USC/USC-Course-Catalog huggingface dataset:
PR 392: Media and Migration in Times of European Crisis 
Investigates the implications of the perceptual process of mass media generated immigration discourse in Europe.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Communication, Journalism, Public Relations
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Georgia Stahl
PR 410: London Calling: Public Relations in the UK Hub 
Examines how politics affects and influences public relations campaigns in the UK and Europe.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Communication Management, Communication, Journalism, Specialized Journalism, Specialized Journalism (The Arts), Print and Digital Journalism, Public Relations, Strategic Public Relations
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Georgia Stahl
PR 426: Influencer Relations 
Media is social. Influencers reign. Influencer Relations provides a practical understanding of the new rules of the industry for students interested in working within it.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:00-9:20pm
Instructor: Robert Kozinets
PR 429: Business and Economic Foundations of Public Relations and Ad 
Relationship between public relations/advertising and other organizational disciplines; understanding business goals and objectives; economic literacy; financial/investor relations; how PR/communication agencies are built and managed.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PR 351A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations, Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00-12:20pm
PR 431: Integrated Media Planning and Buying 
Fundamentals of media planning and buying across traditional and new media; how each media channel works independently and as part of an integrated media plan.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PR 340
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-5:20pm
PR 434: Advertising Campaign Construction 
Develop an integrated marketing communication campaign that will compete against other universities in the national Collegiate Effie competition.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PR 340 and PR 431 and PR 432
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 6:00-9:20pm
PR 450: Building Integrated Campaigns 
In-depth study of methods for planning, managing and evaluating strategic communication campaigns; critical analysis of contemporary cases; development of campaigns for real world clients.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PR 351B and PR 463
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations, Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 6:00-9:20pm
PR 452: Public Relations in Entertainment 
Public relations in the design, promotion, and presentation of popular entertainment, including films, broadcasting, music, expositions, amusement parks, resorts and arenas.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 2:00-5:20pm
PR 454: Sports Public Relations 
Introduction to the field of sports information and promotion, including lectures, media assignments, role-playing, and presentations by sports professionals.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 6:30-8:10pm
PR 457: The Role of Celebrity in Public Relations 
Understanding of the history and application of celebrity in public relations, focusing on the entertainment industry and the notoriety attached to politics and the media.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 6:00-9:20pm
PR 458: Political Public Relations and Advocacy 
Application of public relations principles to the context of political campaigns; emphasis on message development and delivery; relationship between candidate, news media, and electorate.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 2:00-5:20pm
PR 463: Strategic Public Relations Research, Analysis and Insights 
Identification of key strategic insights that drive successful communication campaigns, based on research techniques including surveys, content evaluation and social media monitoring.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (PR 351A or JOUR 351A)
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations, Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 2:00-5:20pm
Instructor: Su Jung Kim
PR 464: Advanced Lifestyle Public Relations 
In-depth look at various aspects of Lifestyle PR with special emphasis on food, fashion and beauty, travel/tourism, hospitality, furniture/housewares, toys and more.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:00-9:20pm
PR 478: Social Media Analytics: Data and Content Creation for Real-time Public Relations 
Application of monitoring tools to become social media analysts and real-time content creators; interpretation of large data sets drawn from the social web; understanding of how to present data visually for optimal impact.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-5:20pm
Instructor: Matthew Le Veque
PR 486: Multimedia PR Content: Introduction to Digital Design Tools 
Hands-on lab; producing multimedia content; basic principles of design; tools and techniques to create digital images and layouts.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 1:00-3:20pm
PR 487: Multimedia PR Content: Introduction to Audio/Video Tools 
Hands-on lab; audio/video tools for conceiving, shooting, editing, delivering and archiving compelling stories for online audiences; personal brand building; digital storytelling trends and applications.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 2:00-3:40pm
PR 490: Directed Research 
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
Units: (1.0-8.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Clarissa Beyah
PR 492: Personal Branding 
Learn to build, promote and manage a personal brand through critical analysis, case study, interactive interpretation and creative problem solving.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 6:00-9:20pm
Instructor: Jennifer Floto
PR 498: Public Relations Honors Seminar 
Leadership workshop inspires students to be braver and more creative; encourages them to discover their leadership potential/explore new challenges inside and outside of classroom.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-3:40pm
Instructor: Fred Cook
PR 499: Special Topics 
Selected topics in public relations.
