Graduate Student Services Academic Advising
Faculty Mentorship
Beginning at orientation and continuing each semester, you will meet one-on-one with your degree program’s academic advisor. Your advisor will work closely with you to ensure timely completion of degree requirements while you explore experiential learning opportunities that enrich your academic journey.
You will engage with our renowned faculty members in small group, one-on-one and classroom settings throughout your graduate studies. Our faculty will share their deep expertise and critical guidance as you work toward your professional goals.
Experiential Learning
Career Development
Gain a competitive edge in the global workforce through Spring Break Career Immersions, which take you to cities that are hubs of culture, tech and media. Or, take an applied learning course that connects academic study with field reporting or collaborative projects for industry partners.
Our career development advisors provide one-on-one guidance while encouraging you to take advantage of USC Annenberg’s curated job listings, job and internship fairs, networking events, corporate visits, “how-to” workshops, and alumni mentorship programs.
USC Annenberg graduate students have held internships at such companies as: Google • Spotify • Los Angeles Times • ESPN • Disney • Ketchum • U.S. Department of State • NBCUniversal • Deutsch • The New York Times • Snap Inc. • NPR • WarnerMedia • CBS • Weber Shandwick Worldwide • ABC News • CNN • BBC • Fox News • WB • Edelman • FleishmanHillard
Specific opportunities by master’s degree program: Communication Management
Global Media and Communication
Public Diplomacy
Work or internships are encouraged while concurrently completing coursework.
During the second year of the degree program at USC Annenberg, internships are required while concurrently completing coursework.
In the summer after the first year of the degree program, field study may be arranged.
Digital Social Media
Journalism, Specialized Journalism, Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture) Extensive hands-on
Public Relations and Advertising
Internships are approved in consultation with the faculty program director and academic advisors.
training is offered in Annenberg Media outlets while concurrently completing coursework.
Work or internships are encouraged while concurrently completing coursework.
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