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2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, DC 20059-0001
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Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate, Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate, Doctor's degree, First-Professional degree, Certificates/First-Professional certificate
Carnegie classification: Research Universities (high research activity)
Number of students: 10,771 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$45.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$14,020$12,985$12,295
Out of State$14,020$12,985$12,295
Books and Supplies$1,500$1,200$1,200
On-Campus
Room and board$6,976$6,522$6,186
Other Expenses$1,850$1,800$1,800
Off Campus
Room and board$13,700$12,244$11,855
Other Expenses$1,850$1,800$1,800
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$1,850$1,800$1,800

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 36% $3,356
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 5% $764
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 44% $8,674
Loans to students 67% $11,712
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
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Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Physician Assistant
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Less-than-4-year certificate Physician Assistant: A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Medical Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiation Therapist
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Less-than-4-year certificate Medical Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiation Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anato...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Dental Hygiene + Hygienist
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Less-than-4-year certificate Dental Hygiene + Hygienist: A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instru...

Bachelor degree
Theatre + Theatre Arts Management
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Theatre + Theatre Arts Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply business management principles to the management of theatres and production corporations. Includes instruction in theatrical production, theatre design and planning, fund-raising and promotion, investment...

Bachelor degree
Systems Engineering
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Systems Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems, including the integration of human, physical, energy, co...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other s...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, ...

Bachelor degree
Russian Language and Literature
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Russian Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Russian language. Includes instruction in Russian philology, Old Russian, Modern Russian and dialects, literature, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.

Bachelor degree
Radio and Television
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Radio and Television: A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and m...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the variou...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, publi...

Bachelor degree
Physics
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodyn...

Bachelor degree
Physician Assistant
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Physician Assistant: A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medic...

Bachelor degree
Physical Therapy + Therapist
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Physical Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in fun...

Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to t...

Bachelor degree
Parks
Recreation and Leisure Studies
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies: A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public.

Bachelor degree
Occupational Therapy + Therapist
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Occupational Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum hea...

Bachelor degree
Nutrition Sciences
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Nutrition Sciences: A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in f...

Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of m...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Microbiology
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Microbiology, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, v...

Bachelor degree
Medical Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiation Therapist
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Medical Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiation Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physio...

Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Mechanical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathem...

Bachelor degree
Marketing
Other
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Marketing, Other: Any instructional program in general marketing and marketing research not listed in the Marketing, General category.

Bachelor degree
Journalism
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalis...

Bachelor degree
International Business + Trade + Commerce
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues...

Bachelor degree
Interior Design
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Interior Design: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications dra...

Bachelor degree
Insurance
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Insurance: A program that prepares individuals to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Includes instruction in casualty insurance and general liability, property insurance, employe...

Bachelor degree
Information Science + Studies
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Information Science + Studies: A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and p...

Bachelor degree
Hospitality Administration + Management
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Hospitality Administration + Management, General: A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instr...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of s...

Bachelor degree
Health and Physical Education + Fitness
Other
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Health and Physical Education + Fitness, Other: Any instructional program in health and physical education/fitness not listed in the Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General category.

Bachelor degree
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Other
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other: Any instructional program in health and medical administrative services not listed in the Health and Medical Administrative Services, General category.

Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and...

Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, scien...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instrumen...

Bachelor degree
Fashion Merchandising
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Fashion Merchandising: A program that prepares individuals to promote product lines/brands, and organize promotional campaigns, at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Includes instruction in wholesaling, wholesale advertising,...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Electrical
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, includin...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- an...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed ...

Bachelor degree
Dance
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Dance, General: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and an...

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administ...

Bachelor degree
Consumer Economics
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Consumer Economics: A program that focuses on the application of micro- and macro-economic theory to consumer behavior and individual and family consumption of goods and services. Includes instruction in modeling, economic forecasting, indexing, price theory, and analysis of individu...

Bachelor degree
Computer Systems Analysis + Analyst
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Computer Systems Analysis + Analyst: A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in compute...

Bachelor degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category.

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizati...

Bachelor degree
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Other
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other: Any instructional program in communications disorders sciences and services not listed in the Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, General category.

Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist: A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnos...

Bachelor degree
Classics + Classical Languages, Lit And Linguistics, General.
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Classics + Classical Languages, Lit And Linguistics, General: A general program that focuses on the literary culture of the ancient Graeco-Roman world and the Greek and Latin languages and literatures and their development prior to the fall of the Roman Empire.

Bachelor degree
Civil Engineering
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Civil Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; a...

Bachelor degree
Child Development
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Child Development: A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parental and...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Chemical Engineering
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Chemical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conserva...

Bachelor degree
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed in the Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, General category.

Bachelor degree
Broadcast Journalism
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Broadcast Journalism: A program that focuses on the methods and techniques for reporting, producing, and delivering news and news programs via radio, television, and video/film media; and that prepares individuals to be professional broadcast journalists, editors, producers, directors...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biologi...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Architecture (BArch, BA + BS, MArch, MA + MS, PhD).
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Architecture (BArch, BA + BS, MArch, MA + MS, PhD): A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of architecture and to conduct research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in architectural design, history, and theory; building struc...

Bachelor degree
Anthropology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Anthropology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology an...

Bachelor degree
African-American + Black Studies
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree African-American + Black Studies: A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the North American peoples descended from the African diaspora; focusing on the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, but also including reference to Latin Ameri...

