Why USC? - Graduate Study by USC Enrollment Services

Founded in 1880, the University of Southern California has established itself as one of the world’s leading private research universities. We are home to 28,500 top-caliber graduate and professional students—more than half the entire USC student population—who represent all 50 states and 135 countries around the world. Our programs graduate world leaders across all professions and fields of study. This booklet will introduce you to the graduate student experience at USC and help you determine which of our academic programs is best suited to your interests, skills and ambitions. We invite you to discover how you can join this dynamic community.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Explore USC

Investing in Graduate Education

Other Ways to Attend

Schools and Degree Programs

Application and Admission

Campus Maps

Graduate Student Resources

Explore USC

Explore PRESTIGIOUS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Our 22 schools and units offer more than 400 highly regarded post-baccalaureate programs that foster intellectual discovery and professional growth. Our interdisciplinary approach will encourage you to synthesize knowledge across fields of study to gain startling new insights, surpass boundaries and contribute to growing bodies of cutting-edge research. You will learn from world-class faculty—leaders in their fields who are actively engaged in research and professional work, committed to nurturing the next generations of scholars. The vibrant metropolis of Los Angeles will become a living laboratory where you can apply classroom knowledge to solving realworld problems.

CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH More than 75 research facilities and institutes support USC’s mission to combine pure and applied research across disciplines. Students gain unparalleled opportunities for the hands-on training and the experience necessary to become leaders in all industries, from entertainment to the neurological sciences. Under the guidance of world-class faculty, USC’s graduate and professional students continue to expand intellectual horizons with groundbreaking discoveries and innovations that impact the lives of people around the globe. Please visit research.usc.edu for more information and a complete list of our prestigious research centers.

WORLD-CLASS FACULTY USC faculty have won hundreds of academic and professional honors, including the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes, the Pritzker Architecture Prize, Grammy Awards and awards from the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Seventy-one faculty have been granted membership to the prestigious National Academies, advisors to the nation on science, engineering and medicine. Our faculty’s intellectual clout can also be measured by the amount of research funding they receive—$956 million for the 2020-2021 fiscal year— and their long list of life-changing inventions, celebrated books, prize-winning performances, and media mentions and appearances. CULTURAL DIVERSITY USC’s diverse and dynamic student population will give you numerous opportunities to connect with others who share your academic or professional goals, political views, or religious or cultural background. Community service, athletic, and cultural programs will allow you to challenge yourself, explore new areas of interest, and contribute to the growth of USC and the surrounding community.

ALL-TIME FACULTY DISTINCTIONS Nobel Prize

Angus Deaton Murray Gell-Mann James Heckman Daniel McFadden Arieh Warshel George Olah

MacArthur Fellowship

Luis Alfaro Josh Kun Viet Thanh Nguyen Elyn Saks Jacob Soll Natalia Molina Jay Rubenstein

ACADEMY MEMBERSHIPS

National Medal of Arts Frank Gehry Morten Lauridsen George Lucas

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring Maja Matarić John Slaughter Gisele Ragusa

National Academy of Sciences

National Academy of Medicine

American Philosophical Society

American Academy of Arts & Sciences

American Association for the Advancement of Science

National Academy of Engineering

National Academy of Public Administration

Explore USC COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT At USC, more than 1,000 clubs and organizations bring together students who share common political, cultural, intellectual or recreational interests. Through various service organizations and volunteer opportunities, students can apply academic skills to solving real-world problems—and prepare to make a difference in the world. More than half of all students are actively involved in volunteer work with local schools, community groups and businesses. Many more students take advantage of dozens of intramural sports and hundreds of student-run sports clubs. Game days unite a spirited community of USC students, staff and alumni to support USC teams and celebrate Trojan pride. USC athletes have won gold medals in every summer Olympics since 1912. LIFE IN LOS ANGELES USC’s main campuses can be found in the heart of Los Angeles, a cosmopolitan center at the crossroads of the Pacific Rim and Latin America, where more than 200 languages are spoken. A world leader in aerospace, entertainment, fashion,

Trojan Athletics Varsity Teams 9 men’s 12 women’s

Intramural Sports

9,600+ active participants

Olympic Athletes 510

NFL Pros 520

Club Sports

50+ active clubs

No matter your interests, hobbies or academic and career goals, you will find a vast array of opportunities to explore the resources of Los Angeles and Southern California. technology, telecommunications, biomedicine and trade, Los Angeles offers prime internship and community service opportunities. Southern California is home to an extraordinary number of world-class educational institutions, museums and cultural venues. Across the street from campus are the Natural History Museum, the California Science Center, the California African American Museum and soon, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Just three miles away is the heart of Downtown, an area enlivened by a sophisticated arts scene, numerous entertainment venues and cuisine from around the globe. A short bike ride from campus is the steel-clad Disney Concert Hall, home to the L.A. Philharmonic and designed by USC graduate Frank Gehry. Los Angeles also boasts the Getty Center, the extraordinary Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the quirky Museum of Jurassic Technology. Shopping choices range from the boutiques of Rodeo Drive to open-air mercados near campus and along Broadway in Downtown. The diverse terrain of the region offers students a remarkable climate and makes possible an enormous range of outdoor activities. No urban area in the country is as densely populated yet has so much open space, from the

miles of sun-dappled beaches to the horse-riding trails and observatory of Griffith Park to uninterrupted miles of chaparral and trails in Topanga State Park. THE TROJAN FAMILY For many of us, the word “family” is more than simply a matter of blood and heritage. Family is also a matter of the heart and mind. At USC, you will discover a whole new meaning for the word. Whether they are roommates or classmates, fellow activists or a favorite professor, at USC you will build an extended family with those who share your interests and goals. If you value the free and open exchange of ideas and genuinely respect cultural differences, you will discover kindred spirits. Now more than 450,000 strong, the Trojan Family spans the United States and the globe. No matter where your professional or academic aspirations take you, you can find fellow Trojans who will support and guide you on your path.

Inclusive, Supportive and Accessible: The USC Trojan Family

GRADUATE STUDENT RESOURCES As a graduate student at USC, you will be supported both within and outside the classroom by the wide variety of available resources. These include, but are not limited to, the following: • The Graduate Student Government (GSG) serves as an advocate, event planner, program funder and campus information resource for USC graduate students. Run by students who are elected by the graduate student body, GSG offers you the opportunity to join special-interest communities and make new friends while helping your peers. gsg.usc.edu • The mission of the USC Graduate School is to promote an outstanding educational experience for USC graduate students, to celebrate graduate student achievements, and to provide leadership in graduate education at USC. graduateschool.usc.edu • USC Housing offers graduate students on-campus residences or off-campus apartments specially

designed to give you (and your family) privacy and independence. Some 1,500 spaces have been set aside for graduate students. Students also have easy access to public transportation if they choose to live away from campus. housing.usc.edu • To find out what’s cooking and where, visit the USC Hospitality website. You will find listings for our residential dining facilities, as well as on-campus retail cafés and other food services. “USC Room Service” is even available for those living in university residences! hospitality.usc.edu • Visit USC Transportation to find parking on campus and purchase parking permits, get bus schedules, and learn more about the Lyft “safe ride home” program. transnet.usc.edu • USC’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life sponsors a variety of opportunities for exploring the spiritual dimensions of your life. The university offers more than 80

student organization dedicated to religious observance, serving virtually every faith. Worship is held in churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and other sites near campus, as well as in the nondenominational United University Church. orsl.usc.edu • USC offers many opportunities to compete in sports events and maintain personal fitness. In addition to a thriving intramural sports program and 50+ studentrun clubs, USC has three recreational facilities, two on the University Park Campus and one on the Health Sciences Campus. recsports.usc.edu • Offered on both the University Park and Health Sciences campuses, Counseling and Mental Health Services help students with a variety of issues, from learning to deal with stress to crisis management. Services are confidential and include both group and individual counseling. studenthealth.usc. edu/counseling 5

Investing in Graduate Education

Investing in Graduate Education When you decide to pursue graduate studies, you are making a major investment in your personal and professional future. At USC, we offer our students an interdisciplinary and globally oriented graduate education of the highest caliber. Once you graduate, you will gain the networking advantages of membership in the Trojan Family. It is therefore important to assess the benefits you will receive throughout your career as a return on your investment. The cost of earning a graduate degree from USC, as well as funding opportunities, varies by school and degree program. We encourage you to thoroughly research your program of interest and plan your finances accordingly. The USC Financial Aid Office also provides additional information regarding the estimated cost of attendance for USC.

ASSISTANTSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS PhD Students The Graduate School works with doctoral programs at USC to support a vast majority of our PhD students with fellowships, teaching assistantships and research assistantships, or some combination of these funding sources. Master’s Degree Students USC also offers a variety of merit scholarships for students seeking to earn master’s degrees. However, award amounts and distribution vary by program and are subject to the availability of funds. Please contact your intended school directly to learn more.

FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS AND FEDERAL WORK-STUDY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The USC Financial Aid Office administers a variety of financial aid programs for graduate students eligible for Federal Student Aid, including the Federal Direct and Graduate PLUS Loan programs and the Federal Work-Study program. For more information, please visit financialaid.usc.edu.

While most international students are not eligible for Federal Student Aid programs, they may receive scholarships, assistantships and fellowships and can seek other on-campus employment opportunities. They may also be eligible for private loans (most lenders will require a qualified domestic co-signer). For more information, please visit financialaid.usc.edu/international.

ROTC AND VETERANS BENEFITS

USC PAYMENT PLAN

ROTC and U.S. military veterans should contact the Veterans Certification Office and the Financial Aid Office to determine how their G.I. benefits will be coordinated with their financial aid. For more information, please visit financialaid.usc.edu and usc. edu/va.

The office of Student Financial Services also offers graduate students the option to pay their university expenses in five monthly installments over each semester. For more information, please visit sfs.usc.edu.

(Citizens and Permanent Residents)

EXTERNAL FELLOWSHIPS Graduate students are encouraged to apply for external funding—funds from sources not affiliated with USC. Sponsors range from government agencies to corporations and private institutions. Funds may be limited to a single year of enrollment or may be renewable for multiple years and may be paid to the student or directly to the university. It is important for recipients to thoroughly understand the terms and conditions of such fellowships when planning for graduate studies. For more information about external fellowships, please visit awardsdatabase.usc.edu.

Other Ways to Attend

Other Ways to Attend USC offers several options for students who are unable to commit to full-time, on-campus graduate programs, as well as those who seek additional assistance to achieve academic success in such programs.

ONLINE PROGRAMS As part of an ongoing effort to expand educational access without compromising its standards for academic rigor and quality, USC offers more than 100 of its outstanding graduate programs online. Each program is developed to meet the educational and professional requirements specific to that discipline. Graduate students who choose to pursue our online degree programs will enjoy the convenience and flexibility of such an option while benefiting from USC’s reputation for excellence and the same demanding intellectual standards we set for our on-campus students. For more information, please visit online.usc.edu.

LIMITED STATUS ENROLLMENT Prospective students who do not wish to seek formal admission to a USC graduate degree have the option to take classes through our Limited Status program. Students must receive prior approval from their department of interest before completing the Limited Status Program Registration Form, available from the Office of Academic Records and Registrar. You can learn more about the process at arr.usc.edu/limitedstatus.

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Students seeking to prepare their English and academic skills for the rigors of graduate study at USC may wish to explore USC’s International Academy. The Academy offers two preparatory programs for prospective graduate students: Pre-Master's and Master's Preparation Programs.

Through the Pre-Master's Program, students can gain admission to one of USC's elite graduate programs prior to achieving the required TOEFL iBT/ IELTS/ PTE Academic or GRE/GMAT exam scores. Pre-Master's and Master's Preparation courses are designed to improve students' English and academic skills and prepare them for successfully completing graduate coursework. Students also learn GRE/GMAT testtaking strategies that can help them achieve the scores required for their intended degree programs. USC International Academy also offers an Intensive English Program for students looking to further develop their English on a university campus. For more information, please visit international.usc.edu.

Schools and Degree Programs

Schools and Degree Programs Graduate students can choose from a wide array of master’s, PhD and graduate certificate programs within our 22 distinguished schools and units. Please refer to the USC Catalogue at catalogue.usc.edu or the Graduate Admission website at gradadm.usc.edu for the most up-todate list of majors and degree tracks. For the complete application and admission requirements of your intended program, please visit the appropriate website or contact the department directly.

Schools and Degree Programs

DEGREE PROGRAMS LEVENTHAL SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING marshall.usc.edu/gap macc.mbt@marshall.usc.edu Housed within the Marshall School of Business, the Leventhal School of Accounting has established itself as an innovator in the fields of accounting education and critical research. Degree programs are structured to develop in each graduate the potential for career advancement into the highest levels of professional accounting and management. Leventhal provides a state-ofthe-art education in a vibrant urban setting, close ties with the accounting and business communities, a Pacific Rim location that helps us maintain an international focus, and a long-standing tradition of excellence in accounting.

Degree Programs Accounting (M.Acc.) Business Taxation (Data and Analytics) (MBT) Business Taxation for Working Professionals (MBT) (online)

IOVINE AND YOUNG ACADEMY iovine-young.usc.edu admissions@design.usc.edu With a visionary gift from entrepreneurs Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young, the University of Southern California has established a school to nurture unbridled creativity at the intersection of four essential areas: art and design; engineering and computer science; business and venture management; and communication. Iovine and Young graduate programs bring together multidisciplinary students, instructors and professional mentors in unique educational settings and collaborative, state-of-theart workspaces that foster creativity, hone design and fabrication skills, and encourage making and doing. Coursework focuses on creativity and critical thinking as empowered by the languages and methodologies of the arts, technology and business. Students are taught to think seamlessly across multiple disciplines, and to apply a vast array of relevant technologies and techniques toward innovative problem-solving.

Degree Programs Integrated Design, Business and Technology (M.S.) (online) 10

USC SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE arch.usc.edu archgrad@usc.edu Distinguished faculty, the diverse natural environments of Southern California and the vibrant urban core of Los Angeles make USC an excellent place to study architecture and urban design. The oldest school of its kind in the Western United States, the School of Architecture offers master’s programs that focus on solving the problems of rising urban density while preserving sustainability, amenity and cultural significance. The School will equip you with the skills necessary to address the issues of a complex and dynamic global society.

Degree Programs

Advanced Architectural Research Studies (City Design and Housing) (M.AARS) Advanced Architectural Research Studies (Performative Design and Technology) (M.AARS) Architecture, First Professional (M.Arch.) Building Science (MBS) Heritage Conservation (MHC) Landscape Architecture (M.L.Arch.)

Certificate Programs Architecture Building Science Heritage Conservation Landscape Architecture Sustainable Design

ROSKI SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN roski.usc.edu roski@usc.edu The Roski School of Art and Design offers three degrees at the graduate level. The M.A. in Curatorial Practices and the Public Sphere program engages students in a critical, historical and theoretical exploration of art in the public sphere and prepares them for careers as curators, critics, theorists and scholars. The MFA in Art is a highly individualized and interdisciplinary course of study that allows for an intensive focus on art practice and critical theory. Students work with world-renowned artists and have access to both classroom and studio space. The MFA in Design program is a studio-based program that is designed to support the development of a personal contemporary practice that is both unique and sustainable.

