Dr. Elisa Warford

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elisa Warford is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern California specializing in Technical Communication. She teaches courses focusing on technology ethics, climate change ethics, and engineering communication. Warford holds a Doctoral Degree in English from the University of Maryland College Park, a Master's Degree in English from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, and a Bachelor's Degree in English from Pepperdine University. Her academic contributions are notable in the field of Technical Communication, particularly in the intersection of ethics and engineering. Warford has received several awards for her teaching, including the USC Sustainability Curriculum Teaching Grant in 2022, the USC Interdisciplinary Teaching Grant in 2021, and the USC General Education Teaching Award in 2020.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

USC • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching courses in technical communication, ethics in technology, and communication in engineering.

Awards

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USC Sustainability Curriculum Teaching Grant

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USC Interdisciplinary Teaching Grant

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USC General Education Teaching Award

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.