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Old Dominion University is Virginia?s forward-focused residential metropolitan research university for high-achieving students who want rigorous academics and an energetic community with a rich mix of nationalities, cultures, and life experiences. With an enrollment of nearly 25,000 students, the university offers 70 bachelors, 54 masters, 2 educational specialist and 42 doctoral degree programs through its colleges of Arts and Letters, Business and Public Administration, Education, Engineering and Technology, Health Sciences and Sciences. Our nationally recognized faculty use their real-world expertise and award-winning teaching methods to challenge students to achieve their highest goals. Engaging, modern and relevant learning opportunities foster creativity, encourage independence, and teach skills for personal and professional success. ODU professors bring classrooms to life, and you can apply your newfound knowledge in the university’s award-winning internship program at multi-national corporations, governmental laboratories, or a variety of organizations around the globe. Old Dominion is the only doctoral university in the nation that guarantees every student practical career-related experience within their major?and for credit. At Old Dominion University, the profusion of culture, technology, knowledge and experience translates into one thing: your ability to shape your future and achieve success.