Overview

About the program

The History Department's graduate program reflects the department's concurrent commitment to

an accurate reconstruction and interpretation of the collective experiences of the world's people and
a special emphasis on African America, Africa, and the African Diaspora.

These concordant concerns are in keeping with Howard University's unique character and role as a major American university with a predominantly Black constituency.

The program is designed to allow for both diversity and specialization and is sufficiently flexible to permit the student to have a significant role in fashioning his/her specific degree requirements. While students may major or minor in African, Latin American/Caribbean, and United States history, they may minor in European, and they may choose one of their minors from another discipline. They may also create a program, which is a combination of courses and research projects that will enable them to specialize in African American, African Diaspora, Public, comparative, and women's history.

The excellent research and educational facilities in the Washington, D. C. area –including the Library of Congress, the National Archives and the Smithsonian Institution – provide an added dimension to the program's value and make its high objectives more readily attainable.

Programme Structure

Several combinations of course clusters within the designated fields of specialization may be used to concentrate on certain areas of interest, such as Afro-American, Comparative or Public history. The student is also given the opportunity to sample courses in other departments and schools of the University, while the Consortium allows the student to benefit from courses offered at other universities in the Washington area.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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General requirements

Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00 for graduate (Consult graduate department for exception to this requirement)
Minimum number of credits - 30
Submission of a thesis in partial fulfilment of requirement for many departments
Statement of Academic Interest & Professional Goals
Autobiographical Sketch
Resume
Three letters of recommendation (minimum)

Official transcripts from each university or college attended

Official Transcripts

International Applicants Special Admission Requirements

Official transcripts, final certificates and/or mark/grade sheets must be sent directly from the college or university to the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
If the documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by an official translated copy.
An academic evaluation by a NACES member is required from all international students who have studied outside of the United States
Test of English as a Foreign Language

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39608 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39608 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

39608 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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