Secondary Education & School Leadership

Preparing Competent, Compassionate, Cooperative and Committed Leaders

Purpose

The Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership in the School of Education at Norfolk State University seeks to address the professional development needs of both in-service and pre-service educators.  The department historically has focused its attention on those educational issues germane to the urban experience; however, in this rapidly changing age of information, Secondary Education and School Leadership has in the last few years expanded its purview and globalized its perspective. 

The intent is to provide our students with the kind of broad-based learning experiences that engender dispositions and habitudes of excellence, equity, and most importantly leadership in Virginia's P-12 schools and classrooms which objectives serve as a framework through which the Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership operationalizes the preparation of competent, compassionate, cooperative, and committed school leaders.

 Master of Arts in Urban Education

The following four sequences are offered in the Master of Arts in Urban Education degree program.

> School Counseling PreK-12

This sequence is designed for applicants wishing to become school counselors (not agency-based counselors) in Pre-Kindergarten through grade twelve. Applicants may be admitted for enrollment in the fall and spring terms.

> Community Counseling (Offered at Norfolk Naval Base)

This is an accelerated sequence designed for students interested in community counseling and family service agencies. Teacher certification is not required, applicable or available. Refer to the Office of Graduate Studies for application deadlines for fall, spring and summer admissions.

> Administration and Supervision PreK-12

The Administration and Supervision PreK-12 sequence is geared toward teachers wishing to become an administrator in PreK-12 settings. Teachers must have at least three years of full-time teaching and a full, not provisional, teaching license. Applicants must provide a copy of their teacher’s License when applying as well as three performance evaluations. Forms are available through the Office of Graduate Studies or the Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership. Applicants may be admitted for enrollment in the fall and spring terms.

> Subject Area Concentration

This program is designed for teachers pursuing their master’s degree as well as re-certification in their content area. Applicants must submit a copy of their teaching license as well as complete the Certificate of Preliminary Endorsement Form enclosed in the application.

Art, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics

Master of Arts in Teaching

A passing score on the PRAXIS 1 Examination is required. Applicants must have an advisor in the academic department of their intended major and complete the Certificate of Preliminary Endorsement Form.