{"id":1436,"date":"2022-12-08T17:11:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T01:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/?page_id=1436"},"modified":"2025-10-08T15:15:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T22:15:01","slug":"your-dornsife-degree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/your-dornsife-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dornsife Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-with-featured-story \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-with-featured-story\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"image-title-container\">\n    <div class=\"image-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/your-dornsife-degree-hero-v2-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/your-dornsife-degree-hero-v2-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/your-dornsife-degree-hero-v2-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/your-dornsife-degree-hero-v2-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Graudate student looking to the left smiling\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\n      <div class=\"title-container\">\n        \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--page-title\">\n\n    \n  <h1>Your Dornsife Degree<\/h1>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n      \n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block image-left\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Your Ticket to the Best Careers\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Unlike highly specialized degrees that prepare you for the current state of a profession and perhaps what&#8217;s coming in the very near future, your USC Dornsife degree is one that sets you up for life.<\/p>\n<p>Why is a Dornsife degree the most powerful degree you can pursue? Because the pressing issues facing society \u2014 along with the dynamic job market of tomorrow \u2014 call for those who are proficient at connecting ideas and thinking on their feet. In fact, in a world where many jobs of the future have not even been imagined, those who are trained broadly will adapt to shape and define new fields.<\/p>\n<p>And if that&#8217;s not enough, your USC Dornsife degree is a lifelong membership into the Trojan family \u2014 an unrivaled alumni network found all around the world who are looking for other Trojans to support, employ, and take on leadership roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/qBio-pic.webp\"\n                    data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Student researchers in lab coat examining electrical equipment\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n        \n    \n    \n        \n    \n    \n        \n    \n    \n        \n    \n    \n        \n    \n    \n        \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--interactive-content-pane \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--interactive-content-pane\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"left\">\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          An Education You Design\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <div class=\"pagination-wrapper\">\n      <ul class=\"interactive-content-pane-pagination\"><\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"right\">\n          <div class=\"swiper\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Core Skills with Unique Spin\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>At USC Dornsife, you&#8217;ll get a classic liberal arts education \u2014 rich in core skills like analytical reasoning, communicating, and connecting ideas \u2014 together with a personalized spin that can only come from your unique blend of interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Majors &amp; Minors\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>With nearly 200 majors and minors offered, the possibilities to design your own education are only limited by your imagination. Each major and minor has specific academic requirements \u2014 but also plenty of room for flexibility!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                              <ul>\n                                            <li>\n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/majors\/\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Browse Majors &#038; Minors\"  \n>\n    Browse Majors &#038; Minors \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                General Education\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Whether you know exactly what you want to study or are still exploring options, general education (GE) is your chance to explore the incredible breadth of knowledge available at USC.<\/p>\n<p>GE requirements involve eight key areas: Arts, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Quantitative Reasoning, Humanistic Inquiry, Social Analysis, Equity in a Diverse World and Traditions, and Historical Foundations. By taking courses in all of them, you\u2019ll develop an academic foundation that will prove incredibly useful in drawing connections and generating new ideas. Many non-GE classes can count towards these competencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                              <ul>\n                                            <li>\n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/ge\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about General Education Requirements\"  \n>\n    General Education Requirements \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Experiential Learning\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>A Dornsife degree means you have spent plenty of time getting your hands dirty. Whether you&#8217;ve dug through Roman ruins, engaged in political discussions with Capitol Hill staffers, or deciphered the genome of a new deep sea microbe, your education has been as real as it gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                              <ul>\n                                            <li>\n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Experiential and Applied Learning\"  \n>\n    Experiential and Applied Learning \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Special Programs\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>If you&#8217;re interested in attending law or medical school, Dornsife offers special programs that will help you craft your education so you&#8217;re most prepared to take the next step. If you&#8217;re looking for a smaller educational community with a rigorous academic focus, the Thematic Option or Freshman Science Honors program might be right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                              <ul>\n                                            <li>\n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href=  https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/special-programs\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Special Programs\"  \n>\n    Special Programs \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Your First-Year Experience\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>You don&#8217;t have to everything figured out when you first get here \u2014 in fact, at USC Dornsife, you&#8217;re encouraged to sample and explore broadly.<\/p>\n<p>Through the First-Year Experience (FYE) program, you&#8217;ll have the support you need to be the independent, self-assured college student.<\/p>\n<p>Dedicated FYE advisors will answer any questions you have and help you make decisions about classes. Special seminars will give you opportunities to explore an interest while getting accustomed to college-level academics. Workshops and special events will give you opportunities to make new friends, meet potential mentors, and find your footing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                              <ul>\n                                            <li>\n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/advising\/first-year-advising2\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about First Year Experience\"  \n>\n    First Year Experience \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Advising\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>From the moment you step on campus to years after you graduate, academic advisors are here to help you get the absolute most of your USC Dornsife degree program.<\/p>\n<p>Starting with First Year Advising Program, you&#8217;ll be guided in the process of picking the classes and learning experiences that line up with your goals. After that, specialized advisors connect you with resources, keep you on track, and help you navigate any obstacles that come up along the way. Advisors also help you connect with extensive Trojan Family alumni network to help you launch your professional life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                              <ul>\n                                            <li>\n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/advising\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Advising\"  \n>\n    Advising \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                   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\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/undergrad-degree-interactive-content-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/undergrad-degree-interactive-content-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/undergrad-degree-interactive-content-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/undergrad-degree-interactive-content-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  alt=\"student using pipette while wearing gloves and mask in lab\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--quote \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--quote\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n\n  <div class=\"quote-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"left\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description quote\">\n\n    \n  <p>I combined Neuroscience and Psychology because I get to study the brain from multiple perspectives. My goal is to become a doctor, so combining these two majors with the pre-health track has been really helpful for me in terms of preparing for the MCAT and learning more about the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"attribution\">\n          Nicole Nishimori &#8217;26\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Nicole_N_portrait-768x768.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Nicole_N_portrait-768x768.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Nicole N portrait of her in a red USC hoodie with a blurred background\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--full-width-image-and-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--full-width-image-and-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"image-container\">\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dornsife-toolkit-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dornsife-toolkit-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dornsife-toolkit-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dornsife-toolkit-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"illustrated heads with lightbulbs in the on gold background\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          The Dornsife Toolkit\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>From personal finances to work\/life balance to entrepreneurship, some of the most valuable life skills aren&#8217;t built into a traditional college education. 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