Student Corner

The Experiential Education at the Howard University College of Pharmacy is the practice component of the pharmacy program curriculum. Its goal is to enhance your attitudes, skills and knowledge through experiential learning to prepare them to provide pharmaceutical care.

What is Experiential Education at the Howard University College of Pharmacy?

Experiential education is a structured learning course that occurs under the supervision of preceptors in a real pharmacy setting outside of the classroom.  This learning opportunity expands upon the classroom education by providing experiences in many contemporary aspects of pharmacy practice. Practice sites include, but are not limited to:

• community pharmacies
• hospitals
• ambulatory care clinics
• research experiences
• managed care organizations
• pharmaceutical industry 
• leadership/management
• academia
• government agencies
• international pharmacy practice experiences

What is the goal of Experiential Education at the Howard University College of Pharmacy?

To provide you as the student the opportunity to apply your knowledge and develop the skills required to be a practicing pharmacist upon graduation. 

Why is Experiential Education Important?

Not only is experiential education a required portion of the curriculum at the Howard University College of Pharmacy it also provides you the opportunity to:

1. apply what you have learned in the classroom and in the laboratory to real-world settings
2. problem solve, develop skills, and provide patient care services
3. make decisions based on professional knowledge and judgment
4. interact with diverse patient populations
5. network and collaborate with established clinical practitioners

What do students say about the experiential education at the Howard University College of Pharmacy?

Please click on the links to get the firsthand experiences from the Howard University College of Pharmacy students regarding their experiential experiences.