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.
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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
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 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ tuition and fees page.
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