The Catholic University of America School of Arts and Sciences

Department Highlight: English!
Pursuing a degree in English at Catholic University provides a unique opportunity to study literature in the nation’s capital, a vibrant city for literature and the arts. As part of a class, you might walk the same streets that Walt Whitman did during the Civil War, catch a performance of Hamlet at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, or take the Metro to hear Marilynne Robinson read from her latest book.
Our location in Washington, D.C. is ideal for any student of literature who wants to be fully immersed not only in literary history, but also in what is currently being discussed in the worlds of literature, theater, and the arts. The Library of Congress and Folger Shakespeare Library are just a quick Metro ride from campus, as are a number of independent bookstores that feature frequent readings by established and rising authors, and numerous theaters that produce award-winning plays. For more information about the English department please visit our website here: https://english.catholic.edu/

Department Highlight: English!

Pursuing a degree in English at Catholic University provides a unique opportunity to study literature in the nation’s capital, a vibrant city for literature and the arts. As part of a class, you might walk the same streets that Walt Whitman did during the Civil War, catch a performance of Hamlet at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, or take the Metro to hear Marilynne Robinson read from her latest book.

Our location in Washington, D.C. is ideal for any student of literature who wants to be fully immersed not only in literary history, but also in what is currently being discussed in the worlds of literature, theater, and the arts. The Library of Congress and Folger Shakespeare Library are just a quick Metro ride from campus, as are a number of independent bookstores that feature frequent readings by established and rising authors, and numerous theaters that produce award-winning plays. For more information about the English department please visit our website here: https://english.catholic.edu/

Department Highlight: Mathematics!
For students interested in numbers, our mathematics program has a wide variety of classes, minors, and accelerated programs for students who aspire to lead with analytical problem-solving skills. Not only will students thrive on-campus, but with our location in the nation’s capital, students can land internships at the National Science Foundation, National Security Agency, and NASA. To learn more about the Department of Mathematics please visit our website here : https://mathematics.catholic.edu/index.html

Department Highlight: Mathematics!

For students interested in numbers, our mathematics program has a wide variety of classes, minors, and accelerated programs for students who aspire to lead with analytical problem-solving skills. Not only will students thrive on-campus, but with our location in the nation's capital, students can land internships at the National Science Foundation, National Security Agency, and NASA. To learn more about the Department of Mathematics please visit our website here : https://mathematics.catholic.edu/index.html

Department Highlight: Sociology!
The Department of Sociology at The Catholic University of America is dedicated to understanding the workings of the social world. We teach courses in Sociology and Criminology, conduct research around the world, and publish research in fields such as cultural sociology, demography, family studies, population dynamics, globalization, organizational studies, sociology of religion, and science studies. Integrating Catholic Social Teaching with sociological theory and methods, our department contributes to building a global Catholic research university. Our faculty includes practitioner specialists connected to organizations such as the State Department and FBI, and our courses and internships immerse students in the Washington, D.C., experience. To learn more please visit our website here: https://sociology.catholic.edu/index.html

Department Highlight: Sociology!

The Department of Sociology at The Catholic University of America is dedicated to understanding the workings of the social world. We teach courses in Sociology and Criminology, conduct research around the world, and publish research in fields such as cultural sociology, demography, family studies, population dynamics, globalization, organizational studies, sociology of religion, and science studies. Integrating Catholic Social Teaching with sociological theory and methods, our department contributes to building a global Catholic research university. Our faculty includes practitioner specialists connected to organizations such as the State Department and FBI, and our courses and internships immerse students in the Washington, D.C., experience. To learn more please visit our website here: https://sociology.catholic.edu/index.html

Department Highlight: History!
The History Department combines the rigor of a research university with the human scale of a liberal arts college. It is dedicated to understanding the human experience in time and place, and to careful training in identifying and assessing information, executing research projects, and analytical writing and oral presentation. History students learn in small, interactive classes with faculty committed to combining research and teaching. Studying with accomplished scholars who bring current developments in their fields to life in the classroom, students choose from a wide range of classes and seminars, increasingly incorporating digital tools for learning and studying. History faculty and students participate in a variety of interdisciplinary programs across campus, including the University Honors and Cornerstone Programs, Catholic University’s flagship study-abroad program in Rome, and other programs focused on Europe, Ireland, Latin American and Latino studies, Asian studies, and the Islamic world.
The department offers a B.A. and a minor as well as a five-year B.A./M.A. in History, a joint B.A./M.S.L.I.S. in History and Library and Information Science, and a joint B.A./J.D. in History and Law. For more information about the History Department visit our website here: https://history.catholic.edu/index.html

Department Highlight: History!

