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Whether you want to complete your degree and work retail, or start from the beginning, this online BS in Fashion Merchandising can be earned 100% online from ODU.  The Darden College of Education & Professional Studies offers this curriculum that can prepare you for success in retail, wholesale or manufacturing within the fashion industry.  You’ll participate in an internship and learn business disciplines within the e-commerce and social media aspects, among other topics.

This online BS degree from ODU, gives you the chance to complete your undergraduate degree.  By selecting courses from across disciplines, you can fulfill degree requirements alongside your existing college credits to complete your bachelor’s entirely through distance-learning.  Classes are available online across the upper, lower and general education divisions, making it easy for you to fill in your diploma’s missing puzzle pieces.

The College of Arts & Letters at ODU brings you this PhD in English entirely online.  The program is designed for professionals who work both in and out of the classroom.  Curriculum encompasses research examining unique texts and how their creation is affected by specific influences, such as culture, technology, and audience.  There are four emphases available:

• Literary & Cultural Studies
• Writing, Rhetoric & Discourse
• Technology & Media Studies
• Self-designed Studies

Whether you need to supplement your bachelor’s or spiff up your skillset, ODU offers this graduate Certificate in Professional Writing that can fit the bill.  You can choose your classes from different subject areas, depending on your writing needs.  Topics include:

• Rhetoric & theory
• Government writing
• Writing in digital spaces

Learn to write for a broad range of audiences across varying workplaces, with this online MA in English from ODU.  This Professional Writing emphasis focuses on improving your skills, while developing an understanding of the theory, practice and dynamics of written communication.  Topics cover:

• Management writing
• Digital writing
• Visual rhetoric & document design

Prepare for an exciting career with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting degree online.  This curriculum provides technical accounting knowledge along with skills in communication, analytical abilities, and computers.  Three main areas of study are:

• Principles of Financial Accounting
• Principles of Managerial Accounting
• International and Advanced Accounting

Plus, students complete general business administration courses that cover such topics as management, marketing, human resources, information systems, and more.

Not only will this online accounting degree prepare graduates to take on accounting positions, but it also helps them become natural leaders who are ready to take on greater challenges in an organization.  Students have the opportunity to earn graduate credits in an MBA Early Entry program or MPA Early Start program.

If you enjoy working with data, check out the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Analytics degree online.  Businesses analyze large amounts of data to understand what is going on and how to respond, making this a relevant career field.  Plus, in addition to advanced data and quantitative analytic skills, the curriculum also covers foundational areas of business administration.  There are two concentrations to choose from:

• Business Analytics and Intelligence focuses on software and technology concepts
• Business Analytics and Functional Areas is a combination of business analytics and courses from other business majors, helping you apply business analytics skills in a particular area of business or complete a double major

No matter which concentration you choose, all students are introduced to data platforms such as Tableau, Excel, SAS, SPSS, and R programming, and learn to develop decision models and provide data that others can use and understand.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Economics studies everything from causes of inflation and unemployment to the economic behavior of households and businesses.  This online finance degree introduces students to this broad field, preparing them for careers in business, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, and for law school and graduate study in specialized areas of business.

There are two tracks to choose from that help you focus your career:

• Economic Analytics helps students learn modern programming languages and to manage and interpret large data sets
• Economic Problems explores economic public policies and the influence of economics on public policy making

Regardless of the track chosen, all students complete courses in general business knowledge.  All students gain knowledge in economics, data analysis, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Prepare for a successful business career with this Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance degree online.  Graduates are ready for careers as accountants, financial analysts, customer service representatives, sales managers, and more.  There is also an option to get a head start on a graduate degree with the MBA Early Entry program or MPA Early Start program.

The curriculum provides a solid foundation in basic business knowledge and skills in addition to Finance-centered courses.  These courses cover such topics as:

• Financial management
• Financial decision-making
• Investments
• Portfolio management
• Banking

Regional, national, and international finance is examined.

This program offers you a flexible learning environment, so you can earn your degree while working and juggling other commitments.

Prepare for a successful business career with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Information Systems & Technology, an online management information systems degree.  The quality of information systems is important to modern businesses, making this an in-demand degree option.  Students learn to develop, analyze, and maintain information systems along with leading-edge technology.  Courses cover such topics as:

• Software engineering
• Systems analysis and design
• Database management
• Network engineering
• E-business

Core courses provide an understanding of foundational business topics as well, including accounting, international business, economics, finance, management, and marketing.

In addition to preparing you for careers in a variety of organizations, there is also an option to get a head-start on graduate degrees with the MBA Early Entry program or MPA Early Start program.

Prepare for a position in almost any organization with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Management.  This online business management degree helps students become well-trained managers in any organization, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.  Courses teach the administrative skills necessary for positions of leadership and responsibility.  No matter how varied or broad your interests are, this degree can help you achieve your goals.  

As a 100% online business management degree, this program is designed so that students can study without sacrificing their current careers and family lives.  In fact, as long as there is a computer and an internet connection, your classroom can be wherever you wish.

Prepare for leadership careers in corporations with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing online degree.  This program helps students become ethical and successful in the modern marketing environment and systems.  Courses also teach you to analyze data and find creative solutions to marketing problems.  Core business administration courses provide a strong foundation in business topics including accounting, economics, management, human resources, and more.  

In addition to preparing you for careers in a variety of organizations, there is also an option to get a head-start on graduate degrees with the MBA Early Entry program or MPA Early Start program.

Prepare for an exciting career with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Real Estate degree online.  The curriculum takes a multi-disciplinary approach to real estate as students learn to develop the analytical and professional skills needed for careers in real estate or economic development.  This degree utilizes the Urban Land Institute’s UrbanPlan Project, a realistic, engaging curriculum that teaches housing development.  Other topics covered include:

• Private and public sector roles
• Complex trade-offs
• Economics
• Population growth challenges

In addition to property sales and leasing, this online real estate degree also prepares students for careers in appraisal, property management, development, lending, and more.  Plus, there is also an option to get a head-start on graduate degrees with the MBA Early Entry program or MPA Early Start program.

