Dr. Cindy Olnick

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Research Interests

Heritage Conservation Historic Preservation Built Environment Communications Strategy

Experience

Associate Director

— Present

USC School of Architecture • Los Angeles, CA

Cindy Olnick serves as the Associate Director of Heritage Conservation, focusing on communications strategies and consulting in the heritage conservation field.

Consultant

— Present

Various • Los Angeles, CA

As a communications consultant, Cindy develops messaging and content strategies for organizations in heritage conservation.

Communications Program Leader

— Present

Los Angeles Conservancy • Los Angeles, CA

Led the communications program for one of the region's leading preservation organizations.

Awards

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Podcaster

Courses

Heritage Conservation Practicum: Communicating Built Environment Communicating Built Environment Heritage Conservation Thesis Preparation

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.