The History Department combines the rigor of a research university with the human scale of a liberal arts college. It is dedicated to understanding the human experience in time and place, and to careful training in identifying and assessing information, executing research projects, and analytical writing and oral presentation. History students learn in small, interactive classes with faculty committed to combining research and teaching. Studying with accomplished scholars who bring current developments in their fields to life in the classroom, students choose from a wide range of classes and seminars, increasingly incorporating digital tools for learning and studying. History faculty and students participate in a variety of interdisciplinary programs across campus, including the University Honors and Cornerstone Programs, Catholic University's flagship study-abroad program in Rome, and other programs focused on Europe, Ireland, Latin American and Latino studies, Asian studies, and the Islamic world.
The department offers a B.A. and a minor as well as a five-year B.A./M.A. in History, a joint B.A./M.S.L.I.S. in History and Library and Information Science, and a joint B.A./J.D. in History and Law. For more information about the History Department visit our website here: https://history.catholic.edu/index.html

Department Highlight: Greek and Latin!
No city in North America offers a more exciting environment for the study of classical civilization than Washington, D.C. The architecture of the nation’s capital and the institutions of the federal government serve as vivid reminders of the enduring importance of the classical tradition in America. The dome of the U.S. Capitol can be seen from the campus of Catholic University, which has its own Metrorail station and is only a short distance from the Mall and all the special attractions of the nation’s capital.
Since Catholic University belongs to the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, students in the Department of Greek and Latin have the opportunity to select courses from the combined offerings of participating universities. A related university group, the Washington Research Library Consortium, further enhances member institutions’ library strengths by circulating deliveries throughout all library systems via a web-based ordering process. Students may also do research at the Library of Congress and are encouraged to explore the Smithsonian Institution, Dumbarton Oaks, and the National Gallery of Art. For more information visit our website here: https://greek-latin.catholic.edu/

Department Highlight: Greek and Latin!

No city in North America offers a more exciting environment for the study of classical civilization than Washington, D.C. The architecture of the nation's capital and the institutions of the federal government serve as vivid reminders of the enduring importance of the classical tradition in America. The dome of the U.S. Capitol can be seen from the campus of Catholic University, which has its own Metrorail station and is only a short distance from the Mall and all the special attractions of the nation's capital.

Since Catholic University belongs to the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, students in the Department of Greek and Latin have the opportunity to select courses from the combined offerings of participating universities. A related university group, the Washington Research Library Consortium, further enhances member institutions' library strengths by circulating deliveries throughout all library systems via a web-based ordering process. Students may also do research at the Library of Congress and are encouraged to explore the Smithsonian Institution, Dumbarton Oaks, and the National Gallery of Art. For more information visit our website here: https://greek-latin.catholic.edu/

Monday's sunny skies were perfect for celebrating Catholic University's brand new West Campus Solar Array, the largest urban array in the nation! Thank you to everyone who attended our ceremony celebrating the powering on of this clean energy source. Here are some other facts about this new addition to our campus:

☀️ The solar array will contribute to D.C.'s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2032.
☀️ Energy produced by the new array will save 7.115 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. This reduction is equivalent to removing 1,527 cars from the road.
☀️ D.C. residents receiving energy from the solar array will save $3.5 million dollars over the next 20 years.

Department Highlight: Physics!
In the heart of Washington, D.C., Catholic University’s Department of Physics offers unique opportunities and unparalleled access to the nation’s top scientific research institutions: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Vitreous State Laboratory (VSL), the Jefferson Lab, and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
For this reason, the Department of Physics is an ideal place to to pursue an undergraduate and graduate degree. We are also closely affiliated with leaders in industry, engineering, and technology. We specialize in mentoring and matching a student’s curriculum with exceptional research scholars, engineers, and faculty throughout their scholastic career. We also offer guidance and assistance along with professional placement following graduation. Our students have continued their careers in national laboratories such as the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
For more information visit our website: https://physics.catholic.edu/

Department Highlight: Physics!

