They bring the latest methods and historical interpretations to their classes. The Department's strengths lie within American and European history, but we also have faculty members who cover Latin America, Africa, East Asia, South Asia, and Russia. Currently we have seventeen faculty members who offer graduate courses and nearly sixty students are enrolled in the program during any given semester. Classes are small, usually eight to fifteen students. Seminars most often meet at night to accommodate work schedules.
Faculty members keep regular office hours and can be easily reached for consultation.
Twice a year the faculty also host a graduate student party. One of the distinctive features of Old Dominion University's student body is its diversity, visible among undergraduates and graduates. The graduate students who enroll in our program come from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Many of our students, however, are already in the workplace and seek an M.A. in History to secure a promotion, enhance knowledge within their areas of specialization, or increase their overall flexibility within the job market. The Department thus offers a broad-based and highly flexible program that addresses the diverse needs of our students.