Academics
We offer the following degree and certification programs through our three departments: Curriculum & Instruction (C&I), Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) and Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies (HDPES).
| Curriculum & Instruction | Educational Leadership and Policy Studies | Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies |
|---|---|---|
| BS Majors: Elementary Education | M.Ed Majors: Educational Administration | BS Majors: Human Development |
| M.Ed. Majors: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education | CAGS Major: Educational Administration | M.Ed. Major: School Psychology and Counseling Services |
| Undergraduate Secondary Education Minors: English Education, Foreign Language Education (French and Spanish), Mathematics Education, Physics Education, and Social Studies Education | Ed.D. Major: Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy / Ph.D. Major: Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies | Ph.D. Majors: Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, School Psychology |
Admission Requirements
Students interested in applying for admission to the School of Education should view the specific admission requirements for the desired program.
Students interested in applying for admission to Ph.D. programs offered in the School of Education should view the specific admission requirements for the desired program and visit the Howard University Graduate School website at www.gs.howard.edu for additional admission requirements.
Accreditation
The School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Additionally, 13 subject area disciplines are State Approved by the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) for teacher certification in the District of Columbia.
Other programs with National Recognition include:
- BS in Elementary Education (The Association of Childhood Education International), and
- Educational Administration (The Educational Leadership Constituency Council).
The PhD program in Counseling Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).