Multidisciplinary Activities

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Undergraduate Programs, USC Dornsife College
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Email: fliegel@usc.edu
Contact: Richard Fliegel, PhD

Multidisciplinary Activities (MDA) courses are developed and taught by faculty from more than one program, department and/or school. These courses exist because of the college’s interest in supporting interdisciplinary teaching and research. A student’s transcript indicates enrollment in a multidisciplinary activities course.

Students who enroll in MDA courses share a common interest in the subject matter, but are not necessarily majors in those disciplines. These courses can be used as electives for certain degree requirements and, when indicated by the “g” suffix, for general education credit. They include:

The Dornsife Toolkit (MDA 300 )

These two-unit classes focus on intellectual skills that help prepare students for success on the job market, in graduate and professional schools. They include classes on activism and advocacy, grant-writing, start-ups, pitching projects, visualizing data, everyday eloquence, personal economics and managing the work/life balance. Scheduled once a week on a CREDIT/NO CREDIT basis, Dornsife Toolkit classes are usually limited to 25 students each.

Internship for the Liberal Arts (MDA 250 )

This class in service learning enables students to earn college credit while participating in an eligible internship experience. Course work is required, as well as a concurrent internship that meets the guidelines for the program. Students can earn up to 4 units in 1- or 2-unit sections.

Case Studies in Modern Leadership (MDA 325 )

This class has recently been co-taught by former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honorable Gordon Brown.

Collaborative Learning Projects (CLP) and Individual Programs of Study (IPOS)

See Learner Centered Curricula .

Courses

Multidisciplinary Activities