Applicants who fail to do so shall be denied admission. He is also the Executive Director of Capstone Institute at Howard University, formally known as the Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed At Risk (CRESPAR).

A student must be in residence in the Graduate School for at least four (4) semesters in order to be recommended for a degree. The School Psychology Program at Howard University is designed to fit within the conceptual framework and mission of the School of Education, which centers on the psychological practitioner as a: “facilitator of change, a reflective professional and a scholarly researcher.” Further, the program is fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and aligned with the standards of training and practice set forth by the American Psychological Association (APA). A student must formally apply to candidacy and is admitted to candidacy only when he/she has completed the below requirements.

The Clinical Psychology Specialization program at Howard University is a full time, five-year program of study that trains culture-relevant practitioner-scientists to apply the science of psychology to understand how individuals interact with their communities to affect mental and physical well-being. Candidacy for the Ph.D. degree is valid for not more than five calendar years. **NOTE: Even though admissions criteria require candidates to have a combined GRE score of 1000/300, we consider other indicators of success in the reviewing process. Students seeking the Ph.D. degree must complete a total of 91 semester hours of graduate credit beyond the master's degree, including up to 12 credits in dissertation research. Howard University’s commitment to preparing educational leaders dates back to 1890.

The PhD program in Clinical Psychology Specialization is the first and longest standing program at a Historically Black College or University. The HUSP Doctoral program curriculum is designed for students entering at the post-Bachelor’s level of study. TEL: (202)336-5979. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all admissions materials are received by the Graduate School prior to the December deadline. The Program shall determine the conditions under which the student may be reinstated, subject to the approval of the GSAS. The program strongly prepares its students for practice by (a) ensuring that they have the skills to provide services to ALL children, (b) demanding data-based problem-solving and accountability in their practice, and (c) sharpening their understanding of diverse human behavior, developed under diverse conditions. Students whose performance on the comprehensive examination is unsatisfactory may request reexamination after a minimum of one term. The Doctoral program in School Psychology at Howard University is housed within the School of Education and is one of only two doctoral school psychology programs at an HBCU or minority serving institution. Enrolled students who as applicants failed to submit accurate and complete credentials or accurate and complete information on their application for admission shall be subject to dismissal when the same is made known, regardless of classification.". During the 2018-2019 academic year, Howard University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in psychology. We believe that this theoretical foundation well equips Howard school psychology students to address the ever widening array of challenges experienced by an increasingly diverse population of children, youth and families.

Howard places a high emphasis on clinical field training. An applicant who wishes to apply to the program is required to complete a formal Howard University Application online at the Graduate School website (https://gs.howard.edu). The minimum course of study for the doctorate degree in School Psychology is outlined in the Related Documents linked above (Doctoral Curriculum and in Section 2 of the Doctoral Handbook). The doctoral program in School Psychology aspires to recruit mature, culturally diverse individuals who have a high motivation to learn and make major contributions to the needs of diverse school-aged children and their families. Candidates in the School Psychology Doctoral Program must complete five years of specialized training (118 credit hours), including field-based experiences (including 9 1200-1500 hours Practicum and a yearlong [1800 hours], pre-doctoral internship).

Students without adequate background in specific areas of the program may be required to complete additional credits beyond the minimum. Students should consult the Director of Graduate Studies if in doubt as to any of the requirements for candidacy. This is normally done by accepting the master's degree required for admission.

Completed the Responsible Conduct of Research Training administered by the Graduate School. Failure to pass the second examination constitutes cause for removal from the program at the option of the Examining Committee and/or the Dean. Students should carefully note the specific requirements of their departments relative to admission to candidacy and regard them as additional to the requirements of the program and the Graduate School. Early admission applications must be received by November 1st. Completed an Admission to Candidacy form available from the GSAS, which must include a list of graduate courses completed, being taken, and yet to be pursued in the program. In short, we believe that the doctoral program course and content represents a modern School Psychology training program that reflects innovations and developments that have emerged over recent years in the field of school psychology. STUDENT ADMISSIONS, OUTCOMES, & OTHER DATA (as of September 2020). The Doctoral program in School Psychology at Howard University aspires to prepare culturally and technologically competent school psychologists who are (a) skilled in the interface between theory, research, and practice; and (b) competent in the application of empirically-derived techniques to improve the cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning of all children.
If candidacy status expires (after 5 years) students must seek renewal of candidacy by applying to the GSAS through the department. Secured the approval for candidacy from the GSAS.

