35 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Ph.D. Biology program at Catholic University of America emphasizes cell and microbial biology. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for teaching, research, and administrative careers in biological or biomedical sciences.

We offer a phd degree in Vocal Performance at the Catholic University of America. Acceptance as a graduate student by the Departments of Music is required.

Earn the highest degree in the Social Work profession – the Ph.D. In keeping with the mission of The Catholic University of America, NCSSS prepares doctoral students to teach, research, and lead from a framework of mercy, charity, justice and peace that emanate from the teachings of Jesus Christ, and are expressed in the social and moral doctrine of the Church.

We offer a phd degree in Orchestral Instruments at the Catholic University of America. Acceptance as a graduate student by the Departments of Music is required. 

This program at Catholic University of America as a whole emphasizes the cultures that utilized the Greek and Latin languages from the classical (at the M.A. level) through the late antique and medieval (at the Ph.D. level) eras. 

The Ph.D. in Church History at the Catholic University of America prepares students for careers in research, writing, and teaching on the college, university, and seminary levels.

The goal of the Ph.D. degree at Catholic University of America is to expand and deepen the student's education in Biblical Studies. 

The Doctorate of Philosophy in Historical Theology at the Catholic University of America represents an achievement in theological scholarship and research. 

The Ph.D. History program at Catholic University of America trains students to become professional historians, mentoring them as they produce scholarship on a carefully defined topic, equipping them with skills in research, analysis, and communication, and building intellectual flexibility and confidence.

Our Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering at Catholic University of America emphasizes strong foundations in mechanical engineering as well as advanced courses in a specialized area of concentration. Doctoral dissertation is required.

The Clinical Psychology program at The Catholic University of America has been accredited by APA since 1948 and has consistently been grounded in a scientist-practitioner educational model. 

At the Catholic University of America, the Doctor of Musical Arts — the Departments of Music's highest professional Composition degree — is designed for those students who have already demonstrated significant compositional achievement, and who show great professional promise. 

The Nursing Practice programme offered by Catholic University of America develops expertise in advanced clinical leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, healthcare innovation, specialty care delivery, and organisational transformation.

The goal of the Ph.D. in Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology at the Catholic University of America is to equip students for careers in research, writing, and teaching on the college, university, and seminary levels.  

The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Piano Pedagogy degree at the Catholic University of America is offered to selected qualified students as a recognition of high professional attainment.