Dissertation Sources
There are three databases or search engines for USC Rossier dissertations. USC Dissertations and Theses is a repository for USC dissertations. The USC Graduate School requires students to submit dissertations to this collection in the USC Digital Library. See the USC Graduate School Thesis/Dissertation Submission guidelines for more information. Students may also submit their dissertations to Proquest Dissertations and Theses Global, but this is not required.
USC Digital Library
Dissertations and These at USC Digital Library This collection contains USC dissertations dating to Fall 2006. There is also a small batch of theses from 1931 and 1966.
- Navigate to Dissertations at USC Digital Library.
- Under "Standard Filters" on the left navigation menu, scroll down to "Degree Program".
- Expand the "Education" option and click on the subtopics if applicable.
- You can also use the basic keyword search function situated above the PDF thumbnail images in the display window.
Find Dissertations via ProQuest
Use the advanced search features in ProQuest to locate dissertations by author, advisor, or university/institution.
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Dissertations & Theses @ University of Southern California This link opens in a new windowAlthough not exhaustive, this ProQuest resource provides access to many dissertations and theses submitted by USC and is searchable by citations, abstracts, and full text. USC dissertations are also available through the USC Digital Library.
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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global This link opens in a new windowDatabase of dissertations and theses, including more than 1 million available full-text (PDF).
