The Catholic University of America

PhD Program Admissions Criteria

To be considered for admission, the applicant must:

  • Have a BSN and MSN from a nationally accredited program or school of nursing
  • Be licensed to practice in a state or jurisdiction of the USA
  • Submit an official GRE score report from an examination taken within the past 5 years
  • Submit transcripts from undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Obtain three letters of recommendation
  • Submit a written statement of career goals and proposed area of research
  • Submit a copy of a recent scholarly paper, research report, or clinical nursing publication

International Students

There are additional test and documentation requirements for international students. These requirements are available online from the Admissions Office. The International Students and Scholar Services office has helpful information for international students.