MPP Curriculum
Policy Area Specializations
A broad array of policy specialization areas is available at USC. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the breadth and depth of the offerings to create a specialization that meets their unique needs and interests. The following are examples of popular policy areas and some courses that support them. All courses are offered in SPPD unless otherwise noted.
» Business and Entrepreneurship
» Civil Infrastructure
» Community and Economic Development
» Education Policy
» Environmental Policy
» Health Policy
» International Policy and Development
» Management
» Policy Communication and Media
» Philanthropy and Nonprofits
» Transportation Policy and Planning
» Urban and Social Policy