Graduate Programs
Communication (PhD)
USC Annenberg offers an interdisciplinary PhD program in humanistic and behavioral approaches to communication.
Communication Data Science (MS)
The first program of its kind, the MS in Communication Data Science is a STEM-designated cross-disciplinary joint degree offered by USC Annenberg’s School of Communication and USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
Communication Management (MCG)
The Communication Management (MCG) program trains students with the knowledge and tactics to decipher, design and execute effective communication strategies valued by executives, stakeholders and customers.
Digital Media Management (Online) (MS)
The online Digital Media Management (MS) program prepares students to propel innovation, make data-driven decisions and influence the future of the digital media landscape.
Digital Social Media (MS)
This STEM-designated degree program prepares students with the critical foundation in the science and practice of digital social media that they need to drive the future of communication, new media technologies and business.
Global Media and Communication (MA) / Global Media (MSc)
With this dual degree program with The London School of Economics (LSE), students learn to redefine the way the world communicates in two important global media capitals: Los Angeles and London.
Journalism (MS)
The Journalism (MS) helps students drive innovation in today’s converged media landscape by preparing them to be highly-skilled, technologically fluent journalists.
Public Diplomacy (MPD)
The Public Diplomacy (MPD) accelerates careers at the dynamic intersection of communication and global affairs.
Public Relations and Advertising (MA)
The public relations industry is rapidly expanding, and our Public Relations and Advertising (MA) prepare to deliver more — more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity, and more insights.
Public Relations Innovation, Strategy and Management (Online) (MS)
Build a foundation in critical thinking, ethics and data-driven decision making to lead across the full spectrum of PR, marketing and advertising functions.
Specialized Journalism (MA)
The Specialized Journalism (MA) allows students to work with our expert faculty to identify and focus on a storytelling medium, such as text, audio, documentary video, or augmented reality (AR), and develop a specialized area of coverage for their distinctive voice.
Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture) (MA)
Whether Specialized Journalism (The Arts) (MA) students are interested in food or arts, including film, TV, visual art, architecture, performance, or fashion, students can craft a customized program of study by taking courses from USC Annenberg and across USC’s six arts schools.