Nutritional Sciences (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences at the Graduate School is designed to prepare students for nutrition-related careers in research, industry, public health, academia, and senior-level health consulting roles. The Ph.D. program emphasizes evidence-based approaches to the promotion of nutritional well-being and disease prevention among underserved communities, both nationally and globally. You may choose from two distinct fields of specialization: community nutrition and experimental nutrition.

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Computer Science (MCS)

The Master of Computer Science (MCS) at Howard's Graduate School provides intensive preparation in the analysis, design, and application of computing systems to solve complex issues in healthcare, transportation, cybersecurity, data science, and many other areas. Our program welcomes applicants with a strong aptitude for mathematics or programming or a background in computer science, mathematics, business, or related disciplines. Like many of our graduate alums, you will be prepared for a career in research, industry, or government or for further study at the doctoral level.

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Nutritional Sciences (M.S.)

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutritional Sciences at Howard's Graduate School is designed to prepare students for nutrition-related careers in research, industry, public health, clinical practice, and health consulting.  Program graduates have also pursued further graduate study at the doctoral level. The M.S. program emphasizes evidence-based approaches to the promotion of nutritional well-being and disease prevention among underserved communities, both nationally and globally.

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School Psychology (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. program in School Psychology at Howard prepares school psychologists to promote learning and development in various social processes and systems. Our program has particular strengths in multicultural education and emphasizes theoretical foundations in school psychology, learning theory, and the biological, social, and cognitive-affective bases of development.

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Personality Psychology (Ph.D.)

The APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Psychology (specialization in Personality Psychology) at Howard’s Graduate School provides rigorous training in the study of the affective, cognitive, sociocultural, biological, and motivational processes underlying psychological differences among individuals. Our Ph.D.

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Social Psychology (Ph.D.)

The APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Psychology (specialization in Social Psychology) at Howard's Graduate School provides rigorous training in the scientific study of affective, cognitive, sociocultural, motivational, neural, and physiological underpinnings of social behavior. Our scholars seek to understand how these processes are shaped by political, societal, organizational, and other factors.

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Neuropsychology (Ph.D.)

The APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Psychology (specialization in Neuropsychology) at Howard’s Graduate School provides didactic and research training in the study of brain-behavior interactions and human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. Our Ph.D. program exposes students to a wide range of procedures and techniques used in studying the neural bases of cognitive, affective, and behavioral processes.

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Educational Psychology (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. program in Educational Psychology at Howard prepares graduates for rewarding careers as psychologists, program evaluators, educational consultants, test developers, statisticians, academicians, and researchers with a strong theoretical and practical foundation in educational psychology, education measurement, psychometric methods, and evaluation research design and methodology.

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Developmental Psychology (Ph.D.)

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.

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Counseling Psychology (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.

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