Master of Urban Planning / Master of Art and Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere
Art reflects the character, tradition and ambition of a vibrant community. The Master of Urban Planning/M.A. Art and Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere dual degree program offers an unusually rich opportunity for students develop professional skills for leadership in advancing urban public art within the larger context of 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 to earn the dual degree: 70 units, including 28 units in the USC Roski MA Art/Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere program, 22 in USC Price policy, planning, and development, and 20 in related fields of study (with no more than 8 units taken in other USC programs).
Required Roski Courses
The following Roski courses are required for the degree (26 units):
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 515 | Visiting Artist and Scholar Seminar | 2 |
| CRIT 510 | History and Theory of Art and Exhibitions | 4 |
| CRIT 512 | Art and Curatorial Visits | 2 |
| CRIT 555 | Methods of Curating: Introduction to Curatorial Practicum | 4 |
| CRIT 556 | Curatorial Practicum: Individual/Group Projects | 4 |
| CRIT 557 | Curatorial Practicum: Group Project Summation | 4 |
| CRIT 594a | Master’s Thesis | 2 |
| CRIT 594b | Master’s Thesis | 2 |
Required Planning Courses
The following Planning courses are required for the degree (26 units):
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PPD 522 | Planning Theory and History for a Just Society, Fall | 4 |
| PPD 523 | Urban and International Development, Spring | 4 |
| PPD 528 | Physical Planning: Urban and Community Design, Spring | 2 |
| PPD 529 | Legal Environment of Planning, Spring | 2 |
| PPD 534 | Data, Evidence, and Communication for the Public Good, Fall | 4 |
| PPD 531L | Planning Studio, Fall | 4 |
| PPD 629 | Capstone in Urban Planning, Spring | 4 |
| Concentration Gateway Class | 4 | |
| Concentration Methodology Class | 4 |
Additional Requirements for the Dual Degree
- There are 6 units of open electives;
- There is a required comprehensive exam for Planning in the spring of the second year (fourth semester);
- There are 400 hours of internship required for the degree, usually pursued in the summer of the second year (fifth and final semester).