School Details
The University of Southern California was established in 1880 with only 53 students and 10 teachers. Today, USC has grown into a prominent institution with over 48,000 students and more than 4,400 full-time faculty members. The university has a reputation for addressing global issues through interdisciplinary research across various schools and disciplines.
USC Online offers a diverse range of academic programs, with 23 schools and academic divisions providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional majors. Students have the option to study on their own schedule, providing greater flexibility for those with other commitments. The university maintains its commitment to academic excellence in its online offerings, ensuring a rigorous education that upholds the same standards as on-campus programs. USC’s online students have the opportunity to learn from leading experts in their respective fields, benefiting from the knowledge and expertise of top-notch faculty members.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Southern California is accredited by:
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
You can learn to build positive classrooms and master instructional strategies with the Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary English from USC. This online English master’s program provides the same rigorous curriculum as the on-campus program.
Through the online secondary education graduate program, you gain the knowledge and skills to improve student outcomes. Other outcomes include:
- Insights into core theories, concepts, and critical issues
- Practical application of content knowledge
- Collaboration with teachers, faculty, and peers
USC takes teaching teachers seriously. You can take pride in earning your Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Social Science and become a member of the legendary #TrojanFamily.
Your online history master’s program relies on dynamic, rigorous coursework and live online classes. Students can opt for additional exams and fieldwork to earn further credentials. Options include the following:
- Education Specialist
- Bilingual Authorization in Spanish
- Gifted Education
Business
Learn to drive planning initiatives with the Executive Master of Urban Planning. This online public administration degree is designed for experienced professional planners who are seeking to increase their expertise to advance and become leaders in the public, non-profit, or private sectors.
Courses cover four main subject areas:
- Project and land economics
- Political, legal and regulatory process and stakeholder outreach
- Data analysis, visualization and communication
- Urban design and the built environment
The curriculum in this online real estate degree is focused on “…the intersection of urban planning and real estate development.” Featuring live online classes and two in-person intensives, this 16-month degree provides a crucial knowledge base that can be applied to a variety of urban planning career paths.
The online MBA from the University of Southern California is designed for students who want to advance in the business field. The curriculum focuses on the practical skills business leaders need, including:
- Thinking like an entrepreneur
- Communicating internationally
- Interpreting and acting on digital analytics and metrics
- Managing remote employees
- Using social media to strengthen brands
Students will develop a global perspective and become skilled in critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and more. Courses cover business fundamentals, including such topics as finance, accounting, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The program was designed specifically for online learning and provides practical skills in virtual collaboration with self-paced, asynchronous coursework.
The University of Southern California offers an online Master of Business Taxation degree through the School of Accounting. The program is designed for those working in accounting agencies. Students will examine course concepts, review assignments, and exchange ideas with classmates about topics in business taxation.
The University of Southern California offers an online Master of Communication Management degree. Professionals in the field will learn how to be transformative leaders and positively affect communication in the business arena.
Today’s public leaders seek an education that connects extensive research to real-world solutions. It takes expertise to navigate the interconnected socioeconomic and political environment. That’s why the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California offers the online Master of Public Administration program.
Prepare for a role as a senior leader with the Master of Science in Food Industry Leadership, an online hospitality management degree. The curriculum is built around improving critical thinking and communication skills and techniques, allowing students to implement new technologies, strategic planning, and managing change. Courses cover topics that include:
- Organizational behavior
- Financial analysis and valuation
- Digital marketing
- Negotiation
- Innovation
Unconscious bias, diversity, and inclusion are also a focus.
Coursework, taught by full-time faculty, discuss current companies and issues in the food industry and consist of online lectures, discussions, group projects, and other activities across a variety of fields. Students will complete two residential intensive weeks as well during a 16-month period.
The University of Southern California offers an online Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management degree. The program is designed to meet the needs of professionals working in the field of supply chain management. Students can focus on academic and practical applications and learn to be leaders in the field.
Begin or advance a career in hospitality with the Master of Science in Hospitality & Tourism. This online hospitality management degree is designed for working adults, allowing them to balance their educations with other obligations.
Students complete courses in service quality management, marketing, revenue management, human resource management, events and tourism development in the hospitality and tourism industry. Learn to address such topics as:
- Globalization
- Diversity
- Innovations
- Sustainability
- Ethical practices
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to lead and innovate through disruption and to take on industry changes.
The University of Southern California offers an online Master of Science in Human Resource Management. The program is designed for professionals in the field, to enhance their knowledge with strategies and performance to produce HR leaders.
The master’s degree in Integrated Design, Business, and Technology is a unique program that encourages students to think critically in the combination of these three essential areas. The curriculum prepares future leaders to develop new perspectives and ways of working, learning, and collaborating.
Students in this online master’s degree in information technology management develop an understanding of how these disciplines work together to spark potentially groundbreaking ideas and solutions across industries. Graduates will possess an innovator’s mindset and diverse skill set to prepare them to lead in a technology-driven global marketplace.
Working in teams, students take on subjects including:
- Conceiving and developing solutions to complex challenges
- Using data and research to create a portfolio of problem-solving approaches
- Managing and adapting to uncertainty
The University of Southern California offers an online Master of Science in Project Management degree. The curriculum focuses on the role that project management plays in global organizations. The program prepares students who are already professionals in the field to advance into leadership roles.
Computer Science & IT
The University of Southern California offers an online Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science & Technology. Students will be educated on the foundation of geographic information science (GIS) and spatial studies. Students work on data collection, problem solving, modeling, visualization techniques, and more. The program also offers a selection of electives, so students can gain more specialized expertise in an area such as GIST application development, spatial data acquisition and databases, or geospatial intelligence.
The USC online Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT certificate) introduces the scientific concepts, analytical methods and key geospatial technologies used to address issues of human security worldwide. In 16 graduate units, students can gain the knowledge and practical skills to inform effective decision making related to “TCPED”: the tasking, collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination of human security risk geospatial data.
