USC x Zschool
Dual Degrees
USC x Zschool
The University of Southern California consistently ranks among the nation's top accredited social work graduate programs in US News & World Report.
Students can selected from four tracks of learning to complement their Zschool experience. Each accelerated program catalyzes learning by helping students develop the vital skills that remain the foundation for the successful leadership of social service organizations. The four tracks are:
- MAJNM + Masters of Social Work (MSW)
- MAJNM + Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
- MAJNM + Masters of Communication Management (MCM)
- MAJNM + Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Degree Requirements
- Course Requirements: 2 summers of coursework totaling 34 credits (minimum) in Jewish Studies, Jewish Communal Dynamics, and Nonprofit Management.
- Fieldwork Internship: Two years of supervised field practice and related practicum course in an experiential learning environment that is constructed to meet educational objectives by integrating leadership theory with on the job learning.
- Capstone Project: Choose between a traditional research thesis or a nonprofit accelerator. Completed during Fall/Spring of year two.
- Seminar in Global Nonprofit Innovation: The Windmueller Israel Seminar is a 2.5-week experience designed to introduce Jewish professional leaders to the social, political and cultural dynamics of contemporary Israel. The trip is offered every other year (even-numbered years) and begins in mid-December.
Resources
- Application Process
- Admissions Requirements
- MAJNM + USC Master of Social Work (MSW)
- MAJNM + USC Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- MAJNM + USC Master of Communication Management (MCM)
- MAJNM + USC Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Sample Course Requirements
| First Summer | First Fall | First Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution of the Amer. J. Community | Professional Practice | Professional Practice |
| History of Jewish Ideas | Professional Practice Seminar | Professional Practice Seminar |
| Introduction to Jewish Communal Institutions | ||
| Organizational Development | ||
| Applied Jewish Wisdom |
| First Summer |
|---|
| Evolution of the Amer. J. Community |
| History of Jewish Ideas |
| Introduction to Jewish Communal Institutions |
| Organizational Development |
| Applied Jewish Wisdom |
| First Fall |
|---|
| Supervised Fieldwork |
| First Fall |
|---|
| Supervised Fieldwork |
| Second Summer | Second Fall | Second Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership in Jewish Communal Service | Professional Practice | Israel Seminar |
| Nonprofit Marketing and Branding | Professional Practice Seminar | Professional Practice |
| Fundraising and Financial Resource Development | Capstone: Research Methods | Professional Practice Seminar |
| Collaborative Communication for J. Professionals | Capstone: Business Model Accelerator |
| Second Summer |
|---|
| Leadership in Jewish Communal Service |
| Nonprofit Marketing and Branding |
| Fundraising and Financial Resource Development |
| Collaborative Communication for J. Professionals |
| Second Fall |
|---|
| Supervised Fieldwork |
| Field Practicum |
| Capstone: Research Methods |
| Second Spring |
|---|
| Israel Semester |
| Supervised Fieldwork |
| Field Practicum |
| Capstone: Business Model Accelerator |
Program length
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24 months
Certification
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Master's Degree
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Dual Degree
WHo it’s for
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Full-Time Students
Extras
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2 Degrees in 2 Years
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