Graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions in health care systems, education, and research. The ultimate goal of the professional doctorate is to improve health care through advancement of nursing science. The School of Nursing offers a traditional course of study or a Summer Doctoral Program . Admission to the D.N.Sc. Transcripts for international students must be evaluated by an agency designated by the School of Nursing.
Scholarships are available to qualified students.
General Degree Requirements Coursework Sixty-six semester hours beyond baccalaureate study are required for the D.N.Sc. Students must earn a minimum of forty-two semester hours in coursework during doctoral study at The Catholic University of America. Students must complete coursework within five years. The minimum period of residence for the degree is three years. Work completed for the master's degree at The Catholic University of America or its equivalent at another university of approved standing may be accepted as fulfilling one year of the minimum period of residence.