The USC online Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Leadership program provides emerging managers and executives who work in GIST fields the opportunity to hone their GIS team and project management skills. With the guidance of industry experts, USC faculty and researchers, students in the geospatial leadership certificate program will be able to develop a personalized plan for how they will achieve their goals as geospatial leaders.
The Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing for Earth Observation is a unique online program that uses the latest tools and methods to collect, manage, and analyze spatial data. Students in this program learn how to use data acquired from aircraft, satellites, and unmanned autonomous systems for a wide range of purposes.
This online GIS degree examines ways to analyze data for monitoring environmental conditions, weather patterns, and natural disasters. Courses allow students to use remote-sensing principles to gather relevant information to guide problem-solving and decision-making. Students in this online geography degree can choose to go on to earn a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology or Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence.
The master’s degree in Applied Data Science from USC Online is designed to train students from a range of backgrounds to be skilled data scientists. An extensive list of electives and a professional practicum allow students to find the specialization areas that will prepare them for future professional success.
Students in this online master’s in Data Science program learn how to write programs in Python, gain experience working with databases and big data infrastructure, and become skilled in applying machine learning and data mining techniques. Graduates will be prepared to utilize informatics skills to critical organizational issues.
Career options available to graduates of this program include:
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Simulation
- Information Technology
- Architecture
- Communications
- Consulting Firms
The University of Southern California offers an online Master of Science in Computer Science. Students gain a broad spectrum of knowledge in a variety of areas. Career opportunities can include:
- Aerospace and Defense
- Computer Programming
- Software Design
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Simulation
- Information Technology
- Architecture
- Communications
- Consulting Firms
- Computer programming
- Government security
- Software design
- Information technology
- Bioinformatics
USC Online offers a Master of Science degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Data Science. The program provides a strong core in Computer Science topics with additional courses focused on Data Science.
The curriculum provides algorithmic, statistical, and systems expertise in dealing with large data sets. The online Data Science master’s examines ways of acquiring, storing, accessing, analyzing, and visualizing data in diverse domains.
Graduates can find employment in a variety of careers, including:
- Computer programming
- Government security
- Software design
- Computer security
- Computer simulation
- Communications
The University of Southern California’s Master of Science in Geographic Information Science & Technology program offers students training in spatial thinking, geospatial research and problem solving, data collection, analysis, modeling, and visualization techniques. Graduates may pursue careers in a wide range of industries, including government, environmental firms, and public health agencies, among others.
The USC online Master of Science in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence program connects collaborative and interrelated sciences and disciplines, providing a valuable framework for graduate-level planning and leadership on future human security and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) work. Students can also gain the knowledge and practical skills to inform effective decision making related to “TCPED”: the tasking, collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination of human security risk geospatial data.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
An online Business Law certificate adds increased skill sets for working in global commerce. It also provides credentials for understanding business law within the United States. Students will complete courses in topics in business law, securities regulations, contracts, mergers and acquisitions.
This certificate is especially useful for anyone working in corporate organizations, in addition to public institutions.
As compliance and regulatory laws grow increasingly complex, professionals may benefit from the Compliance online graduate certificate. This certificate is especially tailored for professions in business, government, and healthcare institutions; specifically those who need to understand employment and health care laws.
Courses feature topics in compliance, contract strategies and foundations for business organizations.
An online Entertainment Law and Industry graduate certificate through USC is tailored for professionals who require legal knowledge for work in the entertainment industry. This includes fields, such as film and television, guilds, law firms and other related businesses.
You will have the opportunity to learn more about strategies for drafting contracts, laws concerning the entertainment industry and intellectual property copyright and trademark procedures.
Financial compliance is imperative knowledge for anyone working in a department within a financial institution, corporate organization or a global business. The online Financial Compliance graduate certificate at USC is especially beneficial to professionals in securities, financial advisory and regulated industries. Take courses in corporate governance, regulatory procedures, compliance laws and drafting contracts.
Learn about legal issues in the health care industry with a Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance. Students will gain an advanced understanding of laws, regulations, and issues related to health care delivery and services in this program.
This online program can benefit professionals in settings such as hospitals, insurance providers, medical clinics, and more. The certificate can be completed in 12 months. Students will learn about legal issues involving compliance, risk management, privacy, and more.
Human resources professionals require ongoing, updated knowledge concerning issues facing employees in the workplace, including negotiation, mediation, discrimination and harassment. The online Human Resources Law and Compliance graduate certificate is geared to compliance and human resource managers. You will have the opportunity to explore subjects in employee disputes and mediation, regulatory compliance and skills for drafting contracts.
In today’s rapidly evolving political and legal landscape, individuals with a nuanced understanding of both law and government are in high demand. Whether aspiring to work in public service, policy analysis, advocacy, or regulatory compliance, a strong foundation in both areas is essential for success. The online Graduate Certificate in Law & Government is a dynamic and accessible program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex intersection of law and governance.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Health Law and Policy
- Negotiation Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
Classes are taught by dedicated and highly experienced faculty. This online program can be completed in twelve months. Graduates are prepared to succeed in the fields of law and government by obtaining this online graduate certificate.
