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