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Campus Overview
School of Architecture and Allied Arts
College of Arts and Sciences
The Tim and Steph Busch School of Business
School of Canon Law
College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing
Conway School of Nursing
School of Philosophy
School of Professional Studies
National Catholic School of Social Service
School of Theology and Religious Studies
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Campus Overview
Message from the President
Academic Calendar: Fall Semester 2025
Academic Calendar: Spring Semester 2025
University Leadership
The Mission Statement of the Catholic University of America
Aims of the University
Goals of the University
History of the University
Accreditation and Memberships
Schools of the University
Graduate Programs of Catholic University
Academic Resources
Office of Global Strategies
University Libraries
Technology Services
Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Summer Sessions
Admission to Graduate Study
Academic Regulations for Graduate Students
Student Records Policy
Residence and Extended Residence Policy
Graduate Registration Policy
Change of Enrollment Policy
Graduate Enrollment Policy
Checklist for Permanent Withdrawal
Masters and Licentiate Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Grades and Academic Standing Policy
Academic Dishonesty Policy
Academic Dishonesty Procedures
Commencement and Diploma Policy
Records and Transcript Policy
Student Affairs
Alcohol and Other Drug Education
Athletics
Campus Activities
Campus Recreation and Fitness
Campus Store
Center for Academic and Career Success
Center for Cultural Engagement
Counseling Center
Dining Services
Dean of Students
Disability Support Services
Events and Conference Services
Housing Services
Office of International Services (OIS)
Orientation Programs
Postal Services
Residence Life
Safety First, Safety Always
Sexual Assault Education and Awareness
Student Conduct and Ethical Development
Student Health Services
Other Campus Resources
Military and Veteran Student Services
VA Education Benefits
Public Safety
Student Medical Insurance Policy
Office of Campus Ministry
Campus Map
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Payment Plans
Refund of Student Charges Policy
School of Architecture and Allied Arts
Officers of Instruction Faculty
Mission
History
About the School
Architecture and Planning
Master of Architecture (Two-Year Program)
Master of Architecture (One and 1/2-Year Program)
Master of Architecture (Three-Year Program)
Master of Architecture with IPAL
Master of Science in Architecture & Master of Civil Engineering (Dual Degree Program)
Master of Science in Net-Zero Design & Master in Architecture (Dual Degree Program)
Art Education
Master of Arts
College of Arts and Sciences
Officers of Instruction Faculty
Mission Statement
Administration
4+1 Programs
Departments and Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Integrated Sciences
Department of Biology
Department of Mathematics
Division of Humanities
Department of History and Anthropology
Department of English Language and Literature
Department of Ancient and Medieval Languages and Cultures
Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies
Interdisciplinary Programs
Program in Early Christian Studies
Center for Human Rights
Program in Public Policy
Division of Politics and Global Studies
Department of Global Studies
Department of Politics
Division of Social Sciences
Department of Economics, Education, and Sociology
Department of Information Sciences
Department of Psychology
Rome School of Performing Arts
Administration
Officers of Instruction
Department of Drama
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Programs
Directing
Playwriting
Master of Arts (M.A.) Programs
Theater History and Criticism
Theater Education
Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Creative Teaching through Drama
Professional Speech Communication Program (A Continuing Education Program)
Department of Music Performance
Administration
Master’s Programs
Master of Music (M.M.) – Choral Conducting
Master of Music (M.M.) – Dual Concentration in Conducting and Orchestral Instruments
Master of Music (M.M.) – Dual Concentration in Conducting and Piano
Master of Music (M.M.) – Dual Concentration in Piano Performance and Orchestral Instruments
Master of Music (M.M.) – Music Performance (Double Bass, Harp)
Master of Music (M.M.) – Music Performance (Strings)
Master of Music (M.M.) – Music Performance (Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion)
Master of Music (M.M.) – Orchestral Conducting
Master of Music (M.M.) – Organ Performance
Master of Music (M.M.) – Piano Pedagogy
Master of Music (M.M.) – Piano Performance
Master of Music (M.M.) – Vocal Performance
Master of Music in Sacred Music (M.M.S.M.)
