Academic Programs

The degree programs within the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy rank among the best throughout the nation. Drawing upon the school’s exceptional faculty and the university’s extensive resources, USC Price School degree programs combine depth of study with breadth of opportunity to specialize in areas across each field. Programs integrate classroom work with real-world experience through a variety of internships, mentorship programs and other opportunities within the greater Los Angeles community and around the world.
The school offers five professional master’s degree programs, two executive master’s degree programs, a special master’s program for international executives, two doctoral programs, and an undergraduate degree program. In addition, a variety of certificate programs in the school’s major fields of study are offered for the mid-career professional.
Undergraduate Programs »
- Bachelor of Science in Policy, Planning, and Development Curriculum
- Undergraduate Minors
- Progressive Degrees
Master’s Programs »
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Urban Planning
- Dollinger Real Estate Development
- Health Administration
Ph.D. Programs »
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and Management (Ph.D.)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Development (Ph.D.)
Active for students admitted before Fall 2010:
Professional Doctorate »
Executive Education »
Master’s Degrees:
- Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA)
- Executive Master of Leadership (EML)
- Master of International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM)
Specialized Programs:
- Executive Education Programs — for Local Leaders & Global Leaders
- Leadership Programs
- Executive Program in Counter Terrorism
- Delinquency Control Institute
- Lusk Center for Real Estate Ross Minority Program
Graduate Certificate Programs »
- Certificate in Ambulatory Care
- Certificate in Homeland Security and Public Policy
- Certificate in Long-term Care
- Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Policy
- Certificate in Political Management
- Certificate in Public Financial Management
- Certificate in Public Management
- Certificate in Public Policy
- Certificate in Real Estate Development
- Certificate in Sustainable Cities
- Certificate in Transportation Systems