The Distance Education Network (DEN) enables students to advance their education with an innovative online delivery method. In addition to over 30 Master's degree programs, Graduate Certificates and Professional (non-credit) courses are also available. Though on-campus attendance is not required to earn the degree, students can also choose to come to campus to attend courses and interact with other classmates on campus and off campus through DEN's unique blended delivery systems.
Master's Degrees and Graduate Certificates - Available via online delivery
Master's Degrees and Graduate Certificates
The Distance Education Network provides academic, administrative, and technical support for professional engineers to gain the same high quality degree from USC, completely online. Join a network of over 1,000 professional students currently pursuing their Master's degree via DEN.
Join an Information Session Register for an upcoming online information session about our Master's Programs through Distance Education.
Professional Programs - Available via online delivery
Engineering Your Future
Professional Programs offers continuing education programs for
non-degree seeking professionals. Through the Distance Education
Network (DEN), many Professional Programs offerings are available
live and/or on-demand.
Courses on Demand utilize previous graduate level engineering
courses captured on DEN and are now available for non-academic
credit (CEU's are available).
Short
Courses are available to both in-person and online participants.
DEN provides online participants the opportunity to virtually
interact with the instructor and fellow students.
Custom
Courses and Conferences/Seminars can be captured online
for future use or to allow your organization's members/employees
the ability to participate from a distance.
How DEN Works
Dedicated Facilties and Staff
DEN operates unique studio classrooms to support on campus and online students in a blended learning environment. Courses lectures are delivered both synchronously and asynchronously through DEN's custom e-learning environment and provides real time interactivity. Visit this section to learn more about how DEN works and how we support your online education.
Instructional Support
Support for Faculty and Instructors teaching online
Instructional support is provided live and online training and orientation as well as remote student support of homework and exams. If you are teaching a course with an online component through DEN, please visit this section to find out more information about teaching online and support resources.
Technical Support
Technical Support
Information about technical requirements, software, and support can be found in this section.