About this Program

Old Dominion University offers a Minor in African American Studies. The African American and African Studies (AAST) program offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The program is designed to give students an essential core of basic knowledge and analytical skills, while providing an opportunity to take courses from two areas, African American Studies or African Studies.


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Program Highlights

  • The African American and African Studies minor offers a variety of courses that satisfy the requirements for a minor in African American and African Studies

  • Interdisciplinary in nature, the African American and African Studies minor provides an opportunity for students to investigate the history and culture of people of African descent as well as the current political, economic and social interaction among all members of society

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for African-American Studies at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in African-American Studies should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
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At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

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Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ODU tuition and fees page. 

Active Duty Military Rate
$250 / Cost Per-Credit
Virginia Resident
$281 / Cost Per-Credit
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
$453 / Cost Per-Credit
Non-Resident
$972 / Cost Per-Credit

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Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

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Melvina Sumter
757-683-3812

6028 BATTEN ARTS & LETTERS
NORFOLK, VA 23529

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Undergraduate Admissions

757-683-3685 office
757-683-3255 fax
1004 Rollins Hall
Norfolk, VA 23529
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International Admissions

757-683-3701 office
757-683-3651 fax
2006 Dragas Hall
Norfolk, VA 23529

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