How to Apply
Review Admissions Criteria and Application Instructions
Before you apply, please be sure to review your program's admissions criteria and application instructions, which may be viewed by following these links:
- Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
- Master of Education, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (ME PASA)
- Master of Education, School Counseling (and Pupil Personnel Services Credential)
- Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MS TESOL)
- Master of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (ME TEFL)
- Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential Program (MAT/Teacher Education) - on campus
- Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential Program (MAT/Teacher Education) - online
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Urban Education
Check the Application Review Dates for Your Program
Check the Admissions Review dates to familiarize yourself with important dates.
Download the Application Checklist
- Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
- Master of Education, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (ME PASA)
- Master of Education, School Counseling (and Pupil Personnel Services Credential)
- Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MS TESOL)
- Master of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (ME TEFL)
- Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential Program (MAT/Teacher Education) - on campus
- Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential Program (MAT/Teacher Education) - online
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Urban Education
Start your Application
When you are ready to apply, access USC's online application system, located at http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/apply/.
The online application system allows you to complete the application in sections, making sure to save your work before proceeding to the next section. Before hitting the submit button, be sure to print a full copy of the online application for your records. Please note that you can submit your application once it is complete and you have uploaded your resume and essay responses- you do not need to wait for your recommenders to upload their letters before submitting.
FAQs
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