University of Southern California University Park Los Angeles, California 90089 Phone: (213) 740-2311 Email: information@usc.edu

The University:
Graduate and professional education at the University of Southern California prepares students for leadership in research, teaching, the application of knowledge and professional practice. Excellence in graduate and professional education is critically dependent on the interaction of faculty members and students. The values that characterize these interactions include dedication to excellence, mutual respect, fairness, collegiality, honesty, and integrity. Perhaps what distinguishes us most is our innovative undergraduate curriculum that integrates liberal and professional learning. At USC undergraduates can pursue degrees in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, as well as in our 17 professional schools and schools of the arts. The university offers 101 different minors—the broadest array of any United States university—and encourages students to develop "breadth with depth" by studying in widely separated fields.

Los Angeles was little more than a frontier town in 1880 when USC first opened its doors to 53 students and 10 teachers. Then, the "city" still lacked paved streets, electric lights, telephones and a reliable fire alarm system. Today, USC is located at the heart of one of the biggest metropolises in the world and is home to over 28,800 students and 3,800 faculty. Explore the timeline to discover the history of the oldest independent teaching and research university in the West.

Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Doctorate, Master of Arts, Master of Science

Academic Programs:
Accounting, Anthropology, Architecture, Art History, Art/Fine Arts, Asian Studies, Astronomy/Astrophysics, Biology(General), Business Admin. & Mngmt., Communications, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, Education, Engineering (Chemical), Engineering (Computer), Engineering (Electrical), Engineering (Mechanical), English, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, Geology, German, History, Humanities, Interdisciplinary, International Relations, Journalism, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Occupational, Environ. Health, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science/Politics, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Policy, Govt, Religious Studies, Russian & Slavic Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Technology, Theater, Drama, Dance, Urban & Regional Planning

Go to homepage »