Degree Programs Curatorial Practices and the Public Sphere (M.A.) Design (MFA) Fine Arts (MFA)

Certificate Programs Performance Studies

INDEPENDENT HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT THE HERMAN OSTROW SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY DIVISION OF BIOKINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

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The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is committed to transforming how we prepare the next generation of physical therapists to deliver the highest level of care to society. With our longstanding leadership in the field, we are uniquely positioned to develop innovative solutions that integrate our strengths in research, education and clinical service. By leveraging these assets, we can create new value for students, patients and people everywhere. Ranked No. 1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2004, we continue to be a prestigious center of excellence—and we continue to thrive, with physical therapy being one of the nation’s fastest-growing health professions.

Degree Programs Biokinesiology (M.S.) Biokinesiology (Sports Science) (M.S.) Biokinesiology (PhD) Physical Therapy (DPT) (Residential) Physical Therapy (DPT) (Hybrid) MRS. T.H. CHAN DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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For nearly 75 years, USC has been dedicated to ensuring that people of every age and from every circumstance can live their lives to the fullest. USC established the first graduate programs in the field, and is consistently ranked among the nation’s best occupational therapy educational institutions. The division’s occupational scientists together have more than $18 million in current federal grant funding. Alumni hail from 45 countries across six continents. With nearly 90 full-time faculty members engaged in research, education and patient care, the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is truly unmatched.

Degree Programs Occupational Science (PhD) Occupational Therapy (M.A.) Occupational Therapy (OTD)

MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS marshall.usc.edu One of the oldest and largest business schools in the country, USC’s Marshall School of Business is routinely ranked among the top business schools in the nation. Emphasizing communication, analytical decision-making and teamwork, our business and accounting programs provide students with the skills, confidence and knowledge required for a rewarding career or advanced professional studies.

Degree Programs

Library and Information Management (online) mmlis.admissions@marshall.usc.edu Management Studies management.studies@marshall.usc.edu Marketing gcrt.marketing@marshall.usc.edu Optimization and Supply Chain Management supply.chain@marshall.usc.edu Strategy and Management Consulting gcrt.smc@marshall.usc.edu Sustainability and Business sustainability@marshall.usc.edu Technology Commercialization entrepreneur@marshall.usc.edu

ANNENBERG SCHOOL FOR COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM annenberg.usc.edu The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a globally recognized leader in education, scholarship and professional practice in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. Our preeminent faculty prepare the next generations of academic and industry experts through innovative theoretical and professional training. In addition to a doctoral degree program, USC Annenberg offers a diverse range of master's degree programs, graduate certificates and continuing education programs. Located in the creative capital of the world, our community thrives on diversity, experimentation and an unparalleled alumni network.

Business Administration (Full-time MBA) marshallmba@marshall.usc.edu Business Administration (MBA.PM Program) USC SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS marshallmba@marshall.usc.edu cinema.usc.edu 1 Year Mid-Career IBEAR (Full-time MBA) As the only media school in the world that ibearmba@marshall.usc.edu teaches all the major disciplines of the Business Administration (Executive MBA) Degree Programs cinematic arts, the School of Cinematic marshallmba@marshall.usc.edu Communication (PhD) Arts offers a uniquely interdisciplinary Business Administration (M.S.) Communication Management (MCG) learning experience. Students take classes ms-busad@marshall.usc.edu Communication Management (MCG) across seven divisions that cover the breadth Business Administration (PhD) (online) of film, television and interactive media. Our phd@marshall.usc.edu location in Los Angeles keeps us connected Digital Media Management (M.S.) (online) Business Administration (MBA) (online) to the companies responsible for shaping Digital Social Media (M.S.) onlinemba@marshall.usc.edu media—many of them staffed by SCA Global Communication (M.A.) Business Analytics (M.S.) alumni. The School of Cinematic Arts remains Journalism (M.S.) msba@marshall.usc.edu dedicated to equipping its graduates for Public Diplomacy (MPD) Business for Veterans (MBV) leadership roles in creative media. Public Diplomacy (Practitioner and mbv@marshall.usc.edu Degree Programs Mid-Career Professional) (M.P.D.P.) Entrepreneurship and Innovation (M.S.) Animation + Digital Arts (MFA) Public Relations and Advertising (M.A.) ms.ei@marshall.usc.edu admissions@cinema.usc.edu Finance (M.S.) Specialized Journalism (M.A.) Cinema and Media Studies (M.A.) Specialized Journalism (The Arts) (M.A.) ms.fin@marshall.usc.edu mediastudies@cinema.usc.edu Global Supply Chain Management (M.S.) Certificate Programs Cinema and Media Studies (PhD) ms.gscm@marshall.usc.edu Health Communication Management mediastudies@cinema.usc.edu Global Supply Chain Management International and Intercultural Cinematic Arts, Film & Television (M.S.) (online) Production (MFA) Communication ms.gscm@marshall.usc.edu admissions@cinema.usc.edu Library and Information Science Marketing Communication Management Cinematic Arts (Media Arts, Games, and (M.M.L.I.S.) (online) Media and Entertainment Management Health) (M.A.) mmlis.admissions@marshall.usc.edu New Communication Technologies uscinteractive@cinema.usc.edu Management Studies (MMS) Strategic Corporate and Organizational Cinematic Arts (Media Arts and Practice) management.studies@marshall.usc.edu Communication Management Marketing (M.S.) (PhD) map@cinema.usc.edu ms.marketing@marshall.usc.edu Interactive Media (MFA) Marketing Analytics (M.S.) admissions@cinema.usc.edu ms.marketing@marshall.usc.edu Social Entrepreneurship (M.S.) Peter Stark Producing Program (MFA) pstark@cinema.usc.edu socialentrepreneur@marshall.usc.edu Writing for Screen and Television (MFA) Certificate Programs admissions@cinema.usc.edu Business Analytics gcrt.analytics@marshall.usc.edu Financial Analysis and Valuation financial.analysis@marshall.usc.edu

HERMAN OSTROW SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY dentistry.usc.edu uscsdadm@usc.edu Since 1897, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC has been shaping talented students into outstanding dental professionals. Through robust clinical education taught by expert faculty members, students receive skills they need to be successful in the profession. Dental professionals are consistently viewed as some of the most trusted and respected people serving the public, and our graduates are part of the reason. Many students take advantage of the school’s rich research environment, strengthening their dental education in the laboratory and emerging with a deep appreciation of the science behind the latest advances in dentistry and oral health.

Degree Programs Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (DDS) Biomaterials and Digital Dentistry (M.S.) Biomedical Implants and Tissue Engineering (M.S.) Community Oral Health (M.S.) (online) Craniofacial Biology (PhD) Dental Surgery (DDS) Geriatric Dentistry (M.S.) (online) Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine (M.S.) (online)

Certificate Programs Advanced Endodontics Advanced Operative and Adhesive Dentistry Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Advanced Orthodontics Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Advanced Periodontics Advanced Prosthodontics Community Oral Health (online) General Practice Residency Geriatric Dentistry (online) Oral Pathology and Radiology (online) Orofacial Pain Orofacial Pain (online)

USC SCHOOL OF DRAMATIC ARTS dramaticarts.usc.edu sdainfo@usc.edu The School of Dramatic Arts is recognized internationally as a leader in dramatic arts education. The School offers conservatory-style artistic training in acting and dramatic writing, with all the resources of a major university. 12

This close-knit, supportive environment offers students the freedom to explore their artistic passions. Our location, in the center of the entertainment industry, gives the School of Dramatic Arts a distinctive edge among colleges and universities in the United States.

Degree Programs

engineering and computer science to niche programs in petroleum engineering and informatics. Building on more than a century of innovation in research and education, the school is preparing tomorrow’s engineering leaders to meet the challenges that affect the quality of life for people around the world.