In a world defined by digital transformation and technology, concerns regarding privacy and cybersecurity have taken center stage. As data breaches and privacy violations continue to make headlines, organizations across industries are increasingly recognizing the importance of prioritizing privacy and cybersecurity measures. The online Graduate Certificate in Privacy Law & Cybersecurity is a specialized program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of data protection and cybersecurity.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Information Privacy Law
- Cybersecurity and Cyber Crimes
- Health Privacy Law
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the importance of privacy and cybersecurity cannot be overstated. The online Graduate Certificate in Privacy Law & Cybersecurity offers a flexible, accessible, and comprehensive pathway for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in these critical areas. Whether aspiring to work in legal compliance, information security, risk management, or consulting, the online graduate certificate in privacy law and cybersecurity equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and entrepreneurship, legal expertise plays a critical role in driving innovation, protecting intellectual property, and ensuring compliance with regulations. As entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts navigate the complexities of launching new ventures and developing groundbreaking technologies, a solid understanding of the legal frameworks that govern these endeavors becomes increasingly essential. The online Graduate Certificate in Technology & Entrepreneurship Law is a specialized program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive at the intersection of law, technology, and business.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Digital Media Transactions
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Securities Regulations
This online program can be completed in twelve months. The online Graduate Certificate in Technology & Entrepreneurship Law offers a flexible, accessible, and specialized pathway for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the legal frameworks that govern technology-driven enterprises. Whether aspiring to launch a startup, join a technology company, or provide legal counsel to innovators, the online graduate certificate in technology and entrepreneurship law equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to thrive in this dynamic industry.
In an era marked by globalization and interconnectedness, legal professionals with a deep understanding of international law are in high demand. For aspiring lawyers and professionals from around the world, gaining expertise in global legal frameworks can open doors to a wide range of exciting career opportunities. The online Master of Laws program is a dynamic and accessible pathway for international students to delve into the complexities of international law without the constraints of geographical boundaries.
There are ten concentrations for students to choose from, including:
- Financial Compliance
- Business Law
- Privacy Law and Cybersecurity
- Social Work Administration
For international students seeking to embark on a rewarding career in international law, the Online Master of Laws program offers a flexible, accessible, and immersive learning experience. By embracing diversity, fostering collaboration, and providing specialized expertise, the online LL.M. program empowers students to navigate the complexities of global legal frameworks and make meaningful contributions to the international community. Whether aspiring to practice law, work in government, or pursue opportunities in academia or international organizations, the online LL.M. degree equips international students with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to succeed in today’s interconnected world.
The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice gives students the credentials necessary to move into higher positions in the field. In this online program, students examine the global nature of criminal justice. Students have opportunities to hone their skills and broaden their professional networks. This online program can be completed in one or two years, depending on which track is chosen.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Statistical Data
- Organizational Leadership
- Policy Design
There are many career opportunities available to graduates, including jobs in court administration, law enforcement, federal agencies, and more. Students benefit from many online academic resources for research and support. Graduates have a competitive advantage in the job market by obtaining the online Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
Prepare for a career working with computer network operations with this online computer engineering degree. This program is also a stepping stone toward a doctorate with a focus on information security. Gain knowledge and skills in a program that focuses on the fundamentals of developing, engineering, and operating secure information systems. Graduates are familiar with the challenges and problems of secure operating systems, secure applications, secure networking, use of cryptography and key management. As you study you will gain hands-on experience in simulating real-world scenarios through lab work.
This online computer engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
The online Master of Science in Emergency Management is designed to educate students on current practices and technologies that are required for successful emergency response efforts. Students study each phase of emergency management. There are many online resources available to students for academic research.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Disaster Planning
- Critical Infrastructure
- Operational Coordination
This online program can be completed in one or two years, depending on the track chosen. Career opportunities are numerous in the field of emergency management. Graduates are well-equipped for leadership roles in emergency response and management by obtaining this online master’s degree.
In today’s dynamic and interconnected world, legal knowledge is a valuable asset across various professions and industries. However, the traditional path to acquiring legal expertise through a Juris Doctor (JD) program may not always align with the career goals or time constraints of individuals outside the legal field. The online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) is a flexible and accessible alternative designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of legal principles without the commitment of a full-time law degree.
There are many advantages to this master’s program, including:
- Career Support
- A Collaborative Classroom
- Synchronous and Asynchronous Classes
- Accessible Anywhere
This online MSL program goes beyond theoretical knowledge and emphasizes practical application. Through case studies, simulations, and real-world scenarios, students gain hands-on experience applying legal principles to solve complex problems. This practical approach not only enhances students’ understanding of the law but also prepares them to navigate legal issues in their professional roles.
Education
You can become a critically conscious educational leader with the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from USC. This online education administration doctoral program focuses on K-12 settings and prepares you to address inequities in schools.
The online EdD program provides a concentration of K-12 Leadership in Urban School Settings. Upon completion, students demonstrate such abilities as:
- High standards of ethical practice
- Evidence-based research
- Organizational improvement
- Compliance with laws
The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Change & Leadership is designed for current and emerging leaders who are looking to drive systemic change in their organization. These leaders include individuals who currently hold or are seeking leadership positions within colleges and universities, K–12 schools and systems, private firms, nonprofits and government organizations.
You can prepare to earn your teaching credential with the Master of Arts in Teaching / Multiple Subject Teaching (Elementary) from USC. This online elementary education master’s program provides engaging online content and meaningful teaching experiences.
Through the Multiple Subject Teaching concentration, you can teach a range of subjects in grades K-6. Alternative careers with this online elementary education graduate program include such roles as:
- Correctional center teacher
- Online instructor
- Athletic coach
- ESL instruction
You can earn your mathematics teaching credential in The Golden State with the Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Mathematics from USC. This online STEAM education master’s program is one of four subject areas offered by USC (English, Math, Science, and Social Science),
Besides earning your online STEAM education graduate degree, you can also bring home additional credentials with supplementary exams and fieldwork. Areas of credentialing include such subjects as:
- Education Specialist
- Bilingual Authorization
- Gifted Education
You can gain expertise in teaching science to middle and high school students with the Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Science from USC. This online STEAM education master’s program provides engaging online learning and hands-on teaching practice.
The online STEAM education graduate program teaches you strategies to build positive classrooms and improve student outcomes. Other benefits include:
- Earning a degree that is well-respected by employers
- Dynamic coursework with live online classes
- Field experiences to hone your teaching skills
You can improve educational equity in your community with the Master of Arts in Teaching / TESOL from USC. This online ESL master’s program prepares you to think innovatively and critically.
