About this Program

Communication is one of the fastest growing majors in the College of Arts and Letters. Our emphasis areas within the program produce creative, culturally aware, highly effective, communicators. Our student-centered approach is a synthesis of theoretical and applied learning providing a dynamic, conceptual grounding for lifelong learning and career flexibility.

Program Highlights

  • Our program offers diverse courses that give students research and insight in the following areas: Communication Studies: Relating Across the Life Span, Professional Communication, Strategic Communication, Media Studies and Cinema and TV Production

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
B.A. or B.S.
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn鈥攈alf of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Producers

$90,770 Median Salary

Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

Community Health Workers

$42,340 Median Salary

Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

$52,630 Median Salary

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Training and Development Specialists

$64,700 Median Salary

Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance. May analyze training needs.

Alumni Careers

ESPN
WVEC Channel 13
WTKR Channel 3
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
Meridian Group
Higher Education

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Communication at ODU?
Students entering the B.A. or B.S. program in Communication should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

Transfer

91短视频, 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...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United 91短视频s
Cost Per-Credit $439
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,109

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit 91短视频 Student Financial Aid.

Scholarships

The Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Endowed Scholarship鈥疐und acknowledges excellence in spoken and written communications using the English language. The recipient must be a rising junior or senior with a declared major in English or Communications with a 3.50 grade point average and recommended by the department chair and dean. The Bruce T. and Sarah Bishop Endowed Scholarship鈥痺as established鈥痶o assist a full-time student in the College of Arts and Letters who has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, demonstrates financial need, and demonstrates evidence of involvement in student activities. (FAFSA) The Linda H. and Edward Bradley Endowed Scholarship鈥痺as established鈥痶o assist an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Letters with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who is eligible for the Federal Pell grant. (FAFSA) The College of Arts and Letters General Scholarship鈥痺as established to assist a full-time student in the College of Arts and Letters. The Drewry Family Endowed Scholarship鈥was established in 2004 by William B. Drewry to be given to a declared undergraduate majoring in the College of Arts and Letters. The recipient must be academically average with a grade point average between 2.8 and 3.0. Preference will be given to a student with financial aid. (FAFSA) The R.K.T. 鈥淜it鈥 Larson Scholarship鈥痠s made possible by an endowment established in memory of Mr. Larson by his friends and colleagues of The Virginian-Pilot newspaper. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior with financial need who is enrolled full-time and works on a school, community or 91短视频 publication. Recipient must be a resident of a Virginia or North Carolina city or county served by The Virginian-Pilot. (FAFSA) The Memorial and Recognition Scholarship鈥疐und is an endowed scholarship that will be awarded to a student with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 and is able to demonstrate involvement in community service.

Contact

Master Lecturer

3002 BATTEN ARTS & LETTERS
NORFOLK, 23529