About this Program

The minor in Ocean & Earth Science is designed for students who wish to supplement their major course of study with coursework in this field. Juniors and seniors with declared majors in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics or physics are eligible to enter the minor program. Students wishing to pursue the minor may elect to emphasize any aspect of geology, or biological, chemical, or physical oceanography.


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Program Highlights

  • The minor allows students to supplement their major course of study with coursework in the field of ocean and earth sciences.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Ocean & Earth Science at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿?
Students entering the Minor program in Ocean & Earth Science should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
  • Students with majors in other disciplines should consult with the OEAS chief departmental advisor before applying to the program since specific course prerequisites for upper division courses in the minor will be strictly enforced.

  • To declare this minor, a student must have already declared a major and have a minimum GPA of 2.00.  Students must declare the Ocean and Earth science minor with the chief departmental advisor (CDA).  To successfully complete the minor, a student must complete 12 credit hours of OEAS coursework at the 300 and/or 400 level. The following courses do not satisfy the minor requirements:  , ,&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²¹²Ô»å .  Students must receive a C or better in each course taken for the minor including prerequisites, and a minimum of six credit hours must be completed at Old Dominion University.

Transfer

ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, 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...

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Cost

Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ tuition and fees page

Active Duty Military Rate
$250 / Cost Per-Credit
Virginia Resident
$281 / Cost Per-Credit
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
$453 / Cost Per-Credit
Non-Resident
$972 / Cost Per-Credit

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

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Professor & Eminent Scholar

439 OCEANOGRAPHY & PHYSICS BLDG
NORFOLK, VA 23529