Units: (1.0-8.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-5:20pm
PR 501: Advocacy Communications 
Study and evaluation of communications campaigns by civil society actors to influence public policy with a focus on messaging and efforts to shape news coverage.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-5:20pm
Instructor: Roberto Suro
PR 523: Advanced Audience Insight Mining 
Provides student training with cutting-edge digital research methods and applied data analytic skills relevant to current and future public relations and advertising practices.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Instructor: Eunjin (Anna) Kim
PR 524: Multimedia Content Creation for Brand Storytelling I 
Covers the conceptualization and creation of strategy-based, engaging, primarily web-based multimedia content for use by organizations of all types.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
PR 525: Multimedia Content Creation for Brand Storytelling II 
Conceptualization and creation of strategic, research-based, primarily image and video multimedia content for use by organizations of all types.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PR 524
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Instructor: Matthew Le Veque
PR 529: Business and Economic Foundations for Communicators 
Speaking the language of the board room; understanding business goals and objectives; economic literacy; financial/investor relations; understanding organizational disciplines and how they relate to corporate communication; PR/communication business processes and management.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-4:30pm
Instructor: Burghardt Tenderich
PR 561: Principles of Public Relations 
Practical and theoretical survey of the public relations profession as it is currently practiced, providing a social/contextual backdrop for further study of the field.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
PR 565: Corporate Public Relations and Reputation 
Learn all aspects of corporate communications and reputation management through real-time news analysis, cases and senior guest speakers from the world's largest, most admired companies.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
PR 568: Crisis Management in Strategic Public Relations 
Focuses on theories, concepts and practices in risk assessment, issues monitoring, and crisis anticipation/management in a wide variety of organizational contexts, and from multiple perspectives.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 7:00-9:30pm
PR 590: Directed Research 
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Eunjin (Anna) Kim
PR 594z: Master's Thesis 
Credit on acceptance of thesis.
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Jennifer Floto
PR 597: Financial and Investor Communications 
Provides a practical, working understanding of financial communications, concerned primarily with articulating a company's value. This applies to matters of corporate image and financial/investment environment.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PR 508
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-4:30pm
PR 598: Improvisational Leadership 
Leadership workshop inspires stepping outside of comfort zones to be braver and more creative. Encourages discovery of leadership potential by exploring new ideas and challenges.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations and Advertising
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Instructor: Fred Cook
PR 599: Special Topics 
Seminar in selected topics in journalism.
Units: (1.0-8.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 4:00-6:30pm
Instructor: Aimei Yang
PRSM 500: Strategic Planning for Multichannel Communication Campaigns 
Explores the contemporary practices of branding, advertising and public relations, and their expanding role in the development of multichannel communication campaign plans.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations Innovation, Strategy and Management
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: TBA
Instructor: Tina Vennegaard
PRSM 505: Data-Driven Brand Storytelling 
Explores the evaluation of research and analysis methods, generating data insights and creating compelling and accurate stories using data visualization techniques.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations Innovation, Strategy and Management
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: TBA
Instructor: Prash Sabharwal
PRSM 520: Multiplatform Content Creation I 
Introduces brand storytelling through the creation of content across multiple channels and platforms using applicable tools, focusing on design and layout.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations Innovation, Strategy and Management
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: TBA
Instructor: Morgan Keller
PRSM 525: Multiplatform Content Creation II 
Covers brand storytelling through the creation of content across multiple channels and platforms using applicable tools, with a focus on image, audio and video elements.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PRSM 520
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations Innovation, Strategy and Management
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: TBA
Instructor: Morgan Keller
PRSM 530: Employee Communication 
Explores employee communication strategies, tools and channels used to engage employees and develop them as brand advocates in support of organizational purpose and goals.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations Innovation, Strategy and Management
