The Catholic University of America

Academic degrees

Catholic University has 11 schools as well as the Metropolitan College. The 11 schools offer Doctor of Philosophy degrees or appropriate professional degrees. Undergraduate degrees are awarded by six schools ? architecture and planning, arts and sciences, engineering, music, nursing and philosophy.

Related Topics:
Doctor of Philosophy - Undergraduate - Architecture - Arts - Sciences - Engineering - Music - Nursing - Philosophy

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Undergraduates combine a liberal arts curriculum in arts and sciences with courses in their major fields of study.

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Metropolitan College provides programs for adults who wish to earn baccalaureate degrees or participate in continuing education and certificate programs.

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Catholic University is the only U.S. university with an ecclesiastical faculty of canon law and is one of the few U.S. universities with ecclesiastical faculties of philosophy and sacred theology. Theological College, the university seminary, has prepared men for the priesthood in many dioceses of the United States.

Related Topics:
Ecclesiastical - Canon law - Philosophy - Sacred theology - Seminary - Priesthood - Dioceses

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School of Architecture and Planning

Randall Ott, Dean

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• Bachelor of Science in Architecture
• Master of Architecture

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• Master of Architectural Studies

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School of Arts and Sciences

Lawrence R. Poos, Dean

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• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Master of Arts

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• Master of Fine Arts
• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy

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School of Canon Law

Reverend Monsignor Brian E. Ferme, Dean

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• Licentiate of Canon Law (ecclesiastical degree)

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• Doctor of Canon Law (ecclesiastical degree)

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School of Engineering

Charles C. Nguyen, Dean

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• Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Biomedical Engineering
• Master of Civil Engineering

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• Master of Electrical Engineering
• Master of Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Engineering

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Columbus School of Law

Veryl V. Miles, Dean

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• Juris Doctor

School of Library and Information Science

Martha Hale, Dean

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• Master of Science in Library Science

Benjamin T. Rome School of Music

Murry Sidlin, Dean

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• Bachelor of Music in Composition
• Bachelor of Music in Music Education
• Bachelor of Music in Music History
• Bachelor of Music in Literature
• Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre
• Bachelor of Music in Orchestral Instruments
• Bachelor of Music in Organ
• Bachelor of Music in Piano
• Bachelor of Music in Voice
• Master of Arts in Musicology
• Master of Arts (joint-degree program in music librarianship)
• Master of Music in Composition
• Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting
• Master of Music in Orchestral Arrangements
• Master of Music in Organ

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• Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy
• Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy
• Master of Music in Vocal Performance
• Master of Music in Piano Performance
• Master of Music in Sacred Music
• Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
• Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance
• Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy
• Doctor of Musical Arts in Sacred Music
• Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology
• Graduate Artist Diploma in Orchestral Conducting
• Graduate Artist Diploma in Piano
• Graduate Artist Diploma in Strings
• Graduate Artist Diploma in Voice

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School of Nursing

Nalini Jairath, Dean

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• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing

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• Doctor of Nursing Science

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School of Philosophy

Reverend Kurt Pritzl, Dean

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• Bachelor of Arts
• Master of Arts
• Bachelor of Philosophy (ecclesiastical degree)

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• Licentiate of Philosophy (ecclesiastical degree)
• Doctor of Philosophy (secular and ecclesiastical versions)

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The School of Philosophy also offers a joint M.A.-J.D. dual degree program with the Columbus School of Law and a joint M.A.-M.D. program with Georgetown University Medical School.

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National Catholic School of Social Service

James A. Zabora, Dean

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• Master of Social Work

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• Doctor of Philosophy

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The National Catholic School of Social Service also offers a joint degree in social work and law.

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School of Theology and Religious Studies

Reverend Monsignor Kevin W. Irwin, Dean

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• Bachelor of Sacred Theology (ecclesiastical degree)
• Licentiate of Sacred Theology (ecclesiastical degree)
• Doctor of Sacred Theology (ecclesiastical degree)
• Master of Arts
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Master of Religious Education
• Master of Divinity
• Doctor of Ministry

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• Master of Arts/Master of Science in Library Science (with the School of Library and Information Science)
• Master of Arts in Catholic Educational Leadership (with the U.S. Department of Education)
• Master of Arts in the History of Religions (with the Consortium of Washington Universities)
• Undergraduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
• Undergraduate Certificate in Hispanic Pastoral Leadership
• Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry

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Metropolitan College

Sara Thompson, Dean

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• Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

At Commencement Exercises each May, these degrees are formally conferred by the School of Arts and Sciences.

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