The Catholic University of America's School of Nursing offers a variety of Graduate Programs to assist you in meeting your academic and professional goals.  Seeking a masters or doctoral degree is an important career decision that can increase your career options, job satisfaction and meet others interested in learning more about navigating the changing and challenging health care system of the 21^st century.

Graduate Programs

The Master of Science in Nursing Program prepares advanced practice nurses who are capable of the moral, intellectual, and professional leadership needed to provide and manage quality clinical nursing care and education, and to advance and extend nursing knowledge and skill through the discovery and formulation of more comprehensive concepts and principles. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) Program prepares expert clinicians as nurse scientists. Through the investigation of clinical problems, graduates contribute to the development, validation, and refinement of theory and the advancement of the body of nursing knowledge.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program is to prepare expert clinicians and nurse leaders. Graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions in nursing/health care, with the ultimate goal of improving health care and the health status of people.

Financial Aid
School of Nursing Financial Aid and the CUA Financial Aid office for details on possible scholarships, financial aid and online forms available

The Latino Nursing Career Opportunity Program  provides financial aid and resources to qualified students.

Important Information and Documents
Transfer of Credit to PhD