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: TBA
PRSM 535: Social Media Advertising 
Covers the development of comprehensive social media advertising strategies that maximize budgets, ethically target their audiences and meet the goals of communication campaigns.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Public Relations Innovation, Strategy and Management
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: TBA
Instructor: Steve Caplan
PUBD 369w: Public Diplomacy and Global Citizenship 
Introduces public diplomacy as a central feature of contemporary international relations and challenges students to locate themselves as both its target and practitioners.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 11:00-12:20pm
Instructor: Nick Cull
PUBD 511: Race and Public Diplomacy 
Examines the impact of race and racism on U.S. foreign policy generally and public diplomacy specifically.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:30-9:20pm
Instructor: Damon Woods
PUBD 512: Cultural Diplomacy 
Provides overview of formal cultural diplomacy and concentrates on ways in which non-governmental entities communicate across international boundaries and the effects of those interchanges.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Nick Cull
PUBD 518: International Exchanges and Public Diplomacy 
Examination of educational and cultural exchanges; variety and experience of participants, flagship exchange programs, economic and social implications of the programs, and measurement of outcomes.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 2:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Robert Banks
PUBD 526: Public Diplomacy Evaluation 
Critical examination of challenges and benefits of measuring Public Diplomacy's impact; terminology and mechanics of evaluation, the measurement community, and varying approaches for evaluation
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Robert Banks
PUBD 590: Directed Research 
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the school. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
PUBD 596: Practicum in Public Diplomacy Research 
Development and production of original research-based project in the area of public diplomacy. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Robert Banks
PUBD 599: Special Topics 
Special topics in the area of public diplomacy.
Units: (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Pamela Starr
DANC 101: Colloquium I: Joining the Creative Community 
Introduction to a vibrant creative community. Students will explore university resources, engage with faculty, guest artists and staff, and establish goals for sustainability and growth.
Units: (1.0 units, max 2)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 5:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Jennifer Lott
DANC 110: Dance Technique I 
Fundamental technique studies in a studio setting. Concentration on classical ballet, hip hop and its derivatives, partnering and contemporary techniques essential to the dancers' development. Placement audition required.
Units: (3.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: MTuWThF
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Jackie Kopcsak,Ebony Frazier,Molly Bogunovic,Fiona Eddy,E. Moncell Durden,Amy O'Neal,d. Sabela Grimes,Holley Farmer,Bruce McCormick
DANC 120L: Repertory and Performance I 
Study and guided practice of choreographic repertory. Emphasis in choreographic intention, stylistic approaches and performance technique.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: MWF
Time: 2:30-4:50pm
Instructor: Bruce McCormick
DANC 131: Composition: Movement Invention and Syntax 
Applying improvisational tools to the development of set choreography and/or the development of functional improvisational structures for spontaneous composition in performance.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 130
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:00-3:20pm
Instructor: d. Sabela Grimes
DANC 140: Dance and Health 
Examine the intersection of dance with subjects such as nutrition, neuroatypicality, neurodegenerative disorders, disease, occupational and movement therapy, somatic techniques, cognitive conditioning and fitness.
Units: (1.0-2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 2:30-3:50pm
Instructor: Patrick Corbin
DANC 150: Dance and New Media 
An introduction to various genres within Dance and New Media, including simple hands-on work with existing and emerging technologies used in creating and delivering media-dance works. No previous dance experience is required.
Units: (1.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 5:30-6:50pm
Instructor: Betsy Struxness
DANC 170: Choreography and Performance 
Compositional methods and approaches to developing choreographic ideas; integration of improvisational techniques as a means to generate movement ideas and expand movement vocabulary, edit choreographic material, and evaluate and execute choreography and performance.
Units: (2.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:20pm
Instructor: Thomas Ford
DANC 175: Choreography for the Screen 
Creative choreography of theatrical dance for the screen. Emphasis on rhythmic analysis, versatility, composition, notation techniques, and stylizing.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:30-4:20pm
Instructor: Achinta McDaniel
DANC 177: Introduction to Dance Forms and Techniques 
An embodied studio course introducing the foundational techniques, histories and contexts of a variety of dance forms and styles.
