Overview

Program in Public Diplomacy / Program in Public Diplomacy is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Public Diplomacy (MPD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	17

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

43

Applied

29

Accepted

14

Enrolled

Applying

90

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	Yes
Summer deadline	April 15th	April 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Resume, writing samples, statement of purpose, recommendation letters

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 114
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 8

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

38

Total Graduate Students

44%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.16%
Black or African American	2.63%
White or Caucasian	26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	10.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	2.63%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (23%)

Female (76%)

Location & Contact

Address University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA  90089
United States

Contact Dr. Robert David Banks
Faculty Program Co-Director
Email: robertdb@usc.edu
Phone: 213-821-7851

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