1880
Los Angeles, CA

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)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary English
Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Social Science

Business

Executive Master of Urban Planning
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Taxation
Master of Communication Management
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Food Industry Leadership
Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Hospitality & Tourism
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business & Technology
Master of Science in Project Management

Computer Science & IT

Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science & Technology
Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence
Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing for Earth Observation
Master of Science in Applied Data Science
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Science / Computer Security
Master of Science in Computer Science / Data Science
Master of Science in Geographic Information Science & Technology
Master of Science in Human Security & Geospatial Intelligence

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Graduate Certificate in Business Law
Graduate Certificate in Compliance
Graduate Certificate in Entertainment Law & Industry
Graduate Certificate in Financial Compliance
Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Law & Compliance
Graduate Certificate in Law & Government
Graduate Certificate in Privacy Law & Cybersecurity
Graduate Certificate in Technology & Entrepreneurship Law
Master of Laws (International Students)
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering
Master of Science in Emergency Management
Master of Studies in Law

Education

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Doctor of Education in Organizational Change & Leadership
Master of Arts in Teaching / Multiple Subject Teaching (Elementary)
Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Mathematics
Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Science
Master of Arts in Teaching / TESOL
Master of Education in Learning Design & Technology
Master of Management in Library & Information Science

Engineering

Graduate Certificate in Astronautical Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering (Unconventional Resources)
Graduate Certificate in Software Architecture
Graduate Certificate in Systems Architecting & Engineering
Master of Science in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering / Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Astronautical Engineering
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science / Scientists & Engineers
Master of Science in Computer Science / Software Engineering
Master of Science in Financial Engineering
Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering
Master of Science in Materials Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering / Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Medical Devices & Diagnostic Engineering
Master of Science in Operations Research Engineering
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering / Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Product Development Engineering
Master of Science in Systems Architecting & Engineering
Master of Science of Electrical Engineering
Master of Science of Electrical Engineering / Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science of Engineering Management

Healthcare

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Regulatory Science
Executive Master of Health Administration
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Design & Management
Graduate Certificate in Community Oral Health
Graduate Certificate in Food Safety
Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Dentistry
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
Graduate Certificate in Orofacial Pain
Graduate Certificate in Pain Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Pain Science
Graduate Certificate in Patient & Product Safety
Graduate Certificate in Preclinical Drug Development
Graduate Certificate in Regulatory & Clinical Affairs
Master of Academic Medicine
Master of Aging Services Management
Master of Arts in Gerontology
Master of Arts in Long-Term Care Administration
Master of Arts in Medical Gerontology
Master of Public Health / Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Master of Public Health / Community Health Promotion
Master of Public Health / Generalist
Master of Public Health / GeoHealth
Master of Public Health / Global Health
Master of Public Health / Health Education & Promotion
Master of Science in Community Oral Health
Master of Science in Geriatric Dentistry
Master of Science in Gerontology
Master of Science in Management of Drug Development
Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan & Longevity
Master of Science in Orofacial Pain & Oral Medicine
Master of Science in Pain Medicine
Post-Doctoral Certificate in Oral Clinical Pathology & Radiology

Math & Science

Master of Science in Green Technologies

Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner

Psychology & Human Services

Doctorate of Social Work
Master of Science in Applied Psychology
Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work / Advanced Standing