Directed by Dr. Cliff Ganus. Enjoy five days of advanced work in choral music and related fields, including music literature, sight-reading, and group voice instruction.

The Explorations in Architecture program is an intensive studio-based three-week experience that introduces students to ideas, principles and methods of exploring architectural and urban problems. By using the School of Architecture curriculum as a model, specially designed courses include instruction in design, drawing, history, theory and representation. Interrelated aspects of architecture, including sustainability, landscape architecture, historic preservation, digital representation and urban design, will assist the student in combining learned information with actual hands-on experience. The course focuses on the design of urban form and its relationship to the natural environment.

For two weeks, students immerse themselves in one of the world’s oldest and greatest cities renowned for its distinct literature, acclaimed theater, iconic architecture, and thriving financial district. The curriculum focuses on how London came to be one of the leading trading capitals in the world through an exploration of its fascinating history and culture by visiting its many historic buildings, museums and diverse neighborhoods.

USC Summer Programs are 4-week, for-credit, residential experiences in which students enroll in one of a diverse offering of courses. Engineering is a field that impacts every aspect of life, including society, politics and technology. If you have considered the study of engineering at the college level, this course is an excellent way to preview what's ahead.

USC Summer Programs are 4-week, for-credit, residential experiences in which students enroll in one of a diverse offering of courses. In this course, you'll write journal entries in the first person. You'll profile people who live in your community. You'll learn storytelling techniques for text, video and audio platforms. You will gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for journalists in the digital world. Your critical thinking and analytical skills will expand.

USC Summer Programs are 4-week, for-credit, residential experiences in which students enroll in one of a diverse offering of courses. The USC School of Dramatic Arts offers an opportunity for students to work with comedy professionals and explore a broad experience in comedy.

In “Lawyers, Law, and the Legal Profession,” you will explore U.S. law and the basic structure of the American legal system including how branches of government have shaped history and our daily lives. You will also be introduced to the basic aspects of the legal profession – from the educational training that lawyers receive to the types of roles that lawyers play and the various legal careers that you can pursue. Through lectures, guest speakers, and field trips, the course not only looks at our nation’s governing structure but also the pathways to becoming a lawyer and working in the legal field.

How does TikTok know what videos to serve you? How is Tesla getting cars to drive themselves? How does Amazon deliver your order the next day? It all comes down to data analysis. In “Analytics: The Power of Data for Businesses” course, you will learn the fundamental techniques businesses use to answer these questions and get hands-on experience manipulating data yourself.

USC Summer Programs are 4-week, for-credit, residential experiences in which students enroll in one of a diverse offering of courses. In this course, you will examine the causes of war and what constitutes successful conflict resolution. Examine the different stages of conflict and then apply them to the areas of the globe that have experienced war and violence. Study the economic causes of conflict, and explore the role of individuals, popular culture, peace initiatives, governments and international organizations. You will develop a case study of a real conflict in the world, examining its causes and proposing a peace agreement and suggestions to resolve the conflict.

USC Summer Programs are 4-week, for-credit, residential experiences in which students enroll in one of a diverse offering of courses. Learn multi-platform sports journalism at USC Annenberg in Los Angeles--the epicenter of sports media and entertainment, and home to an unparalleled combination of both professional and big-time college sports. This four-week course emphasizes experiential learning and will combine hands-on, in-class assignments with field trips and in-studio production at the state-of-the-art Annenberg Media Center.

Is being a doctor a fit for you? The “Future Physicians” course is for anyone considering becoming a physician and entering the world of medicine. The course will focus on giving you a real feel for what it is like to be a working doctor, including its fulfillment and its challenges. Immerse yourself in what it is like to live, think, feel, see, behave, and be treated as a doctor every day. This course is meant to give you a sense of the real-life factors and current issues to consider as you mull over this career path. While the course will discuss medical school, the focus will primarily be on what it’s like to work as a physician.

USC Summer Programs are 4-week, for-credit, residential experiences in which students enroll in one of a diverse offering of courses. We'll think a lot about money in this course. What is it, and what is its place in the well-lived life? What does ethical investing look like? Should we gamble with our money? Must we give to charity? What are the moral risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies? What sorts of lending practices are morally acceptable?

The USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program is a six-week in-person for-credit program comprised of over 24 collegiate level courses covering all aspects of filmmaking. Housing is not included in the cost of this program. This digital editing class uses the AVID Media Composer system to open new doors of post-production creativity. It will take you from basic through advanced editing techniques and principles with the support of movie excerpts in both standard and high definition formats. The course stresses speed and efficiency of organizing and editing materials.

The USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program is a six-week in-person for-credit program comprised of over 24 collegiate level courses covering all aspects of filmmaking. Housing is not included in the cost of this program. Filmmaking Intensive is a total hands on immersion in the filmmaking process. Each student will create three 5 minute digital projects from conception to projection. This course is a fundamental education in all components of filmmaking including producing, directing, cinematography, editing and sound. Parallel class study includes both cinematic theory and practical workshops. Realize your dreams...now!

The USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program is a six-week in-person for-credit program comprised of over 24 collegiate level courses covering all aspects of filmmaking. Housing is not included in the cost of this program. This cutting-edge class has been designed to offer summer students a chance to write a complete, feature-length screenplay. You will leave the USC Summer Program with a finished script, an actual project you can continue to revise or take out into the industry to find and agent.