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School of Education
Degree Programs
The School of Education offers the Bachelor of Science in General Studies; Master of Science in Education; Master of Science in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling; Master of Science in Teaching English as a Second Language; Master of Education, College Student Personnel Services; Master of Science (Counseling Psychology); Advanced Master of Education; Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education; Ph.D. in Education (Counseling Psychology); and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).
Honor Societies
The school sponsors two honor societies which are open to both students and alumni of the school.
Phi Delta Kappa
The USC Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa was installed at USC on June 10, 1922. The international organization, founded in 1906 as a professional fraternity of men in the field of education, opened its ranks in 1974 to women in education. Membership is by invitation, based on academic standing, professional attainments, interests, attitude and personal qualifications.
During its more than 50 years, the USC chapter has become the largest Phi Delta Kappa chapter in the world with 1,250 active members. The chapter has been further distinguished by four of its members having served as international president.
Each year the USC chapter sponsors a series of dinners which features speakers of eminence, and through fund-raising activities provides scholarship assistance to education students and financial assistance for the school.
The Phi Delta Kappa office can be reached by calling (213) 740-2176.
Society of Delta Epsilon
The Society of Delta Epsilon is an honorary professional organization for those who have achieved doctoral degrees in education. It was organized on May 14, 1947, as an outgrowth of the Doctoral Club, which was organized in 1937. Delta Epsilon seeks to advance the interests of education, foster professional growth among its members, encourage the publication of research by its members, acquaint its members with recent findings in educational research, and advance the welfare of the School of Education.
Each year, the Society of Delta Epsilon chooses one of its members, who has made a notable contribution to the profession of education, to be the Delta Epsilon Lecturer. The society also sponsors an annual commencement breakfast which honors doctoral graduates completing their degrees. Information about membership is available from the School of Education Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, (213) 740-3499.
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Produced by the USC Division of Student Affairs, Office of University Publications, May 1, 1995
Joye Day
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