Howard University

Washington, DC

Howard says, "Coming to Howard is about connecting--with the life of the mind, the heart of a tradition, and the soul of a people. In addition, coming to Howard means connecting with the future--with success in your education and your chosen careers." [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES

  • 2. Literature

    NO

  • 3. Foreign Language

    YES

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

  • 5. Economics

    NO

  • 6. Mathematics

    YES

  • 7. Science

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Natural or Physical Science because students may fulfill the "Natural Sciences" requirement with math courses.

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