The rigorous online ESL graduate program trains you to help underserved students to close opportunity gaps. The goals of this program aim to make a difference in students’ lives and include such aspirations as:
- Exceptional teaching
- Critical inquiry
- Transformative advocacy
You can gain expertise in instructional design with the Master of Education in Learning Design & Technology from USC. This online education technology master’s program imparts the skills to design, manage, and evaluate successful instructional programs.
Through the online instructional design master’s program, you can hone your skills in online learning, performance assessment, and corporate training. Potential careers include:
- Instructional designer
- Corporate trainer
- Instructional technologist
- Curriculum designer
You can take a business approach to librarianship with the Master of Management in Library & Information Science from USC. The USC Marshall School of Business offers this online library science master’s program which prepares students for leadership roles.
USC removes the stodgy, woolen cloak of librarians for a shiny, lycra cape of tech-driven information leaders. The online library science master’s program answers the cry of what today’s employers seek—leaders who enhance digital infrastructure and make information accessible. Graduates find success in such roles as:
- Metadata librarian
- Digital asset manager
- Technology coordinator
- Social media manager
Engineering
Prepare for an out-of-this-world career with this online aerospace engineering degree. This program is designed for working professionals in the engineering and science fields who are looking for related knowledge and training in their area. The coursework in this program helps students better understand space engineering and careers. Later, if you decide to pursue further education, this certificate can be applied toward the MS or PhD program in Astronautical Engineering.
This online aerospace engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Prepare for an exciting career with this online engineering degree. This program is primarily meant for those who have degrees in Petroleum Engineering and who are looking to develop a level of expertise in the tools and technologies of unconventional resources. A variety of career opportunities exist, but primarily in the areas of Green Technology, the Oil Industry, Transportation, Mining, Storage, Drilling, and Consulting Firms.
This online aerospace engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Advance your knowledge and career with this online software engineering degree. Students are typically engineers in the field looking to further their knowledge and advance their careers. They will study architecture in software development and its principles and different approaches. Study every phase of conception, implementation, deployment, and systems retirement. Graduates are ready to improve current software development and alleviate problems.
If you later decide to further your degree, credits earned with this online software development degree may be applied to the MS in Computer Science.
Climb the career ladder with this online systems engineering degree. It is designed for practicing engineers interested in creating and designing innovative systems in aerospace and commercial fields. Study the latest technologies and theories. If you decide later to further your degree, credits earned may be applied toward the Master of Science in Systems Architecting and Engineering.
This online systems engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Prepare to apply your knowledge to various complex systems found in nature and society with this online aerospace engineering degree. This is especially true for civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering and applied mechanics. The degree provides a background in the core aerospace and mechanical, engineering disciplines, engineering mathematics, and numerical techniques. Train in the modeling, analysis, simulation, and control of complex time-evolutionary systems with this online engineering management degree.
This online aerospace engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Learn about areas of Aerospace Engineering with this online aerospace engineering degree. This degree allows you to explore at least two different areas through concentration and breadth requirements. Some of the optional program specializations include:
- Aerospace Design
- Aerospace Structures
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Fluid Mechanics Electives
- Propulsion
At the same time, you can pursue your other interests through technical electives.
This online aerospace engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Prepare for a leadership position with this online aerospace engineering degree. This program is designed for aerospace engineers. It leads to more technical management responsibilities. Graduates are ready for careers in such fields as:
- Aerospace and Defense
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse Distribution Facilities
- Dynamics and Control
This online engineering management degree is the same as the on-campus version. Learn from the same instructors who teach the same curriculum with the same high standards. The only difference is where you study.
Earn a degree with a unique focus on spacecraft engineering with this online aerospace engineering degree. Students will learn about the field of space engineering and its elements: designing and building rockets, communications through satellites, space navigational systems, and more. Astronautical Engineering encompasses the dynamic and cutting-edge fields of advanced science and space technology. Learn about the importance of space to both national security and the economy. Students choose a concentration from a number of options, including:
- Spacecraft Dynamics
- Space Applications
- Spacecraft Propulsion
- Space Systems Design
- Spacecraft Systems and Operations
This online aerospace engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Enter an interdisciplinary career in medical technology with this online biomedical engineering degree. This program links physiology with engineering science. Graduates are prepared for careers in such areas as Cellular, Tissue, Genetic, Clinical and Rehabilitation Engineering, and many more.
There are two options available, a thesis and a non-thesis option.
This online biomedical engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Advance your career with this online chemical engineering degree. Learn about chemical transformations and engineering techniques. Students take a number of advanced courses in key fundamental chemical engineering areas, such as transport phenomena, applied mathematics, thermodynamics, kinetics and reaction engineering. Choose electives to develop knowledge and expertise in such specialized fields as:
- Energy engineering
- Materials engineering
- Bioengineering
- Environmental engineering
- Engineering design
This online chemical engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Prepare to play an important role with this online civil engineering degree. This program emphasizes “analytical and experimental studies of the behavior of structures.” Work with buildings, bridges, and dams as they deal with environmental pressures like wind and natural disasters and other pressures such as traffic. Emphasis is placed on response predictions or computations for these structures and their constituent materials, including steel, reinforced concrete, and composites.
This online civil engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Play a critical role in the advancement of the information age with this online computer engineering degree. Learn principles and methods for designing and developing software systems. You will study the design, development, testing, and evaluation of components, systems, and networks. Research is focused on three main areas:
- Computer Architecture and Parallel Processing
- Design and Analysis of Computer Networks and their Protocols
- VLSI Design and Computer Aided Design and Verification of VLSI
Graduates are ready to achieve higher performance in the systems and components built and in the design process.
