Given the number of HCASC participants that go on to attend graduate and professional school after completing their undergraduate studies,the graduate school expo has become one of most attended features of the competition. The HCASC Graduate School Expo allows students to get personal one-on-one attention from recruiters at some of the top HBCU graduate programs.
With 10 institutions, representing hundreds of academic programs in areas including law, health, education, business, medicine, liberal arts, science, technology, and more, the HCASC Graduate and Professional Studies Expo is a great chance to explore opportunities, deadlines, admission procedures, testing requirements and financial aid.
Below is a list of the participating institutions as well as a sampling of their course offerings.
Alabama State University, School of Graduate Studies
www.alasu.edu/
P.O. Box 271
Montgomery, AL 36101
(334) 229-4275
Represented by: Dr. Nathaniel Sheppard, Dean, ybanks@alasu.edu
The Alabama State University, School of Graduate Studies is the admitting school for all students pursuing advanced degrees at Alabama State University. The Graduate School works in cooperation with the degree granting colleges (College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Health Sciences, and College of Business). Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees are available in the areas of Accounting, Biology, General Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, History and Mathematics.
The Master of Education degree is available in the areas of Instructional Leadership, Biology Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Health Education, History Education, Library Education Media, Music Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, School Counseling, Social Sciences, Collaborative (Special) Education, and Reading Specialist.
The Alternative Fifth-Year Programs (ALTA) that lead to the Master of Education (M.Ed), degree and certification are available in the areas of Biology Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Health Education, History Education, Music Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Social Sciences and Special Education.
Education Specialist (Ed.S) degrees are available in the areas of Instructional Leadership, Biology Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, General Counseling,History Education, Library Education Media, Mathematics Education, School Counseling and Social Sciences.
The University offers three doctoral program degrees: Educational Leadership, Policy and Law (Ed.D.), Microbiology (Ph.D.) and Physical Therapy (DPT).
The doctoral program in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law (Ed.D.) require individuals to engage in at least three years of doctoral study and successfully complete a minimum of 69 semester hours of post master's level work. The program in Microbiology (PH.D.) serves as Alabama State University's first science-based research doctoral program. The Philosophy of the Alabama State University Graduate Program in Physical Therapy (DPT) is based on the belief that concepts from the physical, biological, and social sciences serve as the scientific foundation for physical therapy education and practice.
Florida A&M University Graduate Studies
www.famu.edu
515 Orr Drive
400 Tucker Hall
Tallahassee, FL 32307
850-599-3505
Represented by: Dr. Chanta Haywood, Dean, chanta.haywood@famu.edu
Degrees Offered: 38 Masters & 12 Ph.D’s
Florida A&M University College of Law
law.famu.edu
201 Beggs Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
407-254-3286
Represented by: Mweni Ekpo, Assistant Dean for Admissions, mweni.ekpo@famu.edu
Florida A&M University College of Law is a recently re-established law school in Orlando, Florida, and is affiliated with Florida A&M University, a historically black college in Tallahassee, Florida. The College of Law’s rich tradition of excellence dates back to its original founding in 1949. Between 1849 and 1968, the College of Law graduated 57 students. In 2002, the College of Law re-opened in downtown Orlando as the only public law school in Central Florida. The College of Law has been provisionally accredited with the American Bar Association since August 2004 and serves as an attractive option for law school for many reasons, including its diversity, affordability, facilities, accomplished faculty and commitment to public service.
Degree Offered: JD (Doctor of Jurisprudence)
Howard University Graduate School
www.gs.howard.edu
4th and College Streets, NW Annex III
Washington, DC 20059
202-806-5805
Represented by: Winifred Watson-Florence, Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions, wwatson-florence@howard.edu
Founded in 1867, Howard University is an institution of global reputation and influence. With its diverse faculty, myriad of academic programs and the opportunities for students to learn through both interaction and participation with faculty in ongoing research efforts, the Graduate School offers students innumerable educational opportunities.
Twenty eight Ph.D programs, 30 master’s programs and 9 MD/Ph.D are located in four divisions: the arts and the humanities, the biological and life sciences, the engineering and physical sciences and the social sciences.
Morgan State University
www.morgan.edu
1700 Cold Spring Lane
McKeldin Center
Baltimore, MS 21251
443-8825-3185
Represented by: Mark Garrison, mark.garrison@morgan.edu
Degrees Offered: 14 Doctoral; 29 Masters
North Carolina Central University School of Law
www.nccu.edu/law
640 Nelson Street
Durham, NC 27707
919-530-6843
Represented by: Linda Fowler Sims, Assoc. Dean for Student Services, lsims@nccu.edu
The North Carolina Central University School of Law was established in 1939 and is located in Durham, NC. It is one of 16 constituent institutions of the University of NC System. The School of Law had been accredited by the NC State Bar Council and the ABA since 1950. It is one of the most affordable and diverse in the country.
The School of Law offers two programs leading to the Juris Doctor degree: a full-time day program and the oldest ABA-accredited part-time evening program between Atlanta, GA and Washington DC. The School of Law participates in an interinstitutional agreement with Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that permit students to enroll in electives at any member law school without an increase in tuition.
Savannah State University Graduate Studies
www.savstate.edu
P.O. Box 20243
Savannah, GA 31404
912-356-2244
Represented by: Wakeelah Williams, Research Assistant/Supervision and Margaret Garcia, Administrative Assistant
SSU is the oldest HBCU in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the historic city of Savannah.
Degrees Offered: Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Marine Sciences, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Urban Studies and Planning
Tennessee State University Graduate School
www.tnstate.edu
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
615-963-5901
Represented by: Dr. Eric Schmeller, Interim Assistant Dean of the graduate school, eschmeller@tnstate.edu
Tennessee State University, an HBCU and 1890 land grant institution is a major state-supported urban and comprehensive university. This unique combination of characteristics differentiates the University from others and shapes its instructional, research, and service programs.
Degrees Offered: 7 doctoral programs, 24 master’s degrees, and six graduate certificate programs which span the fields of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Government, and Nursing.
Tuskegee University
www.tuskegee.edu
Room 102 Old Administration Building
Tuskegee AL 36088
334-727-8500
Represented by: Cecil W. Davis, Admissions Counselor/Recruiter, cwdavis@tuskegee.edu
Tuskegee University is a four year, liberal arts university located in southeastern Alabama. It is accredited by SACS to award Baccalaureate, Master’s and Professional & Doctorate Degrees.
Virginia State University
www.vsu.edu
1 Hayden Drive/PO Box 9042
Petersburg, VA 23803
804-524-5385
Represented by: Patrice Randall, Graduate Program Recruiter, prandall@vsu.edu
Founded in 1882 by an act of the State Legislature, Virginia State University (VSU) is the nation’s first, fully state-supported HBCU. A comprehensive university encompassing both undergraduate and graduate divisions, VSU is one of two land-grant institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Graduate Degrees Offered: Doctor of Education (Ed.D), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Education (Med), Master of Interdisciplinary (MIS), Master of Science (MS), Certificate of Advanced Study (CAGS), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Graduate Study Programs: Biology, Career and Technical Studies, Computer Science, Counselor Education, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education,
Educational Administration and Supervision, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Plant Science, Psychology, Sport Management
WHEN: Saturday, March 28
TIME: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Palm Ballroom Foyer |
