The Catholic University of America


Undergraduate Program


Clinical                     Clinical Health
Combined                 Social Change

  
Ph.D. Program and Goals

 

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

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