This online computer engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
The MS degree in Computer Science for Scientists and Engineers helps prepare students with undergraduate degrees in these areas for a career in Computer Science. This comprehensive program combines introductory undergraduate and foundational coursework with all the graduate requirements to satisfy a traditional MS in Computer Science.
Graduates can pursue employment in a variety of career fields, such as:
- Government Security
- Software Design
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Simulation
- Information Technology
- Architecture
The master’s degree in Computer Science focusing on Software Engineering provides skills for leadership in the field. USC Online’s Software Engineering degree gives students skills in software development, along with systems engineering, customer service, and management.
Courses incorporate experiences with real-client class projects and state-of-the-art evaluation assignments. The online Computer Science degree includes emerging trends in software intensive systems, agile methods, COTS integration, mobile and distributed network-centric architectures, and rapid software development.
Career opportunities for graduates can be found in a variety of fields including:
- Aerospace and defense
- Computer programming
- Computer security
- Government security
- Software design
- Bioinformatics
This multidisciplinary online engineering degree helps students take their backgrounds in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics to the next level. Learn to apply mathematical and engineering tools to finance. This program involves using tools from finance and economics, engineering, applied mathematics, and statistics, to address problems unique to certain industries. Graduates are ready to deal with problems that include derivative securities valuation, strategic planning and dynamic investment strategies and risk management.
This online engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Advance your knowledge and career with this online industrial engineering degree. This program is meant primarily for engineers or others looking to move into leadership positions in the workplace. Study industrial engineering theories and methods to leverage organizational growth. Graduates are ready to take on the highest levels of responsibility and leadership in the workplace.
This online systems engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Climb the career ladder with this online engineering degree. Students interested in the characterization, selection, and processing of engineering materials and materials problems related to engineering design may be interested in this degree. Choose to pursue a degree in either the Materials Science or Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering departments. Regardless of the path you choose, you will be working towards a career in the areas of Pharmaceuticals, Tissue Engineering, Oil and Gas, Commerce, Consultancy, Minerals and Environmental Agencies, and many more.
This online engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Climb the career ladder with this online mechanical engineering degree. This program is designed for engineering professionals. Gain a technical education in such industries as aerospace, automotive, energy and power, design, manufacturing, and transportation.
This online mechanical engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Advance your career with this online mechanical engineering degree. This program leads to a dual degree. It is designed for graduate mechanical engineers interested in increasing their technical management responsibilities.
This online engineering management degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Prepare to make a difference in the medical field with this online biomedical engineering degree. This program teaches you to develop medical and diagnostic products. Coursework covers the entire production process, including product development and regulation. Customize your degree by choosing one of these tracks or specializations:
- Medical Technology and Device Science
- Product Development
- Regulation
Earn this degree in just three semesters of study.
This online radiology degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Advance your knowledge with this online engineering degree. It is designed for those who hold bachelor’s degrees in engineering, mathematics, science, or related fields who have successfully completed an integrated program. Learn to solve business problems with computers and mathematics.
This online mathematics degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Advance your knowledge and career with this online engineering degree. Petroleum is one of the largest and most prominent industries in the United States. Prepare to enter this industry with a career that involves the technology of economically developing and producing subterranean reservoirs of oil, gas, steam, and hot water and designing underground waste disposal facilities. Learn to explore, discover, and produce oil and gas to meet energy needs.
This online engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Enter one of the US’s most important industries with this online engineering degree. This program leads to a master’s degree in both Petroleum Engineering and Engineering Management. This program is designed for engineers whose career objectives lead to increasing technical management responsibilities in the field of Petroleum Engineering.
This online engineering management degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Enter an important career field with this online engineering degree. This program focuses on engineering disciplines ranging from technology to systems. From the engineering viewpoint, product development can be seen as a process from invention, design, planning, and production, to service phases. Three types of knowledge are needed and provided in this program:
- knowledge to generate new product ideas
- knowledge to evaluate these ideas
- knowledge to structure and manage the development process
This online engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Gain advanced knowledge and skills with this online systems engineering degree. This program prepares students for the conception and implementation of complex systems. Emphasis is on processes by which complex systems are conceived, planned, designed, built, tested, and certified.
There is a wide range of technical specializations available in the flexible degree. Work with the program director to choose the best courses to meet your needs.
This online systems engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Earn this online electrical engineering degree and advance your career. This program provides professional skills that allow you to succeed in the electrical engineering field. With its many technological changes, a degree like this in electrical engineering is necessary for success in the field. This program is known for its research and academic leadership. Graduates will have the professional skills necessary to compete effectively in a world of rapid technological change as well as to assume leadership roles within industrial, entrepreneurial, academic, or governmental environments in the broad context of electrical engineering.
This online electrical engineering degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Advance your knowledge and degree with this online electrical engineering degree. This program is designed for graduate electrical engineers whose career objectives lead to increasing technical management responsibilities. It is especially useful in this world of rapid technological change and often leads to leadership roles in industrial, entrepreneurial, academic, or governmental environments in the broad context of electrical engineering. This program is known for research and academic leadership.
This online engineering management degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Build on your undergraduate degree and prepare for management responsibilities with this online engineering management degree. This program teaches students to lead technology projects as well as manage teams, engineering functions, and companies. You will be taught using real-world examples by instructors with years of relevant industry experience.
This online engineering management degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Healthcare
The University of Southern California provides a mostly online Doctor of Physical Therapy program that combines online curriculum with hands-on immersion practices. This program comprises six semesters and two summer sessions. Students participate in online discussions, virtual classrooms and meet about ten times on campus over the course of the degree program. Topics range from neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders to case-based instruction and clinical rotations.
With a Doctor of Regulatory Science, you will possess the high-level skills and education necessary for leadership positions in government, industry, and academic roles in this field. Students will work to hone their skills in research, leadership, and inquiry.
