USC Students Applying to Annenberg

REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGING YOUR MAJOR OR ADDING A MINOR

If you are a current USC student and would like to declare an Annenberg major, you must submit an online application.

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ADVISEMENT
Non-majors interested in meeting with an adviser can make an appointment online at: annenberg.usc.edu/advising-signup

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Information sessions are held throughout the fall and spring semesters for students interested in applying to the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism.  Please check back in May 2012 for the Fall 2012 information session dates.

ADMISSION STANDARDS

Communication Major
To be eligible to apply to the B.A. in Communication, students must have:

  • 32 units completed at USC (16 units at USC for transfer students)
  • AP and IB units not included in unit totals
  • 3.0 GPA at USC recommended

Admission Standards and Requirements 
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Communication Minor
To be eligible to apply for a minor in Communication, students must have:

  • A declared major
  • 32 units completed at USC (16 units at USC for transfer students)
  • AP and IB units not included in unit totals
  • Minimum USC GPA of 3.0 (transfer courses do not count in the USC GPA)
  • Minors are not eligible to secure internships through Annenberg's Career Development Office

Admission Standards and Requirements
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Journalism Major
Admission to the School of Journalism is selective. When reviewing applications, the Admission Committee considers many factors, such as academic performance, experience in the field of journalism and solid writing skills. The statement of intent is weighed heavily in the application process. To be competitive, applicants should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students must complete at least one semester of USC course work to be eligible to apply.

Admission Standards and Requirements
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Advertising Minor

  • The minor consists of 24 units and takes a minimum of three semesters to complete.
  • A limited number of students are admitted to the advertising minor on a space-available basis.
  • Students must have a declared major and at least a 2.0 cumulative USC GPA to be eligible.
  • Minors are not eligible to secure internships through Annenberg’s Career Development Office.

Admission Standards and Requirements
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News Media & Society Minor

  • The minor consists of 24 units.
  • Students must have a declared major and at least a 2.0 cumulative USC GPA to be eligible.
  • Minors are not eligible to secure internships through Annenberg’s Career Development Office.

Admission Standards and Requirements
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Four-Year Course Plans

 The following are four-year course plans for the majors offered at the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism.  Please note that these are the standard course plans and that actual course plans will be based on the individual student.

Broadcast and Digital Journalism 
Communication Major  
Print and Digital Journalism
Public Relations Major