Cathy Hughes School of Communications
Washington, DC
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Howard University / Cathy Hughes School of Communications is located in Washington, DC, in an urban setting.
Departments & Programs
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 12 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
125
Applied
80
Accepted
50
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 15th | February 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.2 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | April 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Faculty
24
Total faculty
Full-time (23)
Part-time (1)
Male (9)
Female (15)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Communication disorders, intercultural communication, communication skills, race and media |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 30,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
2400 Sixth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059-0002
United States
Washington, DC 20059-0002
United States
Contact
Dr. Jannette L. Dates
Phone: 202-806-6100
Phone: 202-806-6100