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USC Gould is a top-ranked law school with a 120-year history and reputation for academic excellence. We are located on the beautiful 228-acre USC University Park Campus, just south of downtown Los Angeles.
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USC Gould helps prepare you for a stellar legal career. You can pursue a JD degree, one of our numerous graduate and international offerings, or an online degree or certificate.
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Curriculum - Law, Social Justice and Diversity Certificate - On-Campus
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- LAW, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY CERTIFICATE - ON-CAMPUS
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Earning the on-campus Law, Social Justice and Diversity certificate requires successful completion of 12 total units including 6 units of Gould courses and 6 units of Social Work courses.
Gould Courses (on-campus) - Select 6 units
*Students selecting this class may only enroll in the Graduate & International Programs (G&IP) section, which is meant for non-JD students at USC Gould School of Law.
^This class may not be offered every semester/year. Please consult with an advisor.