Application for Graduate Study in Education The University Howard University is a private institution chartered in 1867 by an Act of Congress as a university, for the education of youth in the liberal arts and sciences. Howard University is a comprehensive research university, unique and irreplaceable, defined by its core values, the excellence of all its activities, instruction, research and service, by its enduring commitment to educating youth, African Americans and other people of color in particular, and for leadership and service to our nation and the global community. Howard University produces a high percentage of African-American professional and scholars. The University offers more than 160 specialized subjects with doctorates available in more than 23 areas. Application Deadline Dates The Admissions Application should be received by the dates listed below: *Fall Semester *Spring Semester *Summer Session February 15 th November 1 st March 15 th *Fall Semester *Fall Semester February 1 st Clinical Psychology February 1 st Pharmacy The Application for Graduate study and the $45 application fee are valid for two (2) continuous semesters only. Required Application Materials * The completed and signed graduate application * Non-refundable application fee of $45.00 made payable to Howard University (CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER). * Official Transcript(s) must be delivered and/or mailed in a sealed envelope by the Registrar of ALL colleges/universities you have attended. * Three letters of recommendation from professors/educators who can attest to the applicant s potential for graduate work in the major selected. * Statement of Interest An essay stating your purpose in pursuing a degree in the area selected. * Autobiographical sketch A brief biography of one s own life written in paragraph form. * A Graded Paper Some departments require graded papers from courses (See Dept Requirements) * GRE (Graduate Record Examination) code 5297 * Praxis I Scores (Curriculum and Instruction)
General Application Procedures Please send the completed application form, other required documents and appropriate fees to the appropriate Department: For Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Reading and Special Education Programs (MEd): www.howard.edu/schooleducation/departments/can DI/CI_Overview.html Howard University Department of Curriculum and Instruction Attn: Admissions, Ms. June Harris 2441 4 th Street, NW ASA, Room 203 202-806-7343 jlharris@howard.edu For Educational Administration and Policy Programs (MEd, CAGS, EdD): www.howard.edu/schooleducation/departments/eap/ EAP_Overview.html Howard University Department of Educational Administration and Policy Attn: Admissions, Ms. Naomi Black 2441 4 th Street, NW ASA, Room 221 202-806-7342 nblack@howard.edu For School Psychology and Counseling Services (MEd): www.howard.edu/schooleducation/departments/hdp ES/HDPES_Overview.html Howard University Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies Attn: Admissions, Ms. Frazier Tate-Jackson 2441 4 th Street, NW ASA, Room 307 202-806-7350 fjackson@howard.edu For Education Programs administered in the Graduate School (PhD): www.gs.howard.edu Howard University Graduate School Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions 4 th and College Streets, NW Suite 200 202-806-7469 Fx: 202-806-4664 Admission Requirements for International Students Undergraduate and/or graduate records that reflect the equivalency of a U.S. four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts, certificates and/or mark sheets must be sent directly from institutions abroad to the address in accordance with the program of interest. If the documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by official translation. Course syllabi or catalogs may also be required. Transcripts and admissions documentation must bear the same name that appears on the graduate application for admission. If the names are different, please send a photocopy of your passport or other notorized documentation reflecting your name change. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), required for individuals from non-english speaking countries. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly from ETS. The Graduate School does not endorse a cutoff score; however a minimum score of 550 is encouraged on the paper-based exam and 213 on the computer-based exam. Certificate of Eligibility (1-20) International applicants requesting an I-20 will be issued after the student is admitted to the University, has paid the necessary $300 Enrollment Fee, and has submitted the Statement of Financial Resources Form with the correct amount of funds, signed by the sponsor(s). Readmission Procedures All students who are absent from or not registered at the University for one semester (Summer Session not included) are referred to as Former Students Returning (FSR) and must apply in advance for readmission by submitting the Application for Graduate Study 60 days prior to the date of registration. The application fee is not required for Former Students Returning.