As the world becomes more populated and riskier, there is a growing demand for risk management and insurance professionals, making this Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) in-demand as well.  This online finance degree provides the knowledge and skills students need to help businesses avoid loss of property, reputation, financial stability, and digital assets.  Learn to analyze potential sources of loss and then recommend strategies to prevent this loss.  Examine important trends in the RMI world, including the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, drones, and cyber risks.  

The curriculum provides a foundation in business subjects such as accounting, management, marketing, economics, human resources, information technology, business analytics, and more.  Two courses in RMI count toward the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPU) professional designation.

The Bachelor of Science in Communication is a fully online communications degree.  However, both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science are available as online degree-completion programs.

Gain a broad range of skills that are essential for any current career through core communication courses.  Choose a major to round out your degree from such options as:

• Communication Studies: Relating Across the Lifespan
• Media Studies
• Strategic Communication
• Professional Communication

Graduates may find careers in virtually any field, including public relations, training and development, media production and publishing, broadcast journalism, sales and marketing, and more.  

Small class sizes and experienced faculty are just two of the benefits students will find in this online communications degree.  This program offers you a flexible learning environment, so you can earn your degree while working and juggling other commitments.

Become a strong leader with this Bachelor of Science in Leadership (Interdisciplinary Studies) degree.  An online organizational leadership degree, this curriculum enhances skills in reasoning, communications, and analysis.  With an interdisciplinary program students are able to combine leadership studies with courses in other areas, including:

• Philosophy
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Criminal Justice

The primary courses in this program focus on identifying and researching problems while teaching ethical leadership, legal issues, communication skills, and critical thinking/decision-making.  Learning online while you work enables you to immediately apply these leadership skills.

If you are interested in starting your own business or working in a start-up environment, the Certificate in Entrepreneurship online degree may benefit you.  Study the basics of entrepreneurship and select electives that focus on the skills needed in your area of interest.  These courses cover functional areas such as sales, project management, communication, leadership, and finance, preparing students for careers in public, private, or non-profit organizations.  All students complete a capstone course with a project in your area of interest.  

This is a great option for juniors and seniors, allowing them to count two major courses toward this online entrepreneurship degree program.  If you are not already enrolled as a student, there is an option for non-degree seeking students to earn this certificate by itself.

Become a leader with this organizational leadership degree online.  The Certificate in Professional Leadership teaches the characteristics and skills leaders possess while focusing on organizational and social leadership.  Courses cover:

• Professional leadership theories, legal issues and ethics
• Developing leadership skills, personal and professional leadership philosophy and a personal code of ethics
• Analyzing legal and ethical decisions and their effect on careers and an organization’s culture
• Preparing persuasive analyses and presentations through research

Not only does this program provide skills employers, organizations, and governments are looking for, it is also a stepping-stone to the leadership bachelor’s degree program. 

The online program is ideal for working professionals who require flexibility in their schedule.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration & Policy, an online public administration degree, helps professionals take their careers to the next level, applying their experience and education to effect change in the public sphere.  Learn to make collaborative decisions and about problem solving while gaining a solid understanding in the theory and issues of traditional public administration and public policy.  The curriculum utilizes a multi-sector approach, focusing on challenges that arise where governments, nonprofits, businesses, community groups, and individuals intersect.  As you prepare to create and disseminate knowledge to advance public service, you will develop skills that allow you to:

• Conduct policy analyses
• Design and conduct research studies in public administration
• Make informed policy and administrative decisions
• Assess policy and implementation issues
• Establish, manage, and evaluate multi-sector programs and relationships

Graduates are prepared for careers teaching courses in public administration and policy, conducting research, or in management positions in government or nonprofits.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics & Big Data, an online business analytics degree, prepares students for careers working with data, an essential part of sound business decision-making.  With this program you will learn to use this resource.  Students will get a background in statistical and modeling tools in business analytics, as well as knowledge and experience working with databases and analyzing big data. 

Courses likely include:

• Introduction to Statistics
• Statistics for Managers
• Multivariate Statistical Methods for Business
• Advanced Business Analytics/Big Data Applications
• Database Management Systems

Earn this degree alone or as part of the MBA program.

The Graduate Certificate in Maritime, Ports & Logistics Management, an online operations management degree, is designed for working maritime and port professionals.  This program is very flexible, eliminating barriers of time and distance when pursuing this advanced degree.  As you develop and sharpen your skills in this field, you will study:

• International maritime transport
• Port operations management
• Port planning and economics
• Maritime security and risk analysis

Students focus on areas of maritime and logistics and receive education in public and private businesses in the field.  Learn from experienced faculty with experience in this particular area of business.

Old Dominion University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Project Management. This certificate program addresses the demand from professionals seeking to enhance their project management leadership skills in a variety of technology-focused organizations. The certificate will include concepts, management tools, and processes designed for overseeing projects in the workplace. Several key areas in the certificate are agile project management, the systems approach to planning projects, project monitoring and control, project management evaluation, capital budgeting, and leadership for engineering managers.

Graduates will gain skills and knowledge to oversee a wide variety of technology-focused projects in business and industry, military, government, and education. They will be able to oversee projects from launch to completion. They will manage capital budgets that are part of these projects, and apply agile approaches to their work.

This program is designed primarily for professionals who work in engineering and/or technology-based fields.

Take your career to the next level with this online public administration degree, the Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management.  Students will learn about acquiring and managing contracts to be more skilled in their career.  Learn how to help organizations make better and informed decisions.  In as little as one year you are able to earn this degree by completing such courses as:

• Introduction to Public Procurement
• Public Sector Contract Planning and Formation
• Public Sector Contract Administration
• Public Sector Procurement Law and Ethics

This certificate program has been accredited by the Global Standards Board of the International Federation of Procurement and Supply Management (IFPSM).

The Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Leadership, an online public administration degree, enhances your knowledge and skills in leadership.  This program complements careers in government, the military, non-profits, and other public organizations.  

As you learn with experts and other students pursing certificates and master’s degrees, you will complete courses in four core competencies:

• Financial management
• Strategic management
• Contracting principles
• Cyber security

Upon completion, you are ready for careers in middle and upper management, and to lead teams in contract negotiations, finance, and strategic initiatives.  Plus, the online nature of this program allows you to successfully balance your education with other obligations.

Take your career to the next level with the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management, an online operations management degree.  As you study you will gain skills and knowledge in supply chain management, leadership, and planning skills.  Topics covered include:

• Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Management
• Distribution Center and Material Handling Management
• Transportation Management

Graduates are prepared for leadership positions in logistics, transportation, imports/exports, shipping, warehousing, and more.  Plus, you will have the opportunity to make career connections and opportunities around the world.

This graduate certificate can be added to the online MBA program.

The Master of Arts in Lifespan & Digital Communication is an online communications degree for those interested in learning about communication throughout the human lifespan.  Learn to innovate, imagine, and create tools to tackle modern communication problems in a curriculum that combines relational communication and digital media.  Courses help students understand and analyze the relationship between human communication and digital media, preparing them for success in the global marketplace.  In addition to five core communication courses, you will also select electives in areas of interest, choosing to focus on one of these areas:

• Strategic Communication
• Media Studies
• Relationships, Health, and Wellness

With this online digital media degree program, you will choose to complete either a thesis or a project.

The Master of Business Administration online degree presents broad but thorough insights into relevant issues for effective business management, such as financial management, accounting, marketing strategy, and business law and ethics.  The curriculum incorporates contemporary business topics with core business competencies, as students develop the skills needed to be successful in the rapidly evolving, global business environment.  Make the program your own by either selecting a concentration, choosing from a wide variety of electives, or even adding a graduate certificate.  Courses cover:

• Business foundation topics
• Skills development
• MBA core knowledge
• Depth classes

Complete the program in as little as four semesters or over several years part-time.  The online format allows students to build a schedule around their lives, instead of building a life around a school schedule.

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics online degree presents broad but thorough insights into relevant issues for effective business management.  In addition to business analytics, you will study topics such as financial management, accounting, marketing strategy, and business law and ethics.  The curriculum in this concentration likely includes courses similar to:

• Fundamentals of Business Analytics 
• Advanced Business Analytics/Big Data Applications 
• Data Visualization and Exploration
• Prescriptive Analytics of Management Science
• Multivariate Statistical Methods for Business

The program incorporates contemporary business topics with core business competencies, as students develop the skills needed to be successful in the rapidly evolving, global business environment.  

Complete the program in as little as four semesters or over several years part-time.  The online format allows students to build a schedule around their lives, instead of building a life around a school schedule.

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management online degree presents broad but thorough insights into relevant issues for effective business management.  In addition to Project Management, you will study topics such as financial management, accounting, marketing strategy, and business law and ethics.  The curriculum in this concentration likely includes courses similar to:

• Project Management
• Agile Project Management
• Economic Analysis of Capital Projects

The program incorporates contemporary business topics with core business competencies, as students develop the skills needed to be successful in the rapidly evolving, global business environment.  

Complete the program in as little as four semesters or over several years part-time.  The online format allows students to build a schedule around their lives, instead of building a life around a school schedule.

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Public Procurement & Contract Management, an online public administration degree, presents broad but thorough insights into relevant issues for effective business management.  In addition to Project Management, you will study topics such as financial management, accounting, marketing strategy, and business law and ethics.  The curriculum in this concentration likely includes courses similar to:

• Introduction to Public Procurement
• Public Sector Contract Planning and Formation
• Public Sector Contract Administration

The program incorporates contemporary business topics with core business competencies, as students develop the skills needed to be successful in the rapidly evolving, global business environment.  

Complete the program in as little as four semesters or over several years part-time.  The online format allows students to build a schedule around their lives, instead of building a life around a school schedule.

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain Management, an online operations management degree, presents broad but thorough insights into relevant issues for effective business management.  In addition to Project Management, you will study topics such as financial management, accounting, marketing strategy, and business law and ethics.  The curriculum in this concentration likely includes courses similar to:

• Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Management
• Distribution Center and Material Handling Management
• Transportation Management

The program incorporates contemporary business topics with core business competencies, as students develop the skills needed to be successful in the rapidly evolving, global business environment.  

Complete the program in as little as four semesters or over several years part-time.  The online format allows students to build a schedule around their lives, instead of building a life around a school schedule.

Advance your career with the Master of Public Administration degree online.  This degree is designed for students looking to advance their knowledge and skills in public management, policy analysis, organizational design, legal and ethical concepts of public administration, and more. 

Online students have access to the same resources and support as students completing a traditional, on-campus program.  This includes an academic advisor who is there from start to finish to guide and support students.  Asynchronous classes allow students to study on their own schedule, working around career and family commitments.

The Master of Science in Maritime Trade & Supply Chain Management, an online operations management degree, is designed for both new and experienced professionals.  Learn the theory, skills, and practices needed to meet daily challenges in global supply chain management while also learning to think critically about local and global maritime trade and supply chain issues.  Courses, taught by a faculty connected to the maritime and supply chain industries, cover such topics as:

• International economics
• Supply chain management and logistics
• International maritime transportation
• Port planning and economics
• Reverse logistics and sustainable operations

Students also become familiar with supply chain software and technology, including database management, SQL, and NAVIS N4.

With a campus located near the Port of Virginia and its thriving maritime industry, this is an ideal location for this degree.  Plus, as an online operations management degree, this program allows you to successfully balance your education with other obligations.

Combine your love of sports with your interest in business with the Master of Science in Sports Management degree online.  Study the theory and practice of sport management in different settings.  Learn to plan events and operate facilities while also learning how to use technologies in the field.  Students choose from two capstone options, an internship or a thesis.  

Asynchronous classes allow students to study on their own schedule, working around career and family commitments.

Old Dominion University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program engages students in theory studies as well as hands-on experience, resulting in a well-rounded understanding of computer science. Examples of fields in which this degree can be applied include software engineering, development and design, network administration, database development, web and application programming, system design, administration and analysis, and training and project management.

Enroll in this online computer science degree and advance professional opportunities. Build on your engineering or computer science-related background with this program that broadens your knowledge of modeling and simulation practices and principles. The interdisciplinary curriculum contains two core courses in modeling and simulation, one course that you choose that focuses on a particular area in modeling and simulation, and one elective.  

Some courses may be applied toward the master’s degree in modeling and simulation. This certificate is not a “certification” in modeling and simulation.

Old Dominion University’s Master of Science in Computer Science program is designed for students who possess a strong background in computer science and are interested in expanding their knowledge in areas such as bioinformatics, data mining, digital libraries, high performance computing, networking, cyber security, software engineering, and computational foundations. This degree may be applied to careers such as cyber security analyst/specialist, network/database administrator, software developer/engineer, systems analyst, or web developer.

The online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice provides students with a solid foundation in criminal justice and the roles of police departments, courts, and sanctions. Students gain a broad understanding of the purpose of criminal law. Students examine the conditions that can lead to crime and defenses that may apply to some legal cases.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Human Behavior
• Introduction to Social Research
• Impact of Technology

Classes are taught by experienced faculty. Graduates may apply to careers such as police officer, deputy sheriff, or correctional officer. Graduates have the necessary skills and training to succeed in law and justice careers.

The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice prepares students for success in the criminal justice field. Through this program, students learn how the justice system deals with crime, offenders, and more. There are many online resources available to students for academic support and research. Classes are taught by experienced and dedicated faculty.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Philosophy and Ethics
• Written Communication
• Introduction to Criminology

Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in forensics, private investigation, criminal profiling, probation, parole, intelligence, policing, corrections, social work, and more. Classes are relevant and informative. Graduates are ready to serve communities in law, court administration, advocacy, and more by obtaining the online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

The online Master of Science in Cybersecurity provides the technical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to address cybersecurity challenges. Students are constantly learning and upgrading skills. This flexible online program gives students the important training and tools to advance their careers.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Cybersecurity Principles
• Leadership and Management in Cybersecurity
• Advanced Cybersecurity Law and Policy

Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in ethical hacking, security engineering, cybersecurity analysis, and more. Classes are taught by dedicated and experienced practitioners in the field. There are many online academic resources available to students. Graduates are prepared to succeed in the field of cybersecurity.

Old Dominion University offers the online BS in Occupational and Technical Studies. The Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies offers the following online concentrations: 

• Industrial Technology (offered as full and bachelor-completion)
• Marketing Education (offered as full and bachelor-completion)
• Training Specialist (offered as bachelor-completion)

If you are a professional with an area of expertise and want to become a trainer, check out the Certificate in Industrial Training, an instructional design degree online. Learn effective training and organizational development for a variety of industries and a variety of workplaces. Courses teach students how to:

• Conduct a training needs assessment
• Design and develop effective training
• Identify delivery modes
• Evaluate the impact of training programs
• Enhance organizational performance improvement

You will be prepared to present information, direct structured learning experiences, and manage group discussions and group services. Graduates of this online human resources degree are ready to provide orientation and training for new employees, conduct workshops and training for veteran employees, and help employees advance their positions.

Old Dominion University offers the online Ph.D. in Community College Leadership. The Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership (Ph.D.) degree is designed to meet the executive leadership needs of the nation’s community colleges. The curriculum is designed for professionals who want to increase their knowledge and leadership opportunities in areas such as: curriculum, finance, leadership and administration, policy development, and workforce development. Students develop skills that enable them to assume advanced leadership positions at community colleges; work for state councils of higher education; or work at regional, national, and discipline-specific accrediting bodies.

The program is designed for those currently working in community colleges who want to increase knowledge and leadership opportunities in areas such as:

• Curriculum
• Finance
• Leadership & Administration
• Policy Development
• Workforce Development

Old Dominion University offers the online Ph.D. in Education with a concentration in Occupational and Technical Studies. The focus of the degree is to prepare university faculty, directors/supervisors of career and technical education, and directors of training departments in business, industry, and government. Individuals will apply knowledge, skills, and behaviors in today’s complex educational and business environments. Every individual will develop competencies for understanding and using research methods and statistics to make data-based driven decisions. 

The Occupational and Technical Studies concentration has the following three emphases:

• Technology Education
• Career and Technical Education
• Human Resources – Training

This online doctorate in education leadership is designed for educational leaders who are working full-time in PK-12 schools and divisions. Learn to produce meaningful change in educational organizations through a curriculum that features a strong social justice core. You will prepare to use research, theory, and your expertise to advance organizational change in your workplace. Graduates are ready to prepare educational leaders for positions in administration and supervision, higher education, and state and national policy-making arenas.  

With this online education administration degree, you have the flexibility of online learning without the feeling of isolation. You will move through the program with a cohort that allows you to build a professional learning community. Plus, with your course schedule set from the beginning of the program and classes held just one evening a week, this degree allows you to balance your career and education.

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. Learn to conduct research and assume leadership roles in the field of instructional technology. The rigorous curriculum covers a variety of instructional design skills including instructional problem identification, task and audience analysis, strategy design, assessment, and evaluation. Explore theories and research that provide a foundation in the field.  

Customize the program by choosing an area of focus that matches your interests and career goals. You have the opportunity to earn a Modeling and Simulation certificate in Education & Training as part of your degree.

Advance into a leadership position with this online education administration degree. This program is designed for those who hold a master’s degree in education. The curriculum consists of courses that cover such topics as:

• Leadership for school improvement
• Data analysis and decision-making
• Strategic human resource and fiscal management
• Professional collaborative communities

Gain conceptual and theoretical knowledge in a curriculum that also includes field-based experiences that transform knowledge into practice.