Units: (1.0-2.0 units, max 16)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 5:30-6:50pm
Instructor: Molly Bogunovic
DANC 180: African Dance 
African Dance technique at the beginning/intermediate level: knowing, understanding, experiencing culture, emphasizing cultural traditions, community outreach and diversity; works through artistic process, practice, performance, and related activities, using dance, theatre and music work rooted in the African tradition and contemporary African aesthetics; focus on West and Central African traditional dance and music.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Sarah Anindo Marshall
DANC 181a: Contemporary Dance 
An introduction to methods developed from modern and post-modern dance techniques, including the study of the rebellious, individualistic, and democratic nature of dance in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:30-11:50am
Instructor: Thomas Ford
DANC 181b: Contemporary Dance 
Continued study in the fusion of modern, post-modern dance and classical ballet techniques encompassing the study of the democratic nature of dance and choreographic composition in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 181A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:30-11:50am
Instructor: Holley Farmer
DANC 183a: Ballet 
An introduction to Classical Ballet technique with beginning-level barre and center work, focusing on correct body alignment and musicality. Development of a basic knowledge of ballet history and terminology.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:20pm
Instructor: Molly Bogunovic
DANC 183b: Ballet 
Continued study of Classical Ballet technique with intermediate-level barre and center work, focusing on developing greater clarity, coordination, musicality, and knowledge of ballet history and terminology.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 183A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 9:00-10:20am
Instructor: Gillian Finley
DANC 183c: Ballet 
Intermediate/advanced study of Classical Ballet technique with emphasis on clarity, precision, musicality, movement quality, and artistic expression. Introduction of beats, tours, advanced adagio and allegro combinations, and optional pointe work.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 183B
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 9:00-10:20am
Instructor: Kelly Alvarez
DANC 183d: Ballet 
Advanced/pre-professional study of Classical Ballet, continuing and deepening emphasis on clarity, precision, musicality, movement quality, and artistic expression. Further development of beats, tours, advanced adagio and allegro combinations, and optional pointe work.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 183C
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:30-11:50am
Instructor: Ebony Frazier
DANC 184a: Jazz Dance 
An introduction to Jazz Dance technique, focusing on African and Latin based diaspora dances with European influences, improvisation, and strength/stretching series.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 9:00-10:20am
Instructor: Shannon Grayson
DANC 184b: Jazz Dance 
Continued study of Jazz Dance technique at the intermediate level, focusing on African and Latin based diaspora dances with European influences, improvisation, center work, performance techniques, and strength/stretching series.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 184A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 9:00-10:20am
Instructor: Pat Taylor
DANC 184c: Jazz Dance 
Advanced study of Jazz Dance technique, focusing on Broadway, commercial, and concert Jazz Dance, with a continued emphasis on improvisation, center work, and performance techniques.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 184B
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 10:30-11:50am
Instructor: Pat Taylor
DANC 185a: Hip Hop Dance 
An introduction to elements of Hip Hop Dance, including technique, movement, musical rhythm, tempo, and phrasing, as well as the historical context required to develop the skills needed to practice and perform this popular dance form.
Units: (2.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 3:00-4:20pm
Instructor: Tiffany Bong
DANC 185b: Hip Hop Dance 
Continued study of Hip Hop Dance elements on an intermediate level, augmenting the historical context, technique, fluidity, and musicality required to execute the form with greater movement acuity.
