The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert Maclay Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. The university is composed of one liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969, and is also one of the wealthiest academic institutions in America.
Located in Los Angeles, California, the Social Sciences at the University of Southern California's Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences offer a comprehensive exploration of human society, culture, and civilization. This vibrant academic area serves as a central hub for understanding human behavior, societies, and institutions, spanning diverse disciplines such as Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Students and faculty engage in rigorous study and research, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze complex social issues. The programs foster critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing graduates for a wide array of career paths focused on understanding and shaping the social world.
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