Education and Intellectual Development

Section 64460

  • Note: This Writing 150 thematic will focus on questions pertaining to education and intellectual development: topics that are relevant for every single human living on the planet and have an especially deep resonance for college students who are transitioning between two key educational periods of their lives. How do we know what we know and why do we learn what we do? Is public education really in crisis in America and if so, what can we do about it? Is college worth it? What role should education play in an Internet-saturated world? These are just some of the questions various sections might explore. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and move beyond them to engage in key debates about education today, from kindergarten to college and beyond.
  • Session Dates (session code 060)
    First day of classes:
    Friday, January 15, 2021
    Last day to add:
    Friday, February 5, 2021
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Friday, February 5, 2021
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Friday, March 5, 2021
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, April 30, 2021
    Last day of classes:
    Friday, April 30, 2021
    End of session:
    Wednesday, May 12, 2021
In Fall 2021, USC is returning to the normal grade option election deadlines and standards. For more information on this, please visit the Fall 2021 academic FAQs.