Units: (2.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 185A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 5:00-6:50pm
Instructor: Dante Rose
DANC 187: Bollywood Dance 
An introduction to basic and intermediate Bollywood Dance, including technique, movement, musical rhythm, phrases, and choreography. Inspired by the high energy music from Indian films, Bollywood is a fusion form that combines traditional Indian folk and classical dances with Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, and Middle-eastern dance.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Achinta McDaniel
DANC 188a: International Style Ballroom Dance 
Introduction to International Standard, International Latin, and American Style ballroom dances. Designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of ballroom dance, emphasizing partner connection, communication, and creativity, with the practical application of dance within a social setting.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 5:00-6:20pm
Instructor: Jesus Fuentes
DANC 188b: International Style Ballroom Dance 
Continued study in International Standard, International Latin, and American Style ballroom dances. Designed for advanced knowledge in ballroom styles, emphasizing rhythmic sequences, partnering techniques, complex patterns, and performance quality.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 188A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 6:30-7:50pm
Instructor: Jesus Fuentes
DANC 189a: Tap Dance 
An introduction to basic Tap Dance technique, rhythms, syncopation, and musicality, developing into complex steps and elementary dances with progressive understanding of weight change, improvisation, and combinations of sound.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:30-3:50pm
Instructor: Josette Wiggan
DANC 189b: Tap Dance 
Continued study of Tap Dance technique, focusing on more complex rhythmic patterns and combinations and introducing advanced steps and combinations, all with continued emphasis on improvisation and musicality.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 189A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:20pm
Instructor: Jason Rodgers
DANC 201: Colloquium II: Investing in the Collaboratory 
Continued investment in the creative community, with a focus on best practices for sharing work, soliciting feedback and establishing healthy relationships with fellow creators.
Units: (1.0 units, max 2)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 101
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 5:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Tiffany Bong
DANC 210: Dance Technique II 
Intermediate technique studies in a studio setting. Concentration on classical ballet, hip hop and its derivatives, partnering and contemporary techniques essential to the dancers' development.
Units: (3.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 110
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: MTuWThF
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Jackie Kopcsak,Ebony Frazier,Molly Bogunovic,E. Moncell Durden,Gillian Finley,Saleemah Knight,Amy O'Neal,James Ady,Jennifer Lott
DANC 212g: Dance in Popular Culture 
Examination of the role of dance in popular culture in a classroom setting. Studies of dance styles and their evolution in recreational and professional contexts through research, observation, and practice.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 3:00-4:40pm
Instructor: Saleemah Knight
DANC 218: Introduction to Dance Media Composition 
Effective navigation and utilization of digital technologies to create dance-based media compositions and online portfolios.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:00-3:20pm
Instructor: Dawn Stoppiello
DANC 220L: Repertory and Performance II 
Continued studies and guided practice of choreographic repertory. Investigation of choreographic vocabulary, intention, stylistic approaches, and performance technique for group work.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 120
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: MWF
Time: 2:30-4:50pm
Instructor: Shannon Grayson
DANC 231: Composition: Collaborative Creation 
Continued integration of interdisciplinary design elements resulting in the more fully realized production and presentation of choreographic work.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 230
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 3:30-4:50pm
Instructor: Jennifer Lott
DANC 280g: Introduction to Dance as an Art Form 
Gateway to the minor in dance. An interdisciplinary overview of dance relating to the aesthetic and art in various subjects. Applications of the elements of dance studies, art criticism, and viewing productions to explore topic such as architecture, photography, poetry, technology, cinematic arts, sports, medicine, and more.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 10:00-11:40am
Instructor: Margo Apostolos
DANC 301: Colloquium III: Clarifying Personal Pathways 
Clarification of long-term goals, establishment of a unique artistic identity, and contextualization of creative work within broader social, political and cultural contexts.
Units: (1.0 units, max 2)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 201
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 5:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Grasan Kingsberry
DANC 302g: Hip Hop Don't Stop: Black Social Dance Culture and Media 
Introduction to the history and practice of Urban Folk Dance including hip hop, freestyle, street dance and the relevant social dances of the 20th century.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 5:00-6:50pm
Instructor: Dante Rose
DANC 305g: Dance Science: Analysis of Dance Movement 
A broad overview of the scientific principles of exercise physiology, functional anatomy, kinesiology, and bio-mechanics with applications to dance.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 3:30-5:10pm
Instructor: Marisa Hentis
DANC 310: Dance Technique III 
Advanced technique studies in a studio setting. Concentration on classical ballet, hip hop and its derivatives, partnering and contemporary techniques essential to the dancers' development.