With this online education administration degree, you have the flexibility of online learning without the feeling of isolation. You will move through the program with a cohort that allows you to build a professional learning community.

Old Dominion University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders. This autism certification program is designed to prepare teachers and related service providers to effectively work with and provide support for students with autism spectrum disorder.

A certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders can benefit your educational or treatment career in positions such as:

• Special Education Teacher
• Psycho-educational Diagnostician
• Child Advocate
• Child Study Team Member
• Curriculum or Subject Area Supervisor
• Educational or Occupational and Physical Therapist
• Audiology and Speech Pathologist

Enroll in online higher education degrees and advance professional opportunities. If you want to become a leader in a community college, this program can help you achieve your goals. The curriculum is designed around the American Association for Community Colleges (AACC) and the knowledge and skills it has laid out.  

As you complete a program known for its academic rigor and executive-level leadership preparation, you will study community college issues and applied problem-solving. Courses cover such topics as:

• Institutional resource management
• Politics, policy, and advocacy
• Curriculum, program development, and quality assurance
• Leadership and organizational strategy

Gain hands-on leadership experience during an internship at a community college.

All credits earned can be applied toward the Ph.D. program in Community College Leadership.

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. Learn how to help others get the best out of their staff. You will learn to assess performance, identify improvement, and apply these to real-world problems. Integrating technology by introducing instructional design and business education, this online human resources degree focuses on performance, planning, and change initiatives. Graduates of this online instructional design degree are ready to intervene in problematic performance situations, design programs to optimize performance and work through the many facets of an organization’s needs.

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. During the pandemic online education was at an all-time high; in this post-pandemic world, it remains popular. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to help students in grades K-12 find success with online education. This program provides a fundamental understanding of online:

• Learning methods
• Strategies
• Management
• Designs
• Resources

Courses focus on the unique pedagogical structures of online learning environments.  

This hands-on instructional design degree program offers opportunities for interactions and close consultations with recognized experts in the area. Class projects are designed to create material to be used in your own online classroom.

Enroll in this secondary education degree online and advance professional opportunities. If you are a full-time teacher with a provisional license in Virginia or just want to improve your knowledge of secondary education, this program may be for you.

The curriculum provides a strong foundation for teaching knowledge and skills. It was built around the courses that are most frequently required that a provisionally licensed teacher take. These courses may be:

• Human Growth and Development
• Reading Across the Content Areas
• Classroom and Behavior Management
• Foundations of Education  

You will move through the program with a cohort that allows you to build a professional learning community.

Make a difference in your community with this online library science degree. Accurate information is essential, and technology is constantly changing. Prepare to guide communities through research and learning through a program that is centered on leadership, social justice, and authentic practice. Graduates are ready for careers as: 

• Information specialists
• Librarians
• Media specialists

Courses are project-based, so students will spend time in a library for most courses. The curriculum includes community engagement, project-based learning, and internships.

Do you want to take on an administrative role working with grades K-12? If so, this exciting online master’s in education administration may be for you.

The curriculum provides conceptual and theoretical knowledge. Learn about such topics as:

• Leadership and policy for school improvement
• Data analysis and decision-making
• Educational resource and fiscal management
• Establishing and leading professional collaborative communities

Internship hours are embedded throughout the content coursework but six credits of clinical experience are also required.

You will move through the program with a cohort that allows you to build a professional learning community.

This online education administration degree leads to Virginia licensure in Educational Administration and Supervision, PreK-12.

If you are a licensed elementary teacher who wants to enhance your knowledge and career, this online elementary education degree may be for you. You will improve, update, and enrich your teaching expertise.

Students in this program enhance their competency in this age group and in how these students learn. Courses improve your ability to teach effectively and conduct practitioner research.  

You will move through the program with a cohort that allows you to build a professional learning community.

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. This program is ideal for those who have an interest in how technology can enhance the educational experience of students. Gain a strong background in the theory and practice of the industrial design and technology field. Courses in this curriculum cover such topics as:

• Instructional design
• Applied cognition
• Distance education
• Evaluation and assessment
• Quantitative and qualitative research  

The remainder of the curriculum is comprised of electives that match your career goals and interests.  

Students have the option of earning a certificate in Modeling and Simulation as a topic of study.

Enroll in this master’s in STEM education online degree and advance professional opportunities. If you have a bachelor’s degree related to teaching elementary or middle school mathematics and are a licensed teacher, this program will help you advance your knowledge and career.

Prepare for a leadership role in your educational community and to impact the mathematics achievement and success of PreK-8 students. Learn to support learners through culturally responsive pedagogy and reform-oriented instruction. In addition to practicing and crafting their leadership skills, students in this program also gain a deeper understanding of student’s mathematical thinking and cognitive development.  

One of the most important parts of this curriculum is a math specialist internship at your local school division.   

This program is designed to prepare Virginia-licensed teachers for endorsement as math specialist in grades PreK-8.

Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. Reading is an important building block that most other education is built upon. Prepare to help elementary and secondary school level students strengthen their literacy skills.  

This online literacy degree provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to:

• Teach reading
• Develop reading programs
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses
• Serve as a literacy coach
• Teach professional development

One of the most important aspects of this curriculum is the supervised curriculum. Get practice tutoring children while gaining experience diagnosing and remedying reading problems. You will also take part in a field-based reading specialist/literacy coaching experience.

Enroll in this secondary education degree online and advance professional opportunities. If you are a licensed middle and/or secondary teacher who wants to advance your knowledge and degree, this program may be for you. The program not only provides new knowledge and skills, but it also transforms your beliefs about teaching. The new instructional practices and beliefs impact your classroom and school.

The curriculum emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of teaching in a diverse setting. Learn to conduct powerful educational research and become an agent of change.  

You will move through the program with a cohort that allows you to build a professional learning community.  

Upon graduation, licensed teachers may upgrade their licensure to the Postgraduate Professional level.

