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Dr. Robert M. Catchings
Associate Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Locke Hall, Suite 101
2441 Sixth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-6700
Fax: (202) 234-3947
Email: rcatchings@howard.edu
Dr. Robert M. Catchings is Associate Dean for the Natural Sciences Division in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is also a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Dr. Catchings received his Ph.D. in physics in 1970 from Wayne State University. He received his M.S. degree in physics from Wayne State University and he received his B.S. degree in mathematics from the University of Michigan. His area of research is in experimental solid state physics. His work has mainly centered on magnetic, electrical, optical, and structural properties of materials. He has studied magnetic, spin glass, semiconducting, and superconducting materials. |
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Department of Biology
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Dr. Franklin Ampy
Interim Chair
Ernest Just Hall, Room 126
415 College Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-6933
Fax: (202) 806-4564
Email: fampy@howard.edu
Department of Biology
The Department of Biology has the largest enrollment of undergraduate majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. A biology major enables you to move into entry-level positions in industrial, governmental, and medical laboratories. As a biology major, you'll take courses in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, choose two core electives (from the areas of molecular and cellular biology, anatomy and physiology, or ecology and evolutionary biology), and enroll in a senior seminar. Three advanced elective courses in a field of concentration complete the requirements for the major. |
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Department of Chemistry
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Dr. Folahan O. Ayorinde
Chair
Chemistry Building, Room 120
525 College Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-6900
Fax: (202) 806-5442
Email: fayorinde@howard.edu
Department of Chemistry
Besides preparation for advanced degrees through graduate school in chemistry, this undergraduate major gives a solid preparation for further study in medicine and dentistry. It is also a desirable major for students who later choose to pursue law or business administration. The broad requirements in physics and mathematics provide a strong background for a career in the teaching of science. In general, chemists are employed in chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, the petrochemical industries, teaching, environmental and waste management, and in government. |
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Department of Comprehensive Scienes
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Dr. Marjay D. Anderson
Director
Locke Hall, Room 260
2441 Sixth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-6744
Fax: (202) 806-5786
Email: mdanderson@howard.edu
Department of Comprehensive Sciences
The Comprehensive Sciences Program provides a series of basic science courses critical to the core general education curriculum requirements for students enrolled in University baccalaureate degree-granting programs. The Program effectively provides a vital interface between cultural and technical knowledge in the sciences through innovative pedagogical ideas and applied laboratory techniques. The courses utilize resources available in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and also employ the expertise of experts as guest lecturers on occasion. In addition, tutorial assistance is provided for students whose knowledge of the sciences may be limited.
Marjay D. Anderson. Ph. D. has provided expertise in academic, administrative, teaching, and research activities in the natural sciences at the University for more than three decades. She has been a member of the botany/biology department since 1968 and has provided the leadership for Comprehensive Sciences since 1979. Her research involvement areas have included mammalian physiology, genetic, and ecological investigations. Dr. Anderson has been the chief architect for the crafting of curriculum revisions, reviews, and development of the introductory natural science lecture-laboratory courses.
Dr. Anderson has earned membership in several scientific honor societies and organizations. She has been the principal investigator on numerous science educational programs and projects. She is an author of several publications and serves as a science consultant, science fair judge, science workshop/seminar presenter, and conference speaker. Dr. Anderson's most recent literary production is "A Compendium of African-American Scientists." It is a collection of biographies that highlight the contributions of these scientists to subject areas in the natural sciences. Information on chemists, biologists, physicists, geologists, astronomers, medical science researchers, as well as some inventors is included. The booklet is distributed each semester to the students that are enrolled in the introductory natural science courses.
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Department of Health, Human Performance and Leisure Studies
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Dr. Doris Corbett
Chair
Burr Gymnasium, Room 1011
Sixth and Girard Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-7142
Fax: (202) 806-4894
Email: dcorbett@howard.edu
Department of Health, Human Performance and Leisure Studies
The Department offers majors in the areas of Health, Human Performance and Leisure Studies. Within the area of Health, students may major in school health education to teach on the elementary and secondary levels or become an administrator of a school health program. The community health major prepares students for careers in public health, voluntary agencies, business, and other health care settings at the national, state, and local levels. The area of Human performance offers a major in physical education providing students with a K-12 grades teaching certification. This major also provides students with knowledge basic to becoming a resource teacher, athletic director, or coach within the school setting. The exercise physiology major prepares students for a range of career opportunities and consists of preparing students in the areas of medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, research, wellness, (community fitness, personal training, corporate fitness) and nutrition. The Leisure Studies major prepares students interested in pursuing a career in urban recreation. The Department also offers minors in sports administration, sport psychology, and community and school health education.
