Howard University - Academics

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From day one at Howard University, students get a sense of the level of academic intensity that they can come to expect. While there’s a heavy workload that goes along with most classes, most students still manage to balance a decent social life. This definitely becomes a little harder to accomplish the further you go into your major, but some students are still able to cope, regardless. Most of the professors, while sporting a collection of potentially intimidating advanced degrees, are actually very down-to-earth and genuinely friendly individuals. More often than not, you will get a professor who will pile on the work, all the while reminding you that you are a scholar, and therefore, nothing less than excellence is expected from each and every student. Hailing from all around the country, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, the faculty is as diverse as the student body, and their varying personalities and teaching styles reflect their respective cultural backgrounds. Classes are usually small to mid-sized, and the introductory general science courses like biology, chemistry, and physics are always very large, regardless of how many sections are available for registration. These general science classes are the ones that require TAs, and because of their size, sometimes the teaching workload is split between two professors throughout the course of the semester. These classes will not be as interactive as the other smaller classes, and while some feel like this is a bad thing, those who like to daydream and procrastinate couldn’t be happier.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I like my professors and the way... I like my professors and the way they make going to class such an enjoyable experience for me. It’s not often that you encounter an educator who has the ability to make you look forward to tackling organic chemistry early in the morning. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers are pretty cool. Most... The teachers are pretty cool. Most of my classes so far have been really fun, and I’ve really enjoyed participating in them. Most of the professors are very strict about deadlines for assignments, but some others are a little more flexible if you have a good enough reason for not being able to make a deadline. In general, professors are willing to work with you to get your work in and graded so you can get credit for it. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Academics at Howard are superb.... Academics at Howard are superb. I’m an English major, and it was a very rigorous program, but my professors are really pulling me along with them and making sure I don’t fall behind. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Some teachers can be really... Some teachers can be really engaging and interesting, while others can be dry and boring. Classes in my major are interesting. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

It’s fun when you get a teacher... It’s fun when you get a teacher from another country, because they bring a perspective to their teaching that you wouldn’t get from an American. 12345 Academics Report

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Did You Know?

Howard University was ranked second among the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

In addition to academic reinforcement programs set up by the University, some professors have Peer-Led Team Learning programs set up to help students who have trouble keeping their grades up.

If you ever have one of those days when you dream about taking classes in your underwear, the availability of online classes at HU has made your dream into a reality. Enjoy!
 

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