This online computer engineering degree is designed to provide a broad background in engineering and technical computer principles. Prepare to work on both hardware and software. You will complete core courses in electrical engineering and computer science.  

Earn a degree in one of two majors:

• Computer Engineering
• Modeling and Simulation Engineering

Computer Engineering features a built-in minor in computer science. Modeling and Simulation Engineering includes visualization techniques that you will use to examine complex problems.

The online ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Technology program focuses on professional fields in construction, consulting engineering, surveying, and development. Students will have the opportunity to gain fundamental engineering skills, in addition to effective communication and computer literacy capabilities.

Specific areas of study include:

• Construction management
• Structural design
• Site development

Electrical engineering technology combines a range of professional skill sets in electronics, electrical systems, and their maintenance. The online Electrical Engineering Technology program at ODU is intended for individuals who want to further knowledge in solving complex technical issues and gain leadership and communication skills.

Specific areas of study offered online within this degree program include:

• Communication Systems Technology
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Embedded Systems Technology
• Mechatronics Systems Technology
• Power Systems Technology

This online mechanical engineering degree provides added focus areas of study in manufacturing, mechanical, and nuclear systems. Individual courses range from topics in computer-aided drafting and dynamics to fluid mechanics, and automation and controls. Earn a minor in engineering science simultaneously; it is built into the curriculum. Graduates are eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Participate in live online class meetings.

Climb the career ladder with this online industrial engineering degree. This program teaches you to manage, operate, and maintain technological systems. Learn to assess problems and propose solutions to improve productivity in a career as a technical generalist. Graduates are experts in: 

• Product specifications
• Materials and processes
• Industrial control and information systems
• Manufacturing production

As you earn this degree you will take classes that are live and online.

Become a technology leader and/or teacher with this online systems engineering degree. You will be able to work as a teacher and researcher at academic institutions, work at research labs, or be a technology leader at an organization that focuses on innovation and technological leadership.  

This online engineering management degree emphasizes research. You will work with expert faculty to develop innovative solutions and conduct research in an area that interests you both. Complete courses that blend theoretical knowledge with applied and pragmatic research.  

Students are required to attend live online classes. However, these courses are typically held in the evening.

Take your career to the next level with this online engineering degree. The purpose of this certificate is to provide practicing engineers with the opportunity to study Coastal Engineering at the graduate level without committing to a master’s degree program. Gain a basic level of understanding of the physical sciences, engineering, economics, the environment, and the institutional-political-social and aesthetic constraints that influence all coastal engineering design. Courses in this program will likely include:  

• Introduction to Coastal Engineering
• Dredging and Beach Engineering
• Coastal Hydrodynamics and Sediment Processes

All courses can be applied toward the master’s program in Civil Engineering with a focus on Coastal Engineering.

Climb the career ladder with this online engineering management degree. Practicing engineers can further their knowledge and become more competent in managing socio-technical systems with this advanced engineering certificate. Topics covered include: 

• Project management
• Operations research
• Cost estimating
• Financial analysis

Choose all four courses from an approved list of choices. Some courses may be applied toward the Master of Engineering Management.

This emerging discipline combines systems engineering tools and practices with the tactical insights of operational planning. The online systems engineering degree program is designed to elevate understanding of the difficulties that are inherent to working with complex, socio-technical systems, or systems of systems, in extremely transient and uncertain situations. It provides the student with the opportunity to hone the planning, decision-making, and/or execution skills necessary to work in transformational environments. 

This program was designed with Navy requirements in mind. Learn to integrate the Fleet, Technology, and Acquisition communities to create advances in war-fighting capabilities. If you are interested in other areas, you can select courses that allow you to focus on your career goals.

This online mechanical engineering degree is designed to prepare graduates for professional practice in teaching, research and development, design, and consulting. Graduates are prepared for challenging and rewarding employment in high-technology industries, research organizations, consulting firms, and government agencies. Prepare to thrive in the rapidly evolving fields of computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies in the continuous pursuit of quality products and shorter production cycles.

The curriculum consists of four core courses and six electives. This allows you to focus on an area of interest. You also have the flexibility to study when and where it is convenient, with many classes not having a scheduled meeting time.

This online systems engineering degree provides an interdisciplinary approach to support the realization, deployment, and maintenance of successful system solutions to complex problems. Build upon your technical background as an engineer. It is designed to provide in-depth, real-world practitioner expertise in engineering complex system solutions. In addition, this rigorous educational experience will help develop your skills in effectively addressing complex problems for both government and commercial organizations. Students in the program are introduced to core competencies for systems engineering, complex systems, modeling, systems analysis, and complex problem-solving needed for the successful delivery of system solutions.

Graduates pursue careers in such areas as:

• Systems engineering fundamentals
• Complex systems analysis
• Systems architecture and modeling
• Systems engineering management
• Decision-making and risk analysis

Engineering Management is a specialized form of management concerned with the application of engineering principles to business practice. This online engineering management degree is founded on the solid principles of science and systems engineering while also employing the tools of management science and project management. Your coursework will build on your engineering experience and prepare you to address issues related to the design, operation, analysis, and transformation of complex problems. 

With a master’s degree in engineering management, you’ll be prepared to lead in:

• Product Development
• Design Engineering
• Industrial Engineering Technology
• Human Systems Engineering
• Project Management

Courses are flexible. Some courses allow you to study whenever it is convenient while others have set meeting times.

Old Dominion University offers the online Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering. Aerospace engineering involves analyzing and designing complex multidisciplinary systems associated with aircraft, spacecraft, rockets, unpiloted aerial and space robotic platforms, and many other emerging areas within aeronautics and astronautics.

This program provides students with an environment of scientific inquiry and intellectual stimulation, opportunities for advanced education and creative research (essential for careers in teaching, research, or design), and pathways to contribute to the body of knowledge in aerospace engineering. ODU’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has close ties with NASA Langley Research Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Research Laboratory, and other government agencies and local industry.

The Aerospace Engineering degree is also offered as a Master of Engineering degree.

