Work and Professional Studies Program

Welcome to the Work and Professional Studies (WPS) program. This Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) degree program at Old Dominion University provides you an opportunity to integrate coursework from a variety of disciplines in order to complete a degree focusing on work and professional studies that will be most relevant to your future career.

You will gain a nuanced understanding of work and professional studies through coursework such as the sociology of work and occupations (SOC 415) and organizational behavior (MGMT 451) combined with application courses like interpersonal communication in organizations (COMM 351) and management writing (ENGL 435). See the curriculum guide for additional course offerings.

If you are a transfer or returning student, we offer a variety of options for integrating your previous course of study toward completing your degree. We can evaluate your completed coursework for equivalencies and work with you to chart a course for successfully completing your degree.

We look forward to answering your questions about how this course of study may fit your particular interests and needs as you pursue an undergraduate education at Old Dominion University. Please take a few moments to review the WPS program information by selecting the various links on the left hand side of this webpage page. Please contact us for further information or to schedule an advising appointment.

Daniel O'Leary
Director