On January 28, 2011, the Howard University Board of Trustees unanimously approved President Sidney A. Ribeau's plan for university-wide academic renewal. The plan "Positioning Howard University for the Future: Enriching Humanity through Teaching, Learning, Research and Service," ushers in a new era for the School of Education that will expand our capacity to prepare uniquely qualified teachers, leaders and human development professionals to serve and transform our schools, local and global communities.

The mission of the Howard University School of Education is to be a leader in: a) preparing dynamic teachers, researchers, educational leaders, and human services professionals committed to improving teaching, learning, and research in urban and other diverse settings; b) conducting multidisciplinary research and disseminating findings that inform policy and practice relevant to Black populations and other underserved groups; c) analyzing and influencing educational and social policies to empower individuals, families, schools, and communities; and d) promoting social justice, educational access, and opportunities for Black and underserved populations locally, nationally, and globally.

Overview of Academic Programs:

The Howard University School of Education (HUSOE) offers the following degree and certification programs through its three departments: Curriculum & Instruction (C&I), Educational Administration & Policy (EAP) and Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies (HDPES).

New Programs:

The undergraduate teacher education program and master's of education in School Psychology & Counseling Services program are scheduled to begin in Fall 2012. Interested students should check the School of Education website at www.howard.edu/schooleducation for program development updates.

Discontinued Programs:

Department of Curriculum & Instruction: Students enrolled in the M.A. or M.A.T. programs must meet with their faculty advisers to develop a plan for program completion.

Department of Educational Administration & Policy: Students enrolled in the M.A. program must meet with their faculty adviser to develop a plan for program completion.

Department of Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies: Students enrolled in the M.A., M.S., M.Ed. CAGS or Ed.D. program in Community Counseling, School Counseling, Educational Psychology or School Psychology must meet with their faculty advisers to develop a plan for program completion.

Admission Requirements

Students interested in applying for admission to the School of Education should visit our website www.howard.edu/schooleducation for specific admission requirements.

Students interested in applying for admission to Ph.D. programs offered in the School of Education should visit our website at www.howard.edu/schooleducation and the Howard University Graduate School website at www.gs.howard.edu for specific admission requirements.

Accreditation

The School of Education is accredited by National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).  Programs with specialized national recognition include Elementary Education (The Association of Childhood Education International), Early Childhood Education (The National Association for the Education of Young Children), Special Education (The Council for Exceptional Children), School Psychology (National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)), and Educational Administration (The Educational Leadership Constituency Council). The PhD program in Counseling Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).