Units: (3.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 210
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: MTuWThF
Time: 10:30-1:20pm
Instructor: Molly Bogunovic,Nina Flagg,Bruce McCormick,James Ady,Ebony Frazier,Fiona Eddy,Gillian Finley,Holley Farmer,Tiffany Bong
DANC 312gw: African American Dance 
Exploration of the discursive foundations, political motivations, and aesthetic strategies of dance writers and artists whose works have enabled the category of "black dance."
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 4:00-5:40pm
Instructor: E. Moncell Durden
DANC 320L: Repertory and Performance III 
Study and guided practice of new works and developing roles. Emphasis on the dancer as collaborator in the creative process.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 220
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: MWF
Time: 2:30-4:50pm
Instructor: Shannon Grayson
DANC 333gw: Origins of Jazz Dance 
Examining the role that vernacular dance and music play in the creation of Jazz Dance, taught in lecture format; practical studies in Jazz Dance, from recreational to professional settings.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 4:00-5:40pm
Instructor: Jason Rodgers
DANC 342gp: International and Historical Perspectives on Dance 
Exploration of dance as an art form in its artistic, political, and socio-cultural climate. Studies of the continuum of dance within its historical context.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:00-3:40pm
Instructor: Thomas Ford
DANC 347: Artist Collaborative 
Development of an artistic work of two or more media, working with colleagues and or faculty in allied disciplines. Open only to Dance majors.
Units: (1.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Jackie Kopcsak
DANC 350: Advanced Composition 
Explore a variety of compositional forms and methods to develop a personalized choreographic approach.
Units: (2.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 9:00-10:20am
Instructor: Bret Easterling
DANC 355: Performance Lab 
Intermediate and advanced solo and partnering techniques in classical, contemporary, and street dance. Some sections are open only to dance majors.
Units: (1.0-4.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 5:30-6:50pm
Instructor: Grasan Kingsberry
DANC 362: Pilates Mat Training 
Mat exercises designed to promote healthy movement practices, develop strength, balance, flexibility and coordination.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:20pm
Instructor: Gillian Finley
DANC 363g: Dancing on the Screen 
The study of dance in movies, television, internet, mobile devices and new media. Examining dance on screen, influenced by storytelling, camera technology and editing.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 10:00-11:40am
Instructor: Patrick Corbin
DANC 372: Intermediate/Advanced Commercial Dance 
Designed to build higher level skills in preparation for success in the commercial dance industry. Development of an intermediate/advanced technical skill set in preparation for auditions, on-screen performances and interactions with agents.
Units: (1.0-2.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 5:30-7:20pm
Instructor: Saleemah Knight
DANC 399: Maymester: Dance Capitals of the World 
Investigate various dance topics across major cities of artistic inspiration in a Maymester format. Courses may include lectures, site visits and practical studies and may be held at USC or off campus, including abroad.
Units: (1.0-4.0 units, max 16)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Bruce McCormick,Dawn Stoppiello
DANC 401: Colloquium IV: Establishing a Professional Practice 
Capstone course in the colloquium sequence. Students will articulate professional intentions and reflect on the impact they hope to make within the field.
Units: (1.0 units, max 2)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 301
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 5:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Dawn Stoppiello
DANC 410: Dance Technique IV 
Pre-professional technique studies in a studio setting with concentration on classical ballet, hip hop and its derivatives, and contemporary techniques essential to the dancers' development.
Units: (3.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 310
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: MTuWThF
Time: 10:30-1:20pm
Instructor: Jackie Kopcsak,Holley Farmer,Bruce McCormick,Ebony Frazier,James Ady,Fiona Eddy,Gillian Finley,Bret Easterling,Amy O'Neal,Grasan Kingsberry
DANC 420L: Repertory and Performance IV 
Study and guided practice of significant roles in new and existing choreography. Emphasis on refinement of partnering, solo and group performance technique.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 320
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: MWF
Time: 2:30-4:50pm
Instructor: James Ady
DANC 470: Dance Leadership 
An examination of leadership in the dance world through concepts of capacity building, strategic planning and infrastructure to articulate a mission statement, understand models of entity structure, contracts, marketing, financial responsibilities, governance, engagement with community, grants and funding.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 3:30-5:10pm
Instructor: Dawn Stoppiello
DANC 482: Improvisational Strategies in Movement and Materiality 
Studio course exploring movement as a lens for the study and innovation of fashion and costume design.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 6:00-7:40pm
Instructor: d. Sabela Grimes
DANC 485: Fourth-Year Project 
Development and presentation of senior project in performance, choreography, media, music, scholarship or entrepreneurial enterprise. Senior projects presented to faculty panel in open performance venue.
