Undergraduate Programs

The USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) educates and trains leaders who can address the challenges of governing, managing and building contemporary urban communities. Taught by an exceptional faculty, SPPD's undergraduate programs offer classes and practical training in policy, management and planning.

The Bachelor's of Science in Public Policy, Management, and Planning (PMPL) provides a broad interdisciplinary and pre-professional education for students interested in the analysis of solutions to society’s contemporary political, social and economic problems. In addition, undergraduate students can augment their general education and major studies with a variety of SPPD minors.

The school also offers a semester of study with political professionals in Washington, D.C., as well as opportunities for study through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).