Dr. Claire Bono

Instructor

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Biography

Claire Bono is a Senior Lecturer in the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California. She specializes in the fields of programming systems design and computer science education, harnessing her academic background to educate future generations of computer scientists. Claire has an extensive educational history, holding a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of California - Berkeley, and a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Carnegie-Mellon University. Her dedication to improving computer science education and her experience in systems design are foundational to her teaching philosophy and methods, as she actively integrates real-world applications into her courses. Claire's commitment to her students and her field makes her a significant contributor to the academic community at USC and in the broader sphere of computer science.

Research Interests

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.