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School of Education
Special Education Department
Preparing Competent, Compassionate, Cooperative, and
Committed Leaders
The Department of Special Education offers a sequence of
courses and experiences designed for persons interested in
careers as special educators and related professionals.
The curriculum prepares graduates to
teach in public/private schools and/or work in exceptional
residential settings, centers for persons with disabilities,
and other institutions. A broad-based course sequence
ensures competence in planning and implementing
individualized education programs for exceptional persons in
the least restrictive environment.
Two (2) undergraduate degree programs are offered that
prepare graduates for public school teaching with the
licensure for special education general curriculum K-12. In
these teacher certification programs, students earn either
the B.A. degree in Psychology or the B.S. degree in
Interdisciplinary Studies.
The Post Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure program and the
Graduate Degree programs in the Special Education department
are Special Education General Curriculum K-12, Special
Education Adapted Curriculum (Part of a consortium leading
to an endorsement in adapted curriculum K-12),
Rehabilitation Counseling, and Special Education General
(Non-teaching).
B. A.
Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Special
Education General Curriculum K-12
Students seeking teaching certification in Special Education
General Curriculum (K-12) may pursue a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Psychology. Students must be admitted to the
Teacher Education Program after they have completed 60 hours
of course work, obtained a minimum
overall GPA of 2.5 with no grade below C
in both content area and professional courses, completed the
level I field experience, and received passing scores on
PRAXIS I or equivalent SAT or ACT scores. Passing scores on
the Virginia Reading Assessment and the Virginia
Communication and Literacy Assessment are required for
admission to student teaching.
B. S. Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a
concentration in Special Education General Curriculum K-12
Students seeking teaching certification in Special Education
General Curriculum (K-12) may pursue a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Students must be
admitted to the Teacher Education Program after they have
completed 60 hours of course work, obtained
a minimum overall GPA of2.5 with
no grade below C in both content area and professional
courses, completed the level I field experience, and
received passing scores on PRAXIS I or equivalent SAT or ACT
scores. Passing scores on the Virginia Reading Assessment
and the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment are
required for admission to student teaching.
Non-Degree Graduate Special Education General Curriculum
K-12 (Teacher Licensure only)
The Post Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program admission
requirements are consistent with those of the Graduate
Council of Norfolk State University and the admissions
committee of the Special Education Department.
Master of Arts in Special Education
Students seeking credentials to teach individuals in the adapted curriculum program can earn a Master of Arts Degree in
Special Education. Admission requirements are consistent with those of the Graduate Council of Norfolk State University and the admissions committee of the Special Education Department.
Master of Arts in Special Education
Students can earn a Master of Arts Degree in Special
Education which documents preparedness to work as a rehabilitation counselor. Admission requirements are consistent with those of the Graduate Council of Norfolk State University and the admissions committee of the Special Education Department.
Master of Arts in Special Education
Students from any discipline who wish to increase their competence in serving persons in special education programs can earn a Master of Arts Degree in
Special Education. Admission requirements are consistent with those of the Graduate Council of Norfolk State University and the admissions committee of the Special Education Department.
Transition Special Education Program - Graduate Certificate
(Online)
This graduate certificate in Transition Special Education
will prepare secondary special education teachers to more
effectively respond to the need for transition services as
mandated by federal law – Individuals with Disabilities
Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) of 2004. An effective
program in transition planning and services must include
vocational and career assessment, Individualized Transition
Plan development, and knowledge of the role of parents and
agencies, as well as job development and job placement
skills. Twelve hours of the following coursework will assist
in enabling secondary special education teachers to meet
those mandates.
Bilingual Special Education Program - Graduate Certificate
(Online)
This is a certificate for in-service K-12 teachers seeking
to increase their knowledge of basic principles and
practices of teaching exceptional learners from culturally
and linguistically diverse backgrounds. A core curriculum of
five courses (15 credit hours) meets the requirements of
this certificate. In addition, ten hours of clinical
experience are required for each course.
 
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