{"id":365,"date":"2023-03-06T11:36:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T19:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/?page_id=365"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:59:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:59:15","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiential Learning Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n        \n          \n          \n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--editorial-cards \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--editorial-cards\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/uscagentsofchange.org\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Agents of Change\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/IMG_8307-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/IMG_8307-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/IMG_8307-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/uscagentsofchange.org\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Agents of Change\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Agents of Change Civil Rights Advocacy Initiative is the first experiential undergraduate civil rights clinic in the nation. Undergraduate students work with community-based stake holders to current and ongoing civil rights issues. In addition to merging real-time civil rights advocacy with its graded curriculum, USC Dornsife supports participating undergraduate students&#8217; work with monthly stipends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uscagentsofchange.org\/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/calis\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Center for Active Learning and International Studies\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-2.03.07-PM-768x432.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-2.03.07-PM-768x432.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/calis\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Center for Active Learning and International Studies\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>CALIS is an outreach project of the <a title=\"SIR\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/sir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">School of International Relations<\/a> dedicated to advancing teaching excellence in international studies. USC students team-teach grades 6-12 in local schools and act as a driving force for academic innovation and socially relevant scholarship. CALIS is better able to reach globally to provide effective strategies and materials in international studies through its local work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:calis@usc.edu\">calis@usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Phone: (213) 740-7794<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/calis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/financial-inclusion-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Financial Inclusion Program\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-10.45.31-AM-768x432.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-10.45.31-AM-768x432.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/financial-inclusion-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Financial Inclusion Program\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>A collaborative project providing training and mentorship in Spanish and English for women micro-entrepreneurs in the greater Los Angeles area. The eight week workshop coaches women from low to moderate income communities in entrepreneurship on concepts that range from creating a business plan to understanding digital marketing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:exl@dornsife.usc.edu\">exl@dornsife.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/financial-inclusion-program\/\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n        \n          \n          \n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--editorial-cards \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--editorial-cards\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/fisher-fellows-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Fisher Fellowship Program\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Catalina_2-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Catalina_2-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/fisher-fellows-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Fisher Fellowship Program\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Enables first generation students with financial need to participate more fully in the co-curricular opportunities such as Maymester, PWP and research programs that enrich one\u2019s USC education and professional development. Students selected for this Fellowship are eligible to receive up to $10,000 over three years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:fisherfellowsusc@gmail.com\">fisherfellowsusc@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/fisher-fellows-program\/\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/joint-educational-project\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Joint Educational Project\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/3773-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/3773-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/joint-educational-project\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Joint Educational Project\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>JEP offers a wide range of service and service-learning opportunities in nearby schools, community-based organizations,\u00a0health-care facilities and legal clinics.\u00a0 JEP partners with USC faculty who offer course credit for participating in JEP; the program offers opportunities for alumni, USC employees and student volunteers, as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Email: jephouse@usc.edu<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Phone: (213) 740-1837<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/joint-educational-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/overseas-studies\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Overseas Studies Program\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/05\/36762593431_6a022202bb_o-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/05\/36762593431_6a022202bb_o-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/05\/36762593431_6a022202bb_o-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/overseas-studies\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Overseas Studies Program\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Study abroad for a semester or a year! Programs include exciting and diverse opportunities for research, experiential learning or internship.\u00a0Pursue academic work that complements one&#8217;s studies, gain a deeper understanding of a particular culture and improve foreign language skills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:overseas@usc.edu\">overseas@usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Phone: (213) 740-3636<\/p>\n<p>Fax: (213) 740-2265<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/overseas-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n        \n          \n          \n          \n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--editorial-cards \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--editorial-cards\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/phed\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Physical Education Mind Body Health\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/maxresdefault-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/maxresdefault-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/maxresdefault-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/phed\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Physical Education Mind Body Health\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Provides a variety of opportunities for students to improve their general health and fitness through fitness related and recreational activities classes. Courses are designed to introduce students to various aspects of health and physical education principles. With this exposure, knowledge, and skill, students are better equipped to make choices regarding a healthy and active lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:phed@usc.edu\">phed@usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Phone: (213) 740-2488<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/phed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pep\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Prison Education Project\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-10.40.17-AM-768x432.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-16-at-10.40.17-AM-768x432.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pep\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Prison Education Project\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"letter\">USC and incarcerated students learn from each other in a rigorous and collaborative learning environment across various academic disciplines. Through PEP, USC students and faculty design, teach and participate in classes with people incarcerated in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation system.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:pep@dornsife.usc.edu\">pep@dornsife.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Phone: (213) 740-2311<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/pep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/uscmocktrial.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Trial Advocacy Program\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-14-at-10.34.06-AM-1-768x432.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-14-at-10.34.06-AM-1-1280x720.png 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-14-at-10.34.06-AM-1-768x432.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/uscmocktrial.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Trial Advocacy Program\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>A program dedicated to advocacy, community outreach, and law school preparation. With a strong alumni network and excellent coaching staff, our program offers a unique look into law school and becoming a lawyer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uscmocktrial.org\/join.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/scmootcourt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Southern California Moot Court\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/11\/SCMC-team-photo-1050x591-1-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/exl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/11\/SCMC-team-photo-1050x591-1-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Southern California Moot Court team poses on campus in front of a fountain.\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/scmootcourt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                  \n                    Southern California Moot Court\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Moot Court replicates appellate advocacy using a prompt of undisputed facts and a closed universe of case law. Every year the American Moot Court Association releases a new scenario with two novel issues to argue.\u00a0 Students engage with those issues in an appellate brief and\/or in oral advocacy and argue cases like an actual Supreme Court attorney. 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