20 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Students at the Modeling and Simulation Engineering BSc program offered at Old Dominion University have access to state-of-the-art facilities featuring several instructional and research laboratories, a virtual reality theater, and a four-walled C.A.V.E. (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment).

Fine Arts offered at Old Dominion University focuses on intensive creative work in the following visual arts majors: 3D Media & Materials Studies, Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, and Photography & Print Media.

The Painting and Drawing (Fine Arts) BFA program offered at Old Dominion University supports the investigation of various methods, forms and histories of painting and drawing in addition to the spaces these modes occupy in the contemporary sphere.

The Dance Education (Theatre and Dance) BA program offered at Old Dominion University engages students in a dynamic and transformative process of dance training, fostering curiosity, imagination, versatility and innovation.

Students pursuing the Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology degree at Old Dominion University will have hands-on experience with state-of-the-art existing and emerging technology, and thorough grounding in the fundamentals of the theory, the practice, and the artistry involved in live sound, sound recording, and music production.

The Visual Studies program offered by Old Dominion University cultivates the exploration of human experience through the visual arts by encouraging students to engage with the histories of art making, materials and vehicles of expression, design principles, and best practices in business administration and communication.

The Theatre Education (Theatre and Dance) BA program offered at Old Dominion University integrates theatre arts and education in the classroom, in the community, and on the stage. Part of our mission is to use the power of theatre to shape society and to change lives. We see education as the tool with which our students create the future.

Game Studies and Design at Old Dominion University is an interdisciplinary major that allows students to specialize in game programming or game design while also learning game scholarship.

The Graphic Design (Fine Arts) BFA program offered at Old Dominion University provides a sequenced curriculum structured to prepare students for successful transition into professional practice, designing communications for a wide range of traditional and digital delivery.

The Theatre (Theatre and Dance)  BA program from Old Dominion University is for students who want to explore every aspect of theatre -- from acting to producing to designing. If your goal is to work as a director, producer or dramaturg, this is for you. You'll develop a well-rounded understanding of the what, how and why of theatre.

The Dance (Theatre and Dance) BA program offered at Old Dominion University engages students in a dynamic and transformative process of dance training, fostering curiosity, imagination, versatility and innovation.

At Art History at Old Dominion University the study of the history of art promotes visual and cultural literacy, critical and independent thinking, and advanced research and communication skills. ODU offers a BA in Art History at Old Dominion University, as well as a minor in Art History. 

The Music Composition program offered at Old Dominion University focuses on the development of composition, analysis and computer skills and is based on a comprehensive study of the theoretical background of music from all periods and various cultures. 

The Photography and Print Media (Fine Arts) BFA program offered at Old Dominion University is a unique combination of reproducible media and concept-driven art practice. This pairing provides students with the ability to experiment across disciplines or to concentrate mainly in photography or print media. Each student will develop an individual program of courses that meets their interests.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music at Old Dominion University allows students to specialize in music within a broad liberal arts degree program. 

Women's Studies at Old Dominion University is a multi- and interdisciplinary field of study encompassing all aspects, historical and contemporary, of women's natures, lives, and perspectives. The Women's Studies Department offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees with a major in women's studies at Old Dominion University.

The Studio Art BA program from Old Dominion University offers courses in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and 3D media.

Students completing the Music Education BMus degree offered at Old Dominion University will be recommended for the appropriate license to teach music in the public schools. Concentrations are available in vocal or instrumental music for grades PreK-12.

In keeping with the Art Department's mission of empowering students to become visually critical thinkers through their creative practice, the Three-Dimensional Media and Material Studies (Fine Arts) BFA program from Old Dominion University focuses on making as a form of thinking through technical mastery of both traditional craftsmanship and emerging technologies.

The Music Performance BMus degree offered at Old Dominion University prepares students for the high level of musicianship and professionalism expected in multiple genres of music. Its emphasis focuses on developing individual musicianship through applied music lessons, solo performance and participation in a variety of ensembles along with a foundation in music theory and history.