Learn What You Love

with Old Dominion University's College of Arts & Letters

Old Dominion University’s College of Arts and Letters offers a wealth of majors — from music performance and political science to art history and criminal justice. All of them can open doors to fulfilling professions.

Yet, we know the world is changing. Our students prepare for lifelong careers, not just one job.

Those who pursue degrees in the humanities at our college can get a career head start through paid internships funded by a $5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Learn what you love in the College of Arts and Letters.

Your meaningful Monarch’s journey begins here.

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Produced or Hosted Arts Events

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Majors Offered

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Fulltime Faculty

Proven Results

The ODU Geography Department did an excellent job preparing me for the workforce.

David Borges '10 Director, Committee on Earth Observation Satellites Systems Engineering Office, NASA’s Langley Research Center

The College of Arts & Letters provided me with hands-on learning through real-world projects that directly engaged with clients. My coursework at ODU taught me creativity, strategy, and strong communication skills - which are incredibly beneficial in pursuing a career in partnership marketing.

Moira Olexa '24 Marketing Account Executive with Little League International

My education at ODU supported my goals to become a leader in the field by not only teaching me to think critically, but by offering real-world opportunities to practice my skills.

Jackie Spainhour '11 (M.A. '12) President and CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation

I really think a lot of what I’ve been able to do … I owe to the amazing academics that are at ODU today.

Timea Renfrow '18

If you can defend your thoughts and position, you can do anything.

Will Giandoni '02 Entrepreneur

The ODU Geography Department did an excellent job preparing me for the workforce.

David Borges '10 Director, Committee on Earth Observation Satellites Systems Engineering Office, NASA’s Langley Research Center

Moira Olexa '24 Marketing Account Executive with Little League International

My education at ODU supported my goals to become a leader in the field by not only teaching me to think critically, but by offering real-world opportunities to practice my skills.

Jackie Spainhour '11 (M.A. '12) President and CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation