Dr. Denise Guerra

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Biography

Denise Guerra started her career working for Marketplace KPCC. During the Trump administration, she covered national news and politics from NPR headquarters in Washington D.C., and won the Gracie Murrow Awards for her coverage on the #MeToo movement and U.S.-Mexico border issues. In Los Angeles, she launched the Daily News Podcast, leading to significant growth in listenership, reaching 60,000 daily listeners in just six months.

Research Interests

Argumentation Advocacy Rhetoric Arts Culture Diversity Inclusion Media Literacy Politics

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.