Dr. Doris R. Corbett received a Bachelor of Science Degree from North Carolina College. A Master of Science Degree from North Carolina Central University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Dr. Corbett has Thirty-four years of teaching, research, and administrative leadership experience primarily at Howard University but include other academic and research, national and international professional associations, and military institutions such as The United States Military Academy at West Point as an invited Distinguished Visiting Professor/Scholar and Consultant; The United States Capital Historical Society as a Congressional Research Fellow; Nanyang Technological University, Republic of Singapore as an invited Distinguished University Professor/Scholar; and the Jones Institute for Educational Excellence at Emporia State University (a Policy Center) as an invited Jones Distinguished University Professor/Scholar. Leadership roles at Howard University have included: Department Chairperson, Interim Departmental Chairperson, Director of the Graduate Program in Health, Human Performance and Leisure Studies (HHPLS), and Parliamentarian for the University-Wide Faculty Senate. As an educator and scholar, Dr. Corbett is the recipient of numerous honors and awards including the AAHPERD's highest honor "The Gulick Award."
She is the author/co-author of two books, one monograph, numerous refereed journal articles and chapter publications. As an invited Keynote Speaker, Dr. Corbett has traveled to over 40 states and delivered more than 150 scholarly papers presented at international and national professional meetings throughout the continental U.S.A. She has conducted workshops, seminars, or delivered Keynote or main addresses in the Republic of China - Taipei, Taiwan; The Peoples Republic of China - Beijing; London, England; Vancouver, Canada; San Jose, Costa Rica; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Mexico City, Mexico; Conception, Chile; Netanya, Israel; Prague, Czechoslovakia; Seoul, Korea; Limerick, Ireland; Yokohama, Japan; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Olympia, Greece; Lausanne, Switzerland; Hong Kong; Republic of Singapore; Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide, Australia; Manila, Philippines; Trinidad/Tobago; Brussels, Belgium; Barcelona, Spain; Jamaica, West Indies; Ecuador, and Cairo, Egypt.
Among her many positions of leadership, Dr. Corbett has served as President of AAHPERD (The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) an organization with a membership of nearly 40,000 at the time of her Presidency); She served two 4-year (1991-1999) terms of office as President of ICHPER.SD (The International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance) which is a world-wide international educational organization represented by more than 145 countries throughout the world with Regional Organizations on each continent. Dr. Corbett served one quadrennial as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport for All Commission. In addition, Dr. Corbett serves on the Advisory Boards for The Institute for International Sport at the University of Rhode Island, The Northeastern University Center for the Study of Sport in Society, the Women Sports Foundation, and The President's Council for Physical Fitness and Sport Science Board.
Dr. Corbett, a Sport Sociologist is a frequent speaker in the areas of Ethics and Moral Conduct in Sport, Race and Gender Issues in Sport, and Global Perspectives on Physical Education and Sport. |
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Department of Mathematics
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Dr. Abdul-Aziz Yakubu
Chair
Academic Support Building B, Room 204
2400 Sixth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-6830
Fax: (202) 806-6831
Email: ayakubu@howard.edu
Department of Mathematics
The department was established in 1867, and today offers courses leading to degrees of Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. If you're interested in mathematics as a major, you should know that a concentration in actuarial science prepares you for the foundations of actuarial practice, which involves calculating statistically risks, premiums, etc. for insurance. A concentration in computer science prepares you for the algorithmic basis of computer science and the foundation for software development. A concentration in pure and applied mathematics is the more traditional course of study and ordinarily attracts students who expect to pursue higher degrees in mathematics. |
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Department of Physics and Astronomy
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Dr. Prabhakar Misra
Interim Chair
Thirkield Hall, Room 105
2355 Sixth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-6245
Fax: (202) 806-5830
Email: pmisra@howard.edu
Department of Physics and Astronomy
If you are considering a major in Physics, you will find that Howard University's department is first rate. The department offers programs of study leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Physics. The current areas of specialization are: Atmospheric Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics and Spectroscopy & Optical Physics. At the bachelor's level, your degree will prepare you for pursuing advanced graduate studies and to be gainfully employed in the private and public sectors. |
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Center for Preprofessional Education
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Dr. Clarence Lee
Interim Director
Howard Center, Room 518
2225 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 238-2363
Fax: (202) 588-9828
Email: preprofessional@howard.edu
Center for Preprofessional Education
The Center for Preprofessional Education organizes and directs programs that strengthen the motivation and preparation of undergraduate and graduate students for success in the curricula for the health professions. The Center provides individualized counseling for the professions of allied health, allopathic medicine, dentistry, osteopathic medicine, optometric medicine, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, and veterinary medicine. |
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Department of Psychology
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Dr. Alfonso L. Campbell, Jr.
Chair
C. B. Powell Building, Room N-179
525 Bryant Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-6805
Fax: (202) 806-4873
Email: acampbell@howard.edu
Department of Psychology
At Howard University, your major in psychology gives you opportunities to study the field through examination of significant experiments, theories, and applications. Knowledge of psychology is an important component of a liberal education, in addition to its value in preparing you for graduate work in psychology and related fields. If you're interested in starting a career after your bachelor's degree, your major will prepare you for an entry-level position in many corporations and government agencies. Psychology at Howard University has been a valuable major for hundreds of successful students. Recent graduates are college professors, personnel directors at federal and state agencies, and psychologists at numerous clinic and institutions. Graduates in psychology have also gone to pursue the M.D., the D.D.S., and the J.D. |
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