University of Southern California (Rossier)

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Multiple Subject Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Single Subject Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Master of Education, Advanced Instruction Master of Education, School Leadership
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
All USC Rossier Online programs combine the established excellence of a premier university with the most advanced learning management system available. Online instruction is complemented by on-the-ground field-based experience at a school in a student's local area. All courses are taught live by USC faculty (courses are synchronous) and are offered at a variety of times to accommodate students in different time zones.
School type	Private
Grad programs NCATE accredited	No
Grad programs TEAC accredited	No
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Advanced degree programs offered
Education Specialist N/A Ph.D. N/A Ed.D. N/A
Online master's in education degree programs	5
Concentrations with highest demand
Educational Administration and Supervision Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Concentrations offered
Educational Administration and Supervision Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Categories of study offered to master's students
Teaching track Yes Counseling/Psychology track N/A Administration track Yes Research/Policy track N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

65

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	No
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	29 full-time; 155 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	97% full-time; 75% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	1
Average experience teaching online courses	3 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	19 full-time; 0 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	10
Maximum class size	15

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	No face-to-face students
Students enroll as online students	Online and on-campus students are in separate courses
Credits earned online equal earned on campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	Majority
Same curricula for online and campus students	All

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	1.0 years
Program target time to graduate	1 year
Required time to earn degree	3 years