's unique character and role as a major American university with a predominantly Black constituency.

History

The undergraduate program in History is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the processes of historical research and reconstruction, an appreciation of the discipline of history as a way of thinking and learning, and substantive knowledge in those areas of history in which the student may concentrate.

Human Development

Human Performance

The Human Performance degree program offers a concentration in Sports Medicine that affords students practical and clinical experience grounded in theory and science. The undergraduate degree program provides a strong curriculum that can serve as a gateway to professional schools in medicine, dentistry, and physical therapy.

Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)

Our degree program is proposed as a field of study within the College of Arts and Sciences and as such would embrace several disciplines in the college and adhere to the college general education curriculum.

Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.)

The Howard University Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences Major Concentration prepares students for leadership positions in environmental research, education, and scholarships that emphasizes the need to fully incorporate environmental justice into the scientific study and implementation of environmental solutions. This program focuses on environmental sciences solutions to challenges currently plaguing our nation and the 302 2023-2024 global community.

International Business

The International Business program at Howard University offers a Bachelors of Business Administration degree in two concentrations which are Functional and Regional. The Functional concentration includes courses in Finance, Risk Management & Insurance, Marketing, Accounting, Management, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, etc. The Regional concentration covers emerging Nations, Europe, Latin America, Middle East/North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

International Studies

In recognition of an increased interest in international studies at Howard University and the broader national and international communities, and in acknowledgment of Howard University 's commitment to increasing the number of African Americans embarking on careers in the Department of State or related agencies, the Graduate School has established the Graduate Certificate in International Studies.

Law

Law

Howard's Law school offers the Juris Doctor and Master of Laws program. The Juris Doctorate program provides aspiring lawyers with an in-depth understanding of the law as well as real-world skills and training to grow their career and make an impact in a broad spectrum of fields. The curriculum provides the foundation in history, doctrine, process and analysis that students need to fully appreciate more specialized courses offered later in law school.

Leisure Studies

The Leisure Studies degree program offers a concentration is Sports Management. Students in the undergraduate degree program for Leisure Studies will study the topics related to planning, organizing, directing, controlling, budgeting, leading, and evaluating with the context of an organization or department whose primary product or service is related to sport and or physical activity.

Management

The management program is Built upon a basic foundation of general education and the business core, the undergraduate program clearly offers a broad-based professional education in management. We are in an era in which professional interests and larger social considerations tend to be in conflict at every turn, and professional education programs all over the country are competing with one another in their attempts to develop the ideal curriculum.

Marketing

The Marketing Program, which offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, provides students with exposure to and depth of immersion in Marketing needed to understand how for-profit and non-profit organizations need to operate successfully and be productive and efficient in a market-oriented economy.

Mathematics

Mathematics

The program offers an opportunity to do research in both pure and applied areas of mathematics. Our program is designed for students who expect to pursue a career in academia as well as those preparing for careers as mathematicians in industry and government.

Mathematics

The specific mission of the major in Mathematics is to produce a well-trained mathematician capable of both research and teaching in general. In particular a Howard University-trained mathematician must be comfortable when employed as an actuarial scientist, a computer scientist and/or a mathematician/researcher in schools, government, or industry.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

The Graduate Mechanical Engineering programs include the Master of Mechanical Engineering and the Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering. Students admitted to the Master’s program normally will have completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely allied field (Physics, Mathematics, or Electrical Engineering other engineering disciplines).

Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers studies leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineers apply the principles of mechanics and energy to the design of machines and devices. They must be able to control mechanical systems and usually work with other professionals in designing these systems.

Media, Journalism and Film

The Department of Media, Journalism, and Film (MJFC) prepares students for the media world of today and the future through core and cluster courses. The MJFC department draws from the fields of digital audio/radio, digital video/television, film production, scriptwriting and reporting, broadcast (i.e. radio and television), print, mobile and online news.

Medicine

Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in microbiology. The curriculum provides a high-caliber research-based education in molecular medicine in order to: promote understanding and amelioration of the disease process, train students with high academic potential in the health sciences and serve the university and scientific community.

Music

The Master of Music in Jazz Studies degree is offered with an instrument (including jazz piano) or jazz voice. Students in this program may arrange a concentration in either Jazz Performance or Jazz Arranging and Composition. A satisfactory Qualifying Recital is required at the end of the first year of study in order to remain in the program. Candidates for graduation must present a Graduate Recital of works approved by their advisor.

Music

The Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies in Business degree is a Music Major program in either Performance or Jazz Studies, with additional courses in Business Administration. Auditions are for acceptance into the Performance or Jazz Studies major area. The business courses include subjects such as economics, accounting, principles of marketing and statistics. The program requires an administrative internship in the arts community during the senior year. Senior Recital is required

Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy

The Howard University Non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy (NTDP) program normally requires a minimum of two years to complete. Eligible Pharmacists are admitted once a year as members of a cohort. Cohorts consist of not geographically bounded pharmacists who joined the program at the same time and will progress through it at the same pace. They must complete an application and fulfill all requirements of the program.

