
At CUA, We View Social Work as Social Service
Welcome to the National Catholic School of Social Service. I love that we have “service” in our name. Here at The Catholic University of America, we approach social work in a spirit of service. In our classes and field service, we promote the dignity of all people and strive to educate students to serve society by working for justice and the well-being of all.
Ours is a rigorous program. We have high expectations of our students, and much confidence in them as adult learners. Our students do very well on comprehensive exams and on social work licensing board exams. Our faculty are experts in their fields who are always available to students.
Come get to know us, and consider joining us in our mission of social service.
Jim Zabora, MSW, Sc.D.
Dean
Scholarship
Students and faculty conduct research that advances knowledge, shapes practice and informs public policy.
Social Justice
Promoting personal and social well-being
in the areas of child welfare, health, aging, spirituality and social development.
Service
Our commitment to social service means we educate social workers who promote the dignity of all people.
Learn More about Us
Attend an MSW Information Seminar
Watch video about NCSSS.
Follow the links on the left side of the page to learn more about our programs and research centers.
Arrange a campus visit
Bachelor's candidates: Contact Lynn Mayer, Ph.D., at 202-319-5479 or mayer@cua.edu
M.S.W. candidates: Contact Aileen Worrell, MSW, MBA, at 202-319-5496 or worrell@cua.edu
Ph.D. candidates: Contact Barbara Early, Ph.D., at 202-319-5456 or early@cua.edu
National Catholic School of Social Service
Shahan Hall
Washington, DC 20064
Phone: 202-319-5458
Fax: 202-319-5093
Email: cua-ncsss-admissions@cua.edu
NCSSS News
- Congratulations to our MSW Graduates at SMHEC
- NCSSS to Offer a Specialization in Social Work with Military, Veterans, and their Families in Fall 2012
- Dean Zabora Selected As One Of The University of Maryland "50 Heroes For Justice.
- NCSSS Advanced Year MSW Student, Tosin Ogunyoku, Receives The Sam Williams Memorial Award.
- Cheryl Hughes, NCSSS 2009 MSW alumna, Elected as The Georgetown University Hospital 2012 Social Worker of the Year.
- New York Community Trust Awards NCSSS Professor a Grant to Study the Impact of Licensure on Macro Social Work Practice
Events
- MAY 9 - MSW Information Seminar
- JAN 25 - Writing Workshop Presentation (VIDEO)
- Submit NCSSS news and events to:
cua-ncsss-admissions@cua.edu
Why Choose Us
- Ranked among the top 20 programs in the U.S. by the Gourman Report.
- Small classes create close relationships between students and faculty mentors.
- D.C. location offers a wealth of internship and career opportunities.
- Our faculty literally wrote the book. They are renowned leaders, authors and practitioners.
- Grounded in Catholic social teaching, and committed to justice and charity.
It is such a warm environment. The teachers truly care about the students and the field office goes so over and above to try to meet everyone's needs. Great professors!– MSW student



