{"id":7705,"date":"2025-07-07T11:04:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T18:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/mathematics\/?page_id=7705"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:46:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:46:33","slug":"progressive-degree-program-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/mathematics\/progressive-degree-program-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Progressive Degree Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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The Progressive Degree Program (PDP)<\/strong> allows undergraduate students to accelerate the completion of a USC Master’s degree. For full details about PDP requirements and Financial Aid Eligibility, visit USC’s Progressive Degree Program<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, feel free to email the PDP Admissions Counselor, Desiree Mendez (mend543@usc.edu).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Click on a Progressive Degree Program (to the right)<\/em> to learn more about eligibility requirements, prerequisites, and degree requirements.<\/p>\n

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply:<\/p>\n

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  1. Fill out the PDP application form<\/a> with your remaining undergraduate degree requirements and PDP requirements.<\/li>\n
  2. Courses that fulfill your undergraduate degree requirements should have an X or check mark for “UG” = undergraduate credit. Courses that fulfill your PDP degree requirements should have an X or check mark for “GR” = graduate credit. A course cannot be marked for both UG and GR credit.<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. Send the completed form to the PDP advisor and undergraduate advisor(s) for review. If no corrections need to be made to the PDP course plan, advisors will sign the form. If corrections need to be made, advisors will discuss changes with you via email or during a scheduled meeting.<\/li>\n
  4. Ask professors to send a letter of recommendation to the PDP advisor. Two letters of recommendation from professors are required for applicants with a cumulative GPA below 3.5. One letter of recommendation is required for applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.<\/li>\n
  5. Once all application materials are submitted, you will receive admission results within 2 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Applied Mathematics M.A.<\/h3>\n \n To prepare students for research, teaching, and other professional careers in applied mathematics.<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n
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    Applied Mathematics M.S.<\/h3>\n \n For individuals who are seeking careers involving mathematical applications.<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n
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    Mathematics M.A.<\/h3>\n \n To prepare students for research, teaching, and other professional careers in mathematics.<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n
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    Mathematical Data Science M.S.<\/h3>\n \n For individuals seeking data science positions that involve statistical methodology and practice and want to understand the key mathematical principles behind them. <\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n
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    Mathematical Finance M.S.<\/h3>\n \n For individuals who seek a rigorous foundation in the economic theory and mathematical modeling of financial markets.<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n
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    Statistics M.S.<\/h3>\n \n For individuals seeking rigorous knowledge and application of statistics and statistical methodology.<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\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
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