About this Program

Old Dominion University offers a minor in Music History. This course of study can be paired with practically any major in the university. The minor areas are designed for students who want to continue to develop musically throughout their college career. It is highly recommended that students begin the Music Minor in the freshman year. The Music History Minor includes the departmental requirements of the degree and history-specific courses such as History of Music and History of Jazz.


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Program Highlights

  • RECITALS, CONCERTS & MASTER CLASSES EACH YEAR 130

  • DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH SEVERAL CONCENTRATIONS/OPTIONS 6

  • MUSIC MAJORS & MINORS; 245 UNDERGRADUATE, 15 GRADUATE 260

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Music History at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Music History should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

  • Pre-requisites, not counted in minor GPA:

    • MUSC 221
    • MUSC 222
    • MUSC 261
    • MUSC 262

     

  • Cource requirements:

    • MUSC 361W History of Music
    • MUSC 362 History of Music
    • MUSC 460 History of Jazz
    • Any 400 level Music History course
More Program and Degree Requirements

For Admission to the Music History Program

GPA

3.00

TOEFL score

paper based: 550, internet based 79

IELTS score

6.5

Transfer

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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Cost

Cost Estimator

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

Ways to Save

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

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to ODU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Contact

Douglas Owens
Professor
757-683-6562

1218 DIEHN CENTER
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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Music (B.A.)
PreK-12 Music Education (B.M.)
Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology (B.M.)
Music Performance (Minor)