Graduate & Professional Degrees
The University of Southern California is one of the top-ranked universities in the country and offers a diverse range of graduate and professional programs to suit various career pursuits. Students can gain access to exceptional academic scholarship, accelerated degrees, top faculty, leading research opportunities and collaborative learning communities. With state-of-the-art facilities and competitive faculty and staff committed to excellence, USC's graduate and professional programs serve as an attractive option for those seeking higher education on the West Coast.
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Master's Degree | USC Marshall School of Business
The Master of Public Health/Master of Science in Social Entrepreneurship (MPH/MSSE) dual degree program is designed for individuals who wish to create sustainable solutions to public health challenges through the creation of innovative enterprises and organizations. This program combines the business aspects of social entrepreneurship with the knowledge and understanding of public health challenges and how to improve the health of individuals, communities, and populations, locally and globally. It will enable graduates to become agents of change by equipping them with the tools to build innovative enterprises that balance financial sustainability with public health impact, preparing them uniquely to become leaders in the field.
Application and Admission
Applicants to the MSSE/MPH should apply for admission to both schools simultaneously.
Information about the application process and admission requirements for the MSSE degree is available on the MSSE website at marshall.usc.edu/msse/admission.
Information about the application process and admission requirements for the MPH degree is available on the MPH website at pphs.usc.edu.
Degree Requirements
The total unit requirement for the MPH/MSSE dual degree is 62 units: 24 units for the MSSE degree and 38 units for the MPH degree.
Students are required to complete 24 units, including all "Required Courses," in the Master of Science in Social Entrepreneurship curriculum. Dual degree program students may not count courses taken outside the USC Marshall School of Business toward the MSSE degree. Visit the
Students are required to complete 38 units of MPH specific course work, including 18 units of MPH core course work and 20 units of concentration specific course work. Students may choose from any concentration within the MPH program.
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the MSSE curriculum and a 3.0 in the MPH curriculum, in addition to having a minimum 3.0 cumulative overall GPA in all graduate course work taken at USC in order to meet graduation requirements.
The MSSE and the MPH degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of all program requirements.
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Dual Degree | Systems Architecting and Engineering Program
The Viterbi School of Engineering Program in Systems Architecting and Engineering, in conjunction with the Marshall School of business, offers a program leading to two degrees - the Master of Science in Systems Architecting and Engineering and the Master of Business Administration.
Prospective students apply for admission to both programs simultaneously and must be admitted to both programs to qualify for consideration for conversion to the dual degree program. Applicants must provide proof of a four-year bachelor's degree and GRE scores. International applicants must also provide TOEFL or IELTS scores.
This alternative requires at least 72 units (75 for the online MBA). The MS SAE portion of the program requires 24 units. Students in the dual degree program do not complete a course in Engineering Economy nor a Technical Management Area elective as part of the MS SAE portion of the program. These concepts are presented in the MBA portion of the program.
The total number of units required for the MBA degree is at least 48 including all required courses in an MBA program (51 units for online MBA, excluding electives) and graduate business electives sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48. Dual degree students may not count courses taken outside the Marshall School of Business toward the 48 units.
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Dual Degree | USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
The Master of Social Work and Juris Doctor (MSW/JD) dual degree program is a four-year program. Students are required to complete 121 units of course work, including 76 units in the
Program Requirements:
To earn the JD, all students (including dual degree students) must complete 37 numerically graded law units at USC after the first year. The associate dean may make exceptions to this rule for students enrolled in law school honors programs. Students must apply to both programs prior to matriculation. The program of study is as follows:
First Year: Complete the first year JD program of study.
Second Year: Complete the first year program of study in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, which includes the required courses outlined in the Master of Social Work (Integrative Social Work) section of the catalogue. Students will take their remaining MSW units in specialized courses in the third year of the dual degree. Students will be advised into the appropriate courses.
Third Year: Complete MSW course work and resume JD course work, per advisement. The Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work recognizes a law course as a substitution for the elective/special topics course requirement.
Fourth Year: Complete the JD program
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Dual Degree | USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
The MSW/MBA dual degree develops knowledge and skills in working with individuals, families and groups, as well as organizational dynamics, marketing, decision sciences, accounting and human relations. Students interested in working in the management of human services and not-for-profit organizations will develop knowledge of human resources, philanthropic and corporate social responsibility, organizational development and information management.
Application:
Prospective students must apply to both the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the
Program Requirements:
The MSW/MBA requires completion of a minimum of 93 units: 48 in the Marshall School of Business and a minimum of 45 in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.
Course requirements in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work include the required courses outlined in the Master of Social Work (Integrative Social Work) section of the catalogue. Students will take their remaining MSW units in specialized courses in integrative social work. Students will be advised into the appropriate courses.
Course requirements in the Marshall School of Business include all required courses in an MBA program and graduate business electives sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48. Dual degree students may not count courses taken outside the Marshall School of Business toward the 48 units. For MBA admission and degree requirements, visit
The MBA and the MSW degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of all program requirements.
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Dual Degree | USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
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Dual Degree | USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
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Master's Degree | USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
The dual degree program between the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the USC Price School of Public Policy offers unique opportunities for students who want to devote their professional careers to social policy, social planning or social services delivery. Students with a dual degree will have broader employment options beyond those in traditional planning or social work.
The schedule of courses allows students to experience direct service in the first year so that course work planning is supplemented by a knowledge of consumers, service delivery, etc. Courses for both schools are taken simultaneously, intermingling social work and planning content. Two years of field practicums in social work provide in-depth exposure to social service issues from both planning and direct service perspectives, thus satisfying some of the planning laboratory/workshop requirements and eliminating the need for a separate planning internship requirement.
Requirements
Requirements for completion of the MSW/MUP degree are 77 units including 45 units in social work and 32 units in urban planning. Course requirements in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work include the required courses outlined in the SOWK (Integrative Social Work) (MSW) section of the catalogue. Students will take their remaining MSW units in specialized courses in integrative social work. Students will be advised into the appropriate courses. For MUP requirements, see the
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Master's Degree | USC Gould School of Law
The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) teaches students fundamental U.S. law as well as various areas of legal specialization. This program is designed for those seeking a graduate degree in law, mid-career professionals, including corporate executives, government officials, and others from the United States and from around the globe, whose prospective or current employment or whose area of research would benefit from the study of the U.S. legal system. It will appeal also to those who would like to deepen their knowledge of current trends in the law and specific areas of interest.
The MSL is offered both as an online and in-residence program. Elective courses may differ in the online or in-residence program.
Admission Requirements
Students must have earned an undergraduate degree in some field of study by the time they begin the MSL degree. Prior exposure to or experience in law is not required. The Admissions Committee will consider the student's grades, course work, work experience and reasons for pursuing the MSL degree when determining admission.