General Studies is a degree program that seeks to serve the needs of students whose goals cannot be met within existing departmental curricula. Through general studies, students are able to combine courses from three or more disciplines into a customized and multidisciplinary degree. The program makes possible the pursuit of a wide variety of disciplinary interests while teaching the skills necessary to apply interdisciplinary integration to multi-disciplinary skill sets.
Program Highlights
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An excellent option for students who have a variety of college credits and want to complete their undergraduate degree in less time.
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Courses can be completed entirely online and in an accelerated format.
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Up to 90 credits can be transferred in and applied to the degree.
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Take courses that interest you.
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An excellent choice for students with an entrepreneurial mindset who want courses and other learning experiences to be personally meaningful.
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Offers opportunities for internship, entrepreneurship, individualized projects, and digital portfolios.
Careers
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Editors
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Human Resources Specialists
Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.
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Requirements
Students entering the BS program in General Studies should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
To be accepted, the student must be in good academic standing (2.00 GPA) and must complete the 9-credit IDS core at ODU. Upper-level courses must reflect at least three different disciplines.
Transfer
At ODU, 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
Estimated rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Ways to Save
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