NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New York Times Knowledge Network (www.nytimes.com/knownow) and The University of Southern California (www.usc.edu) have joined forces to establish and offer a new extensive online continuing education program.
The collaboration will launch with programs in nine areas of study, uniting the comprehensive continuing education catalogs from both USC and The New York Times Knowledge Network. Courses will feature USC faculty in addition to New York Times journalists.
The USC and New York Times Knowledge Network program (www.nytimes.com/usc) offers students tailored, practical programs to enhance their professional paths, and the flexibility of online courses for both working and non-working adults. The nine programs comprise:
- Writing and Communication
- Architecture
- Arts and Culture
- Cinematic Arts
- Journalism for High School Students
- Global Health
- American Politics
- Business and Leadership
- Executive Education
Offerings for the fall 2011 semester include more than 40 online courses. The full course schedule is available at www.nytimes.com/usc.
“This is a truly innovative way to offer a comprehensive continuing education program that will feature a broad course catalogue and exceptional faculty. Together we will establish a global online resource for students who are interested in maximizing their education regardless of geographic location,” said Felice Nudelman, executive director, education, The New York Times Company. "The New York Times Knowledge Network is all about enriching the learning process for students to encourage constant development. We do that by delivering fresh, stimulating content via the Epsilen cutting edge learning platform."
“Higher education does not start with an acceptance letter or stop with a diploma,” said Elizabeth Garrett, USC’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. “As the world changes, new information and new challenges are created. A lifelong quest for knowledge, truth, and innovation is the best way to meet these challenges head-on.”
Courses will be taught by USC faculty with participation by New York Times journalists. Students will also be able to access The New York Times Knowledge Network continuing education course offerings in writing, editing, science and health. Courses are open to all students and adult learners, and they may be taken individually.
A series of six courses in journalism for high school students will also be offered in the fall. Students will have the option of enrolling in one of the two week courses taught by USC faculty with participation by New York Times journalists, or enroll in all six courses to earn a certificate. Schools will also be able to purchase seats in the courses for their students.
On October 13, The New York Times Knowledge Network and USC will officially launch the venture internationally at the USCGlobal Conference in Hong Kong, taking into consideration the extensive number of USC alumni located in Hong Kong, throughout Asia, and various other countries. Interested students will learn more about the specifics of the course offerings and receive information on how to register.
Courses begin October 13. Participants can view the course schedule, get pricing information and register at www.nytimes.com/usc.
The New York Times Knowledge Network, which uses the EpsilenTM platform, was launched in September 2007 to deliver lifelong learning programs on timely subjects. Through The New York Times Knowledge Network, extensive resources from The Times and other participating universities and institutions are readily available to students online, whether they are enrolled in an on-campus course or continuing their education through a distance learning program.
About The New York Times Company
The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT), a leading media company with 2010 revenues of $2.4 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers and more than 50 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
About the University of Southern California
Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.
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