This online civil engineering degree is designed to help students become technological leaders in civil and environmental engineering. The curriculum prepares students to be master planners, designers, constructors, and managers of the built environment and stewards of our natural resources and the environment while emphasizing coastal engineering. The coastal engineering curriculum emphasizes advances in knowledge in topics unique to coastal environments, such as wave theory, soil erosion, and coastal resilience to sea level rise.

Enjoy an interactive approach to education as you learn from faculty who are active in the field. Even though you are studying at a distance you will participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings.

Old Dominion University offers the online Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering, a degree intended for students who want to get a broader knowledge of ECE. This program offers opportunities for advanced coursework as well as challenging research projects to prepare students for leadership roles in engineering careers with industry, government, research organizations, or educational institutions. Students will benefit from the teaching and research expertise of the ODU faculty as they learn both engineering theory and practical application. 

Graduates of this program have been employed as electrical and computer engineers supporting industries such as:

• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• Systems integration
• Shipbuilding
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Telecommunication

Gain in-depth knowledge of this field in courses that are taught by experts as you earn this online environmental engineering degree. Faculty have a variety of specialties and research interests. As you earn your degree you will complete original research in an area of interest. This is flexible, allowing you to complete research either on campus or at your current place of employment.  

Complete courses in such topics as:

• Water and wastewater treatment
• Pollution prevention and mitigation
• Hazardous and solid waste
• Renewable energy and biofuels
• Sustainable development

This online computer engineering degree prepares students for careers as simulation professionals in government and industry, teachers of modeling and simulation at the high school or junior college level, and for advanced graduate study in modeling and simulation or other related disciplines. Learn to use advanced simulations and modeling methods to find innovative solutions for economic development, health care, and transportation issues. The curriculum consists of four core courses, two courses in advanced topics, and four electives that you will choose according to your area of interest.

Courses are flexible, allowing you to study wherever it is convenient. Some courses allow you to study whenever it is convenient while others have live, regular online meeting times.

If you are already working as a licensed dental hygiene professional, you can expand your career options with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. This convenient online program allows you to finish the requirements to obtain your bachelor’s degree while continuing in your current position. Since the program is designed specifically for licensed hygienists, there are no clinical requirements.

Students can be assured of a quality, relevant, and respected education with program accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Students can take their education even further with an option to accelerate into a Master of Science program by combining 12 credit hours from both degree programs.

Coursework in this dental hygiene degree online includes:

• Research methods in health sciences
• Administrative leadership and professional development
• Telehealthcare technology

Old Dominion University offers the online BS in Health Sciences program. This Health Services Administration online bachelor program aims to provide students with current, relevant information and experiences that will enable them to function as entry-level health service administrators and public health practitioners. The program will prepare individuals to be able to function in positions of public health in local, state, national and international arenas.

Old Dominion University offers the online Medical Laboratory Science as a bachelor’s degree-completion program. The medical technologist/medical laboratory scientist performs a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing clinical laboratory tests on patients’ blood, body fluids, and other specimens. This includes clinical tests within the areas of chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology/serology, urinalysis, immunohematology, and molecular pathology.

Potential careers in Medical Technology include the following:

• Laboratory scientist
• Laboratory discipline specialist
• Educator
• Researcher

If you have already started your college degree but still need to finish your bachelor’s degree, this online Bachelor of Science in Public Health is perfect for you. Enrollment professionals will work with you to determine credits that you can transfer into this online bachelor completion program.

With an online Public Health degree, you can work in community healthcare services, population-based research, substance abuse programs, infectious disease control, and much more. In this program you will learn how to convey public health information to diverse groups of people. Courses prepare you to research, evaluate, and improve community health initiatives.

The online Graduate Certificate in Global Health program gives students or professionals in the areas of public administration, business, engineering, or health care an edge in their field.  The curriculum provides comprehensive training in knowledge, practical skills, and leadership, enabling students to make solid impacts in the field of global health.  Careers include a variety of fields, such as health related governmental or non-governmental organizations, university research programs, international healthcare consultancies, and multinational corporations.

The online Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Physician Assistant is for licensed physician assistants who wish to incorporate neonatal care into their skill set. The didactic content of this program complements the on-the-job training students receive. This certificate may be completed in three semesters.

Course topics include, but are not limited to:

• Neonate physiology
• Pharmacology
• Health management for high-risk neonates

One course requires an on-campus visit to Virginia Beach for telehealth training and skills verification. Students will learn how to care for infants with very low birth weight, and infants who require surgery. The online graduate certificate in neonatal physician assistant will prepare graduates for successful and rewarding careers helping premature infants.

The online Master of Public Health from ODU is an interprofessional degree program that connects students with international and community organizations and other health professionals. Students choose one of three concentrations in either Health Behavior and Health Promotion, Global Environmental Health, or Applied Epidemiology and Public Health Data Analytics. This program may be full-time or part-time. Full-time students can finish in two years.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Statistical reasoning for public health
• Systems thinking and health management
• Environment, society, and health

Graduates will be prepared to work in different facets of public health, including management, analytics, marketing, evaluation, designing health programs, and education. The skills and knowledge from this online program will help graduates succeed in the growing industry of public health.

The online Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program prepares students to be leaders in the fields of dentistry and healthcare.  Within the field of dental hygiene, students can choose to specialize in fields such as education, administration/management, research, marketing, and community health.  Graduates find careers in the clinical setting and in fields such as global health, public and community health, research, marketing, and administration and management.

