44 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The B.F.A. in Theatrical Design at the University of Southern California offers a professional conservatory approach to scenic, lighting, and costume design. This full-time public programme focuses on practical production experience and portfolio development, guided by award-winning industry experts over a four-year duration.

The B.A. in Art History at the University of Southern California offers a comprehensive exploration of global visual cultures. This four-year, full-time programme provides a robust foundation in diverse artistic traditions. Students engage in a public study mode to examine art as a vital expression of the human condition.

The Classical Guitar programme at the University of Southern California offers elite conservatory-style training within a prestigious research institution. Available as a full-time B.Sc. or M.Sc. equivalent, this four-year undergraduate or two-year graduate course focuses on technical mastery and professional development.

The Music Production program at University of Southern California is a four-year, 132-unit program consisting of course work in the major area, core music classes, USC’s general education and writing, as well as electives to take advantage of the offerings of the Thornton School and of the entire university.

The Animation and Digital Arts degree offered at University of Southern California builds a solid foundation for filmmakers who choose animation as their medium.

The Choral Music degree at University of Southern California combines the flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts program with an in-depth education in choral music that includes an introduction to choral music and course work in choral conducting, choral development, choral arranging, diction and choral ensemble.

The Technical Direction degree offered at University of Southern California prepares students for a career implementing the designed elements utilized in live entertainment and associated industries.

The Music Industry program at University of Southern California is a professional degree granted by the Thornton School of Music. 

The Music program offered by University of Southern California combines a rigorous foundation in music consisting of theory, aural skills, and music history, with the USC general education program, foreign language study, and the flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts curriculum. 

The Game Development and Interactive Design programme at the University of Southern California is a full-time, four-year B.F.A. degree. This intensive course combines a liberal arts foundation with professional specialisation in game industry frameworks, focusing on collaborative projects and technical expertise.

The Architectural Studies degree at University of Southern California begins intensively with architectural studies in the first two years and provides a mix of architectural and general university studies throughout the program.

The Urban Studies and Planning degree offered at University of Southern California, you’ll gain the tools to effect real and lasting change in these rapidly transforming and expanding urban environments.

The Geodesign degree at University of Southern California brings together geographic information science (GIS), big data, science, computational power, architecture, landscape architecture, urban and regional planning and more to address challenges and issues presented by the built environment.

As a diverse and inclusive community of artists, the Musical Theatre program offered by University of Southern California welcomes and educates performers from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities to change the face of musical theatre for the 21st century.

The Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production program at University of Southern California offers students an intensive production experience with requirements and electives from other School of Cinematic Arts programs, including Cinema & Media Studies, Writing, Animation and Interactive Media.

The Vocal Arts degree at University of Southern California emphasizes the development of secure vocal technique, artistry in the interpretation of a richly varied, representative repertoire, comprehensive study of diction in English and foreign languages, a science-informed voice pedagogy curriculum and frequent solo and ensemble performance.

The Acting, Stage and Screen program offered at University of Southern California connects the foundation of classical theatre with innovative training for the contemporary performing artist, including on-camera techniques, voice over, motion capture, the digital landscape for actors and much more.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Themed Entertainment is a unique four-year program offered by the School of Cinematic Arts at University of Southern California.

The Dance degree at University of Southern California provides foundational insight, intellectual and artistic development, a robust performance repertory, exposure to world-renowned practicing artists, interdisciplinary projects, as well as conditioning for dancers and strategic career venture skills. 

The Composition degree at University of Southern California is a four-year, 132-unit program consisting of course work in the major (composition, orchestration, counterpoint), core music studies (theory, aural skills, music history, keyboard instruction, conducting, large ensemble) and USC's general education and writing program.