{"id":2833,"date":"2023-03-03T15:58:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T23:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/?page_id=2833"},"modified":"2025-03-03T08:55:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T16:55:32","slug":"masters-professional-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/masters-professional-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Master&#8217;s &amp; Professional Studies"},"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\/03\/grad-research-3-768x432.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grad-research-3-1920x1080.png 1920w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grad-research-3-1280x720.png 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grad-research-3-768x432.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Library shot with Trojan statue in foreground.\"\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>Master&#8217;s &amp; Professional Studies<\/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 \"\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          Level Up\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>A USC Dornsife master\u2019s or professional degree program is unlike any other. Here, you\u2019ll put your distinct vision for your own future in motion. And you&#8217;ll graduate with a clear advantage over the competition in a rapidly changing job market.<\/p>\n<p>Every graduate student at USC Dornsife becomes highly skilled in a high-demand field, builds impressive professional connections, and gets plenty of opportunities to practice solving real problems in real situations. Whether you are looking to pursue your passion or take the next big leap in your current field, there&#8217;s never been a better time to get started on an advanced degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/masters-professional-programs\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Find Out Which Program Is Right for You\"  \n>\n    Find Out Which Program Is Right for You \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=\"#000\" 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\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\/masters-studies-signup-768x768.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/masters-studies-signup-768x768.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"students walking through building entrance\"\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<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          The USC Dornsife Edge\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                Programs with Purpose\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>USC Dornsife designs master&#8217;s and professional programs with purpose. Programs are offered only when they meet the right criteria:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 They must train students to succeed in the most relevant and emerging fields, where new leaders are in high demand.<br \/>\n\u2022 They must integrate theoretical knowledge with practical instruction and experiences, so graduates can make meaningful contributions to their employers from the moment they arrive.<br \/>\n\u2022 They must harness USC&#8217;s academic strengths, including faculty who are among the most celebrated experts and practitioners anywhere \u2014 experts who are actively engaged in shaping the future of their fields.<\/p>\n<p>Because we carefully design our programs to meet these standards, graduates are well-prepared with cutting-edge knowledge and distinct experience that set you apart from the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                A Vibrant Environment\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>You\u2019ll have ample opportunities to study and collaborate in a vibrant\u00a0 intellectual environment. Along with ambitious peers, you&#8217;ll engage with the most cutting-edge research and innovative techniques in your chosen field. And if you&#8217;re studying on campus, you&#8217;ll have Los Angeles \u2014 one of the most dynamic and innovative in the world \u2014 right in front of you for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Immersive Education\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>We don\u2019t make a distinction between theory and practice, so you won\u2019t sit passively taking notes. You\u2019ll be immersed in learning and applying what you\u2019ve learned to professional work out in the world. This makes transitioning to the job you want practically seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Learn With the Best\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Not only are USC faculty among the most celebrated and accomplished in their fields, but your fellow students will also be top-notch. Getting a graduate or professional degree challenges you to go deeper into a subject than you might have ever gone before. But you won&#8217;t be alone. As a master\u2019s student you\u2019ll be part of a group of hungry, motivated learners who know what they want to accomplish \u2014 students just like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                The Trojan Network\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Trojans have each other&#8217;s backs. Don&#8217;t underestimate the next-level networking built into every one of our programs.<\/p>\n<p>Need a letter of recommendation? Looking for an inside connection to a job you want? Want valuable career advice from someone who knows the ropes? The unrivaled Trojan network \u2014 which extends all around the world \u2014 will be a valuable resource for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"background-images\">\n          <div class=\"swiper swiper-background-images\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hero_Images_Dornsife-undergrad-research-768x432.png\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hero_Images_Dornsife-undergrad-research-1920x1080.png 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to human rights to disaster relief, today\u2019s world needs a new kind of leader who is trained to get ahead of global challenges on the horizon and develop creative solutions for those that impact society right now. USC Dornsife\u2019s new M.A. in Global Security Studies combines coursework in international relations, spatial sciences, and environmental studies that trains students in data-driven approaches to problem solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/news\/stories\/global-security-master-program-holistic-preparing-students\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Read More\"  \n>\n    Read More \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=\"#000\" 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\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\/masters-studies-cyber-768x768.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/masters-studies-cyber-1280x1280.png 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/masters-studies-cyber-768x768.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"globe with futuristic hud overlay\"\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<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--full-width-image-and-text text-right\"\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\/03\/life-in-la-768x432.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/life-in-la-1920x1080.png 1920w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/life-in-la-1280x720.png 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/life-in-la-768x432.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Los Angeles skyline\"\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          Los Angeles: <br>The Place to Be<\/br>\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Ready to take your next big leap? You need to be here: a top-tier university in the heart of an ultramodern city that influences the entire world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n          <div class=\"links-container\">\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/life-in-la\/\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Discover Life in L.A.\"  \n>\n    Discover Life in L.A. \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=\"#000\" 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                        <\/div>\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<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      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Multiple Career Pathways\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\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>The research, data analysis, and creative problem-solving skills that I developed from the Applied Economics program at USC has unlocked multiple career pathways. I currently work on data strategy and research at Skanska, a leading international development and construction firm. My education at USC enables me to take on a critical role driving our business analytics and building data analysis reports for our business&#8217;s key stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"attribution\">\n          Christopher Cashdan &#8217;19, Masters in Economics\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\/Christopher_C_Masters-768x768.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Christopher_C_Masters-768x768.