Catholic International University
Catholic International University is a fully accredited university that offers both continuing education programs and degree and certificate programs completely online. Study where and when you choose from the convenience of smartphone, digital device, or laptop!
Who can benefit from these courses?Catechists
Directors of Religious Education
RCIA teachers
Clergy and Religious
Teachers
Parish and diocesan staff
Parents
Become a lifelong learner equipped and inspired to change the world!
“Let your chief study be to acquaint yourself with God because there is nothing greater than God, and because it is the only knowledge which can fill the heart with a peace and joy, which nothing can disturb.” —St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Catholic International’s Patron Saint.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Catholic International University awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for its Continuing Education Courses. One continuing education unit (1 CEU) equals 10 contact hours of learner interaction with the learning activity content, which includes classroom, self-paced instruction, pre/post assignments, and/ or homework in support of learning outcome. CEU calculations for individual courses are based upon evaluations and reports of actual students.Refund Policy
Satisfaction and Refund Policy for Non-Credit Courses
Catholic International University will issue a full refund, minus the cost of any completed coursework, to any students who cancel their continuing education registrations within 72 hours of receiving access to their program, course, or seminar. After that point, CDU will not issue refunds. Students receive automatic access to independent study courses at the time of registration and payment. Students receive access to seminars on the first day of the seminar. To obtain a refund for a dropped course, the student must email the Continuing Education Registrar (
continuingeducation@catholiciu.edu) within three days of receiving access to the course. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of request.
Group Plans
Discounted pricing is available to dioceses, parishes, schools, and organizations. Let Catholic International University meet your group's faith formation needs through quality online courses. For more information, contact Megan Davis at continuingeducation@catholiciu.edu (304-825-7531).
About Catholic International University
Catholic International University, formerly Catholic Distance University, was founded in 1983 as the first catechetical institute in the United States approved by the Vatican to award the Catechetical Diploma by correspondence. Today, Catholic International is a fully accredited university that offers both continuing education programs and degree and certificate programs completely online. Study where and when you choose from the convenience of a smartphone, digital device, or laptop. Catholic International University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Association of Theological Schools. To learn more about our degree and certificate programs, visit catholiciu.edu or email Catholic International Admissions staff at admissions@catholiciu.edu.