Doctoral Programs
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) – Orchestral Conducting
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) – Music Performance (Strings)
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) – Music Performance (Double Bass, Harp)
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) – Music Performance (Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion)
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) – Piano Pedagogy
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) – Piano Performance
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) - Vocal Accompanying
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) – Vocal Pedagogy
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) – Vocal Performance
Doctor of Musical Arts in Sacred Music (D.M.A.S.M.)
Graduate Artist Diploma Program
Conducting
Piano
Strings (violin, viola, violoncello, double bass)
Woodwinds (flute/piccolo, oboe/English horn, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone)
Brass (French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba), Harp, Percussion
Vocal Performance
Department of Music Theory, History, and Composition
Administration
Master’s Programs
Master of Arts (M.A.) – Music History
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Musicology and Master of Science in Library and Information Science (M.S.L.I.S.)
Master of Music (M.M.) – Composition, Concert Music Emphasis
Master of Music (M.M.) – Composition, Stage Music Emphasis
Doctoral Programs
Doctor of Music (D.M.A.) – Composition
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Musicology
The Tim and Steph Busch School of Business
Officers of Instruction
History and Mission
Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program
Master of Science in Business (M.S.B.) Program
Master of Science (M.S.) in Ecclesial Administration and Management Program
Certificate Programs
School of Canon Law
Officers of Instruction
History and Purpose
Admission
First or Preparatory Cycle
Licentiate in Canon Law
Course Requirements
3 Year Program
Summer Program
2 Year Program
Thesis
Comprehensive Examination
Dual-Degree Program
Doctor of Canon Law
College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing
Officers of Instruction
Advisory Councils
History & Goals
Degree Programs & Requirements
Departments and Programs of the College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Computer Science
Engineering Management Program
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Off-campus Graduate Engineering Program
Department of Physics
Conway School of Nursing
Officers of Instruction
History & Mission
Goals
Programs of Study
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
Master of Science in Nursing School of Nursing Specific Admission Requirements
General Policies for the M.S.N. Program
Clinical Policies of M.S.N. Program
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Programs
Nurse Practitioner Population Options
Certificate Programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice School of Nursing Specific Admission Requirements
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Programs
Clinical policies of the DNP programs
D.N.P. Specialty Curriculum Requirements Curriculum
Doctor of Philosophy Program
Doctor of Philosophy School of Nursing Specific Admission Requirements
General Policies for the Ph.D. Program
Program of Study
Graduate Level Courses Offered Through the M.S.N., D.N.P. and Ph.D. Programs
School of Philosophy
Officers of Instruction
Applications and Requirements for Admission
History & Mission
Funding
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Licentiate in Philosophy
Six-Year Joint Bachelor of Philosophy-Bachelor of Sacred Theology Program
Doctor of Philosophy
Dual-Degree Programs
Program Requirements, Particulars, and Procedures
Enrollment
Basselin Foundation
Pre-Theology Program
Certificate Program in Pre-Theology Studies
Certificate Program with the Licentiate or Master of Arts in Philosophy
School of Professional Studies
Officers of Instruction
History and Mission
Admission
Degree Programs Overview
Degree Program Offerings
Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.)
Master of Science in Emergency Service Administration (M.S.E.S.A.)
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.I.S.)
Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.)
Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.) - STEM
Certificate Program Offerings
National Catholic School of Social Service
History
Mission
Goals
Organization
NCSSS Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Social Work Program
MSW Admissions
MSW Curriculum: On Campus Program
MSW Curriculum: Online Program
MSW Degree Requirements
Dual-Degree Program: MSW and Juris Doctor (Law) – On Campus Only
Doctor of Philosophy Program
Doctoral Admissions
Ph.D. Curriculum
Certificate in Integrative Substance Use Services
Certificate in Child Protection and Safe Environments
Certificate Community Based Integrated Substance Training Program
Student Resources
School of Theology and Religious Studies
Officers of Instruction
Lecture Series
Endowed Professorships
Student Endowments
History
Degree and Certificate Programs
Ecclesiastical Degrees
Certificate Programs
Civil Degrees
Pastoral Degrees
Educational Affiliations, Institutes. and Opportunities