About this Program
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
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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 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.
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Requirements
Applicants must be a declared major in the B.A. program in international studies (BAIS). Other requirements include:
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A minimum of 60 hours completed, including at least six hours of 300/400 courses in the major.
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A minimum GPA of 3.5 at the time of application.
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Application to the linked B.A./M.A. program in international studies, approved by both the B.A. and M.A. directors.
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Take the GRE during the last semester of BAIS work with an expected minimum score of 1100 (verbal and quantitative totals).
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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.
Careers
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Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
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.
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Cost of Attendance
Tuition and fees are established annually in June and may change without notice. For questions about charges on student accounts, please contact Program-specific tuition and fee information is available on each program’s website.
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