Established in 1972, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Distance Education Network was a pioneer in the distance learning arena, utilizing the most cutting-edge technology to enable professional engineers to take USC engineering courses for graduate degree credit without having to set foot on the campus.

By removing geographic and scheduling barriers, DEN allows engineering professionals the convenience of taking classes from their home or office. Advance your education -- even while managing your career and other commitments.

About DEN

• Top Ten Engineering Graduate School in the Nation: Earn your degree from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and you will be a graduate of one of the top ten engineering graduate schools in the nation, as rated by U.S. News & World Report.
  
  
• Widest Selection of Degrees: DEN offers over 30 Master of Science degrees to choose from - more than that of any leading research university.
  

• Convenient: Our e-learning capabilities allow you to take your classes at your convenience - from the comfort of your home or office. In addition, classes are archived on the server for the entire semester, allowing DEN students a chance to review a complex lesson or prepare for exams.
  
  
• Easy to Implement: Courses are easily accessible - all you'll need is high-speed Internet connection. We also have a responsive, friendly customer service team ready to help whenever you need it.
  
  
• No difference from on-campus students: Because DEN students undergo the same academic requirements, curriculum, and must adhere to the same academic standards as on-campus students, your diploma is ultimately issued by the University of Southern Calfornia.  There is no difference between remote students and on-campus students.
  

Faculty
Most USC Viterbi School of Engineering instructors are full-time faculty who have earned the highest recognition in their fields. More than a third of its faculty are fellows in their respective professional societies. With 27 faculty members selected to the National Academy of Engineering, 8 Presidential Early Career Award winners, 45 recipients of Young Investigator/Early Career Awards, 4 winners of the Shannon Award, and a co-winner of the 2003 Turing Award, the school ranks among the nation's very best in these important metrics of a school's present and future strength.

University of Southern California

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, USC is one of the world's leading private research universities.  Founded in 1880, USC has a student base of over 30,000 students and the largest international student population in the country.

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