In the heart of Washington, D.C., Catholic University’s Department of Physics offers unique opportunities and unparalleled access to the nation’s top scientific research institutions: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Vitreous State Laboratory (VSL), the Jefferson Lab, and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).

For this reason, the Department of Physics is an ideal place to to pursue an undergraduate and graduate degree. We are also closely affiliated with leaders in industry, engineering, and technology. We specialize in mentoring and matching a student's curriculum with exceptional research scholars, engineers, and faculty throughout their scholastic career. We also offer guidance and assistance along with professional placement following graduation. Our students have continued their careers in national laboratories such as the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

For more information visit our website: https://physics.catholic.edu/

Department Highlight: Media and Communications Studies!
With a liberal arts commitment, the Department of Media and Communication Studies emphasizes writing and critical thinking skills. By requiring rigorous study in the humanities while providing access to state-of-the-art digital production equipment, Media and Communication Studies engages students as both critics and creators — learning how to read cultural texts critically, and gaining firsthand knowledge of how such texts are produced.
Catholic University students develop a relationship to mass media that is both critically aware and socially responsible, one that prepares them for a wide variety of careers in fields as diverse as film and video, broadcasting, journalism, public relations, advertising, law, or teaching and scholarship in the humanities.
The department offers a bachelor’s degree program, two minors, and a certificate program in video production.
To learn more visit our website: https://mediastudies.catholic.edu/

Department Highlight: Media and Communications Studies!

With a liberal arts commitment, the Department of Media and Communication Studies emphasizes writing and critical thinking skills. By requiring rigorous study in the humanities while providing access to state-of-the-art digital production equipment, Media and Communication Studies engages students as both critics and creators — learning how to read cultural texts critically, and gaining firsthand knowledge of how such texts are produced.

Catholic University students develop a relationship to mass media that is both critically aware and socially responsible, one that prepares them for a wide variety of careers in fields as diverse as film and video, broadcasting, journalism, public relations, advertising, law, or teaching and scholarship in the humanities.

The department offers a bachelor's degree program, two minors, and a certificate program in video production.

To learn more visit our website: https://mediastudies.catholic.edu/

Department Highlight: Politics!

Studying politics at The Catholic University of America is an opportunity to be immersed in a rewarding, exciting, and relevant major in the most prominent political city in the world, on the largest university campus in the city, in one of the largest departments of the University. We offer a dynamic and rigorous educational experience that considers the cultural, historical, ethical, and theoretical foundations of political studies.

Check out some of the many reasons students choose a politics major at The Catholic University of America! in the link in our bio!

Department Highlight: Politics!

Studying politics at The Catholic University of America is an opportunity to be immersed in a rewarding, exciting, and relevant major in the most prominent political city in the world, on the largest university campus in the city, in one of the largest departments of the University. We offer a dynamic and rigorous educational experience that considers the cultural, historical, ethical, and theoretical foundations of political studies.

Check out some of the many reasons students choose a politics major at The Catholic University of America!: https://politics.catholic.edu/student-experience/why-politics-and-catholic-university/index.html

Chemistry is a basic science that is continually making important contributions to technological and social progress. The Department of Chemistry is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and research. Majors in chemistry will find upper-level chemistry classes small with close student-faculty working relationships. They will also gain valuable hands-on experiences that will develop their scientific skills. Our faculty work on a wide range of topics, and students are encouraged to participate in research projects under faculty guidance.  
Our programs satisfy a wide range of student career interests, and we assist in placing our students in competitive summer research programs and internships at top scientific institutions such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.  After graduation, our students go on to further their education in Professional School (Medical, Dental, Physical Therapy, or Pharmacy) and Graduate School Programs that provide tuition and stipend, as well as gain employment in the sciences. For more info please visit our website at https://chemistry.catholic.edu/ .

Department Highlight: Chemistry!

