International Studies (B.A. & M.A.)
Qualified students can apply for admission to the linked B.A./M.A graduate degree program in international studies. The program allows exceptional students majoring in International Studies to count up to 12 credit hours of International Studies courses toward both an undergraduate and graduate degree. Students must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credits for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credits for the graduate degree).
International Studies (B.A. & M.A.)
Description
What is International Studies at ODU like?
Qualified students can apply for admission to the linked B.A./M.A graduate degree program in international studies. The program allows exceptional students majoring in International Studies to count up to 12 credit hours of International Studies courses toward both an undergraduate and graduate degree. Students must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credits for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credits for the graduate degree).
Program Highlights
What makes International Studies at ODU unique?
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Students may enroll in approved graduate classes while completing the BA degree.
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Students may potentially complete both BA and MA within five years.
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The graduate program is the only such in the United States that is NATO accredited.
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Students have the opportunity to attend and present at the annual International Studies conference at ODU.
AT A GLANCE
College / School:
Major:
International Studies
Degree Level:
Linked
Delivery Mode(s):
On-Campus
Degree Earned:
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's of Art Program
Department:
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Wondering what you can do with a degree from ODU's this program? Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Graduates of this program have gone on to work as foreign service officers, media analyst, and international programs advisors.
Broadcast News Analysts
$88,250
MEDIAN SALARY
Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
Political Scientists
$112,030
MEDIAN SALARY
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Employers
Graduates from this major have gone to work at
FBI, NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT), Department of State, US Army
Courses
What are some courses offered in International Studies at ODU?
IS 601:
Seminar in International Relations Theory
Surveys major theoretical approaches to international relations and foreign policy. A systematic introduction designed to lay a foundation for advanced graduate study.
IS 606:
American Foreign Policy and World Order
NON-GPIS STUDENTS MUST RECEIVE PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for International Studies at ODU?
Students entering the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's of Art Program program in International Studies should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
Applicants must be a declared major in the B.A. program in international studies (BAIS). Other requirements include:
A minimum of 60 hours completed, including at least six hours of 300/400 courses in the major.
A minimum GPA of 3.5 at the time of application.
Application to the linked B.A./M.A. program in international studies, approved by both the B.A. and M.A. directors.
Take the GRE during the last semester of BAIS work with an expected minimum score of 1100 (verbal and quantitative totals).
Complete an application form for Old Dominion University graduate admission. Students specializing in a region (e.g. Asia, Europe, Middle East, etc.) are encouraged to complete a minor at the undergraduate level.
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
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Location:
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Fax:
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Email:
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International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
Transfer
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