Nurse Educator

The Graduate Nursing program is designed for registered nurses who wish to further advance their nursing career. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track is a traditional program that prepares nurses to achieve the core competencies required of the family nurse practitioner. Coupled with the 46 semester hours and additional clinical hours, the curriculum is sequenced in a manner to facilitate the student’s progression and transition into the advanced practice role.

Nursing

The Bachelor of Science program in Nursing offers a balanced curriculum including courses in the liberal arts, the sciences, the humanities, and nursing. Many of the nursing courses are concentrated in the junior and senior years and involve classroom and clinical learning experiences in hospitals, long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, patients' homes, and other community-based settings.

Nutritional Sciences

Nutritional Sciences

The Department of Nutritional Sciences offers graduate Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Nutritional Sciences.

Nutritional Sciences

The program focuses on preparing students for entry into medical and dental schools. With increasing recognition of the association between diet and disease and the importance of diet in health promotion, nutritionists and dietitians are needed to participate in research, educate the public on ways to promote health through diet, and to educate individuals suffering from chronic diseases on ways to incorporate dietary modifications into their lifestyles. 473 2023-2024

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

The Howard University Occupational Therapy Program is proud to offer an Entry-Level Occupational Therapy program leading to a Doctor of Occupational of Therapy (OTD) and Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD). The Department is uniquely privileged to be among the few providers of entry-level occupational therapy graduates in the Nation’s capital.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

The program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a four-year program beginning in July of each year. The program is designed to meet the requirements of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association, the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Orthodontics

The Postdoctoral Orthodontics program at Howard University College of Dentistry has been in existence since 1967 and has graduated more than 200 practicing orthodontists. The program in Orthodontics is a two-year program beginning in July of each year with the fundamental goal to provide the postdoctoral resident with the necessary diagnostic and clinical skills to recognize, diagnose and treat malocclusions.

Pediatric Dentistry

The Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry is a 24-month University based program beginning July 1 of each year. Six positions are authorized for the first-year class. The program is designed to meet the requirements of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Pharmaceutical Science

The College of Pharmacy currently offers a four-year Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with tracks in Pharmacy Administration, Medicinal Chemistry, and Pharmaceutics.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmacology offers programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Our primary objective is to prepare candidates for research and teaching careers. The first few semesters are devoted primarily to core course work designed to give the student a broad background in the fundamental theories and techniques of pharmacology.

Pharmacy

The Entry-level Pharm.D. degree curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills to practice pharmaceutical care.

Philosophy

A major in philosophy broadens the mind and widens your horizon. It enables students to deal with the fundamental questions of existence by giving them the tools of critical thinking. Philosophy graduates have pursued and are pursuing degrees at the graduate level and in professional schools in fields such as law, mathematics and medicine

Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy program offers an accredited program leading to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Students in this program are exposed to cutting edge research and practice in both the classroom and the clinic. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the state licensure examination and are entitled to full membership in the professional organization, the American Physical Therapy Association.

Physics

Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in physics. It strives for a recognized level of national and international excellence in research and teaching in physics and to assure that students of African American descent and other underrepresented groups are given the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential in physics.

Physics

The undergraduate degree in physics is a program created to prepare students to enter graduate studies in physics or to pursue alternative careers in education, industry, medicine, etc. IMPORTANT: • 3 Directed Readings can be replaced by one computer/electronic 3-credit course. • PHYS 702 Satisfies Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) requirement. • **Seminar or Elective is Computer/Computational Physics course.

Physiology

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics offers graduate programming leading to the degree Doctor of Philosophy in physiology. The curriculum consists of teaching and research in physiology and neuroscience that contribute to the training of medical practitioners and graduate (M.A., M.S. Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D.) level research scientists. The development of problem-solving skills is a major emphasis.

Political Science

The Department also offers courses in Research Methods, Political Theory, and Political Economy. Students may, with prior approval of the Director of Graduate Studies, select graduate courses from other departments to fulfill their minor field requirement. Students may also declare a minor in Research Methods or Political Theory by successfully completing three courses beyond those required in the respective degree programs.

Political Science

The study of Political Science at Howard University transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries found at most other institutions of higher learning. At Howard, the study of African American and Black Diaspora politics is a treasured legacy. The Graduate Program prepares students for careers in academia and senior level research or administrative positions in the public and private sectors.

Political Science

A major in political science enables students to acquire a systematic understanding of the formal and informal political process at all levels in preparation for a career or graduate study. The program prepares students for careers in government, teaching, and research and for further study in professional and graduate fields such as law, social work, journalism, business and public administration, and public affairs.

Psychology

The Psychology Department, within the graduate school, offers admission to Ph.D. programs in the following specialty areas: Clinical Psychology Specialization, Developmental Psychology Specialization, Neuropsychology Specialization, and Personality Psychology Specialization. The PhD program in Clinical Psychology Specialization is the first and longest standing program at a Historically Black College or University.

Psychology

A major in psychology gives students the opportunity to study the field through examination of significant experiments, theories, and applications. Knowledge of psychology is an important component of a liberal education, in addition to its value in preparing you for graduate work in psychology and related fields. This major will prepare students for an entry-level position in many corporations and government agencies.

