Admission To Teacher Education
- Click on the application entitled, "Application for Admission to Teacher Education" toward the bottom of the webpage. There will also be a helpful video, Overview document, and Evaluation of Dispositions document.
Along with the application, the requirements for admission to a Teacher Education Program are the following:
- 2.75 Cumulative GPA or higher
- Minimum completion of 30 university credit hours
- Pass EDU 201 (grade of C or higher)
- Provide evidence of officially passing the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
- Provide a current Academic Program Evaluation (from My NSU Self Service menu)
- Provide an Evaluation of Dispositions form from a NSU professor
Additional dates have been added for the submission of applications for Admissions to Teacher Education:
- Applications received by March 15th and May 15th will be considered for Fall admissions to Teacher Education.
- Applications received by September 15th and December 15th will be considered for Spring admissions to Teacher Education.
Recently the School of Education has had school districts from as far as California and Wisconsin asking to schedule time to recruit our teacher candidates. Many of these school districts provide valuable incentives, such as total financial support for master’s degrees and relocation expense coverage. Yes, we are loyal to our Hampton Roads and Virginia school districts as a state institution of higher learning, but it is also important for us to encourage our students to positively impact the world.
CONGRATULATIONS
- It is with great joy that we showcase the awesome accomplishments of our teacher preparation program completers. Deonte Spears (Class of 2023) is the Outstanding First Year Teacher at Norfolk Public School Division’s Ingleside Elementary School.
- On February 17, 2024, Dr. Shafeeq Ameen presented "HBCUS: Our Future Teachers Are Right Here!" at the VEA of Colors Conference in Richmond, Virginia.
- Our P-12 partners are amazing! Dr. Michelle Ferebee, Principal at Deep Creek Elementary came to speak to our Spring 2024 Student Teachers during the Professional Seminar series on February 15, 2024.
- During the ACAD 80th Annual Meeting (February 21 - 23, 2024) in Tampa, Florida, Dr. Shafeeq Ameen and Dr. Kianga Thomas presented to academic leaders from colleges and universities throughout the United States. Dr. Shafeeq Ameen's roundtable discussion was entitled, "Maximizing Student Engagement." Dr. Kianga Thomas' roundtable discussion was entitled, "Developing a Resilient Culture in Organizations."
- The "Exercise Science Club" instructors provided valuable workshops to several of our Spring 2024 Student Teachers. These American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED workshops were held on February 22nd and 29th. Participants included: (Instructors) -- Dr. Sullivan, Exercise Science Club Advisor, Curtis Day, Excercise Science Club President, Deanna Fitzgerald, Exercise Science Club Secretary, Candace Croom, Trinitee Gadson, and Chanelle Parnell; (Student Teachers) -- Leah Coston, Kaylee Jones, Nile E. Mayo, Niya Fields, Maya Smith, Joshua Duhe-Harris, Heather Collins, and Maya Smith. THANK YOU TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!!
- Virginia Educators Rising, Potomac Shores Middle School, Dumfries, Virginia: Saturday, March 2, 2024 -- This conference provided many high school students interested in becoming teachers an opportunity to learn more about the teaching profession and learn about teacher preparation programs throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. Priscilla Spencer and Dr. Denelle Wallace-Alexander spoke with numerous sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking information about teacher preparation programs at Norfolk State University. We even had the benefit of running into one of our graduates, Mr. Ebenezer Agyemang-Kusi. Currrently, Mr. Agyemang-Kusi is teaching 6th and 7th grade physical education at Potomac Shores Middle School and pursuing a master's degree in Educational Leadership.
- Dr. Cynthia Burwell will receive the "Advancement of Health Education (FAHE) Ann E. Nolte Writing Award" during the 2024 Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Annual Conference, which will be held from March 20-22, 2024 in St. Louis, MO. As a champion for health and wellness in our community, Dr. Burwell has co-authored the book chapter “Promoting Health in Colleges and Universities.” The chapter was published in the book, Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice (3rd edition)
UpComing Meetings
- There will be a School of Education (SOE) Faculty & Staff meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The focus of the meeting will be regarding departmental progress on the goals of the SOE Strategic Plan 2022-2025, the SOE Student Recognition and Donor Appreciation Luncheon in April, and professional development during the closing meeting of the semester in May.
- VACTE Spring 2024 Conference, Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia: Thursday, March 7, 2024 through Friday, March 8, 2024 -- The theme for the conference is "Empowering Futures: Essential Dialogues in Education Preparation." Dr. Ronald White and Dr. Denelle Wallace-Alexander will attend the conference and gain valuable information presented by the Virginia Department of Education and other teacher preparation program researchers.
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AABHE 2024 Annual Conference, Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada: Friday, March 23, 2024 through Tuesday, March 26, 2024 -- The theme for this year’s annual conference is "Power, Performance, and Pride: Enhancing the Legacy of Blacks in Higher Education."
Encouraging Undergraduate Research
- Brandon Matthews, Jr. and his faculty research mentor, Dr. Ann-Catherine Sullivan attended the "Virginia Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Conference" in Harrisonburg, VA. They presented Undergraduate Mentorship in a session that documented the mentor-mentee URM experience based on Bandura’s Social Cognitive Career Theory. Additionally, Mr. Matthews had the opportunity to strengthen his presentation skills during the poster session. Faculty, please continue to strengthen our students’ research skills through mentorship.
- Three of our Education majors – Jordan Moody, Autumn Alexander, and Gabrielle Parker -- did an excellent presentation at the Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE) 2023 Conference October 6th-7th at the Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel entitled, “There’s Life in Literature.” We thank the Dean of the Robert C. Nusbaum Honors College, Dr. Khadijah Miller, Associate Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Cynthia Nicholson, and Director of Clinical Experiences and Student Services, Dr. Shafeeq Ameen for pouring so much into our honors students and encouraging them to showcase their talents.
- The School of Education has the highest Freshman cohort retention rate at 76%. This rate is moving us in the right direction for meeting our goal of 85% for overall undergraduate and graduate student retention rates by 2025.