Application for Graduate Study For Office Use Only Application Fee (Non-refundable): $45.00 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PRINT OR TYPE Use codes where indicated Social Security Number: Application for (semester and year) Date of birth / / Fall 20 Spring 20 Summer 20 / / Month / Day / Year Gender (optional) Male Female Legal name Mr. Ms. Name: Last (family or surname) name First name Middle Previous last name(s) Permanent address: Number and Street City: State/Country: Zip code: Mailing address: Number and Street City: State/Country: Zip code: Day phone no.: ( ) - Home phone no: ( ) - E-Mail address: Fax no: ( ) - U.S. citizen Citizenship Birthplace VISA Type [ ] [ ] > U.S. State or Country code >U.S. State or Country code Permanent resident Are you a veteran of the U.S. Uniformed Services? Yes No During Vietnam College/School Major Degree Sought Indicate specific program within the department [ ] [ ] [ ] > C Codes > C Codes > D Codes Classification: Regular Unclassified (non-degree) Status: New Entrant Transfer FSR (Former Student Returning) Enrollment: Full-time Part-time List all universities and colleges attended. List institutions where highest degree was obtained first. Howard University students: List Howard University and all other institutions. Institution School code City State Country Major Degree Received From mo/yr Dates To mo/yr
Have you previously applied for admission to Howard University? Yes No If Yes, for which semester was last application submitted: Fall 20 Spring 20 Summer 20 Former Howard University students indicate last semester enrolled: Fall 20 Spring 20 Summer 20 Howard University school/college in which you were last enrolled: > C Codes[ ] Major > C Codes[ ] Howard University identification number (ID): NAME UNDER WHICH YOU LAST ATTENDED HOWARD UNIVERSITY IF DIFFERENT FROM NAME PRESENTLY USED. Last First MI If you answer yes to any of the next four (4) questions, attach a letter giving details. a) Have you been arrested? Yes No b) Have you been convicted of any crime (other than traffic violations) or been sentenced to a correctional or penal institution? Yes No c) Has disciplinary action been taken against you at any educational institution? Yes No d) Has academic action been taken against you at any educational institution attended? Yes No What most influenced your decision to attend Howard University > E Codes [ ] List family members (exclude spouse) who have attended Howard University. (optional) As indicated by my signature, I understand that withholding information required on this application or giving false information may make me ineligible for admission to the University or subject to dismissal when the same is made known regardless of classification. With this understanding, I certify that all of the above statements and information included are correct and complete; and, if admitted to Howard University, I agree to abide by its policies, rules and regulations. Signature of applicant Date 2001 Howard University, all rights reserved
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Graduate School AFRS African Studies (M.A., M.S., Ph.D.) ANAT Anatomy (M.S., Ph.D.)(M.D., Ph.D.) ART Art (M.A.) ATMS Atmospheric Sciences (M.S., Ph.D.)) BIOC Biochemistry (M.S./Ph.D.) BIOL Biology (M.S., Ph.D.) (M.D./Ph.D.) CHEG Chemical Engineering (M.S.) CHEM Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.) (M.D./Ph.D.) CIVL Civil Engineering (M.Engr.) COMM Communication Sciences & Disorders (M.S., Ph.D.) ECON Economics (M.A., Ph.D.) ELEC Electrical Engineering (M.Engr., Ph.D.) ENGL English (M.A., Ph.D.) FREN French (M.A.) FREN French (M.A.) GENE Genetics (M.S., Ph.D.)(M.D./Ph.D.) HIST History (M.A., Ph.D.) HUMC Human Communication Studies (M.A., Ph.D.) HUM. D. Human Development (M.S.) MATH Mathematics (M.S., Ph.D.) MECH Mechanical Engineering (M.Engr., Ph.D.) MICR Microbiology (Ph.D.) (M.D./Ph.D.) NTRS Nutritional Sciences (M.S., Ph.D.) PHGY Pharmacology (M.S., Ph.D.) PHIL Philosophy (M.A.) PHTH Physical Education (M.S.) PHYS Physics (M.S., Ph.D.) PHSI Physiology (Ph.D.)(M.D./Ph.D.) POS Political Science (M.A., Ph.D.) PSYC Psychology (M.S., Ph.D.) PUAD Public Administration (M.A.P.A.) SWRK Social Work (Ph.D.) SOCI Sociology (M.A., Ph.D.) C Codes: Schools/Colleges and Majors SPAN Spanish (M.A.) SYCS Systems and Computer Sciences (M.C.,S.) College of Arts & Sciences Division of Fine Arts ART Art (M.F.A.) MUSC Music (M.Music, M.Music Ed.) School of Business School of Business BUSA Business Administration (M.B.A., J.D./M.B.A.) HLSA Health Services Administration (M.B.A., J.D./M.B.A.) School of Communications FILM Film (M.F.A.F.) School of Divinity RELI Religion (M.DIV., M.A.R.S., D. Min.) (M.A.T., M.Ed., Ed.D., C. A.G.S. only: M.A. and Ph.D. offered from the Graduate School) EDAD Educational Administration (M.A. M.Ed., C.A.G.S., Ed.D.) COUG Counseling & Guidance (M.A., M.Ed.) COUP Counseling Psychology (M.A., M.Ed.,C.A.G.S. & Ph.D.) CTEL Curriculum & Instruction (Elementary) (M.Ed.) CTSC Curriculum & Instruction (Secondary) (M.Ed., M.A., M.A.T., C.A.G.S.) ECHE Early Childhood Education (M.Ed., M.A.T., M.A., C.A.G.S.) EDPS Educational Psychology (M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D., C.A.G.S.) HD Human Development (M.S.) READ Reading (M.Ed., M.A., M.A.T., C.A.G.S.) SCHP School Psychology (M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D., C.A.G.S.) SPED Special Education (M.Ed., C.A.G.S., M.A.) College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences ARCH Architecture (M.S. Arch.) College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences NURS Nursing (M.S.N.) PHCY Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) School of Social Work School of Social Work SWRK Social Work (M.S.W.)SWRK Social Work (M.S.W.) D Codes: Degrees CERGS Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study EDD Doctor of Education DMIN Doctor of Ministry DPHAR Doctor of Pharmacy PHD Doctor of Philosophy MARCH Master of Architecture MAT Master of Arts in Teaching MA Master of Arts MARS Master of Arts in Religious Studies MBA Master of Business Administration MDIV Master of Divinity MED Master of Education MEG Master of Engineering MFA Master of Fine Arts MFAF Master of Fine Arts in Film MMUSC Master of Music MMUSE Master of Music Education MPA Master of Public Administration MSA Master of Science in Architecture MSN Master of Science in Nursing MSW Master of Social Work MS Master of Science MSCS Master of Systems and Computer Science MPT Master of Physical Therapy NODEG Non-degree CERNP Post Master s Certificate in Nursing OOOOO Undetermined A B C E F G H I H K M N O P E Codes: Recruitment Alumni Recruiter HS Counselor Parents Career Interest Athletics Admission Requirements Enrolled Students Peers Publications Teacher Location University s Reputation Internet