Directors of Graduate Studies
Our directors of graduate studies are advocates for the academic and professional success of graduate students. They are the first point of contact for prospective and current students seeking information about a program.
Meet the Directors of Graduate Studies
Each degree program in the Graduate School has a director of graduate studies (DGS) who coordinates graduate studies for the department. They are primary points of contact for prospective students, current students, and The Graduate School. They provide academic support, ensuring that students are aware of academic expectations and policies. Use the directory below to identify the DGS for your Graduate School degree program.
| Program or Area of Study | Degree(s) Offered | Director of Graduate Studies | Email Address | Department Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Studies | MA, PhD | Dr. Msia Clark | msia.clark@howard.edu | 202-238-2328 |
| Anatomy | PhD | Dr. Sulman Rahmat; Dr. Janine Ziermann | sulman.rahmat@howard.edu; janine.ziermann@howard.edu | 202-806-6555 |
| Applied Data Science & Analytics | MS | Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume | amy.yeboah@howard.edu | |
| Atmospheric Sciences | MS, PhD | Dr. Sonya Smith | ssmith@howard.edu | 202-556-1837 |
| Biochemistry | PhD | Dr. Zaki Sherif | zaki.sherif@howard.edu | 202-806-6289 |
| Biology | PhD | Dr. Shaolei Teng | shaolei.teng@howard.edu | 202-806-6935 |
| Chemical Engineering | MS | Dr. Preethi Chandran | preethi.chandran@howard.edu | 202-806-6624 |
| Chemistry | MS, PhD | Dr. Jason Matthews | jsmatthews@howard.edu | 202-806-6900 |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | PhD | Dr. Claudia Marin-Artieda | cmarin@howard.edu | 202-806-6570 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | PhD | Dr. Ovetta Harris | oharris@howard.edu | 202-806-6990 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | MS | Dr. Ovetta Harris | oharris@howard.edu | 202-806-6990 |
| Communication, Culture, and Media Studies | PhD | Dr. Loren Saxton Coleman | loren.coleman@howard.edu | 202-806-4426 |
| Computer Science | MCS, PhD | Dr. Danda Rawat | danda.rawat@howard.edu | 202-806-6585 |
| Economics | MA, PhD | Dr. Omari Swinton | oswinton@howard.edu | 202-806-6774 |
| Electrical Engineering | PhD | Dr. Su Yan | su.yan@howard.edu | 202-806-6585 |
| English | PhD | Dr. Christopher Shinn | cshinn@howard.edu | 202-806-6730 |
| Genetics | PhD | Dr. Byron Ford | byron.ford@howard.edu | 202-806-6381 |
| Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies | PhD | Dr. Kyndra Middleton | kyndra.middleton@howard.edu | 202-806-7342 |
| History | MA, PhD | Dr. Jeffrey Kerr-Ritchie | jkerr-ritchie@howard.edu | 202-806-6815 |
| Mathematics | PhD | Dr. Henok Mawi | henok.mawi@howard.edu | 202-806-7122 |
| Mechanical Engineering | PhD | Dr. Gbadebo Owolabi | gbadebo.owolabi@howard.edu | 202-806-6600 |
| Medical Physics | MS | Dr. Rao Khan | rao.khan@howard.edu | 202-806-6245 |
| Microbiology | PhD | Dr. Karl Thompson | karl.thompson@howard.edu | 202-806-6284 |
| Nutritional Sciences | MS, PhD | Dr. Chimene Castor | chimene.castor@howard.edu | 202-806-7111 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | PhD | Dr. Earl Ettienne | earl.ettienne@howard.edu | 202-806-7960 |
| Pharmacology | PhD | Dr. Martha Davila-Garcia | mdavila-garcia@howard.edu | 202-806-6311 |
| Physics | PhD | Dr. Pratibha Dev | pratibha.dev@howard.edu | 202-806-6245 |
| Physiology | PhD | Dr. Joanne Allard | joanne.allard@howard.edu | 202-806-6330 |
| Political Science | MA, PhD | Dr. Daryl Harris | dbharris@howard.edu | 202-806-6697 |
| Counseling Psychology | PhD | Dr. Kyndra Middleton | kyndra.middleton@howard.edu | 202-806-7350 |
| Educational Psychology | PhD | Dr. Kyndra Middleton | kyndra.middleton@howard.edu | 202-806-7350 |
| School Psychology | PhD | Dr. Kyndra Middleton | kyndra.middleton@howard.edu | 202-806-7350 |
| Clinical Psychology | PhD | Dr. Gishawn Mance | gishawn.mance@howard.edu | 202-806-6805 |
| Developmental Psychology | PhD | Dr. Debra Roberts | ddroberts@howard.edu | 202-806-6805 |
| Neuropsychology | PhD | Dr. Alfonso Campbell Jr. | acampbell@howard.edu | 202-806-6805 |
| Personality Psychology | PhD | Dr. Jules Harrell | jharrell@howard.edu | 202-806-6805 |
| Social Psychology | PhD | Dr. Lloyd Sloan | lsloan@howard.edu | 202-806-6805 |
| Public Health | MPH | Dr. Pamela Carter-Nolan | pcarter-nolan@howard.edu | 202-806-4959 |
| Social Work | PhD | Dr. Soleman Abu-Bader | sabu-bader@howard.edu | 202-806-7300 |
| Sociology | MA, PhD | Dr. Christopher Gunderson | chris.gunderson@howard.edu | 202-806-6858 |
| Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies | Certificate | Dr. Valethia Watkins | valethia.watkins@howard.edu | 202-806-4676 |
| Graduate Certificate in International Studies | Certificate | Dr. Kamla Deonauth | kbdeonauth@howard.edu | 202-806-4676 |
| Graduate Certificate in Faculty Preparation | Certificate | Dr. Kamla Deonauth | kbdeonauth@howard.edu | 202-806-4676 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity | Certificate | Dr. Danda Rawat | danda.rawat@howard.edu | 202-806-4676 |