Theatre (Acting) (MFA) Theatre (Dramatic Writing) (MFA)

ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION rossier.usc.edu info@rossier.usc.edu USC Rossier offers a range of programs that prepare students to start and advance careers as teachers, educational leaders, counselors, therapists and educational policy scholars. All programs offer exceptional academic preparation that reflects the school's mission to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research and policy.

Degree Programs Educational Counseling (M.E.) Educational Leadership (EdD) Educational Leadership (EdD) (online) Enrollment Management and Policy (M.E.) (online) Global Executive (EdD)(hybrid) Learning Design and Technology (M.E.) (online) Marriage and Family Therapy (M.S.) Multiple Subject Teaching (MAT) Multiple Subject Teaching (MAT) (online) Organizational Change and Leadership (EdD) (online) Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (M.E.) School Counseling (M.E.) (online) Single Subject Teaching (MAT) Single Subject Teaching (MAT) (online) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MAT-TESOL) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MAT-TESOL) (online) Urban Education Policy (PhD)

Certificate Program Pupil Personnel Services

VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING viterbigradadmission.usc.edu viterbi.gradprograms@usc.edu Consistently ranked among the top graduate engineering programs in the country, the Viterbi School offers a variety of degree options within its eight academic departments. Disciplines range from broad areas such as mechanical

Degree Programs

AEROSPACE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics) (M.S.) Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (Dynamics and Control) (M.S.) Aerospace Engineering/Engineering Management (M.S.) Aerospace Engineering (M.S.) Aerospace Engineering (PhD) Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) Mechanical Engineering (PhD) Mechanical Engineering (Energy Conversion) (M.S.) Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Management (M.S.) Product Development Engineering (M.S.) ASTRONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Astronautical Engineering (M.S.) Astronautical Engineering (PhD) Systems Architecting and Engineering (M.S.) BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Biomedical Data Analytics (M.S.) Biomedical Engineering (M.S.) Biomedical Engineering (PhD) Biomedical Engineering (Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering) (M.S.) Biomedical Engineering (Medical Imaging and Imaging Informatics) (M.S.) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS SCIENCE Chemical Engineering (M.S.) Chemical Engineering (PhD) Materials Engineering (M.S.) Materials Engineering (Machine Learning) (M.S.) Materials Science (M.S.) Materials Science (PhD) Petroleum Engineering (M.S.) Petroleum Engineering (PhD) Petroleum Engineering/Engineering Management (M.S.) Petroleum Engineering (Geoscience Technologies) (M.S.) Petroleum Engineering (Digital Oilfield Technologies) (M.S.)

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Civil Engineering (M.S.) Civil Engineering (PhD) Civil Engineering (Advanced Design and Construction Technology) (M.S.) Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering) (M.S.) Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) (M.S.) Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering) (M.S.) Civil Engineering (Transportation Systems) (M.S.) Civil Engineering (Water and Waste Management) (M.S.) Construction Management (MCM) Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (PhD) Environmental Engineering (M.S.) Transportation Systems Management (M.S.) COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Science (M.S.) Computer Science (PhD) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (M.S.) Computer Science (Computer Networks) (M.S.) Computer Science (Computer Security) (M.S.) Computer Science (Data Science) (M.S.) Computer Science (Game Development) (M.S.) Computer Science (High Performance Computing and Simulations) (M.S.) Computer Science (Intelligent Robotics) (M.S.) Computer Science (Multimedia and Creative Technologies) (M.S.) Computer Science (Scientists and Engineers) (M.S.) DATA SCIENCE AND CYBER SECURITY Applied Data Science (M.S.) Communication Data Science (M.S.) Cyber Security Engineering (M.S.) Environmental Data Science (M.S.) Healthcare Data Science (M.S.) Spatial Data Science (M.S.) ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Computer Engineering (M.S.) Computer Engineering (PhD) Electrical and Computer Engineering (Analog, Mixed Signal and Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits) (M.S.)

Electrical Engineering (M.S.) Electrical Engineering (PhD) Electrical Engineering (Applied Physics) (M.S.) Electrical Engineering (Computer Architecture) (M.S.) Electrical Engineering (Computer Networks) (M.S.) Electrical Engineering (Electric Power) (M.S.) Electrical Engineering (VLSI Design) (M.S.) Electrical Engineering (Wireless Networks) (M.S.) Electrical Engineering/Engineering Management (M.S.) Electrical and Computer Engineering (Machine Learning and Data Science) (M.S.) Financial Engineering (M.S.) Quantum Information Science (M.S.) ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY Green Technologies (M.S.) INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Analytics (M.S.) Engineering Management (M.S.) Health Systems Management Engineering (M.S.) Industrial and Systems Engineering (M.S.) Industrial and Systems Engineering (PhD) Operations Research Engineering (M.S.)

Certificate Programs Applied Data Science Astronautical Engineering Data Science Foundations Digital Oilfield Technologies Health Systems Operations Network Centric Systems Petroleum Engineering (Unconventional Resources) Software Architecture Systems Architecting and Engineering Transportation Systems

LEONARD DAVIS SCHOOL OF GERONTOLOGY gero.usc.edu ldsgero@usc.edu Gerontology is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. Thanks to gerontological breakthroughs, improved longevity throughout the world has created new opportunities in basic science, health care, human services, government and many other fields.

The oldest school of its kind in the world, the Davis School of Gerontology prepares students for a variety of careers that impact the older adults of today as well as those of tomorrow.

Degree Programs Aging Services Management (M.A.) Aging Services Management (M.A.) (online) Applied Technology and Aging (M.S.) Biology of Aging (PhD) Foodservice Management and Dietetics (M.A.) Gerontology (M.A.) Gerontology (M.A.) (online) Gerontology (M.S.) Gerontology (PhD) Lifespan, Nutrition and Dietetics (M.S.) Longevity Arts and Sciences (Doctorate) Long-Term Care Administration (M.A.) Medical Gerontology (M.A.) Medical Gerontology (M.A.) (online) Nutritional Science (M.S.) Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity (M.S.) Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity (M.S.) (online) Senior Living Hospitality (M.A.) Senior Living Hospitality (M.A.) (online)

Certificate Program Gerontology

GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW gould.usc.edu USC Gould has become one of the country’s most prominent law schools, offering a legal education guided by nationally renowned professors. As part of our commitment to inter-professional education, we offer certificate programs in numerous areas, including compliance, cyber security, dispute resolution, entertainment, healthcare, and human resources, as well as a joint degree with Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences economics department, all of which prepare students to work in a variety of fields and practices. Students can also take courses at many of USC’s stellar graduate schools, receive hands-on experience through our public service programs and legal clinics, and learn from top practitioners in the nation’s second-largest legal market. Through rigorous academic training and practical application of skills, students acquire the experience necessary to succeed as leaders in a global environment. (Programs on next page.)

Degree Programs Alternative Dispute Resolution (LLM) adr@law.usc.edu Comparative Law (MCL) gipadmissions@law.usc.edu Dispute Resolution (MDR) adr@law.usc.edu International Business and Economic Law (LLM) gipadmissions@law.usc.edu International Trade Law and Economics (M.I.T.L.E.) mitle@law.usc.edu Law (J.D.) admissions@law.usc.edu Law (LLM) gipadmissions@law.usc.edu Law (LLM) (online) msl@law.usc.edu Privacy Law and Cybersecurity (LLM) gipadmissions@law.usc.edu Studies in Law (MSL) msl@law.usc.edu Studies in Law (MSL) (online) msl@law.usc.edu

Certificate Programs Alternative Dispute Resolution adr@law.usc.edu Business Law (online) msl@law.usc.edu Compliance (online) msl@law.usc.edu Entertainment Law and Industry (online) msl@law.usc.edu Financial Compliance (online) msl@law.usc.edu Health Care Compliance (online) msl@law.usc.edu Human Resources Law and Compliance (online) msl@law.usc.edu Privacy Law and Cybersecurity (online) msl@law.usc.edu U.S. Legal Studies gipadmissions@law.usc.edu

DORNSIFE COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS AND SCIENCES dornsife.usc.edu The academic heart of the university, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences offers master’s and PhD degrees in more than 40 fields of study. Graduate students enjoy the School’s intimate feel, ready access to worldrenowned scholars, the academic support of leading research institutes, and generous financial support through fellowships and assistantships. 14

Dornsife’s commitment to its students continues well after their graduation, with an outstanding placement record and the support of the Trojan Family.

