Catholic University’s 135-year history of scholarship, innovation and collaboration establishes a fertile bedrock to prepare you for your scholarly and career ambitions. Our research prowess and academic rigor will enable you to push the boundaries of human knowledge. And our international community thrives as they aspire to change the world.

Join us in Washington, D.C., in your pursuit of truth.

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Program Areas

 

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  Arts and Sciences

  Rooted in the belief that the ordered universe is the foundation of all research and knowledge
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  Engineering

  Advancing theory and application to produce professionals who can solve the world’s grand challenge

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  Business and Management

  Programs tailored to those passionate about leading the next generation of changemakers

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Arts and Sciences Programs

STEM Certified

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  Applied Economics, MA

  An integrated and dynamic framework of economic analysis that motivates effective interventions, fosters engagement of technology and achieves sustainable outcomes.
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  Applied Space Weather, MS

  An interdisciplinary program combining several branches of physics with modern methods of space observations and cutting-edge achievements in data mining and computer forecasting.
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  Architecture, M.Arch

  Architects learn to serve the common good with the buildings they design and a responsibility to make the places people inhabit safe, just, sustainable, and beautiful.
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  Biology, MS

  Prepares students for teaching, research, and administrative careers in biological or biomedical sciences.
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  Biotechnology, MS

  Students will harness cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help heal the world, feed the world, and fuel the world.
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  Information Systems, MS

  An interdisciplinary program that equips students with the skills to manage data and technology-driven change in organizations and society, blending information science with management studies.
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  Mathematics, MS

  This program strengthens critical and analytical problem-solving skills, as well as,  establishes an essential skill in many other scientific disciplines and careers.
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  Physics, MS

  Fostering an applied environment for research in many areas, including materials science, astrophysics, nuclear physics, high energy particle physics, condensed matter physics, statistical physics, and the physics of amorphous and noncrystalline materials.
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  Psychology, MA (Not STEM Certified)

  Provides training in statistics and research methodology and breadth of coverage in several content areas including clinical, cognitive, developmental, experimental, neuroscience, and social psychology.
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  Public Policy, MS

  (STEM and Non-STEM options): This program transcends politics, focuses on the common good and the dignity of the human person, and equips you to develop innovative and ethical policies to address major societal challenges.

“The overall purpose of the partnership for heliophysics and space research (PHaSER) is to enable scientific research in the Heliophysics Division at NASA Goddard to study the transport of energy, in the form of  particles and radiation from the sun through interplanetary space and its effects on Earth’s atmosphere and ionosphere.”

—Bob Robinson, director of PHaSER and research professor of physics at Catholic University

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Engineering Programs

STEM Certified

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  Biomedical Engineering, MS

  An interdisciplinary degree, combining aspects of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
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  Civil Engineering, MS

  Equipping students with in-depth knowledge of traditional, fundamental principles and new technologies in order to address the complex, interdisciplinary engineering problems faced within society.
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  Data Analytics, MS

  Students are taught to use computer science, statistics, machine learning, visualization, and human-computer interactions to collect, process, analyze, visualize, and interact with data from their domain of expertise to create useful knowledge.
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  Computer Science, MS

  Our dedicated and internationally recognized faculty prepare students for the rapidly evolving field of electrical and computer engineering.
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  Engineering Management, MS

  This program is oriented towards the management of engineering processes within the broader context of a company or agency enterprise.
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  Environmental Engineering, MS

  The program provides professionals with a scientific and regulatory background access to state-of-the-art engineering practice and the social and policy implications of environmental management.
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  Mechanical Engineering, MS

  Increase other's quality of life and contribute to economic development with an emphasizes on strong foundational instruction and advanced coursework.

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Business and Management Programs

 

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  Business, MS (STEM Certified)

  An intensive program in business for liberal arts and STEM majors that will give your career an accelerated start in business, government, or the not-for-profit sector.
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  Management, MSM (Not STEM Certified)

  Students develop a strong foundation in analytical problem solving, budgeting and finance, ethics, human resource, and project management skills for leadership and managerial roles in all organizations.
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  Health Administration, MHA (Not STEM Certified)

  A professional degree designed to prepare students for leadership and managerial roles in hospitals and other healthcare systems, consulting firms, or healthcare-related businesses.

“The research focus of the CUA Suicide Prevention Lab is centered on clinical risk assessment with different suicidal populations. Our Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) emphasizes empathy, collaboration, honesty, and a singular focus on treating and eliminating suicidal thoughts and behaviors.”

—David Jobes, professor of psychology

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