Public Health

The Howard University Master of Public Health (MPH) program is an 18-month program offered through the Howard University Graduate School. The highly interdisciplinary program provides unique opportunities to work across disciplines and equips our students with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare them for a host of career options in the public health sector.

Radiation Therapy

Howard University offers an accredited educational program in the field of radiation therapy. The program integrates academic theory and clinical study. The primary responsibilities of radiation therapists are to provide service delivery for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. Career opportunities for radiation therapists include positions as staff radiation therapists, clinical instructors, managers, administrators, sales/ private industry, researchers, and educators.

Religion

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree program is designed to prepare persons for the ministry of the church as pastors and in related fields, including chaplaincies, Christian education, and staff positions within denominations. The Master of Divinity degree is the basic professional degree for clergy.

Religion

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program is designed for those who wish to engage in an advanced level of preparation for ministerial practice. It is not primarily designed for teaching and research, although effective ministry includes aspects of these disciplines. Its primary goal is the integration of theological and anthropological, missional, and contextual understandings in the context of responsible engagement in ministry.

Religious Studies

The Master of Arts (Religious Studies) degree program is designed for persons interested in more advanced study of religion, and who wish to pursue vocations other than that of pastoral ministry, such as denominational staff work, social justice advocacy, religious education, or lay ministry and leadership in the local church. It is particularly desirable as a foundation for persons seeking advanced theological education.

School Psychology

The School Psychology Program at Howard University is designed to fit within the conceptual framework and mission of the School of Education, which centers on the psychological practitioner as a: “facilitator of change, a reflective professional and a scholarly researcher.” It is also designed to prepare competent graduate candidates in the study and practice of professional psychology with specific emphasis on cultural competence.

School Psychology & Counseling Services

The School Psychology & Counseling Services program leads to a terminal Masters degree in School Psychology. The program is designed to produce entry level clinicians, as it is fully aligned with professional training and licensure standards. The conceptual foundations of the curriculum are rooted primarily in contemporary theories, evidence-based practices, and research in psychology and education, especially cultural competency.

Secondary Education

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program, with concentrations in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education, is grounded in cutting-edge empirical research and best practices for addressing the educational needs of underserved children and youth, especially African American and other children of color in urban and other diverse settings.

Social Work

Social Work

The School of Social Work offers graduate programming leading to the degrees Master of Social Work and Doctor of Philosophy in social work. The Master of Social Work program prepares leaders who recognize the dignity of all people and understand the diverse experiences that shape individuals and communities. It is designed for aspiring social workers who are ready to advance equity across all communities. The Ph.D. Program in social work is research-oriented and interdisciplinary in nature.

Sociology

Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Criminology is a vibrant and diverse department offering both the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology. In the Department, the Master of Arts (M.A.) program serves primarily as the first graduate degree for students seeking academic careers, while the Ph.D. degree is ideal for high level social science positions in the public and private sectors. Students seeking careers in middle level social science positions in the government or private sectors may pursue the M.

Sociology

As a major discipline in the social sciences, sociology studies how various social structures and systems, such as families or healthcare, economic structure, labor market, healthcare, or criminal justice influence people’s life chances in different ways. Sociology also examines how individuals and organizations come together to make social change.

Spanish

Students in the undergraduate degree program for Spanish will study the Spanish language, literature, poetry, film, music, business, and culture. The Spanish curriculum delivers a high level of proficiency in developing speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural competency skills. The degree program prepares students to succeed in a variety of careers that include education, business, health sciences, and communication. 408 2023-2024

Special Education

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program, with concentrations in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education, is grounded in cutting-edge empirical research and best practices for addressing the educational needs of underserved children and youth, especially African American and other children of color in urban and other diverse settings.

Strategic, Legal and Management Communication

The Strategic Communication major emphasizes comprehensive, goal-directed communication across multiple platforms designed to reach target audiences. Courses in the Public Relations track focus on developing and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships between an organization and its public. Student opportunities include the D. Parke Gibson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) as well as the Howard Entertainment Program.

Supply Chain Management

The undergraduate academic program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Supply Chain Management (SCM). The Supply Chain Management discipline teaches students about the identification, acquisition, access, positioning, management of resources and related capabilities a company needs or potentially needs in the attainment of its strategic objectives.

Theatre Arts

The objectives of the Acting concentration are designed to provide the student the opportunity to master the acting skills necessary for pursuit of a professional career in the areas of performing arts. The program combines classroom instruction with rehearsal and performance techniques. The program is divided into three levels of training: Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. Specific skills are emphasized at each level. A jury examination is required each semester of all acting students.

Theatre Arts Technology

The Theatre Technology program is designed to educate, train and inspire talented students in the technology of live theatre. It is expected that students who successfully complete this course of study will eventually 252 2023-2024 become accomplished technical directors and theatre technicians in community, educational, regional and/or professional theatres as well as accomplished planners or consultants in other semi-related occupational fields.

Women's Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies is an exciting educational opportunity offered by the Graduate School for promising students and other individuals to think and to speak critically; to plan quality research; and to contribute to policy discussions on topics concerning women. Housed at Howard University, the program has the advantage of highlighting the lives and contributions of women of color and of diverse cultures.