18 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Catholic University of America's B.A. Drama program incorporates academic rigor with top-notch theatrical productions, giving you both excellent training in the theatrical field and a scholarly foundation in the liberal arts.

The pre-professional Architecture degree from Catholic University of America creates the foundation in the field of architecture as preparation for continued education in a professional degree program or for employment options in fields related to architecture, such as construction management, theater set design, furniture design, real estate development, and digital fabrication and animation. 

During the Bachelor of Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion at the Catholic University of America, you will receive first-class musical training. Along with foundational music courses in areas like music history and conducting, you will receive advanced private instruction in a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument.

As a general Music major at Catholic University of America, you will study music within the broader context of the liberal arts. You will explore your passion for music while also challenging yourself to discover new interests. You will have the flexibility to explore the topics within and outside of music that interest you.

Classical Civilization majors at Catholic University of America study ancient art and architecture, history, and mythology in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. You will take courses in philosophy and theology and develop strong analytical, research, and writing skills.

Let your voice be heard. The Vocal Performance major from Catholic University of America provides both a solid foundation in music and a strong liberal arts background. A core curriculum in the humanities allows you to explore exciting new subjects while you focus on your passion for music.

Catholic University of America’s B.F.A. in Acting for Theatre, Film, and Television incorporates academic rigor with top-notch theatrical productions, giving you both excellent training in the theatrical field and a scholarly foundation in the liberal arts. 

In this Bachelor of Violin, Viola, Cello at the Catholic University of America, you will receive first-class musical training. Along with foundational music courses in areas like music history and conducting, you will receive advanced private instruction in viola, violin, or cello.

The Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies degree from Catholic University of America combines a liberal arts education with a general study of architecture and design. Students may select elective requirements across a broad range of architectural topics or concentrate them within a particular area of focus such as architectural history, theory, design, or technology.

During the Bachelor of Sculpture at the Catholic University of America you will study the fundamentals of design, drawing and composition, and art history. You will take a sequence of courses in sculpture to develop your skills. You will also study contemporary art history to understand the context of your artistic development.

Are you a born performer? The Musical Theatre program at Catholic University of America is designed to engage your passion for the stage in a rigorous training program that will prepare you to become a professional musical theatre artist, armed with the skills to perform on regional, national, and Broadway stages.

The Bachelor of Music in Composition from Catholic University of America is a four-year program which introduces you to the discipline of composition and prepares you either for a professional career involving composition, or for continued graduate study in the field.

The Catholic University of America offers an undergraduate joint degree program in pre-professional Architecture and Civil Engineering program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering.

As an Art History major from Catholic University of America, you will explore the spirit and expression of art from today to the earliest Paleolithic cave paintings rendered over 30,000 years ago.

Piano Performance at the Catholic University of America, you will study piano for its ability to contribute to the beauty of the world and enrich the human soul. 

During the Bachelor of Double Bass, Harp at the Catholic University of America, you will receive first-class musical training. Along with foundational music courses in areas like music history and conducting, you will receive advanced private instruction in double bass or harp.

The Bachelor of Music and Business at the Catholic University of America offers the advantages of in-depth business training in management, marketing, and administration, as well as solid musical education with a liberal arts foundation.

During your Bachelor of Performance at the Catholic University of America, you will study music within the broader context of the liberal arts. You will learn how to perform while pursuing other topics within and outside of music. During your senior year, you will perform a one-hour solo recital.