Doctoral Degree Programs in District of Columbia

The Doctor of Audiology program aims to train students to become audiologists who can provide culturally sensitive care in all diagnostic and rehabilitative …

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biochemistry. Additionally, the department considers applicati…

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

The Department of Psychology offers a doctorate (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology, with specialization in working with deaf and hard of hearing populations. The…

The curriculum in Communication, Culture and Media Studies (CCMS) is designed to train scholars and academic leaders to contribute to interdisciplinary resea…

*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 Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science & Engineering has an interdisciplinary focus with emphasis on design thinking and the ability to solve complex p…

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Counseling Psychology program, housed within the Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies (HD…

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Critical Studies in the Education of the Deaf Learner emphasizes critical pedagogy as the foundation for advocacy in the …

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 o…

The Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience (PEN) Program was founded at Gallaudet University by Professor Laura-Ann Petitto, a leading cognitive neuroscientist wh…

Howard University’s commitment to preparing educational leaders dates back to 1890. Howard University’s School of Education (HUSOE) is not a newcomer to urba…

The Graduate Programs in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies are designed to prepare the next generation of School Administrators and leaders of Higher…

*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 th…

The Ph.D. program in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences prepares students with a masters or clinical doctorate in a related field (e.g., Au.D., M.S. in S…

UDC-Law is committed to training attorneys who have the knowledge, skills and practical experience required for admission to the bar and effective and respon…

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 …

Gallaudet's Ph.D. program in Linguistics, with a focus on ASL and other signed languages, gives students the opportunity to specialize in a range of theoreti…

The Department of Microbiology offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in microbiology. The curriculum provides a high-caliber research-based education in molec…

The Howard University Non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy (NTDP) program normally requires a minimum of two years to complete. Eligible Pharmacists are admitt…

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

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

The Physical Therapy program offers an accredited program leading to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Students in this program are exposed to cutti…

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics offers graduate programming leading to the degree Doctor of Philosophy in physiology. The curriculum consists of …

The Department also offers courses in Research Methods, Political Theory, and Political Economy. Students may, with prior approval of the Director of Graduat…