Department ofPolitical Science & Geography

Two distinct programs to equip students with a powerful and respected understanding of the most important forces shaping our planet, country, state and community.

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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. With a core of 20 full-time faculty, leading at frontiers of research, we offer majors, minors and certificates in geography and political science, unmatched by any other university in the region.

ODU Department of Political Science and Geography equips students to understand and influence this rapidly changing world. Our professors are active in scholarly and public debates on domestic and international affairs, frequently on local and national news media. With our world under stress from globalization to political polarization, climate change to changing human geography, the department has never been more active, or its graduates more in demand.

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NEWS | EVENTS

Department Newsletter:

ODU’s General Assembly Internship Program Provides an Up-Close Look at the Legislative Process

For Samiyyah Bashir-Davis, following some advice from her grandmother helped lead to one of the most meaningful experiences of her academic career. (More)

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ODU Geography launches YouTube Channel

ODU Geography launches YouTube channel ODU Geography launched a YouTube channel. Featured videos include Geography Awareness Week 2022, a Drone Demo Flyover of ODU East Campus and King Tide Flooding in Norfolk. (More)

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Jesse Richman on the Upcoming November 2022 Election

Dr. Jesse Richman, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies at ODU, spoke about the upcoming November 2022 election on topics including redistricting, early voting, polling and election results. (More)

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