A City Full of Advantages

Pursuing a degree in Economics, Education, or Sociology at The Catholic University of America offers a dynamic and engaging experience that blends rigorous academic study with real-world opportunities in Washington, D.C. Students benefit from access to internships at government agencies, nonprofits, schools, think tanks, and private-sector organizations throughout the region.

As part of your studies, you are encouraged to participate in conferences and events organized in collaboration with the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies. You’ll also have access to unparalleled research resources, including the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution.

Our D.C. location is especially ideal for students interested in exploring the intersections of social behavior, education policy, economic systems, and public life. Whether you’re studying crime and justice, global development, educational equity, or economic policy, you’ll gain firsthand insight into the workings of institutions that shape society at every level.

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    Academics

    The Department of Sociology offers a program designed to enable students to think systematically and critically about society, and to help students develop analytical, research, and writing skills.

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    Discover D.C. with CatholicU

    Washington, D.C., is a city of politics, parades, festivals, museums (did we mention most of them are free?), professional sports, theatres, concerts, shopping, parks, restaurants, monuments, waterways, and trendy neighborhoods.

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