The curriculum focuses on three main topics: product lifestyle strategy, global product strategy, and human resources and project management. The typical student in this program has 10 to 15 years of experience overseeing regulatory or quality departments. The program enhances students’ knowledge and abilities through online coursework, a dissertation component, limited on-campus activities, and an international travel experience.
Graduates can fulfill top positions in:
- Government affairs and policy
- Clinical trials management
- Risk management
- Drug safety
- Medical writing
- Research and development
The online program in Clinical Research and Design Management provides opportunities for those working in the medical field who wish to increase knowledge about medical product development. Courses can be taken on site, by distance or as a blended combination.
Whether you work as a dental health educator, administrator, or clinician, you can benefit from a Graduate Certificate in Community Oral Health. This program focuses on creating effective community health programs and can be completed part-time in just one year.
Students will complete coursework online, with an additional one-week bootcamp on campus over the summer. With the skills and knowledge gained from this program, practitioners can fulfill roles advocating for dental health in academic, advocacy, clinical practice, and research settings.
Courses explore topics related to:
- Programs assessment
- Epidemiology
- Planning and administration
- Environmental and cultural considerations
- Social and behavioral sciences
The online program in Food Safety provides a graduate certificate opportunity for professionals who desire to acquire skills in the production and management of food in industry and government. Courses can be taken on site, by distance or as a blended combination.
The Geriatric Dentistry certificate covers a range of issues facing the aging population. Primarily online, this certificate can be completed as a stand alone program or students can continue their education and apply credits to the master’s program.
- Learn how epidemiologic, sociologic, psychosocial factors impact oral health as people age
- Recognize common medical conditions and design a plan of action for older patients
- Acquire and interpret patient data as a means to diagnose and monitor disease progression
The online certificate in Gerontology provides opportunities for professionals who have a degree in another field to acquire knowledge of gerontology theory and research. Courses range in topics from aging and lifespan development to counseling and societal issues concerning older adults.
The Orofacial Pain certificate offers practicing dentists the opportunity to increase skill sets in the diagnosis, pathobiology and treatment of different oral diseases in the field of orofacial pain. Topics include masticatory musculoskeletal pain, neurogenic orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders, headaches, orofacial motor disorders including orofacial dystonias and bruxism, intraoral, intracranial, extracranial and systemic disorders that cause orofacial pain.
The online Graduate Certificate in Pain Medicine from the University of Southern California is designed for practicing health professionals who wish to gain advanced skills in pain management to treat patients more effectively. Students study the diagnosis, pathobiology, management, and control of pain conditions. Students enjoy weekly live online sessions to engage with faculty and other students.
This online course is suitable for many health professionals, including, but not limited to:
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Doctors
- Physical therapists
There are many career opportunities open to graduates, including jobs in advocacy, research, administration, academia, clinical practice, the healthcare industry, and others. This part-time program can be completed in one year. The online graduate certificate program in pain medicine prepares graduates for rewarding careers helping patients to manage conditions that are difficult to treat.
The online Graduate Certificate in Pain Science is designed for non-clinical professionals who want to increase their knowledge in the field of pain management. Good candidates for this program come from fields as diverse as business, psychology, public policy, social sciences, law, natural science, and more.
The eight courses comprising this program educate students on multiple aspects of pain conditions. Weekly live sessions allow for collaboration and interactive learning opportunities. Students can complete the program in just two semesters.
Some of the topics covered in this program include:
- Pain classification and diagnosis
- Psychological aspects of the pain experience
- Epidemiology and cultural issues
- Physical and occupational therapies
The online Product and Safety graduate certificate prepares professionals for work in high-risk environments, specifically work in medical facilities and their products. Students will study risk management in addition to patient and product safety.
The online Graduate Certificate in Preclinical Drug Development provides training for students interested in the preclinical aspect of medicine and research. Students study the technological, ethical, and regulatory hurdles which need to be addressed to allow a smooth transition from lab to bedside. Course plans are developed to fit the needs of each student.
Discussion topics include, but are not limited to:
- Drug development
- Regulatory control
- Disease research
Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in risk management, marketing, drug safety, research, development, government policy, quality control, supply chain management, post-marketing surveillance, and more. Lectures can be viewed in real-time or at another time more convenient for students. The online graduate certificate program in preclinical drug development can lead to an exciting career in medicinal research and production.
The online Graduate Certificate in Regulatory and Clinical Affairs offers students a view of medical product regulation and preparation for roles in this industry. This versatile online program allows students to choose regulatory science courses that fit their specific goals and ambitions. This certificate works great as a stand-alone or as a step towards obtaining a master’s degree or doctoral degree.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Drugs and biologics
- Quality system regulations
- Medical devices
Lectures can be viewed in real-time or at a later time which is convenient for busy, working professionals. The broad range of job categories available to graduates include work in marketing, clinical trials, reimbursement, risk management, project management, and more. With the online graduate certificate in regulatory and clinical affairs, graduates can be ready to tackle challenges in the medical regulations area of expertise.
Professionals can continue to work while completing the mostly online Master of Academic Medicine degree at USC. Students complete assignments on their time, while meeting weekly in virtual interactive classrooms. Once a year, in February, students meet on-campus to complete added hands-on coursework.
Ideal career options include:
- Residency or Fellowship Program Director
- Associate Chair for Education, any clinical department
- Director of Medical Education in a hospital
- Designated Institutional Officer
- Associate Dean for Curriculum in a health profession’s school
Through the online Master of Arts in Aging Services Management, students will learn the best ways to meet the needs of the aging population. Knowledgeable professionals are in high demand in this growing industry. Through this online program, students will develop specialized skills to navigate the challenges of the industry.
Subjects include, but are not limited to:
- End-of-life care
- Social policy and aging
- Gerontechnology
The online MAASM degree is not only for healthcare practitioners, but also for people who work in technology, policy, social services, communication, housing, and more. Online coursework can be accessed 24/7. The online master’s degree program in aging services management can open many doors to rewarding careers helping the older population.