Bachelor degree
African Studies
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree African Studies: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the African Continent, usually with an emphasis on Africa south of the Sahara, and including the African diaspora overseas.

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, ...

Master's degree
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Other
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: Any instructional program in theological and ministerial studies not listed above, including preparation for religious vocations in faiths other than Christianity and Judaism.

Master's degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers....

Master's degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other s...

Master's degree
Sociology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, ...

Master's degree
Social Work
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social we...

Master's degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific...

Master's degree
School Psychology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree School Psychology: A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical and counseling psychology principles to the diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Includes instruction in child and/or adolescent development; learning theory; testing, observation and other p...

Master's degree
Reading Teacher Education
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Reading Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Public Health
Other
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Public Health, Other: Any instructional program in public health not listed in the Public Health, General category.

Master's degree
Public Administration
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Public Administration: A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and princip...

Master's degree
Psychology
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the variou...

Master's degree
Political Science and Government
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, publi...

Master's degree
Physics
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodyn...

Master's degree
Physical Therapy + Therapist
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Physical Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in fun...

Master's degree
Philosophy
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to t...

Master's degree
Pharmacology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Pharmacology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of drug interactions on biological systems and organisms and the sources, chemical properties, biological effects, and therapeutic uses of drugs. Includes instruction in pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, drug ...

Master's degree
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Pharmacology and Toxicology: A program with an integrated, combined approach to the study of pharmacological and toxicological issues in biology and the biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in topics such as solvents, xenobiotic metabolism, chemical toxicity, neurotoxicology, im...

Master's degree
Nutrition Sciences
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Nutrition Sciences: A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in f...

Master's degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of m...

Master's degree
Music
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Master's degree
Mechanical Engineering
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Mechanical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and...

Master's degree
Mathematics
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathem...

Master's degree
Legal Professions and Studies
Other
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Legal Professions and Studies, Other: Any program in law, legal services, and legal studies not listed in the Legal Professions and Studies, General category.

Master's degree
History
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of s...

Master's degree
Health and Physical Education
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Health and Physical Education, General: A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation stud...

Master's degree
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Other
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other: Any instructional program in health and medical administrative services not listed in the Health and Medical Administrative Services, General category.

Master's degree
Health + Health Care Administration + Management
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Health + Health Care Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial manage...

Master's degree
Genetics
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Genetics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the organization, recombination, function, regulation, and transmission of heritable information in biological organisms at all levels of complexity. Includes instruction in Mendelian genetics, mechanisms of...

Master's degree
French Language and Literature
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, scien...

Master's degree
Film + Cinema Studies
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Film + Cinema Studies: A program in the visual arts that focuses on the study of the history, development, theory, and criticism of the film/video arts, as well as the basic principles of film making and film production.

Master's degree
English Language and Literature
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Master's degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject m...

Master's degree
Electrical
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, includin...

Master's degree
Educational Psychology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Educational Psychology: A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-s...

Master's degree
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that ...

Master's degree
Economics
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- an...

Master's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Master's degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services: A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizin...

Master's degree
Counseling Psychology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Counseling Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes i...

Master's degree
Computer Systems Analysis + Analyst
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Computer Systems Analysis + Analyst: A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in compute...

Master's degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category.

Master's degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizati...

Master's degree
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Other
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other: Any instructional program in communications disorders sciences and services not listed in the Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, General category.

Master's degree
Civil Engineering
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Civil Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; a...

Master's degree
Child Development
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Child Development: A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parental and...

Master's degree
Chemistry
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Master's degree
Chemical Engineering
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Chemical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conserva...

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting ...

Master's degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biologi...

Master's degree
Biochemistry
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Biochemistry: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic...

Master's degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Master's degree
Anatomy
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree Anatomy: A program that focuses on the scientific study of organ systems, tissue structures, and whole bodies together with their cellular and structural components and dynamics. Includes instruction in cell biology and histology, structural biology, molecular mechanics, regional and...

Master's degree
African Studies
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Master's degree African Studies: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the African Continent, usually with an emphasis on Africa south of the Sahara, and including the African diaspora overseas.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Women's Studies
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Post-Master's certificate Women's Studies: A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focu...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Teacher Education and Professional Development
Specific Levels and Methods
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Post-Master's certificate Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods: Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed in the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, General category.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Special Education and Teaching
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Post-Master's certificate Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
School Psychology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Post-Master's certificate School Psychology: A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical and counseling psychology principles to the diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Includes instruction in child and/or adolescent development; learning theory; testing, observation a...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Reading Teacher Education
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Post-Master's certificate Reading Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Information Science + Studies
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Post-Master's certificate Information Science + Studies: A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information sto...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Educational Psychology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Post-Master's certificate Educational Psychology: A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Post-Master's certificate Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level,...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Education
Other
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Post-Master's certificate Education, Other: Any instructional program in education not listed in the Education, General category.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Post-Master's certificate Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services: A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the...

Doctor's degree
Theology + Theological Studies
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Doctor's degree Theology + Theological Studies: A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologet...

Doctor's degree
Sociology
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Doctor's degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, ...

Doctor's degree
Social Work
Howard University

General Description for:
Howard University Doctor's degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social we...

Doctor's degree
Psychology
General
Howard University