The online RN to BSN degree program from Old Dominion University is designed for registered nurses looking to become more valuable in their current positions or advance their careers and lead other nursing professionals. The knowledge and experience gained in this program can provide graduates with greater career mobility and lead to new opportunities in:

• ​Advanced Practice Nursing (NP, CNS, CRNA, CNM)
• Nursing Management and Administration
• ​Community/Non-profit Organizations
• ​Pharmaceutical/Medical Equipment Sales/Consult

The online DNP degree program from Old Dominion University prepares students to serve as leaders, researchers, and expert clinicians in addressing health disparities and barriers to healthcare. Graduates possess the knowledge and skills required to:

• ​Take leadership in developing interdisciplinary teams
• ​Conduct evidence-based research
• ​Develop programs to improve healthcare outcomes
• ​Become business owners
• Address national policy issues
• ​Advocate for the use of healthcare technology
• Have a voice in healthcare change
• ​Overcome issues related to healthcare

The online Graduate Certificate in Nurse Educator program from Old Dominion University allows students to gain valuable knowledge and practical experience related to teaching in entry-level or graduate nursing education programs. Graduates are prepared to pursue educator positions in learning institutions, hospitals, and the community.

The MSN in Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist/Educator from Old Dominion University is an online agnp program.  With this program you will advance your career while learning to provide patient-centered quality care and improve health outcomes.  Students learn to treat young adults, adults, and older adults.  The curriculum looks at practice models, standards, and regulations that direct advanced nursing practice.  Courses also learn to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing assessments, interventions, and programs.  The program emphasizes advanced clinical practice knowledge, leadership, and integration of technology into practice within the complex healthcare system.

The MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner from Old Dominion University is an online nurse practitioner degree.  This program allows nurses to advance their careers and become primary care providers for patients of all ages.  Courses cover the knowledge and skills in theory, research, and advanced nursing practice needed to be a successful and competent FNP.  The curriculum features a holistic approach to healthcare and nursing with faculty offering knowledge in national healthcare solutions, including telehealth for rural areas.  Graduates will be prepared to treat chronic and acute illnesses, order tests, prescribe medications, promote wellnesses, and more in patients.

Are you interested in advancing your nursing career while devoting your time to helping babies?  The online MSN degree with a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration will help you achieve these goals.  This program begins by teaching advanced clinical practice leadership and then teaches students to provide patient-centered quality care.  The curriculum is designed around improving health outcomes for babies and covers the integration of technology within the complex healthcare system.  Courses cover practice models, standards, and regulations that direct advanced nursing.

The MSN in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner degree from Old Dominion University is an online nurse practitioner program.  This degree allows RNs to advance their careers and provide focused health care.  You will work with preterm babies, infants, and children up to two years of age in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  The curriculum prepares students to care for neonatal patients in:

• Transport
• Acute care
• Chronic care
• Delivery rooms
• Outpatient settings

This program allows students to primarily complete their degree online.  When you do visit campus, you will benefit from ODU’s simulation lab that is designed as a birthing room complete with a birthing mother, preterm infant, and term infant.  By the time you graduate, you will be a competent Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Old Dominion University offers an online MSN degree, the Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, for RNs seeking to advance their careers and specialize in an area of healthcare.  This program focuses on providing quality care for younger patients, from newborn through young adult.  Courses focus on advanced clinical knowledge, leadership, and technology integration into practice.  Students will learn to design, implement, and evaluate nursing assessments, interventions, and programs.  

This program is designed as a primarily online degree, offering greater flexibility than on-campus programs.  You are able to study when and where it is convenient so you can still work and manage personal obligations.  The few in-person requirements feature opportunities to practice and refine the skills and knowledge gained in your studies in a safe practicum experience, furthering your readiness upon graduation.

It takes a special person to devote their lives to working with pediatrics.  If you are looking to advance your nursing career and are interested in this area of healthcare, take a look at the MSN online nurse practitioner program at Old Dominion University, the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree.  

Pediatric nurse practitioners allow nurses to act as primary care providers for children.  Courses prepare students to provide children with comprehensive care, providing the knowledge and skills needed for health promotion, health maintenance, and restorative care.  The curriculum is taught by experienced faculty who practice along with teaching, so students are prepared for current issues in the field.

Are you interested in advancing your nursing career while entering a field that is in high-demand?  The online mental health nurse practitioner program from Old Dominion University may be just what you are seeking!  

This MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree prepares students to fill the need for qualified, trained professionals in the mental health field.  As more people seek mental health care and more psychiatrists retire, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to ensure all patients receive the care they require.  The curriculum prepares students to:

• Assess and diagnose psychiatric disorders
• Identify risk factors for psychiatric illness
• Provide psychotherapy, medication, and other mental health resources
• Promote mental health in hospitals and communities
• Contribute to healthcare reform

Upon completion, students are eligible to take the national certification for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) which is required to practice as an independent provider with prescriptive authority.

The online sociology degree is available from Old Dominion University as either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Sociology.  This degree provides a broad foundation in sociology.  The curriculum covers a variety of topics including social inequality, family, education, socialization, gender roles, and ethnic and minority relations.  An emphasis in criminal justice is also available as an option.  Graduates are prepared for careers in such areas as:

• Social services
• Counseling
• Social science research
• Administrative support positions
• Education
• Law enforcement

Only the Bachelor of Science is available as a full sociology degree online, but both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science are available as degree-completion programs.

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Old Dominion University is an online human services degree program.  This program prepares students for positions in a variety of community service agencies and to act as substance abuse counselors.  The curriculum teaches the roles and functions of human services professionals along with characteristics of human growth and development.  You will learn the theories and skills related to human services and the basic skills related to program evaluation, grant writing, and fundraising.  This degree can also lead to certification as a substance abuse counselor.  Graduates will understand the ethical, legal, and multicultural issues related to human services and be prepared to act as a human services professional.  

This degree is also offered as a bachelor-completion program.

The online Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program is available from Old Dominion University.  This online psychology degree program provides students with a broad understanding of the field of psychology along with a well-rounded education.  You will also be able to select more specialized courses that align with your interests and career goals.  Coursework is designed to refine analytical thinking skills, quantitative method knowledge, experimental design skills, and to help improve skills in employee interactions.  Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in a variety of fields including:

• Social Work
• Probation and Corrections
• Human Resources
• Public Relations
• Education
• Recreational Therapy

This degree is also offered as a bachelor-completion.