Degree Programs All graduate programs in the College are under the jurisdiction of the Graduate School. AMERICAN STUDIES AND ETHNICITY American Studies and Ethnicity (PhD) aseinfo@usc.edu

ECONOMICS Applied Economics and Econometrics (M.S.) Economics (PhD) econ_gradadm@usc.edu ENGLISH Creative Writing and Literature (PhD) cwphd@usc.edu English (PhD) jeannew@usc.edu

ANTHROPOLOGY Anthropology (PhD) Visual Anthropology (MVA) anthro@dornsife.usc.edu

HISTORY History (PhD) history@dornsife.usc.edu

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Integrative and Evolutionary Biology (PhD) Biology (Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography) (PhD) Molecular Biology (PhD) Ocean Sciences (PhD) biodept@dornsife.usc.edu

MATHEMATICS Applied Mathematics (M.A.) Applied Mathematics (M.S.) Applied Mathematics (PhD) Mathematical Finance (M.S.) Mathematics (M.A.) Mathematics (PhD) Statistics (M.S.) mathinfo@usc.edu

LINGUISTICS ART HISTORY Linguistics (PhD) Art History (PhD) Linguistics (East Asian Linguistics) (PhD) arthist@dornsife.usc.edu lingdept@dornsife.usc.edu

CHEMISTRY Chemistry (PhD) Chemistry (Chemical Physics) (PhD) chemgrad@usc.edu CLASSICS Classics (PhD) classics@dornsife.usc.edu COMPARATIVE LITERATURE Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture (Comparative Media and Culture) (PhD) Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture (Comparative Literature) (PhD) Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture (French and Francophone Studies) (PhD) Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture (Spanish and Latin American Studies) (PhD) cslc@dornsife.usc.edu EARTH SCIENCES Geological Sciences (PhD) earthsci@usc.edu EAST ASIAN AREA STUDIES East Asian Area Studies (M.A.) easc@dornsife.usc.edu EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES East Asian Languages and Cultures (PhD) ealc@dornsife.usc.edu

PHILOSOPHY Philosophy (PhD) philosophy@usc.edu PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY Physical Biology (PhD) Physics (PhD) physics@dornsife.usc.edu POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Political Science and International Relations (PhD) poir@usc.edu POSTBACCALAUREATE PREMEDICAL PROGRAM Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program postbacc@usc.edu PSYCHOLOGY Psychology (PhD) psychologyphd@usc.edu Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S.) psychology@dornsife.usc.edu Applied Psychology (M.S.) appliedpsychology@usc.edu Applied Psychology (M.S.) (online) appliedpsychology@usc.edu

Programs in Biomedical and Biological Sciences (PIBBS) (PhD) pibbs@usc.edu Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.) barbara.moore@med.usc.edu Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative RELIGION Medicine (M.S.) Religion (PhD) scrm@usc.edu religion@dornsife.usc.edu Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine with Research Year (M.S.) SLAVIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES scrm@usc.edu Slavic Languages and Literatures (PhD) QUANTITATIVE AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (PhD) tozzi@usc.edu

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ANESTHESIOLOGY Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice SOCIOLOGY Sociology (PhD) (D.N.A.P.) uscnap@usc.edu soci@dornsife.usc.edu Pain Medicine (MPM) (online) painmed@usc.edu SPATIAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE Geographic Information Science and Technology (M.S.) (online) Global Security Studies (M.A.) Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence (M.S.) (online) Population, Place and Health (PhD) Spatial Data Science (M.S.) Spatial Economics and Data Analysis (M.S.) monicap@usc.edu

Certificate Programs Geographic Information Science and Technology (online) Geospatial Intelligence (online) Geospatial Leadership (online) Remote Sensing for Earth Observation (online) watsonke@usc.edu

KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF USC keck.usc.edu One of the most prestigious medical schools in the country, the Keck School of Medicine offers students unparalleled opportunities to become leaders and innovators in research, clinical care and health education. Students have access to one of the largest teaching hospitals in the U.S., the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center. A commitment to combining laboratory research with practical applications propels the School’s continued success in meeting the challenges of the 21st century.

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (M.S.) msbmm@usc.edu INTEGRATIVE ANATOMICAL SCIENCES Integrative Anatomical Sciences (M.S.) msanatomy@usc.edu MEDICAL EDUCATION Academic Medicine (M.A.C.M.) nyquist@usc.edu Narrative Medicine (M.S.) uscnarrativemedicine@usc.edu MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (M.S.) mmidept@usc.edu PATHOLOGY Experimental and Molecular Pathology (M.S.) pathgrad@usc.edu PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOPHYSICS Medical Physiology (MPHY) (M.S.) physiology@usc.edu

Global Medicine (M.S.) msgm@med.usc.edu Health Behavior Research (Preventive Medicine) (PhD) sfagan@usc.edu Molecular Epidemiology (M.S.) msphsadm@usc.edu Public Health (MPH) admissions@mphdegree.usc.edu Public Health (MPH) (online) Public Health Data Science (M.S.) msphsadm@usc.edu TRANSLATIONAL GENOMICS Translational Biomedical Informatics (M.S.) davidwcr@usc.edu Translational Biotechnology (M.S.) carollin@usc.edu

Certificate Programs Academic Medicine (online) nyquist@usc.edu Clinical, Biomedical and Translational Investigations msctr@usc.edu Global Medicine msgm@med.usc.edu Pain Medicine (online) painmed@usc.edu Pain Science (online) painmed@usc.edu Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine scrm@usc.edu Translation and Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Sciences carollin@usc.edu Translational Biotechnology carollin@usc.edu

THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC music.usc.edu uscmusic@usc.edu

Consistently ranked among the nation’s top music schools, USC Thornton offers worldPOPULATION AND PUBLIC class instrumental and vocal instruction, as HEALTH SCIENCES well as programs in composition, jazz, film Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology scoring, music industry, teaching and learning, (M.S.) early music and musicology. By blending the rigors of a traditional conservatory-style msphsadm@usc.edu education with the benefits of a leading research Biostatistics (M.S.) Degree Programs university, USC Thornton offers an impressive msphsadm@usc.edu Medicine (M.D.) range of performance opportunities and a Biostatistics (PhD) medadmit@usc.edu curriculum designed to prepare students for msphsadm@usc.edu Neuroimaging and Informatics (M.S.) successful careers in the 21st century. Thornton Clinical, Biomedical and Translational niin@ini.usc.edu students have unparalleled access to the Investigations (M.S.) Physician Assistant Practice (M.P.A.P.) music and film industries as well as the msctr@usc.edu uscpa@usc.edu diverse cultural offerings of Los Angeles. Epidemiology (PhD) (Programs on next page.) msphsadm@usc.edu

