Duke in Los Angeles - An Overview
Duke in LA Brochure for the Media Industry
Duke in LA is a Spring semester "abroad" based at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California. Duke and non-Duke students are invited to apply. This four course, intensive academic and pre-professional program is administered by the Duke University Global Education Office for Undergraduates. The 15-hour-per week internship with a business or organization of the student's choice counts as one of the courses. Students interested in film, television, or art production, or business; the music industry; media journalism; entertainment law; arts or museum administration, public arts; or cultural studies can benefit from the program.
The Duke in LA experience includes Duke courses with field trips to notable events and locations in Los Angeles, and the opportunity to make connections with people in the field. Courses offered by USC complete the 4-course semester.
For a look at the DULA experience, visit the Duke in L.A. Blog to learn about the assignments, field trips, and the practical matters of life in Los Angeles. Duke in LA provides an excellent opportunity to begin a professional career in the industry as you further your academic career at Duke.
The Application Process
Duke in LA will not be offered in Spring 2010 semester, as the transition is made to the Duke University Global Education Office for Undergraduates.
The program will resume in Spring 2011 with Pedro Lasch and Esther Gabara as co-faculty directors with long-time faculty director Jim Thompson.
Pre-Requisites will change as more areas of interest are added to the program. Please check back for updated information about the new Duke in LA program.
The Application: Apply by October 1, 2010 for admission to the new Duke in LA program. The application will be available on the Global Education website in 2010.