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The APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Psychology (specialization in Developmental Psychology) at Howard's Graduate School provides rigorous training in the empirical study of the processes and mechanisms of developmental change across the lifespan from infancy through childhood and adolescence to adulthood and aging, including the biological, behavioral, cognitive, social, and affective bases of human development. Our Ph.D.

The Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology at Howard prepares students for careers as counseling psychologists who facilitate the optimal development of individuals and groups in a variety of settings, including but not limited to counseling centers, school-based mental health, state and federal agencies, community mental health centers, and universities. Our program is based on the scientist/practitioner model of professional psychology and integrates counseling and psychological theory, scientific inquiry, and supervised practice.

The APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at Howard’s Graduate School prepares students to pursue clinical work and research addressing social determinants of health in underserved communities. You may pursue the adult or child clinical track of the program. As a first-year student, you'll complete a clinical experience focused on clinical interviews and administration of cognitive/ achievement tests in a school setting. You'll apply psychotherapy skills in a second practicum experience in your second year.

The Ph.D. in Political Science at Howard’s Graduate School prepares students for careers in academia, public affairs, policy, law, and foreign affairs as well as for senior-level research and consulting positions. You will benefit from Howard's premier location at the nexus of American politics and policymaking in Washington, D.C., and have access to a network of top-ranked and nationally recognized research institutions, consulting firms, think tanks, and government agencies.

The M.A. in Political Science at Howard's Graduate School prepares students to pursue study at the doctoral level or careers in public affairs, policy, law, foreign affairs, research, government and consulting. You will benefit from Howard's premier location at the nexus of American politics and policymaking in Washington, D.C., and have access to a network of top-ranked and nationally recognized research institutions, consulting firms, think tanks, and government agencies. As a student in the M.A.

The Ph.D. program in History at Howard’s Graduate School prepares students with a solid foundation in historical theory and research methodology for a range of careers in academia, consulting, public and institutional history, and senior research analyst positions in the public and private sectors. Our graduate program in History is noted for its strengths in regional, traditional, transnational, and comparative historical study. A spirit of collaborative inquiry defines the Ph.D.

The Ph.D. program in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (HELPS) at Howard's Graduate School prepares graduates for rewarding leadership and management careers in higher education. Our Ph.D. program also prepares graduates to become policy advocates for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). Our program emphasizes theoretical, conceptual, and practical foundations in university fundraising, board and community relations, accreditation, diversity, access, education equity, contemporary issues in higher education, and ethics in decision-making.

The Ph.D. program in Economics at Howard’s Graduate School provides students with rigorous technical training in applied economic analysis, microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, game theory, and econometrics. Our program prepares students for careers in academia, public policy, and government as leading economists, consultants, statisticians, and senior researchers.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics at Howard’s Graduate School provides students with a solid foundation in applied economic analysis, microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, and econometrics. Our M.A. in Economics program is designed for students and mid-career professionals who wish to apply economic theory and analysis to solve problems faced by global businesses and organizations and to address pressing societal challenges like global poverty and closing racial wealth gaps.

The Ph.D. in African Studies at Howard's Graduate School promotes rigorous interdisciplinary scholarship on critical issues pertaining to African-descended people on the African continent, in the United States, and across the Diaspora. The Ph.D. program in African Studies prepares students for academic careers in a wide range of fields, including but not limited to public policy and advocacy, public administration, cultural studies, communications, international development, international business, education, history, religious studies, transatlantic studies, and sociology.

Programs

Developmental Psychology (Ph.D.)

Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)

Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)

Political Science (Ph.D.)

Political Science (M.A.)

History (Ph.D.)

Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (Ph.D.)

Economics (Ph.D.)

Economics (M.A.)

African Studies (Ph.D.)