By obtaining the online Master of Arts in Gerontology, graduates will be prepared for executive positions in the field of gerontology. Through this online program, students learn current, marketable skills that employers are looking for. Students will study planning, maintenance, and review of aging programs and services.
Subjects include, but are not limited to:
- Life span developmental psychology
- The aging family
- Counseling older adults and their families
Gerontology is a new hybrid career, with people in nearly every field working with aging populations. The flexible and convenient online format is ideal for working professionals trying to balance getting an education and working simultaneously. The online master’s degree program in gerontology can advance careers and lead to more opportunities to help older individuals.
The online Long Term Care Administration master’s degree blends administration and management skill sets with social, psychological, and biological aspects of the aging community. Career options include work in residential facilities, retirement communities and assisted living facilities.
As the aging population increases, the demand is high for qualified healthcare providers trained in the specific needs of elderly patients. The online Master of Arts in Medical Gerontology enables you to help seniors with understanding and compassion.
This program explains the aging process and diseases associated with advanced age. Students will learn about complexities associated with multiple chronic diseases and the use of multiple medications. Graduates will be able to take a holistic approach to treating geriatric patients.
Courses in this online Gerontology degree program also cover:
- Geronpsychology
- Cardiovascular disease and diabetes
- Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Prevention of chronic disease through nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle changes
- Healthcare administration and leadership
The online Master of Public Health program at the University of Southern California equips new and experienced professionals with specialized skill sets and rigorous academic preparation. Within the online learning environment, students have 24/7 access to content and can engage in live online sessions or virtual office hours. Like its on-campus counterpart, students participate in practicum opportunities, gaining hands-on experience. Students can choose from various concentrations.
Potential careers include:
- Epidemiologist
- Data Analyst
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Health Educator
- Health Coordinator
- Program Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Hospital Administrator
- Public Health Clinician
The online Master of Public Health program at the University of Southern California equips new and experienced professionals with specialized skill sets and rigorous academic preparation. Within the online learning environment, students have 24/7 access to content and can engage in live online sessions or virtual office hours. Like its on-campus counterpart, students participate in practicum opportunities, gaining hands-on experience. Students can choose from various concentrations.
Potential careers include:
- Epidemiologist
- Data Analyst
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Health Educator
- Health Coordinator
- Program Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Hospital Administrator
- Public Health Clinician
The online Master of Public Health in Generalist prepares students for advanced roles in public health. Students study subjects such as human rights, environmental science, tobacco policy, human behavior, and more. Students have many opportunities to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-life situations.
The online MPH offers:
- Personalized instruction
- Three start dates per year
- 100% online coursework
Students benefit from customized academic advising, personalized career counseling, live sessions, real-time discussions, and a 24/7 help desk. This online program is ideal for working professionals trying to further their education. Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to bring into the public health industry.
The online Master of Public Health program at the University of Southern California equips new and experienced professionals with specialized skill sets and rigorous academic preparation. Within the online learning environment, students have 24/7 access to content and can engage in live online sessions or virtual office hours. Like its on-campus counterpart, students participate in practicum opportunities, gaining hands-on experience. Students can choose from various concentrations.
Potential careers include:
- Epidemiologist
- Data Analyst
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Health Educator
- Health Coordinator
- Program Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Hospital Administrator
- Public Health Clinician
The online Master of Public Health program at the University of Southern California equips new and experienced professionals with specialized skill sets and rigorous academic preparation. Within the online learning environment, students have 24/7 access to content and can engage in live online sessions or virtual office hours. Like its on-campus counterpart, students participate in practicum opportunities, gaining hands-on experience. Students can choose from various concentrations.
Potential careers include:
- Epidemiologist
- Data Analyst
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Health Educator
- Health Coordinator
- Program Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Hospital Administrator
- Public Health Clinician
The online Master of Public Health program at the University of Southern California equips new and experienced professionals with specialized skill sets and rigorous academic preparation. Within the online learning environment, students have 24/7 access to content and can engage in live online sessions or virtual office hours. Like its on-campus counterpart, students participate in practicum opportunities, gaining hands-on experience. Students can choose from various concentrations.
Potential careers include:
- Epidemiologist
- Data Analyst
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Health Educator
- Health Coordinator
- Program Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Hospital Administrator
- Public Health Clinician
Whether you work as a dental health educator, administrator, or clinician, you can benefit from a Master of Science in Community Oral Health. This hybrid program focuses on creating effective community health programs.
Students will complete online coursework with an additional component of two one-week-long bootcamp experiences on campus. Two concentrations are available with this online dental degree: Project Administration or Vulnerable Populations and Community Health Care. With the skills and knowledge gained from this program, practitioners can fulfill roles advocating for dental health in academic, advocacy, clinical practice, and research settings.
Courses explore topics related to:
- Programs assessment
- Epidemiology
- Planning and administration
- Environmental and cultural considerations
- Social and behavioral sciences
Primarily online, the Master of Science in Geriatric Dentistry program includes online courses with weekly streaming video lectures, and requires the attendance of on-campus training sessions during the summer months. This program is intended for practicing dentists who want to gain knowledge in a range of geriatric dentistry issues.
- Learn how epidemiologic, sociologic, psychosocial factors impact oral health as people age
- Recognize common medical conditions and design a plan of action for older patients
- Acquire and interpret patient data as a means to diagnose and monitor disease progression
Let your compassion for seniors shine through with a career serving our older population. With a Master of Science in Gerontology, you will be well prepared to serve in a wide range of roles in this field.
Students will learn how to protect the rights of seniors and ease their burdens as they age. Courses provide insights into topics in longevity, population health, and aging, while enhancing your skills in policy, research, and analysis. Graduates can find meaningful work researching memory-related diseases, improving healthcare for long-term chronic diseases, advocating for affordable housing options for seniors, crafting legislation to protect the rights of seniors, and much more.