Wade Boykin is a Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in the Department of Psychology at Howard University.

Due to this, the school was ranked #482 out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. In particular, graduates are expected to think critically; analyze and solve problems; make ethical decisions; apply knowledge by linking theory with practice; understand and use technology; know and understand self, history, and community; assume leadership roles in the global community; and demonstrate knowledge, sensitivity, and skill in working with special needs and diverse populations. Washington, DC 20059. developmental, experimental, personality, and social psychology - subdisciplines that intersect with Clinical Psychology Specialization. The School Psychology program is designed to prepare competent graduate candidates in the study and practice of professional psychology with specific emphasis on cultural competence. This is a decrease of 6% …

Credits transferred from other accredited graduate institutions may not be used to meet the residency requirement. The Clinical Psychology Specialization program at Howard University is a full time, five-year program of study that trains culture-relevant practitioner-scientists to apply the science of psychology to understand how individuals interact with their communities to affect mental and physical well-being. Secured the approval of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) as required for the dissertation research project. The curriculum reflects instruction and experiential training in areas considered basic to the general study of professional psychology (e.g., research theory and quantitative methods; psychological measurement; biological, social, and cognitive-affective bases of behavior; and individual differences), as well as those germane to the specific practice of school psychology (e.g., school-based consultation; psycho-educational assessment and remediation; behavior analysis and intervention; data-based decision making; brief therapy techniques; human learning; outreach programs [both reactive and proactive] for the school, home and community; professional issues [roles and functions] and ethics; wellness promotion; and crisis intervention). Graduates from the Howard University Counseling Psychology Ph.D. or the Advanced Certificate program in the School of Education if recommended by the Department. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational PsychologyThe PhD in educational psychology emphasizes the practical application of learning and development theories to the study of human behavior. Phone: 202-806-6100 Candidates must pass this examination within five calendar years after the beginning of the first term during which credit that is counted toward the degree was earned. The department in which the student is seeking the degree determines the conditions under which the applicant may be reinstated, subject to approval of the Executive Committees of the School of Education and the Graduate School. Our mission is to train scientist-practitioners from diverse backgrounds to apply their services to understanding and reducing societal problems. At various points in their studies, doctoral students must pass both written and oral qualifying examinations. Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1987, we are dedicated to bringing well-being and health to diverse groups in globally unserved settings by rigorously grounding psychological science in transcultural contexts. Students in the Doctoral Counseling Psychology Program must have their dissertation proposal approved by a 4 member committee of faculty. Application guidelines and other required admission information are available from the Graduate School (https://gs.howard.edu). Students gain supervised training through different placements in the District of Columbia and Maryland areas.

a. A. The Department of Psychology offers admission to Ph.D. programs in the following major areas: clinical, developmental, neuropsychology, personality, and social psychology within the Graduate School.

A student must be in residence in the Graduate School for at least four (4) semesters in order to be recommended for a degree. The student is responsible for fulfilling these requirements on time.

So proud! The application deadline for the doctoral program in Educational Psychology is December 1st and all application materials must be submitted at that time, including official GRE general results. Received approval of a dissertation topic via a process determined by the graduate faculty in the department.

Students majoring in educational psychology pursue an empirically based interdisciplinary program of study. Admission to candidacy must be achieved at least one semester prior to that in which the student expects to receive his/her degree. The primary objective of the program is to produce psychologists who are capable of performing scholarly research and evaluation studies and practitioners who are skillful in applying principles of psychology to the resolution of developmental and educational problems. 4. Admission to the Graduate School does not automatically make a student an official candidate for the doctoral degree. We are proud of our students who successfully matched at APA Accredited Internships (2020-21).

Enrolled students who as applicants failed to submit accurate and complete credentials or accurate and complete information on their application for admission shall be subject to dismissal when the same is made known, regardless of classification.

Established in 1930 under the leadership of Dr. Francis Sumner, the Department of Psychology at Howard University hailed influential alumni such as Drs. Each program builds upon the rich tradition of scholarship and advancing knowledge to improve the well-being of underserved communities with a focus on the Black experience. For graduate students who enter the program with existing graduate-level (Masters) work from Howard or another university, the Program Director, in consultation with core HUSP faculty, will make recommendations by the end of the first semester as to which courses taken elsewhere should be credited toward the HUSP doctorate.