About this Program

Old Dominion University offers a minor in Political Science. This course of study is designed to support students interested in strengthening their understanding of politics, government, and public policy. Because these topics touch virtually every field, students can also apply political science in their major field, whether it is in the social sciences, humanities, or almost any field of study from biology to computer science, business to engineering, sports to public health. The minor is also valuable preparation for students who want to engage the future as informed citizens.


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Program Highlights

  • The minor is offered by the Political Science program.

  • The minor is focused generally on politics and government.

  • Students have the opportunity to enroll in domestic and international politics courses.

  • Internship credit can apply.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Political Science at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½?
Students entering the Minor program in Political Science should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

Prerequisite course: ,  or  Students are required to complete a specified introductory course as a prerequisite and 12 hours of 300/400-level courses. Students must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses, and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University. No more than a total of three credit hours will be counted toward the political science minor from ,  a²Ô»å .

Transfer

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

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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. 

Active Duty Military Rate
$250 / Cost Per-Credit
Virginia Resident
$281 / Cost Per-Credit
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
$453 / Cost Per-Credit
Non-Resident
$972 / Cost Per-Credit

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

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Jonathan Leib
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757-683-3849

7002 BATTEN ARTS & LETTERS
NORFOLK, VA 23529

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Undergraduate Admissions

757-683-3685 office
757-683-3255 fax
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International Admissions

757-683-3701 office
757-683-3651 fax

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