Degree Programs Arts Leadership (M.S.) Choral Music (M.M.) Choral Music (DMA) Community Music (M.M.) Composition (M.M.) Composition (DMA) Early Music Performance (M.A.) Early Music Performance (DMA) Historical Musicology (PhD) Jazz Studies (M.M.) Jazz Studies (DMA) Music Industry (M.S.) Music Teaching and Learning (M.M.) Music Teaching and Learning (DMA) Performance (Bassoon) (M.M.) Performance (Bassoon) (DMA) Performance (Clarinet) (M.M.) Performance (Clarinet) (DMA) Performance (Classical Guitar) (M.M.) Performance (Classical Guitar) (DMA) Performance (Double Bass) (M.M.) Performance (Double Bass) (DMA) Performance (Flute) (M.M.) Performance (Flute) (DMA) Performance (French Horn) (M.M.) Performance (French Horn) (DMA) Performance (Harp) (M.M.) Performance (Harp) (DMA) Performance (Keyboard Collaborative Arts) (M.M.) Performance (Keyboard Collaborative Arts) (DMA) Performance (Oboe) (M.M.) Performance (Oboe) (DMA) Performance (Organ) (M.M.) Performance (Organ) (DMA) Performance (Percussion) (M.M.) Performance (Percussion) (DMA) Performance (Piano) (M.M.) Performance (Piano) (DMA) Performance (Saxophone) (M.M.) Performance (Saxophone) (DMA) Performance (Studio Guitar) (M.M.) Performance (Studio Guitar) (DMA) Performance (Trombone) (M.M.) Performance (Trombone) (DMA) Performance (Trumpet) (M.M.) Performance (Trumpet) (DMA) Performance (Tuba) (M.M.) Performance (Tuba) (DMA) Performance (Viola) (M.M.) Performance (Viola) (DMA) Performance (Violin) (M.M.) Performance (Violin) (DMA) Performance (Violoncello) (M.M.) Performance (Violoncello) (DMA) Performance (Vocal Arts) (M.M.) Performance (Vocal Arts) (DMA) 16

Sacred Music (M.M.) Sacred Music (DMA) Screen Scoring (M.M.)

Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) pharmgrd@usc.edu Pharmacy (PharmD) pharmadm@usc.edu Certificate Programs Regulatory Management (M.S.) Artist Diploma regsci@usc.edu Arts Leadership Regulatory Science (M.S.) Music Performance regsci@usc.edu Regulatory Science (D.R.Sc.) USC SCHOOL OF PHARMACY regsci@usc.edu pharmacyschool.usc.edu Founded in 1905, the School is a premier center for innovative pharmacy practice, cutting-edge drug discovery and development, regulatory science, health outcomes analysis, and policy development. Training programs include the professional doctor of pharmacy degree (PharmD) and graduate degrees (M.S., PhD, and DRSc). Training is provided through the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, USC Keck Medical Center, USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, affiliated hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies and government agencies. Collectively, our students become vital members of the patient care team and the biomedical research enterprise, improving the health and quality of life for those they serve.

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Advanced Pharmacy Practice grahamte@usc.edu Biopharmaceutical Marketing tonm@usc.edu Clinical Research Design and Management regsci@usc.edu Food Safety regsci@usc.edu Healthcare Analytics and Operations tonm@usc.edu Healthcare Decision Analysis tonm@usc.edu Medical Product Quality regsci@usc.edu Patient and Product Safety regsci@usc.edu Preclinical Drug Development regsci@usc.edu Regulatory and Clinical Affairs regsci@usc.edu

Biopharmaceutical Marketing (M.S.) tonm@usc.edu Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics PRICE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY (M.S.) priceschool.usc.edu pharmgrd@usc.edu uscprice@usc.edu Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics The Price School of Public Policy fosters the (PhD) leadership and innovative thinking necessary pharmgrd@usc.edu to solve some of the most critical issues facing Health Economics (PhD) society. Students can specialize in public seabury@usc.edu administration, public policy, urban planning, Healthcare Decision Analysis (M.S.) nonprofit leadership and management, real tonm@usc.edu estate development, health administration, Management of Drug Development (M.S.) leadership, and international public policy and regsci@usc.edu management. Study and practical training Medical Product Quality (M.S.) prepare students for careers in government, regsci@usc.edu business or the nonprofit sector. Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology (M.S.) Degree Programs pharmgrd@usc.edu Health Administration (MHA) Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology Health Administration (Executive Program) (PhD) (MHA) (online) pharmgrd@usc.edu International Public Policy and Pharmaceutical and Translational Sciences Management (M.I.P.M.) (PhD) Leadership (Executive Program) (E.X.M.L.) pharmgrd@usc.edu Nonprofit Leadership and Management Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (M.N.L.M.) (M.S.) Policy, Planning, and Development (D.P.P.D.) seabury@usc.edu Public Administration (MPA) Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.S.) Public Administration (MPA) (online) pharmgrd@usc.edu Public Policy (MPP) Public Policy and Management (PhD)

Public Policy Data Science (M.P.P.D.S.) Real Estate Development (M.R.E.D.) Urban Planning (MUP) Urban Planning (Executive Program) (MUP) (online) Urban Planning and Development (PhD)

Certificate Programs Ambulatory Care Systems City/County Management Homeland Security and Public Policy (online) International Policy and Planning Long-Term Care Nonprofit Management and Policy Political Management Public Financial Management Public Management Public Policy Social Innovation Social Justice Sustainable Policy and Planning Transportation Planning

DWORAK-PECK SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK dworakpeck.usc.edu The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work ranks among the top social work graduate programs in the nation. The School has made innovation a signature feature of its academic and research enterprise, leveraging technology in education, clinical practice, research and community development, as evidenced through an advanced online platform for distance learning and a universitybased clinic offering mental health services

over the Internet. Our instructional programs are rigorous and personalized, with wideranging options including the MSW and PhD degrees and post-doctoral appointments.

USC NEUROSCIENCE GRADUATE PROGRAM ngp.usc.edu ngp@usc.edu

Degree Programs

The USC Neuroscience Graduate Program Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) (online) (NGP) is the largest and only university-wide dswadmissions@msw.usc.edu PhD program at USC. An NIH-designated T32 Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) (MSN) Neuroscience Training Program, NGP brings (online) students and faculty together from a variety admissions@nursing.usc.edu of academic backgrounds to study questions Social Work (MSW) spanning the spectrum of modern neuroscience applymsw@usc.edu research. Combining a varied curriculum, Social Work (MSW) (online) a focus on professional development, grant sswvac@msw.usc.edu writing and science communication, the USC Social Work (PhD) Neuroscience Graduate Program provides a applyphdsw@usc.edu highly supportive, research-intensive training

USC BOVARD COLLEGE bovardcollege.usc.edu info@bovardcollege.usc.edu USC Bovard College's rigorous graduate programs provide professionals with specialized knowledge and skills to advance their careers in a student-centered and supportive learning environment. Offered in flexible, convenient formats to accommodate busy work schedules, the innovative curriculum at USC Bovard College is designed by some of the most influential minds in their respective professions.

Degree Programs Criminal Justice (M.S.) (online) Hospitality and Tourism (M.S.) (online) Human Resource Management (M.S.) (online) Project Management (M.S.) (online)

experience designed to prepare students for a variety of successful careers.

Degree Program Neuroscience (PhD)

DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS USC offers a number of dual degrees that allow students to enroll in two graduate programs simultaneously. Before you consider a dualdegree program, contact each school and/or college to make sure you understand and meet the minimum requirements for admission. Applicants to dual degree programs must apply separately to each program and be admitted to both programs. Upon completion of the dual degree, two degrees (and two diplomas) are awarded.

