PDF reflects print version of the catalogue (beginning to East Asian Languages and Cultures)USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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USC College received a $200 million naming gift – the largest in USC history – from longtime supporters and international philanthropists Dana and David Dornsife. USC students take the academic mission of the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences worldwide through programs like Problems Without Passports. Here Jim Haw, a professor of chemistry and environmental studies, leads students in a scientific research dive in Guam. Photo by Gerry Smith |
The USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is the liberal arts center of the University of Southern California, teaching more than 10,000 undergraduates. It offers instruction in the humanities, the natural sciences and the social sciences, leading to bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees. The programs of the college provide both a broad liberal arts education and a thorough grounding in an academic discipline. Breadth is supplied by the general education program and electives. Departmental majors, interdisciplinary majors, and special programs and minors provide depth.
The USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences combines two “worlds” — the world of the self-contained liberal arts school, with small classes and close working relationships between students and faculty, and the larger world of the research university, where new ventures and new ideas are being explored by internationally known scholars. This combination makes the college a supportive and exciting place to learn.
The USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences offers many opportunities for post-baccalaureate study. Graduate programs within the college leading to master’s degrees and doctor of philosophy degrees are administered through the USC Graduate School.
Administration
Howard Gillman, Ph.D., Dean, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and SciencesRoger D. Stewart, Ph.D., Executive Associate Dean for Administration and Finance
Dani Byrd, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Faculty
Stephan Haas, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Research
Steven Lamy, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Academic Programs
George Sanchez, Ph.D., Vice Dean for College Diversity and Strategic Initiatives
Donal Manahan, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Students
Susan Andrews, M.S., Senior Associate Dean for Communication
Richard Vargas, B.S., Senior Associate Dean for Advancement
Jane M. Cody, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Wayne Combs, M.B.A., Associate Dean for Advancement Operations
Richard Fliegel, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Susan H. Kamei, J.D., Associate Dean for Advanced and Professional Programs
Linda Lopez, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Diversity
Kathleen Speer, B.S., Associate Dean for Faculty and Research
Karen Rowan-Badger, B.S., Assistant Dean for Admission
James R. McElwain, A.I.A., College Architect
Departments and Programs
American Studies and EthnicityAnthropology
Art History
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Classics
Comparative Literature
Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture
Earth Sciences
East Asian Languages and Cultures
East Asian Studies Center
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
French and Italian
Gender Studies
Geography
German
Health and Humanity
History
Interdisciplinary Major
International Relations
Judaic Studies
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Middle East Studies
Narrative Studies
Neuroscience
Ocean Sciences
Philosophy
Physics and Astronomy
Political Science
Professional Writing
Psychology
Religion
Slavic Languages and Literatures
Sociology
Spanish and Portuguese
Additional Programs Administered by the College
American Language InstituteFreshman Seminars
General Education
Joint Educational Project
Learner Centered Curricula
Learning Communities
Overseas Studies
Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program
Resident Honors Program
Supplemental Instruction Program
Thematic Option Program
Writing Program