A unique strength of USC is its integration of liberal and professional learning. Students are encouraged to develop "breadth with depth" by pursuing academic minors that are far afield from their chosen majors or by combining USC's strong liberal arts program with its wide range of professional training. However, USC doesn't just impart the best in academic tradition to its undergraduates, graduates, and professional students. As a major research institution, USC is committed to discovering new knowledge and to actively contributing to what is taught, thought and practiced throughout the world.