USC Schedule of Classes

Fall 2024

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The Power and Responsibility of the Press

Section 21000

  • Session Dates (session code 001)
    First day of classes:
    Monday, August 26, 2024
    Last day to add:
    Friday, September 13, 2024
    Last day to change to Pass/No Pass:
    Friday, September 13, 2024
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Friday, September 13, 2024
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Friday, October 11, 2024
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, November 15, 2024
    Last day of classes:
    Friday, December 6, 2024
    End of session:
    Wednesday, December 18, 2024


  • Book List Prices and book list are subject to change.
    • Sullivan. Ghosting the News. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781733623780
      New: $15.99
      Used: $12.00
    • Kovach. Elements of Journalism, Revised & Updated 4th Edition. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780593239353
      New: $18.00
      Used: $13.50
      Rental: $12.60 (New), $9.00 (Used)
    • Stephens. Beyond News. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780231159388
      New: $35.00
      Used: $26.25
      Rental: $26.25 (New), $14.00 (Used)
    • Mitchell. Beyond News. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780231536295
      eBook: $26.75
    Purchase from USC Bookstore
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