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Bachelor of Science

College of Arts & Letters: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Why ODU for Leadership (Interdisciplinary Studies)?

Today's workplace needs leaders who are highly skilled in areas such as reasoning, communications and analysis. In this program, you will focus on the characteristics and skills you need to successfully lead in organizational and social contexts. Your leadership major coursework will emphasize ethical leadership, legal issues, written and oral communication skills, and critical thinking/decision-making.

Because this is an interdisciplinary degree, you'll be able to examine the multi-facted nature of leadership with courses from philosophy, computer science, engineering, information technology, and criminal justice. Your studies will culminate in a senior interdisciplinary project that integrates education and training with the application of problem-solving skills.

The degree is offered by the College of Arts and Letters through coordination with the College of Continuing Education and Professional Development.

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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.

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

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Leadership (IDS) Curriculum Sheet (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.

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Careers in Leadership

This degree can enhance your current position or help you start a new career path in any area that requires ethical judgment, integrity, intercultural skills and the capacity for lifelong learning.

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Calculating Cost

In-state Virginia Residents:

$352 per credit hour*

Out-of-State Students:

$389 per credit hour

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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