Program Overview
The Catechetics at Catholic University of America is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Catechetics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Catechetics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- An appropriate bachelor\'s degree that includes at least twelve credit hours of undergraduate or graduate religious studies and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Up to six graduate credit hours from other accredited institutions at a grade level of 3.0 or above may be applied to course requirements for the master\'s degree upon recommendation from the academic area director and the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies in the School of Theology and Religious Studies.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons able to evaluate an applicant\'s ability to successfully complete graduate studies
- A report of scores on the General Aptitude Test of the Graduate Record Examination.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Catholic University of America directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Washington, United States
TheCatholic University of America(CUA) is aprivateCatholicresearch universityinWashington, D.C., United States. It is one of twopontifical universitiesof theCatholic Church in the United States–...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
