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Department of Art
The Art Department at Old Dominion University empowers students to become critical visual thinkers through creative practice and professional preparation in a diverse and collaborative environment.
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African American & African Studies (B.A./B.S.)
The African American and African Studies (AAST) program offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
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The Institute of Asian Studies initiates and coordinates the development and operation of special programs, and administers a minor and major in Asian Studies.
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Our degrees have majors and concentrations in a number of English fields, including Creative Writing, Linguistics, Technical Writing, Literature, Teacher Preparation, Rhetoric, and Technology and Media Studies.
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Department of History
The study of history is central to a liberal arts education, and provides students with the insights and analytical skills useful to understanding our contemporary world. The history major at Old Dominion University prepares students for careers in government service, law, international trade, education, journalism, and other areas.
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Humanities
The Institute for the Humanities at Old Dominion University offers an interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree in the Humanities. The program allows students to pursue individualized programs of study that incorporate classes from across the College of Arts and Letters.
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Interdisciplinary Studies Program
ODU offers degree programs for students who are interested in two or more fields of study that don't easily fit into a traditional college department: Cybersecurity, Leadership, Game Studies & Design, Professional Writing, General Engineering Technology, and more!
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International Studies
International Studies at Old Dominion University offers a range of bachelor's, master's, graduate certificates, and Ph.D. degrees that foster your interests and give you the skills to succeed professionally.
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Graduate Program in International Studies (GPIS)
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Diehn School of Music
Outstanding musician-scholar-teachers provide a rich, challenging and creative environment where students may pursue their educational dreams and aspirations. The Diehn School of Music consists of award-winning faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in their fields.
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Philosophy & Religious Studies
The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy designed to give students a solid grounding in the historical development of philosophy, and an ability to analyze arguments proposed in serious discussions of any subject.
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The Department of Political Science and Geography at Old Dominion University is a vibrant community of students, educators, scholars, practitioners, activists and engaged citizens.
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The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University features a diverse faculty with vast expertise in the areas of inequality, social justice, sociology of health, and criminology and criminal justice.
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Department of Women's & Gender Studies
A degree in Women's & Gender Studies provides a foundation to think critically, apply knowledge to a range of real world conditions, and develop a spoken and written voice that transfers into a range of opportunities.
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World Languages & Cultures
The Department of World Languages & Studies prepares students for today's globalized marketplace with foreign-language abilities and intercultural expertise.
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