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Why ODU for Professional Writing?

In this program, you will learn technical writing, as well as take classes in business, communication, and human resources.

You'll gain a foundation in technical and organizational communication and composition skills. You'll also gain a basic understanding of management, marketing and public relations.

When you graduate, you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in interdisciplinary studies with a major in professional writing.

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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. 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 a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This bachelor’s program requires 120 total credit hours.

Talk with our enrollment team to determine if you have credits that will transfer. The sample curriculum below can serve as a guide for planning your course of study.

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.

Careers in Professional Writing

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

Calculating Cost

  • In-state Virginia Residents$374 per credit hour*
  • Out-of-State Students$407 per credit hour

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

These tuition rates are effective Summer 2022 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.

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.

Learn more about Guaranteed Admission to ODU

Meet Your Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.

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

Kayla Baker
Name
Kayla Baker
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638