Application and Admission

Application and Admission Graduate admission to USC’s academic departments and certificate programs is granted by the dean of the school conferring the degree. However, only a letter from the Office of Graduate Admission constitutes an official offer of admission to USC. The basic requirements for admission to our graduate programs include: a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university, a demonstration of intellectual promise, including evaluation of grade point

averages that indicates an ability to do acceptable graduate work, as well as strong personal qualifications. Applicants must also demonstrate a sufficient level of English proficiency. International students may be required to take the International Student English (ISE) Exam at USC and/or enroll in language courses at USC’s American Language Institute. International students can find more information about English proficiency requirements in the next section or at gradadm.usc.edu/intl-english.

Application materials must include complete records of all previous college or university work. Please refer to the USC Catalogue at catalogue.usc.edu for complete details and requirements for the Graduate School and for academic departments. For more information about the application and admission process, please visit gradadm.usc.edu.

BEFORE YOU APPLY Before you begin your application to USC, please make sure to read all the application instructions carefully. Although you will be able to add to certain elements of the application (such as test scores) post-submission, you will not be able to make revisions once the application has been submitted. Submitting incorrect information on your application or failing to include important details can delay the admission process. You should also use the months leading up to the deadline to complete the following steps.

Review program deadlines Since application deadlines vary by program, be sure to confirm your intended program’s deadline to ensure that you apply on time. Some programs may require you to submit only your application by the deadline. Others may require all materials to be received by that date. Please plan accordingly. GRE/GMAT Schedule the GRE or GMAT if required by your intended graduate program. Recommendation Letters Identify potential recommenders and let them know that you would like them to write a recommendation for you.

Résumé/Curriculum Vitae There is no “right” approach to structuring your résumé/CV when updating it to apply for graduate school. However, it is a good idea to take some time to identify the skills and achievements you would like to highlight for your graduate program and structure the document accordingly.

Review country-specifc requirements at gradadm.usc.edu.

Application and Admission APPLYING Complete Online Application After you have read all instructions carefully, please complete our online graduate application for your intended program at gradadm.usc.edu/ application. Please note, you may apply to no more than three programs per term. Applications to additional programs in a single term will not be considered. Upload Your Transcripts/ Academic Records It is highly recommended that you submit copies of all your academic records when you submit your online application. Transcripts and other academic records should always be registrar issued, sent directly to USC by your school's registrar office via electronic transmission, mail or email (etrans@usc.edu). Transcripts from student online portals without an official registrar signature or seal are not acceptable.

Pay Your Application Fees The application fee is $90 for all graduate programs, except those offered by the Marshall School of Business ($155) and the International Academy’s Pre-Master’s program ($175). We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard and Discover card. Fee Waivers: Students may request a fee waiver on the online application. However, you will not be able to submit the completed application until the request is approved and you receive an email acknowledgment allowing you to skip the payment page. You will be asked to submit supporting documents to verify your eligibility. Please visit gradadm.usc.edu/feewaivers to find out if you are eligible for a fee waiver. Provide Program Materials In addition to transcripts or academic records, and test scores, most USC graduate programs require supplemental materials for admission review. These materials may include (but are not limited to) items such as a statement of purpose, recommendations, writing samples,

creative portfolio, etc. Supplemental materials are reviewed by the department only, not the Office of Graduate Admission. Please refer to the homepage of your intended graduate department, as well as the instructions on the “Program Materials” quadrant on our online application, to verify which supplemental materials are needed and how to submit them. In most cases, they can be submitted via the online application. Some programs may require that you submit your supplemental materials via Slideroom. You will receive instructions on our application or directly from your department if this is the case. If the materials need to be mailed, the postal address will be given on the department website. (This is usually not the same address to which you send your transcripts or academic records.) Please contact your intended graduate program with any questions regarding supplemental materials.

After You Apply You will receive your 10-digit USC ID via email within two to three business days after you submit your online application. Please keep this ID on record and make sure to include it in all your communication with USC. You will also need to include it when mailing any documents to the university. PLEASE NOTE: Your 10-digit USC ID is different from the USC CAS ID you will receive when you begin your application. The USC CAS ID is required only for technical support during the application process and is not issued by the university.

Submit Your Official Transcripts/ Academic Records If you did not have your school transmit your transcripts or academic records to USC during the application process, be sure to do so after you apply. For more information, please visit gradadm.usc.edu/transcripts. Submit Your Official GRE/GMAT Scores as Required by Your Program Check with your program whether the GRE is required. If required, you must request the test provider to send your official scores to USC in addition to self-reporting them on your application. USC’s ETS school code is 4852. Applicants sending any tests administered by ETS, such as the GRE,

should use this code to ensure that USC receives your official test results. No department code is required. If you are sending GMAT scores, please select “University of Southern California” from the list of schools available for official score submission. Please check with your intended program to determine the program code for the GMAT. Submit English Language Test Scores (International Students) International students applying to graduate programs at USC are expected to demonstrate adequate English-language proficiency. USC does not set minimum scores for admission purposes. Scores are used for placement purposes only

to determine if an admitted student will need to take the International Student English (ISE) Exam upon arrival at USC. To learn more about how to satisfy this requirement, visit gradadm.usc.edu/intl-english. Submit Your Financial Document(s) and Passport Copies (International Students) Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must have an appropriate visa in order to study at USC. If you plan to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa, you must submit proof of adequate financial support and a copy of your passport. You must also submit passport copies for your dependents if they will be traveling with you to USC during your studies.

Application and Admission

While it is not necessary to submit your financial documents and a copy of your passport for your program to review your application, we highly recommend doing so early during the application process. Should you be admitted to USC, this will help prevent possible delays in certifying your intent to enroll and receiving your I-20/DS-2019. To learn more about our costs, financial document submission guidelines and immigration procedures, please visit gradadm. usc.edu/intl-financialdocs. It is possible that you do not need an F-1 or J-1 visa to attend USC. To determine if you are exempt, please visit gradadm.usc.edu/intlexceptions. Track Your Application Status Our admission processing center receives a high volume of materials during the peak admission period (November through May). Please allow approximately 15 business days for your documents to be received and processed into your application file. Graduate applicants are responsible for properly submitting all items required for review and responding promptly to requests for additional materials or information. Once you submit your application, you will be notified by email of any missing items required to complete our evaluation. Therefore, it is important that you regularly check the email account

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE F-1 AND J-1 VISA A majority of international students attend USC on an F-1 visa, and a smaller number of students study on a J-1 visa. Please review the table below to determine which visa would be more appropriate for you.

VISA TYPE

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J-1

Document

I-20

DS-2019

Funding

Private (personal or family) or organization/government.

Must be majority-sponsored by an organization/government.

On-Campus Employment

Part-time for 20 hours or less during the academic year; full-time during holiday breaks.

Part-time for 20 hours or less during the academic year.

Off-Campus Employment

May be eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) pending approval from academic advisor.

Eligible for 18-36 months of academic training post-graduation.

provided by USC for visa application

Eligible for 12-month post-graduation Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Dependents

Cannot seek employment; eligible to pursue part-time study.

used to create your application. Please note: You will not receive confirmation emails when specific materials have been received. You will receive an email if we require additional materials. View Your Decision Although the Office of Graduate Admission processes all graduate applications, admission decisions are ultimately made by the program to which you have applied. The length of time required to make a decision

Can apply for employment authorization; eligible to pursue full- or part-time study.

varies by the program, type of degree, as well as the size of the applicant pool. Most applicants to the fall term receive decision notifications by June. Most applicants to the spring term receive decision notifications by December. When you receive your decision notification, follow the instructions on the email to register for and view your decision at you.usc.edu.

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Denney Research Center

DOWNEY WAY

Vermont Avenue

ENTRANCE

Kaprielian Hall

Marks Tennis Stadium

Tennis Courts

Facilities Planning & Management

TRF Research

Parking Lot 1

JEFFERSON BL.

