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) and a Master of Architecture (professional degree for bachelors in fields other than architecture). Also available are several joint degrees including a joint Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Net Zero Design.
School of Arts and Sciences
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, Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Health Information Technology, 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 Arts in Business, Master of Science in Business, Master of Science in Management (with several tracks for working professionals) and Master of Science in Ecclesial Administration and Management. 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 pontifical 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 Science in Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.
Columbus School of Law
The law school offers the Master of Laws (LLM.) and the Juris Doctor degree, 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, philosophy, social service, and canon law. Concentrated certificate programs are available in communications law, securities law, law and public policy, and international law. Through a number of clinical programs, students can gain professional service and skills experience.
Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art
Programs lead to the degrees Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Arts in Drama, Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art; Master of Arts, Master of Music, Master of Music in Sacred Music, Master of Fine Arts; Doctor of Philosophy (Musicology), Doctor of Musical Arts, 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, and pediatric (pediatric primary care, pediatric acute care, and a combined pediatric primary care/acute care tracks are offered). 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 in 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 to nontraditional populations. In the Washington metropolitan area, the Metropolitan School offers professional development, certificate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs for adult students in Washington, DC and in Alexandria, Virginia. The Metropolitan School also offers an innovative and affordable bachelor’s degree in management in Tucson, Arizona in partnership with Pima Community College. 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 non-traditional 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 program prepares students for advanced entry into the social work profession with theoretical knowledge, practice skills, research utilization, and professional values. MSW candidates choose from two concentrations: (1) Clinical Practice, leading to eligibility to be a licensed clinical social workers in various direct practice settings, and (2) Community, Administration, and Policy Practice (CAPP), preparing for careers in community organization and development, administration of human service programs, and policy analysis and advocacy. The program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree consists 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
The various theological disciplines are focused in 8 academic areas of study: Biblical Studies, Catechetics, Church History, Historical and Systematic Theology, Liturgical Studies/Sacramental Theology, Moral Theology/Ethics, Pastoral Ministry, and Religion and Culture. Undergraduate programs include an undergraduate certificate in Pastoral Ministry, undergraduate certificate in Eastern Christianity, and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). These programs prepare students for academic work as well as pastoral ministry. Graduate degrees include: Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Catechesis (M.Cat.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), as well as the pontifical degrees of Bachelor (S.T.B.), Licentiate (S.T.L.), and Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.). 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.