The university’s general education program is structured to provide a coherent, integrated introduction to the breadth of knowledge students will need to be considered a generally well-educated person. The ArtsHumanistic InquirySocial AnalysisLife SciencesPhysical SciencesQuantitative ReasoningCitizenship in a Diverse World Traditions and Historical Foundations
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The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is committed to continuous learning and innovative solutions to accomplish our mission: to enhance human health and quality of life. Accordingly, we are preparing the next generation of physical therapists to deliver the highest level of care to society. We are leaders shaping the future of health…
USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences combines the intimacy of a liberal arts college with the intellectual excitement of a research university where new ideas are explored and research pursued by internationally known scholars. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Learning Objectives for Undergraduate Degree Programs GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master’s Learning Objectives for the HumanitiesMaster’s…
The USC Iovine and Young Academy seeks to empower the next generation of thought leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs through a unique educational experience focused at the intersection of four essential areas: the arts and design; technology; venture management; and communication. These new literacies for the 21st century combine to create a new disciplinary expertise that…
The USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance is the newest school to debut at the University of Southern California. Beginning in the fall of 2015, the Kaufman School will offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree who wish to pursue dance as their major. This four-year degree will be housed in the Glorya Kaufman…
The mission of the USC Rossier School of Education (pronounced “ross-EAR”) is to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research and policy. We work to improve learning opportunities and outcomes in urban settings and to address disparities that affect historically marginalized groups. We teach our students to value and respect the cultural context…
Consistently ranked among the top 10 engineering schools in the United States, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is achieving new heights through research and educational leadership in crucial realms of technology and innovation: the information sciences, biomedical engineering and homeland security. The school receives more than $160 million in annual research support and is…
Founded in 1975, the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is the oldest and largest school of its type in the world. We offer the most comprehensive selection of gerontology degree programs found anywhere, a variety of outstanding research opportunities and a challenging yet supportive academic environment. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Aging Bachelor…
At the Keck School of Medicine of USC, we strive to create global citizens who will become advocates for patients and who will improve the overall health of society. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and society by promoting health, preventing and curing disease, advancing biomedical research and educating tomorrow’s…
Founded in 1884, and today the oldest continually operating cultural institution in Los Angeles, the Thornton School consistently ranks among the top one percent of the nation’s music schools and conservatories. Graduates of the school attain positions with major orchestras, ensembles, recording studios and music industry firms and perform on stages and in studios around the…