Dual Degrees
Master of Public Art Studies/Master of Arts, Jewish Communal Service
The Master of Public Arts Studies/Master of Arts in Jewish Communal Service dual degree program is for students who wish to apply their community-based practice to art programming, administration, advocacy and educational outreach within the Jewish community. The paired research facilities at the University of Southern California and Hebrew Union College — Jewish Institute of Religion provide exceptional training for the public art professional looking to specialize in Jewish cultural outreach. Graduates of the dual degree will obtain the skills and valuable experience to pursue careers as change agents within the Jewish community, and as art leaders, cultural planners and community advocates.
Master of Public Art Studies (22 units) | Units | |
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PAS 549 | Public Art Communication Management | 2 |
PAS 550ab | Public Art in the Community | 1-1 |
PAS 561 | Administration Survey | 3 |
PAS 562 | Administration and Program Development | 3 |
PAS 571 | History Survey | 3 |
PAS 572 | History | 3 |
PAS 581 | Forum | 2 |
PAS 594abz | Master's Thesis | 2-2-0 |
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For information about Jewish Communal Service course requirements, contact the Office of Admissions, Hebrew Union College — Jewish Institute of Religion, 3077 University Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796.
Seminar in Israel
Each student must complete a three-week seminar in Israel, supervised by faculty from the HUC-JIR School of Jewish Communal Service.
Capstone Projects
Each student must complete a master's thesis (PAS 594abz). At least one member of the faculty from the USC Roski School of Fine Arts and one member of the faculty from the HUC-JIR School of Jewish Communal Service program will sit on the thesis committee. The capstone project serves as an important complementary evaluation of the student's ability to be a successful professional.
Internship
Students must complete a 200-hour internship supervised by the USC Public Art Studies program. The internship may be fulfilled in part by current related professional experience upon review and approval of the student's faculty advisors.Master of Public Art Studies/Master of Planning
The Master of Public Art Studies/Master of Planning dual degree program offers an unusually rich opportunity for students interested in developing a new knowledge base to become a successful professional working in the arena of public art administration, planning and community development. Los Angeles and the facilities at USC provide a unique learning laboratory to educate a more competitive professional with a better understanding of both the administration of public art and issues of urban planning.
Students must complete the following requirements in this program: 64 units, including 22 units in public art studies, 22 in policy, planning, and development, and 20 in a field of study with no more than 8 units taken from other USC programs.
Public Art Studies (22 units) | Units | |
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PAS 561 | Administration Survey | 3 |
PAS 562 | Administration and Program Development | 3 |
PAS 571 | History Survey | 3 |
PAS 572 | History | 3 |
PAS 581 | Forum | 2 |
PAS 585 | Public Space, the Public Realm and Public Art | 3 |
PAS 591 | Field Internship Experience | 1 |
PAS 594ab | Master’s Thesis, or | |
PAS 593ab | Final Thesis Project | 2-2 |
Policy, Planning, and Development (22 units) | Units | |
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PPD 500 | Cross-Sectoral Governance | 4 |
PPD 524 | Planning Theory | 2 |
PPD 525 | Statistics and Arguing from Data | 2 |
PPD 526 | Comparative International Development | 2 |
PPD 528 | The Urban Economy | 2 |
PPD 529 | Legal Environment of Planning | 2 |
PPD 531L | Core Laboratory Workshop | 4 |
PPD 627 | Design Skills for Urban Planners | 4 |
Dual degree students, like all other M.Pl. students, must take a comprehensive examination and fulfill the internship requirement.