Social Work (Ph.D.)

Ranked 12th in the nation by U.S. News, Howard’s School of Social Work is firmly rooted in a strengths-based perspective, global awareness, and social justice framework. Since its founding, the School of Social Work has been strengthening communities in Washington, D.C., through partnerships with agencies like the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency, Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, Central Union Mission, D.C. Public Schools, and our own Howard University Hospital. Our Ph.D.

African Studies (M.A.)

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in African Studies at Howard's Graduate School promotes interdisciplinary scholarship on critical issues pertaining to African-descended people on the African continent, in the United States, and across the Diaspora. The M.A. program in African Studies prepares students for private, public, or non-profit careers that demand specialized knowledge of the African diaspora.

Sample Graduate School Program

Howard’s graduate program in African-American History is ranked third in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

The Master of Arts (MA) in History at Howard’s College of Arts and Sciences, prepares students to pursue a doctorate or a career in education, public history, archives administration, law, public affairs, or research in the public and private sectors. The MA in History is noted for its strengths in regional, traditional, transnational, and comparative historical study.

Art (M.F.A.)

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Master of 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.

Master of Accountancy

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.

Theatre 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 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.

Admission to this program is by portfolio review and interview only.

Acting

The objectives of the Acting area of 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. A satisfactory jury examination is necessary for a passing grade in all Acting classes.

Electronic Studio (M.F.A.)

The Master of Fine Arts program is a 60 credit hour, two-year professional program in Studio Art. 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.

Applicants who wish to specialize in ceramics, design, fashion design, electronic studio, interior design, painting or sculpture must complete 60 credits of graduate coursework. The required categories of coursework includes: