History (Minor)
The Department of History offers a minor in history that is an excellent complement to majors in geography, political science, sociology and philosophy.
History (Minor)
Description
What is History at ODU like?
The Department of History offers a minor in history that is an excellent complement to majors in geography, political science, sociology and philosophy.
Program Highlights
What makes History at ODU unique?
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Students have complete flexibility in taking courses that suit their own personal interests and needs. Students can choose courses that give a historical perspective on their own majors and specific interests.
Courses
What are some courses offered in History at ODU?
HIST 302:
Perspectives in Teaching World History to 1500
The course gives students a critical perspective on world civilizations from prehistory to 1500. It focuses on the major cultural, intellectual, scientific, geographic/environmental and religious developments of the world. The course emphasizes the critical assessment of primary documents and artifacts and the utilization of that material in the classroom. Prerequisites: HIST 100H or HIST 101H or HIST 102H or HIST 103H or HIST 104H or HIST 105H or HIST 126H or HIST 127H.
HIST 356:
Virginia History
The course is an examination of Virginia's past from Jamestown to the present. The course emphasizes the colonial experience, Virginia's role in the new nation, the post-Civil War era and Virginia in the twentieth century. Prerequisites: HIST 100H or HIST 101H or HIST 102H or HIST 103H or HIST 104H or HIST 105H or HIST 126H or HIST 127H.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for History at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in History should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
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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Name:
Robert Del Corso
Location:
8042 BATTEN ARTS & LETTERS, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-3949
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Location:
1004 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-3255
Email:
admissions@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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