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 |
| Undergraduate Secondary Subject Minors: English Education, Mathematics Education, and Social Studies Education | Ed.D. Major: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies | M.Ed. Major: School Psychology |
| Undergraduate Specialty Area Minor: Music Education | 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, four 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:
- PhD in School Psychology (The National Association of School Psychologists), and
- Educational Administration (National Educational Leadership Preparation).
The PhD program in Counseling Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).