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Professional Writing (Interdisciplinary Studies) Online

Program Length

30 credit hours minimum

Degree

Bachelor of Science

  • Degree Completion
  • Full Program
A part of

College of Arts & Letters
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

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Why ODU for Professional Writing?

In this program, you will complete a core of courses in technical writing as well as in business, communication, and human resources.

You'll gain a foundation that includes technical and organizational communication skills, promotes composition skills, and provides a basic understanding and skill level in management, marketing and public relations.

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Best Online Bachelor's in Writing, 2017 - BestColleges.com

Ranked #5

Best Online Bachelor’s in English & Creative Writing: Students Before Profits Award, 2017 - NonprofitCollegesOnline.com

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We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. The Guaranteed Admission Agreement is intended to ease the transfer process between the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Old Dominion University (ODU).

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Required Courses

To earn this degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This bachelor’s degree requires 120 total credit hours.

Talk with our enrollment team to determine how your credits will transfer. The curriculum sheet below can serve as a guide for planning your course of study.

Professional Writing (IDS) Curriculum (PDF)

Online Learning Environment

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Taking Classes Online

Careers in Professional Writing

  • Technical communication
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Public relations and publicity
  • Media analysis and planning
  • Grant writing
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Calculating Cost

  • In-state Virginia Residents$352 per credit hour*
  • Out-of-State Students$389 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Summer 2018 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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How to Apply

Finish your degree with us. We offer the upper division (300 and 400 level) courses for this degree program. Work with an enrollment coordinator to review your credits from other higher education institutions. Then you can apply toward a degree from ODU.

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Get guaranteed admission at Old Dominion University

We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. By applying, you will be assured admission at ODU for the completion of your degree.

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Meet your Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUOnline.

Name
Missy Magerkorth
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638

Name
Beth Vipperman
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638
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