Some topics you may study in this online Gerontology degree program include:
- Lifespan developmental psychology
- Counseling older adults and their families
- Applied policy skills in aging
- Physiology of development and aging
In the online master’s in Management of Drug Development degree program, professionals gain skills in how to deal with good laboratory and clinical practices, and to utilize project management skills to facilitate the development of drugs. Students will explore areas such as translational medicine, toxicology, regulation and clinical trials.
For a career in dietetics, consider the online Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity degree. Coursework focuses on ways to promote health through nutritional measures based on scientific evidence.
Students will be well prepared for careers in fields including wellness consulting, long term care, school food service programs, scientific research, policy and advocacy, and much more. Online coursework is combined with professional practice experiences. The program prepares individuals to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
Some of the topics covered in this online nutrition program include:
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition, genes, longevity, and disease
- Micro and macronutrients
- Communicating nutrition and health information
The online master’s program in Orofacial Pain & Oral Medicine (OFPOM) & Sleep Disorders is a 3 year program intended for US and Internationally dentists who practice in either a clinical or academic setting. Students will complete online courses,view weekly video lectures, and attend on-campus summer sessions.
Learning objectives include:
- Cross-cutting diagnostic/pharmacologic knowledge
- Orofacial pain/temporomandibular/sleep disorder based learning outcomes
- Oral and maxillofacial pathology/medicine based learning outcomes
The fully online Master of Science in Pain Medicine is intended for medical professionals who want to further skills in delivering quality patient care for an aging population with complex pain conditions. Students will examine:
- Multidimensional nature of pain
- Pain assessment and measurement
- Management of pain
- Clinical conditions
The classroom environment features online courses with weekly streaming video lectures followed by online quizzes.
Primarily online, the Master of Science in Geriatric Dentistry program includes online courses with weekly streaming video lectures, and requires the attendance of on-campus training sessions during the summer months. This program is intended for practicing dentists who want to gain knowledge in a range of geriatric dentistry issues.
- Learn how epidemiologic, sociologic, psychosocial factors impact oral health as people age
- Recognize common medical conditions and design a plan of action for older patients
- Acquire and interpret patient data as a means to diagnose and monitor disease progression
Math & Science
Pursue a degree that is related to most traditional engineering disciplines, the online sustainability degree. This interdisciplinary program looks at both alternative energy sources and the demand side. Examine energy efficiency and carbon waste management.
This is a flexible degree. Form your own plan of study without being tied exclusively to a particular department. Pursue unique and challenging career opportunities related to fossil energy, alternative energy, energy conversion, energy conservation, and more.
This online sustainability degree is the same as an on-campus degree. Benefit from the same curriculum and high standards but enjoy greater flexibility.
Nursing
The online MSN / Family Nurse Practitioner degree program from the University of Southern California incorporates evidence-based nursing aimed at helping nurse practitioner students develop comprehensive skills in advanced nursing practice to deliver effective treatment and preventive care to patients and communities. The curriculum also integrates concepts from social work, giving students a strong understanding of social factors related to health. Program topics include, but are not limited to:
- Clinical Management of Adult Patients
- Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Clinical Management of Childbearing/Childrearing Family
- Family Primary Care
- Health Policy Principles
- Human Behavior in Social Environments
- Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Research and Analytical Methods
- Research Evidence in Practice
Psychology & Human Services
The online Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Southern California prepares experienced professionals with the skills to develop practical solutions to large-scale social challenges. Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to have a direct impact on vulnerable, marginalized, or otherwise disadvantaged populations.
The curriculum emphasizes rigorous inquiry and learning the methodological tools necessary to lead and manage innovation and change. Students will learn how to lead public discourse and drive change regarding the social challenges most important to them, such as homelessness, poverty, or domestic violence. The online DSW program includes two on-site residencies, with one each in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
A sample of course topics includes:
- Strategic innovations for the Grand Challenges
- Design laboratory for social innovation
- Leading and managing large complex systems
- Leading public discourse
- Financial management for social change
- Communication and influence for social good
The master’s in Applied Psychology from the University of Southern California is designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers by combining Psychology and business. Concentrations are available in Organizational Psychology and Consumer Psychology.
The program examines Psychology theory, research, and practice in business settings. Students in this online master’s in Psychology will learn how to successfully manage a workforce and marketing services in a global marketplace. Graduates can pursue careers in advertising, employee relations, market research, public relations, career counseling, talent development, marketing, and social media communications.
Students can take classes such as:
- Research methods in applied social psychology
- Marketing and organizational analytics
- Decision analysis and behavioral decision theory
- Strategic business relationships
- Group dynamics and leadership
The online master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California explores emerging needs in the field in order to prepare social workers for the demands of 21st century society. Students spend more than 1,000 hours in field education, through both an online virtual field practicum and at a placement site in their own community.
The traditional program is designed for students whose undergraduate degree is not in Social Work. An advanced standing program is available for students with a BSW from an accredited institution. The program emphasizes early intervention, prevention, wellness, leadership, effective collaboration, and core competencies. Optional tracks are available in Military Social Work and School Social Work.
Students customize their curriculum by choosing a department of study from the following:
- Adult Mental Health and Wellness
- Children, Youth, and Families
- Social Change and Innovation
The Advanced Standing online master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California allows students with a BSW from an accredited institution to complete the program in less time than the traditional track. Students spend extensive time in field education, through both an online virtual field practicum and at a placement site in their own community.
The program explores emerging needs in the field in order to prepare social workers for the demands of 21st century society. Students will study early intervention, prevention, wellness, leadership, effective collaboration, and core competencies. Optional tracks are available in Military Social Work and School Social Work.
Students customize their curriculum by choosing a department of study from the following:
- Adult Mental Health and Wellness
- Children, Youth, and Families
- Social Change and Innovation