ACADEMICS
General Education, Minors & Electives
Our Classical, Contemporary and Scholarly divisions offer a wide array of general education courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. For admission requirements, as well as pre-minor advisement and specific application procedures, please contact the Thornton Student Affairs office.
Study with USC Thornton
Regardless of your major or level of experience, we invite you to study and create music with us.
General Education
USC Thornton offers several four-unit courses that fulfill general education requirements, such as classes in world music, EDM, or even hip-hop. Explore your options & current opportunities.
Minors
All USC Thornton minors require an application for admission. Please refer to our list of Minors Descriptions for specific admissions requirements, as well as prerequisite courses.
Elective Courses
While most electives do not require experience with music, some do. Check the Schedule of Classes for a “D” next to the 5-digit section number of the class you would like to add.
Elective Piano, Strings, Voice
Beginning or continuing your music studies can be a highly rewarding experience. All USC students are eligible to enroll in one-on-one private piano, string, and/or voice lessons, or a group piano/voice class within USC Thornton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rent an instrument?
Students may be able to rent instruments for use in USC Thornton courses from Music Operations. We offer instrument rental by the week or by the semester and have a wide array of instruments to choose from. Visit BMH 101 for rental rates and more information.
Can I use the practice rooms?
Music majors, minors, and students enrolled in any Thornton course that requires you to sing or play an instrument may have practice room access. Once you have registered for a qualifying course, bring your valid USC ID to Music Operations in BMH 101 for clearance.
Stay Connected
For questions about admission requirements, as well as pre-minor advisement and specific application procedures, please contact the Thornton Student Affairs office at (213) 740-4721; visit us at The Music Complex, Room 200; or reach out via email by clicking below.