Chemistry is a basic science that is continually making important contributions to technological and social progress. The Department of Chemistry is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and research. Majors in chemistry will find upper-level chemistry classes small with close student-faculty working relationships. They will also gain valuable hands-on experiences that will develop their scientific skills. Our faculty work on a wide range of topics, and students are encouraged to participate in research projects under faculty guidance.

Our programs satisfy a wide range of student career interests, and we assist in placing our students in competitive summer research programs and internships at top scientific institutions such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. After graduation, our students go on to further their education in Professional School (Medical, Dental, Physical Therapy, or Pharmacy) and Graduate School Programs that provide tuition and stipend, as well as gain employment in the sciences. To learn more please visit our website: https://chemistry.catholic.edu/

The Department of Economics equips students with expertise in economic theory and its applications in microeconomics, macroeconomics, development, and public finance. The department offers innovative and rigorous programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with three Bachelor’s Degrees and one Master’s. Our students have opportunities for research, and access to a wide network of internships and jobs in the public and private sectors, including Wall Street. For more info visit the link in our bio!

Today’s Department highlight: Psychology!

Check out the link in our bio for some of the many reasons students choose a psych major at The Catholic University of America!

Today's Department highlight: Psychology!

With a view of the U.S. Capital from O'Boyle Hall, the Psychology Department's location and proximity to major research institutions, government agencies, and non-profits in Washington, D.C. are invaluable

Off-campus research internships are available at major labs nearby, including Children’s National Medical Center, Washington VA Medical Center, Georgetown University Medical School, and the National Institutes of Health. A wide range of non-research internships are also available at national societies such as the American Psychological Association, American Association of Suicidology, and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, as well as at local agencies such as the FBI, crisis hotlines, centers for families and children, and outreach services for autistic children.

Check out some of the many reasons students choose a psych major at The Catholic University of America!:
https://psychology.catholic.edu/student-experience/why-psychology-and-catholic-university/index.html

The Department of Biology is a small community creating a large impact. Our faculty and students are involved in research related to international issues, such as cancer research and HIV. All of our tenure-track and tenured professors have received research funding from the National Institutes of Health to conduct this important research, often with the help of students.
Our location in Washington, D.C., puts students in a hot zone of biological and biotechnological research. Our students witness and participate in this research community through volunteer and internship positions at biotechnology firms, hospitals, and government institutions.
Students, both undergraduate and graduate, get the chance to work directly with faculty on research projects. Our students graduate with the research and communication skills that will give them an advantage in the career marketplace.  Learn more at the link in our bio!

The Department of Biology is a small community creating a large impact. Our faculty and students are involved in research related to international issues, such as cancer research and HIV. All of our tenure-track and tenured professors have received research funding from the National Institutes of Health to conduct this important research, often with the help of students.
Our location in Washington, D.C., puts students in a hot zone of biological and biotechnological research. Our students witness and participate in this research community through volunteer and internship positions at biotechnology firms, hospitals, and government institutions.
Students, both undergraduate and graduate, get the chance to work directly with faculty on research projects. Our students graduate with the research and communication skills that will give them an advantage in the career marketplace. Learn more at our website: https://biology.catholic.edu/ !

Some photos from last week's Doctoral Hooding Ceremony! We are so proud of all of our graduates! Congrats and best wishes for your next chapter!

The Class of 2024, congratulations!!!! 🥹 Know that you’ll always have a home here on campus at CUA! 🎓 🙌 ❤️

You did it !!! 🎉

Congratulations to David S. Mao, who graduated from the M.S.L.S. program in 1998. He has been named the new Librarian of the US Supreme Court. Please see the press release in our bio for details!

Congratulations to David S. Mao, who graduated from the M.S.L.S. program in 1998. He has been named the new Librarian of the US Supreme Court. Please see the press release at https://www.supremecourt.gov/publicinfo/press/pressreleases/pr_05-07-24 for details!

Press Release of Supreme Court of the United State David S. Mao has been named the new Librarian of the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Mao will be the 12th Librarian of the Court. He succeeds Linda Maslow, who retired in August 2022 after serving 10 years as Librarian and 33 years at the Supreme Court. William Sleeman, the Court’s Assista...