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The Catholic University of America Online

Catholic University offers select programs online to benefit those who desire the convenience of online education from a traditional and respected institution. The University’s online programs offer practical, applications-oriented curricula, designed to help students move forward in their professional careers.

Catholic University offers fully online programs in management, nursing, social work, and theology, as well as blended online and summer residency programs in theology and canon law.

  • Business Administration (MBA)

    The Online MBA at The Catholic University of America is designed to fit the needs of working professionals. With flexible, asynchronous online courses and world-class curriculum, this virtue-centered graduate program is designed for professional flourishing at your own pace.

  • Canon Law (Licentiate)

    The purpose of the licentiate program is to help the student become acquainted with the whole corpus of church law, understand it in terms of its theological, philosophical, and historical background, and learn the method and practice of scientific research.

  • Complex Healthcare Systems Administration (M.S.N.)

    The online MSN: Complex Healthcare Systems Administration program is designed to equip nursing professionals with the leadership and management skills necessary to effectively oversee complex healthcare environments. This program combines advanced nursing practices with administrative acumen, preparing graduates to address the multifaceted challenges of modern healthcare systems.

  • Data Analytics

    The online Master of Science in Data Analytics equips working professionals to turn complex data into clear decisions. Build job-ready skills in Python, SQL, statistics, and visualization while exploring ethical, evidence-based practice. Flexible 100% online format with dedicated faculty support for careers across business, government, and nonprofits.

  • Ecclesial Administration and Management (M.E.A.M.)

    The Master of Ecclesial Administration and Management is a professional degree that prepares clergy for effective and efficient parish and diocesan leadership. 

  • Engineering Management (M.S.)

    The Engineering Management Program at Catholic University has a proud 40-year history of successfully educating military, government and industry professionals in the art and science of leading and managing people in technical organizations.

  • Evangelization (D.Min.)

    The Doctor of Ministry in Evangelization is a professional doctorate offering students advanced theological and pastoral formation for competent and effective pastoral ministry. 

  • Evangelization & Culture (MAEC)

    The Master of Arts in Evangelization and Culture (MAEC) — offered in collaboration with Bishop Robert Barron and his Word on Fire Ministries — is a program designed to form the next generation of Catholic evangelists and cultural leaders. This advanced degree is primarily delivered through live online instruction.

  • Information Systems (M.S.I.S.)

    Our MS in Information Systems is an interdisciplinary degree that draws upon information science, organizational theory and management studies to provide students with the skills needed to create, analyze and communicate data. An information systems degree is ideal for students with an interest in data, management, and information technology who want to manage employees and change within their organizations.  It enables graduates to use emerging technologies for positive change in business organizations and society at large.

  • Library and Information Science (M.S.L.I.S.)

    The online Master of Science in Library and Information Science degree, accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), prepares students to effectively manage information and help others navigate the dynamic and changing information environment. 

  • Liturgical Catechesis (D.Min.)

    The Doctor of Ministry in Liturgical Catechesis is a professional doctorate offering students advanced theological and pastoral formation for competent and effective pastoral ministry. 

  • Management (M.S.M.)

    A part-time master's program with options to take classes online on campus or both. Coursework is classes focused on the concepts, principles, and issues experienced by managers in all types of organizations. The program combines a strong academic foundation with practical knowledge and skills in management.

  • Nursing (Ph.D.)

    This doctoral program is designed to help meet the need for researchers to push nursing science forward, as well as for faculty who can train future generations of nurses.

  • Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)

    This program is offered to help meet the demand for advanced practice nurses with the ability to take a leading role in applying research findings to health care. 

  • Public Policy (MPP)

    The Catholic University of America’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) 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.

  • Social Work (M.S.W.)

    The online Master of Social Work helps graduates facilitate social change and gives them the knowledge and skills to work with a wide variety of populations in various human-service settings. 

  • Spirituality

    The Doctor of Ministry in Spirituality is a professional doctorate offering students advanced theological and pastoral formation for competent and effective pastoral ministry.