Schools of the University
School of Architecture and Planning
Programs lead to the degrees Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, and Master of Architecture (available as a professional degree for students who have a pre-professional degree in architecture and as a professional degree for bachelors in fields other than architecture). Also available is a dual master's program leading to a Master of Architecture and Master of Net Zero Design, as well as two joint programs in Architecture and Civil Engineering: one an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering program and one a graduate program leading to a Master of Architecture and a Master of Science.
School of Arts and Science
Programs lead to the degrees Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Information Systems, Master of Public Policy, Master of Science, Master of Science in Library and Information Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. The departments of the school offering graduate degrees are Biology, Economics, Education, English, Greek and Latin, History, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Modern Languages and Literatures (Spanish), Physics, Politics, Psychology, Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures, and Sociology. Interdisciplinary programs are available in Biotechnology, Early Christian Studies, Human Rights, Medieval and Byzantine Studies, and Public Policy.
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, and Master of Science in Business. 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 and Doctor of Canon Law. A dual Licentiate in Canon Law and Juris Doctor degree program is also offered 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 Electrical and Computer 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 Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, and Master of Legal Studies, 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, library and information science, politics, or psychology), 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 Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Music, Master of Music in Sacred Music, Doctor of Musical Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy.
Also available are a joint degree program in music librarianship leading to a Master of Arts from the Rome School and Master of Science in Library and Information Science from the School of Arts and Sciences, as well as a Graduate Artist Diploma (offered in cello, piano, violin, voice, and orchestral conducting) and a Creative Teaching through Drama certificate.
Conway School of Nursing
Programs lead to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy. 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 roles in healthcare systems administration. 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 of Philosophy, Licentiate in Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy, and to the Certificate in Pre-Theology Studies. The school offers a joint Master of Arts and Juris Doctor degree program with the Columbus School of Law and a joint Bachelor of Philosophy and Bachelor of Sacred Theology 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. The Metropolitan School offers professional development and certificate programs, as well as programs for international, professional, and adult students leading to the degrees Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology, Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Management, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science in Management, and Master of Science in Social Service Administration.
The Metropolitan School also offers an innovative and affordable bachelor’s degrees programs in management and interdisciplinary studies 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 in the 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 (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 (Ph.D.) 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
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 undergraduate certificates in Pastoral Ministry and Eastern Christian Studies and the Bachelor of Arts degree. These programs prepare students for academic work as well as pastoral ministry. Graduate degrees include the 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 of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.),Licentiate in Sacred Theology (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.