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Regardless of academic major, students are required to take courses outside of their program of study for a well-rounded educational experience that promotes critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Students may choose a major from any one of our 20 departments and programs within the divisions of Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, or Social Sciences. Each of our majors is designed to prepare students to take the next steps in meeting their professional goals.

Helpful Contacts

COAS Office of Student Affairs
Alain Locke Hall
2441 6th St., N.W. Suite 110
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202)806-6700
Email: coas.student.affairs@howard.edu 

Honors Program

The COAS Honors Program is by invitation only. Freshmen who meet our minimum criteria of an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5, and a combined SAT of 1300 (or ACT of 28) based upon the University's admission data, will receive an invitation via email. Upon receipt of the completed application and supporting documents (by the application deadline), a month-long review process ensues. Applicants who are accepted into the Program are notified via email, where additional instructions for proceeding are also provided.

Military Education

Through classes and leadership training, ROTC provides you with the tools to become an Air Force or Army Officer without interfering with your other classes.

Pre-Professional Education

The College of Arts and Sciences houses three preprofessional programs through The Center for Preprofessional Education, including BS-MD, BS-DDS, and Pre-Pharmacy The Center offers resources, support and training geared toward helping students become competitive applicants for entry into professional schools.