35 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Canon Law is the terminal degree at Catholic University of America in the studies of canon law. A canon lawyer is a person trained in the universal law of the Church which is founded in the Code of Canon Law. 

The Ph.D. in English Language and Literature at Catholic University of America is conferred upon completion of 54 credit hours of course work following the B.A., a comprehensive exam, and a dissertation.

Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in physics are required to complete fifty-three semester hours, of which thirty-five must be in physics. In the physics courses, a B average must be maintained.

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

At the Catholic University of America, students on the Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures Ph.D. level may specialize in Ancient Northwest Semitic languages (ANWSL) or Near Eastern Christian languages and literatures (NECLL). Students generally continue from an M.A. degree in the department.

The Civil Engineering department at the Catholic University of America offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in civil engineering. 

The Catholic University of America's Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering program offers an advanced, research-focused education designed to develop leaders in the field.

The Ph.D. degree in Catechetics at the Catholic University of America prepares the student for advanced research, writing, and teaching at the college, university, and seminary levels. 

The Ph.D. in Moral Theology and Ethics at the Catholic University of America represents an achievement in theological scholarship and research. 

Elevate Your Expertise: Embrace the Tradition of Trailblazing Nursing Research at the Catholic University of America.

This Nursing Practice (DNP) doctoral program at Catholic University of America prepares expert advanced practice nurse clinician-leaders.

The Doctor of Ministry is a professional doctorate offering students advanced theological and pastoral formation for competent and effective pastoral ministry. We offer a Spirituality degree at the Catholic University of America.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Systematic Theology at Catholic University of America represents an achievement in theological scholarship and research.

A minimum of eighteen courses (fifty-four hours of coursework) is required for the Ph.D. We offer a phd degree in Philosophy at the Catholic University of America. 

The Ph.D. in Nursing (Online) at the Catholic University of America gives you the research skills to create, implement, and evaluate strategies to achieve optimal care for all.

The decision to attend law school remains a sound, smart, and fulfilling investment in yourself and your future. In a complex world facing many serious challenges, the need for competent, ethical, and compassionate legal practitioners is stronger than ever.

The Biomedical Engineering department at Catholic University of America offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in biomedical engineering. 

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

The Social Cognitive Affective and Neuroscience programme at Catholic University of America develops interdisciplinary expertise in psychology and neuroscience through advanced experimental research training and specialized study areas.

The Catholic University of America is one of the oldest research universities in the United States, and the Politics Department has a long tradition of doctoral scholarship.