Download a class profile (PDF) of the Master of Public Diplomacy class that entered fall 2007.
Learn about the U.S. State Department Award to USC Center on Public Diplomacy.
The Master of Public Diplomacy is a two-year program requiring 49 graduate units, equivalent to 12 four-unit courses and one one-unit internship. It is designed for students who already have a substantial undergraduate background in social sciences or relevant professional experience in subjects such as communication, public relations, media studies, journalism, political science and international relations.
Application Guidelines
Please consult the Public Diplomacy application guidelines (PDF) to learn how and when to apply.
Please note: USC's GRE code is 4852 and the TOEFL code is RA4852.
The application deadline for Fall 2008 admission is December 14, 2007.
You must submit the online USC Application for Graduate Admission that includes an Annenberg Supplemental Form. Your Statement of Purpose, Resume and Writing Sample will be attached to the Annenberg Supplemental Form.
In addition to the application, you must submit the following:
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official GRE scores sent electronically to USC Graduate Admission
- Official TOEFL scores (international students only) sent electronically to USC Graduate Admission
Interested students may contact USC Annenberg Admissions Office at (213) 821-0770 or
ascadm@usc.edu.