About

The Institute for Human Ecology (IHE) at The Catholic University of America is the nation’s leading academic institute committed to identifying the economic, cultural, and social conditions vital for human flourishing.

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Programs

The IHE sponsors programs that illuminate specific issues with the wisdom of Catholic Social Doctrine and form rising scholars to promote human flourishing in diverse professional fields.

Catholic Political Thought

Undergraduate Program

Master of Arts in Human Rights

Summer Programs

M.A. Students

The Master of Arts in Human Rights, developed by the Institute for Human Ecology (IHE), is designed for students who wish to study human rights from a distinctly Catholic perspective. It draws upon existing courses of several schools at The Catholic University of America. The interdisciplinary degree is awarded by the School of Arts and Sciences.