Units: (1.0 units, max 2)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 480
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 4:00-5:20pm
Instructor: Patrick Corbin,Grasan Kingsberry
DANC 490x: Directed Research 
Individual research and readings.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Jackie Kopcsak
DANC 495: Dance Internship 
Practical experience linked with information and learned skills. Providing supervised field application of dance theories and practices within an employment context in dance.
Units: (1.0-18.0 units, max 36)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following school(s): Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Jackie Kopcsak
DENT 221: Introduction to Dentistry 
History and current role of dental science in the health services field; review of research; overview of dental procedures with laboratory experience and practice observation.
Units: (1.0 unit)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Instructor: Mahvash Navazesh
DENT 412: Fundamentals of Craniofacial and Dental Technology 
Biomedical engineering and technology applied to oral health professions. Dental biomaterials, CAD-CAM, digital dental technology and tissue engineering applications to craniofacial diseases, disorders, and enhancements. Recommended preparation: junior standing.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Reyes Enciso
DENT 850: Advanced Dentistry Third Year 
For registration and fee purposes only.
Units: (1.0-15.0 units, max 15)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
COH 593a: Capstone Project 
Guided learning of the research process by the design and implementation of an approved project.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Mina Habibian
COH 593b: Capstone Project 
Independent study to prepare an oral defense of the Capstone project.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: COH 593A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Mina Habibian
COH 703: Community Health Program Planning and Implementation 
Introduction to the concepts and processes used in evidence-based community oral health program development.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Kristine Parungao,Mina Habibian
COH 705: Research and Biostatistics in Healthcare 
Introduction to research processes; emphasizes methods and designs frequently used to study health and health care delivery.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Mina Habibian,Glenn Clark
COH 706: Foundations and Strategies in Health Education 
Examines the impact of education in community oral health, identifying strategies to engage and empower the members of the community to achieve health and wellness.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Rebecca Ortiz Bodensteiner,Mina Habibian
COH 710: Health Assessment 
The importance of health assessment; identification of strategies to understand the needs and priorities of a healthy community.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Roseann Mulligan,Mina Habibian,Glenn Clark
COH 711: Practicum 1 
Provides the opportunity to apply acquired competencies to real world settings to improve health promotion and disease prevention.
Units: (1.0 unit)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Mina Habibian
COH 712: Practicum 2 
Incorporates a service learning approach involving a partnership between the student, community organization and designated faculty or research team members.
Units: (1.0 unit)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Mina Habibian
CBY 574: Statistical Methods in Bioexperimentation 
Experimental design and analysis as applied to all levels of biologic organization; hypothesis construction; probablility; univariate and multivariate analysis; basic epidemiology.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Glenn Sameshima
CBY 576: Biochemical Aspects of Periodontal Disease 
Cell and molecular biology of oral tissues in disease; emphasis on molecular oral pathology.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Kian Kar
CBY 585: Systematic Research Writing 
Enhancement of critical research thinking by fulfilling anticipated conceptual components of the journal article; perfection of writing skills by correcting inter- and intrasentence flaws.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Michael Schneir
CBY 589: Craniofacial Biology 
Provides comprehensive knowledge and essential research concepts of Craniofacial Biology, building the foundation for independent laboratory research training.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Graduate Visitor, Master Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Instructor: Jianfu Chen
CBY 590: Directed Research 
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Kian Kar
CBY 790: Research 
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Jianfu Chen
CBY 794a: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Jianfu Chen
CBY 794b: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CBY 794a
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Jianfu Chen
CBY 794c: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CBY 794b
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Jianfu Chen
CBY 794d: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CBY 794c
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Jianfu Chen
CBY 794z: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CBY 794d
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Jianfu Chen