Jefferson Boulevard

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Taper Hall of Humanities

The Center for International and Public Affairs

Watt Hall

Harris Hall

Fertitta Hall

Leventhal School of Accounting

School of Cinematic Arts Complex

Eileen L. Norris Cinema Theater

Bing Theatre

Ramo Hall and Booth Hall

Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Wallis Annenberg Hall

Norris Dental Science Center

Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center

Waite Phillips Hall

Iovine and Young Hall

Musick Law Building

BKS

CPA

WAH

HAR

JFF

ACC

SCA

NCT

BIT

RHM BMH

ASC

ANN

DEN

GER

WPH

IYH

LAW E7

Mudd Hall

MHP

Grace Ford Salvatori Hall

GFS

University Park Campus Montgomery Ross Fisher Building

Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall E4

Department of Public Safety: (213) 740-6000 (non-emergency) (213) 740-4321 (emergency)

F6 F5

Tommy Trojan Trousdale Parkway McCarthy Quad

Leavey Memorial Library

Doheny Memorial Library

HER Katherine B. Loker Track Stadium/Cromwell Field

Heritage Hall

Athletics and Recreation

LVL

DML

Libraries

Widney Alumni House

Bovard Administration Building and Auditorium

ADM

ALM

USC Bookstore

BKS

Student Union Building

STU

Tutor Campus Center

TCC

Campus Landmarks and Points of Interest

MRF

RGL

Welcome to USC University Park Campus

USC Healthcare Center 2

Norris Healthcare Center

HC2

HC3

HC4 USC Healthcare Center 4

HMR Hoffman Medical Research Building

HRA Health Research Organization

HSV

MCA McKibben Addition

MCH McKibben Hall

MMR Mudd Memorial Research Laboratory

Magnetic Resonance Imagine Building

Norris Healthcare Center

MRI

HC3

Seaver Residence Hall

Soto Street Building

Soto Street Building II

SSB

SST

SHN Stevens Hall Institute

USC Kidney Center

SRH

UKC

VWB Valley Warehouse Building

ZNI

Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute

NML Norris Medical Library NOR USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital NRT Harlyne J. Norris Cancer Research Tower NTT Norman Topping Tower PSC Stauffer Pharmaceutical Sciences Center, USC School of Pharmacy SBA Soto Street Building Annex

Health Sciences Telephone Vault KAM Keith Administration Building, Keck School of Medicine KH Keck Hospital of USC

Edmondson Faculty Center

Willametta Keck Day Healthcare Center

EFC

HC1

Clinical Sciences Center

CSC

EDM Edmondson Building (closed)

Clinical Sciences Annex

CSA

CHD Currie Hall

Clinical Administration Bldg.

CLB

CHP

BMT

BCC

Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC Bishop Medical Teaching and Research Center for the Health Professions

Health Sciences Campus

LAC

Keck Hospital of USC 1st Floor KMC Conference Rooms (Silver and Cardinal); 5th Floor Salerni Room; 6th Floor Coliseum Room

Herklotz Conference, Room 112

Edmondson Faculty Center

County Parking Structures and Lots

TOW Tower Hall P

B3 B3

Rand Schrader Outpatient Clinic

PHH Phinney Hall RSC

Outpatient Clinic

OPD

Livingston Research Bldg.

Livingston Research Annex

Imaging Science Center

Intern and Resident Dorm

Center for the Vulnerable Child

Cancer Research Laboratories

MOL Medical Oncology Lab

LRB

LRA

ISC

IRD

CVC

CRL

COR Los Angeles County Coroner

LAC+USC Medical Center

USC Kidney Center

UKC

Qwench Juice Bar Au Bon Pain / Starbucks (coming soon)

ZNI

LAC+USC Outpatient Clinic Rand Schrader Outpatient Clinic

RSC

Seeds Marketplace

SSB

ATM

Credit Union

Bookstore

ATM

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital (NOR)

SRH

KMC ATM

CHP

HSC Campus Services

HC3

Plaza Marketplace and Café

SRH

E3 D5

OPD

G3 E4

KMC Zebra Café Coffee Cart NOR The Rainbow Café

KMC Keck Cafeteria

EFC

Dining

ZNI

NTT

NRT

Catherine and Joseph Aresty Conference Center, Lower Ground 7th Floor Conference, Room 7409

NML Library Conference Rooms (East, West) E4

KAM Louis B. Mayer Auditorium

MCH McKibben Annex 149, 249 and McKibben Hall 156, 256

LAC+USC Outpatient Facilities NOR USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital NTT Norman Topping Tower

KMC Keck Hospital of USC LAC

HRA Health Research Organization LAC+USC Inpatient Facilities

F3 F4

Norris Healthcare Center

HC3

F3 F3

HC4 USC Healthcare Center 4

USC Healthcare Center 1 USC Healthcare Center 2

HC1 HC2

Patient Care Facilities

Keck Hospital of USC (KMC)

F3 H3 E5

Harkness Assembly, Room 250

CSC

HMR Hastings Auditorium, Room 100

CHP Executive Conference, Room 102

CHP HC4 Conference Room, Room 3200

Conference Center, First Floor

BCC

Auditoriums and Conference Centers

Welcome to USC Health Sciences Campus

Healthcare Center 4

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital

Keck Hospital

Lot 71

P10

Electric vehicles operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. They run every 10 minutes between USC Norris Cancer Hospital, HC 4, Keck Hospital, HC 1 and HC 2. They also are available on-call: from Keck Hospital, Gold Lobby. (323) 442-9919, Cardinal Lobby (323) 442-8787, from USC Norris (323) 865-3176

Patient Trams

7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. only

Limited visitor parking is also available near the Soto Street Building (SSB).

KMC Parking Structure

O’Neal Lot

Biggy Parking Structure

P8 P12

Parkview Lot*

Visitor Lots

Valet Parking

Visitor Parking and Transportation

USC Healthcare Center 1 (HC1)

Department of Public Safety: (323) 442-1200 (non-emergency) (323) 442-1000 (emergency)

Busses run between USC Norris Cancer Hospital (S4 Stop), Union Station and University Park Campus every 30 minutes from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with continuing service through 10:00 p.m. at scheduled times. For schedules and additional routes, visit transnet.usc.edu.

Inter-Campus Shuttle

Trams operate Monday through Friday, running continuously in a circuit between the Valley Lot, South San Pablo Structure, Keck Hospital, USC Norris Cancer Hospital and Soto Buildings. For more information, call Keck Hospital Parking Operations (323) 442-8630 or visit transnet.usc.edu.

Edmonson Lot

Keck Medical Center of USC Trams

Soto Lot

Valley Lot

Lot 71

KMC Parking Structure

O’Neal Lot

Biggy Parking Structure

Lot 70

Consolidated Lot

Eastlake Lot

South San Pablo Structure

Clinical Sciences Lot

L39

L41

P10

L19

L15

L33

L31

L17

Employee/Student Lots

Employee/Student Parking and Transportation

Stevens Hall (SHN)

Graduate Student Resources

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Registrar arr.usc.edu Student Affairs studentaffairs.usc.edu Student Financial Services sfs.usc.edu Student Health Center studenthealth.usc.edu studenthealth@usc.edu

LGBTQ+ Student Center lgbtqplus.usc.edu lgbtqplus@usc.edu

USC Housing housing.usc.edu housing@usc.edu

Libraries libraries.usc.edu

USC Licensures and Certification licensure.usc.edu

Native American Student Assembly nasu.usc.edu

USC Online online.usc.edu

Office of International Services (OIS) ois.usc.edu ois@usc.edu

USC Transportation transnet.usc.edu

Office of Student Accessibility Services osas.usc.edu osasfrontdesk@usc.edu Orientation Programs orientation.usc.edu orient@usc.edu

USCard Services mycard.usc.edu uscard@usc.edu

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