The Catholic University of America - Washington
- Gowan Hall
- Washington, DC 20064
Located on a beautiful campus in Washington, D.C., The Catholic University of America (CUA) is unique as the national university of the Catholic Church and the only higher education institution founded by the U.S. Catholic bishops. Founded in 1887 as a center for graduate study, CUA has evolved into a modern American university, committed not only to graduate but also to undergraduate and professional education. The University is dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, seeking to discover, preserve and impart truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation, and the world.
Catholic University has more than 40 research centers, institutes, and interdisciplinary collaborative arrangements currently in place and is home to approximately 7,000 students from 50 states and 85 countries. The University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and 97 percent of the full-time faculty has doctoral or terminal degrees in their fields. At CUA, you will find a supportive and friendly learning environment where students experience personal attention from dedicated faculty members and caring advisers who are committed to nurturing your potential for professional and personal success.
Accelerated BSN
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The baccalaureate program provides the general and professional education essential for understanding human beings, their culture and their environment; for acquiring and utilizing nursing theory upon which nursing practice is based; and for promising self-understanding, personal fulfillment and motivation for continued learning. Students in the program are prepared to maintain and promote client adaptation in a variety of health care settings through theory and utilization of the nursing process.
Combined BSN/MSN for RNs
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is to prepare expert clinicians and nurse leaders. Graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions in nursing/health care, with the ultimate goals of improving health care and the health status of people.
The program is a practice-focused doctoral program designed to prepare experts in specialized advanced nursing practice. The focus is heavily on clinical practice, one that is "innovative and evidenced-based, reflecting the application of credible research findings".
A total of 34-37 credits (which may include up to 6 transfer credits for prior coursework in the area) are required for the Post-master's DNP degree. A Post-baccalaureate DNP entails 71-89 credits, depending on the clinical specialty chosen. Pre-requisites for the post-master's DNP include graduate level courses in:
- Health Policy
- Bioethics
- Health Promotion
- Statistics
Family Nurse Practitioner
International/Global Health Advanced Public Health Nurse
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The MSN program aims to prepare professionally educated nurses who are capable of the moral, intellectual and professional leadership needed to provide and manage quality clinical nursing care and education, and to advance and extend nursing knowledge and skill through the discovery and formulation of more comprehensive concepts and principles.
Pediatric NP - Acute Care/Primary Care
Pediatric NP - Primary Care
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
PhD in Nursing
The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy degree is to prepare expert clinicians as nurse scientists. Through the investigation of clinical problems, graduates contribute to the development, validation and refinement of theory and the advancement of the body of nursing knowledge.
Graduates from this program are leaders in education, practice and research around the world. The program consists of 70 hours, 24 of which may be transferred from master's level work. The remaining credits are distributed among core, research and support courses. After successful completion of course work and the comprehensive examinations, a dissertation involving significant and original research in nursing is completed.
Population/Community Health Advanced Public Health Nurse
Post-Master's Certificate - Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Post-Master's Certificate - Adult Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate - Community Health Nursing
Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate - International/Global Health Advanced Public Health Nurse
Post-Master's Certificate - Pediatric NP - Acute Care/Primary Care
Post-Master's Certificate - Pediatric NP - Primary Care
Post-Master's Certificate - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate - Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Post-Master's Certificate - Vulnerable Communities Advanced Public Health Nurse
Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
The MSN program aims to prepare professionally educated nurses who are capable of the moral, intellectual and professional leadership needed to provide and manage quality clinical nursing care and education, and to advance and extend nursing knowledge and skill through the discovery and formulation of more comprehensive concepts and principles.
Post-Master's Certificate and Nurse Educator option available for all programs
Nurse Practitioner Concentrations
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Acute Care and Primary Care
- Primary Care
RN-to-BSN
Vulnerable Communities Advanced Public Health Nurse