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Portrait of Christopher C. in blue shirt on beige 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<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      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Becoming a Leader in a Rapidly Changing World\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\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>The master&#8217;s in Applied Psychology is carefully designed to equip students to be leaders in a rapidly changing world. Our program teaches both hard and soft skills, led by practitioner faculty, which include professional development workshops, global learning experiences like our Dublin Internship program and Dubai Spring Break, and several networking events every year. Students leave the program with a unique skill set that can only come from a deep knowledge of psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"attribution\">\n          Jorge Abram Barraza, Assistant Professor of Psychology\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\/Barazza-768x768.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Barazza-768x768.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Portrait of Barazza, blue suit with blue 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--stacking-cards \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--stacking-cards\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n            <div class=\"header-container\">\n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          So Many Reasons To Go For It!\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n            \n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>In today&#8217;s crowded job market, you often need more than a bachelor&#8217;s \u2014 you need specialized expertise and the education to prove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"cards-container\">\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          Stand Out from the Competition\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>A master&#8217;s degree or professional certificate gives you that competitive edge. When experience matters, your resume rises to the top of the stack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/masters-stacking-standout-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/masters-stacking-standout-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Group of women speaking together at event\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          Increase Your Earning Power \n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>The earnings difference between a bachelor\u2019s and master&#8217;s level averages around 20 percent. What could you do with that much more income?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/masters-stacking-income-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/masters-stacking-income-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"\n        \n                  alt=\"man in front of blurred city signs with back towards camera\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          Master Knowledge, Upgrade Your Skills\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Whether you\u2019re switching careers or advancing your current one, you\u2019ll gain the specific tools and knowledge to become more than just competent \u2014 you\u2019ll become a go-to specialist, who knows not just where the leading edge of the field is now but how to get ahead of where it&#8217;s going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stacking-masters-expert-e1681489564958-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stacking-masters-expert-e1681489564958-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"\n        \n                  alt=\"lab research with pipette\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          Increase Your Professional Credibility\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>A master\u2019s degree or professional certification signals that you\u2019re serious and ambitious \u2014 you prove you have what it takes to navigate complexity and handle the most challenging work. You demonstrate that nothing can stop you from achieving at the highest level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/masters-stacks-credible-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/masters-stacks-credible-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"\n        \n                  alt=\"alumni womens conference 4 women talking on stage\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          Get the Career You Actually Want \n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>There is no better way to get to the job you want faster than with a graduate-level degree. Particularly in fields that are evolving at warp speed, employers look to hire people who are &#8220;smarter&#8221; than they are \u2014 the experience to be that candidate is built into a USC Dornsife graduate degree program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stacking-career-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/stacking-career-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"\n        \n                  alt=\"man standing in middle of room with movement blur colors in front\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\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 \"\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<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>financial aid<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Paying for Your Graduate Education  \n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Cost should never be a barrier to learning. At USC, we offer fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships, in addition to loans and payment plans that help ease the economics of pursuing your graduate education. We&#8217;ll also support you to identify other sources of funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/explore\/paying-for-usc\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Explore Resources\"  \n>\n    Explore Resources \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=\"#000\" 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\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\/paying-768x768.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paying-1280x1280.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paying-768x768.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"statue and building at dusk on USC campus\"\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\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<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>professional pathways<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          We&#8217;ll Help You Land the Job You Want\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>From general support to strategic recommendations to skills workshops \u2014 our award-winning career services will help enhance your job search and leverage your expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/careers.usc.edu\/channels\/graduate-students\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Get Started\"  \n>\n    Get Started \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 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<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--contact-details \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--contact-details\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Contact Us\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n      <\/div>\n    \n    \n      <div class=\"contacts-container\">\n\n        \n                      <div class=\"contact-card\">\n\n                              <h3>USC Dornsife Office of Graduate and Professional Education<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>3551 Trousdale Pkwy., ADM 304<br \/>\nLos Angeles, CA 90089-4012<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n              \n              \n                              <div class=\"f--email\">\n                  <a href=\"mailto:graduateprograms@dornsife.usc.edu\">graduateprograms@dornsife.usc.edu<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              \n            <\/div>\n                    \n      <\/div>\n\n        \n     \n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n      \n      \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--two-column-ctas \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--two-column-ctas\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"group\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Keep Exploring\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\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\/masters-degrees\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about List of Programs\"  \n>\n    List of 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=\"#000\" 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                      <li>\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/graduateschool.usc.edu\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Graduate Resources\"  \n>\n    Graduate Resources \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=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 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