Schools of the University
School of Architecture and Planning
Programs lead to the degrees Bachelor of Science in Architecture; Master of Architecture (professional degree for students who have a pre-professional degree in architecture), Master of Architecture (professional degree for bachelors in fields other than architecture) and Master of Architectural Studies. Also available are several joint degrees including a joint Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a dual Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Net Zero Design.
School of Arts and Science
Programs lead to the degrees Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Science in Library and Information Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. The departments of the school offering graduate degrees are Anthropology, Biology, Economics, Education, English, Greek and Latin, History, Library and Information Science, Mathematics, Modern Languages and Literatures (Spanish), Physics, Politics, Psychology, Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures, and Sociology. Interdisciplinary programs are available in early Christian studies, medieval and Byzantine studies, biotechnology, and nuclear environmental protection.
The Tim and Steph Busch School of Business
Programs lead to the degrees Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (with numerous practical specializations), Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Science in Business, and Master of Science in Management (with several tracks for working professionals). All degrees teach career-oriented skills with an emphasis on respect for the dignity of the human person, intellectual and moral excellence (business analysis & virtue), and the positive role of business as a force for good in communities, institutions and society.
School of Canon Law
Programs lead to the ecclesiastical degrees of Licentiate in Canon Law, J.C.L., and Doctor of Canon Law, J.C.D. A dual degree program, J.D./J.C.L., is also conducted in conjunction with the Columbus School of Law.
School of Engineering
Programs lead to the degrees Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.
Columbus School of Law
The law school offers the J.D., LL.M., and M.L.S. degrees, with a broad curriculum that prepares graduates for a range of professional career opportunities. The school also has joint degree programs with the schools of arts and sciences (history, politics, or psychology), library and information science, philosophy, social work, and canon law. Concentrated certificate programs are available in law and technology (communications law, intellectual property law, or privacy law), securities law, law and public policy, international law, and compliance, investigations, and corporate responsibility. Through a number of clinical programs, students can gain professional service and skills experience.
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art
Programs lead to the degrees Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, Master of Music, Master of Music in Sacred Music, Master of Fine Arts; Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, and Doctor of Musical Arts in Sacred Music.
Also available are a joint degree program in music librarianship (Master of Arts in Musicology and the Master of Science in Library Science); a Graduate Artist Diploma (offered in cello, piano, violin, voice, and orchestral conducting); a minor in Latin American music within most graduate degree programs; a Creative Teaching through Drama certificate, and a non-degree Music Teacher Certification Program.
Conway School of Nursing
Programs lead to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares the student for both beginning professional nursing practice and graduate study. The Master of Science in Nursing program prepares the student for advanced practice nursing roles in adult/geriatric, family, pediatric (pediatric primary care, pediatric acute care and a combined pediatric primary care/acute care tracks are offered), and community/public health nursing. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares the student for roles involving the development and modification of health care systems and health care services as well as the direct care component of the advanced practice role. The Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) program prepares clinical nurse researchers who can teach, administer and contribute to policy formulation in the private and community health care sectors. The focus on the Doctor of Philosophy program is on clinical issues and applications.
School of Philosophy
Programs lead to the degrees Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy, to the ecclesiastical degrees Bachelor, Licentiate, and Doctor of Philosophy, and to the Certificate in Pre-Theology Studies. The school offers a joint M.A./J.D. degree program with the Columbus School of Law and a joint Ph.B./S.T.B. degree program with the School of Theology and Religious Studies.
Metropolitan School of Professional Studies
The Metropolitan School of Professional Studies extends the resources and expertise of the university by offering professional development, certificate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs for adult students and by offering other innovative programs. Reflecting the tradition and educational values of The Catholic University of America, degree programs are based on a strong core component of study in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Individual programs are designed with maximum flexibility to meet the special needs of adult students and classes are offered evenings and online to accommodate nontraditional schedules.
National Catholic School of Social Service
Programs lead to the Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Bachelor of Social Work Program prepares students for direct entry into social work practice, under supervision, working in a wide range of social service settings. The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program prepares students for advanced entry into the social work profession with theoretical knowledge, practice skills, research utilization, and professional values. M.S.W. candidates choose from two concentrations, clinical and community, administration and policy practice (CAPP). The program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree is comprised of a foundation curriculum common to all students, a choice of electives to meet individualized specializations, and the dissertation as the capstone. The Ph.D. prepares graduates for active scholarship, research, and leadership positions in social work.
School of Theology and Religious Studies
Academic areas of study: Biblical Studies, Church History, Historical and Systematic Theology, Liturgical Studies/Sacramental Theology, Moral Theology/Ethics, Pastoral Ministry, Religion and Culture, Religious Education/Catechetics, Spirituality, and S.T.B./Ph.B. Academic and ministerial programs lead to the degrees Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Catechesis (M.Cat.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and to the ecclesiastical degrees of Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.), Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), and Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.). Ministerial field training and seminars are provided in the Pastoral Formation Program. Theological College, under the direction of the Sulpician Fathers, provides the spiritual formation and the opportunity for personal integration that are necessary for ordination to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church for diocesan seminarians. The school also provides the academic formation for a number of other seminaries in the Washington area.
The School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 USA; Telephone: 412-788-6505; Fax: 412-788-6510.