Screenwriting: From Ideation to Writing Your First Script
Are you an aspiring screenwriter ready to take the next step with your craft and build your portfolio? In “Screenwriting: From Ideation to Writing Your First Script,” learn from industry veteran and USC alum Gabe Sachs, a writer on hit TV shows and movies including Freaks & Geeks, Just Shoot Me, Dia...

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs
United States
4 Weeks
Virtual / Remote
Political Science: Impact, Activism and Your Career
From building a career as a political operative in D.C. to launching a local nonprofit to fight for climate change, there are many paths that you can pursue for a future in politics and public service. Enroll in USC’s Pre-College Online certificate course, “Political Science: Impact, Activism and Yo...

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs
United States
4 Weeks
Virtual / Remote
Media and Social Change: Becoming a Change Agent for a Better World
From climate change to gun violence, the constant deluge of “bad news” that we consume on a daily basis can make us feel resigned, upset, and hopeless about the world. Although we may want to silence our phones, the media can be a powerful tool for standing up against these pressing issues. In this...

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs
United States
4 Weeks
Virtual / Remote
Finance: From Personal Literacy to Global Markets
As the saying goes, “Time is money!” It’s never too early to become financially literate. USC’s Pre-College Online certificate course, “Finance: From Personal Literacy to Global Markets,” offers a deep dive into the fundamental concepts of finance. From personal finance to the corporate and global m...

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs
United States
4 Weeks
Virtual / Remote
Lifespan Development: Critical Questions for Aging and the Lifespan
The course is designed to address real world questions about aging and the natural progression of life, taking answers from diverse subjects in the field of gerontology and providing applied contexts. Theoretical models will be utilized to explore lifespan opportunities and encourage debate, challen...

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs
United States
4 Weeks
Virtual / Remote
Environmental Studies: Sustainability and Your World
Are you passionate about the environment and want to better understand the major challenges facing our planet? Enroll in USC’s Pre-College Online certificate course, “Environmental Studies: Sustainability and Your World.” By thinking more critically about protecting the Earth’s biodiversity, this co...

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs
United States
4 Weeks
Virtual / Remote
Entrepreneurship: Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business
When we think of entrepreneurs, we often imagine a handful of very famous billionaires, but that’s only a small fraction of the landscape. In reality, anyone from any background can be an entrepreneur — if you have the right mindset. In this course, we’ll delve into what actually makes a successful...

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs
United States
4 Weeks
Virtual / Remote
Analytics: The Power of Data for Businesses
In a world where we are inundated by data, how do we make sense of these large swaths of information? “Analytics: The Power of Data for Businesses” will lead you on a journey of discovery through cutting-edge trends in data analysis today. You’ll learn how to leverage data to unlock insights that ca...

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs
United States
4 Weeks
Virtual / Remote
The Art of Auditioning: Acting Techniques for Stage and Screen
Are you an aspiring actor looking to refine your audition skills and take a more professional approach to your craft? Enroll in USC’s pre-college online certificate course, “The Art of Auditioning: Acting Techniques for Stage and Screen,” led by seasoned actor and USC Assistant Professor of Theatre ...

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs
United States
4 Weeks
Virtual / Remote
Directing: Creating Your Short Film
Interested in learning how to direct a professional-looking film without a big-scale budget? In “Directing: Creating Your Short Film,” hone your filmmaking skills and build your portfolio as you learn from industry veteran and USC alum Sanford Bookstaver, the director and producer of hit TV shows an...

USC Summer & Online Pre-College Programs
United States
4 Weeks
Virtual / Remote