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11 Master's degrees offered by the university
Psychology
The master’s program in Psychology at Old Dominion University offers a course of study leading to the Master of Science with a major in general psychology. The master’s degree program is appropriate for students wishing to enter a doctoral program at Old Dominion or another university or for those seeking the master’s as a terminal degree.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Counseling)
This Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Counseling) MEd program from Old Dominion University prepares students to practice as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in diverse contexts.
Counseling
The graduate program on the Counseling Norfolk campus at Old Dominion University offers a master’s degree, with a counseling concentration. Master’s degrees are offered in three concentrations (college counseling, clinical mental health counseling, and school counseling).
Sociolinguistics (Applied Linguistics)
The Sociolinguistics (Applied Linguistics) MA program from Old Dominion University prepares students to pursue advanced graduate study, teach in colleges, adult education programs, businesses, private schools and institutions in the U.S. or abroad, work with private businesses, and the language acquisition needs of second language learners.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Online)
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Online) program offered by Old Dominion University reports a shortage in psychiatric mental-health nurses. There is consistent growth in the mental health field, contributing to the need for qualified, trained professionals.
Literature (English)
This Literature (English) MA program from Old Dominion University, which offers a comprehensive grounding in literary and cultural studies and critical theory, prepares students for careers in community college and four-year university teaching, public media, and a variety of jobs in the public sphere. It also prepares students for advanced literary and cultural studies at the Ph.D. level.
Lifespan & Digital Communication
The Master of Arts in Lifespan & Digital Communication at Old Dominion University focuses on the study of human communication and digital media.
Economics
The Master of Arts in Economics at Old Dominion University is a flexible degree that can meet a wide range of student needs. The program allows students to pursue a traditional approach as preparation for entry into a doctoral program or an applied approach geared toward business and policy analysis in a specialized area.
Speech-Language Pathology
The Speech-Language Pathology program at Old Dominion University leads to the Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and prepares students for careers as speech-language pathologists in public schools as well as hospitals, clinics, private practice, rehabilitation centers, and numerous other settings.
International Studies
Old Dominion University offers M.A. degrees in International Studies through the Graduate Program in International Studies (GPIS).
School Counseling (Counseling)
This School Counseling (Counseling) MEd program offered at Old Dominion University prepares students to practice as professional school counselors in K-12 educational settings and meets the school counseling licensing requirements in Virginia.