School of Education Graduate Programs
Dr. Denelle Wallace, Dean The School of Education offers several programs designed for students interested in an advanced degree in education. Nine programs are available in pre-elementary education including options for Pre K-6 certification and K-12 Special Education programs. Our Urban Education program offers four programs in school counseling, community counseling, principal preparation, and initial teacher certification in a subject content area. Browse our options below.
Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education
Dr. Cynthia Nicholson, Program Coordinator
csnicholson@nsu.edu
757-823-2325
This is an initial teacher certification program which enables its candidates to receive a Master's degree and certification in a subject content area and be qualified to teach in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
M. A. in Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12
Kianga R. Thomas, Ed.D.
krthomas@nsu.edu
(757) 823-9583
Students seeking credentials to teach individuals in the adapted curriculum program may earn a Master of Arts Degree in Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12. Admission requirements consistent with those of the Graduate Council of Norfolk State University and the admissions committee of the Department. Methods courses require 20-hour observation-participation field experiences. Students must have passing scores on PRAXIS I (or equivalent) before taking more than nine credit hours. Students must pass the VRA and VCLA to be approved for student teaching. Applicants may be admitted for enrollment in the fall, spring, and summer terms.
M. A. in Special Education General Curriculum K-12
Kianga R. Thomas, Ed.D.
krthomas@nsu.edu
(757) 823-9583
Students seeking credentials to teach individuals in the special education general curriculum (mild disabilities) program may earn a Master of Arts Degree in Special Education General Curriculum K-12. Admission requirements are consistent with those of the Graduate Council of Norfolk State University and the admissions committee of the Department. Methods courses require 20-hour observation-participation field experiences. Students must have passing scores on PRAXIS I (or equivalent) before taking more than nine credit hours. Students must pass the VRA/RVE and VCLA to be approved for student teaching. Applicants may be admitted for enrollment in the fall, spring, and summer terms.
M. A. in Special Education Rehabilitation Counseling
Kianga R. Thomas, Ed.D.
krthomas@nsu.edu
(757) 823-9583
Students may 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 Department. Applicants may be admitted for enrollment in the fall, spring, and summer terms.
Master of Arts in Urban Education
Melendez O. Byrd, Ph.D.
Department Chair
mobyrd@nsu.edu
757-823-2926
The following sequences are offered in the Master of Arts in Urban Education degree program.
Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Keesha Kerns, Program Coordinator
kmkerns@nsu.edu
(757) 823-8036 or (757) 489-8516
The Urban Education Norfolk State University’s Mental Health Counseling Program is designed to train and prepare candidates who plan to pursue careers in community settings (i.e. community services boards, social service boards, penal institutions, rehabilitation facilities, court services, public, private community agencies. The coursework offered in this degree program will prepare candidates to meet the minimum requirements for national state licensure in mental health counseling. Master of Arts degree program requires 60 semester hours of academic credit (no more than 6 credit hours may be transferred from another university) that includes a 600-hour internship experience. This program is offered at the Norfolk Naval Base.
Professional School Counseling
Dr. Keesha Kerns, Program Coordinator
kmkerns@nsu.edu
(757) 823-8036 or (757) 489-8516
Norfolk State University’s School Counseling Program is designed to train and prepare candidates in the specialty of professional school counseling. The school counseling courses are designed to prepare candidates for careers in school counseling and related educational settings at grade levels PreK-12. The Master of Arts degree program requires 60 semester hours of academic credit (no more than 6 credit hours may be transferred from another university) and includes a 600-hour internship experience
Principal Preparation Program
Dr. Denelle Wallace, Program Coordinator
dlwallace@nsu.edu
(757) 823-8590
The Administration and Supervision PreK-12 sequence is a fully online accelerated program geared toward teachers wishing to become an administrator in PreK-12 settings. This program can be completed in as few as 16 months. 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 Graduate School or the Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership. Applicants may be admitted for enrollment in the fall and spring terms.
Advanced Teacher Education in a Subject Area Concentration
Dr. Cynthia Nicholson, Program Coordinator
csnicholson@nsu.edu
757-823-2325
This program is designed for teachers pursuing their master's degree as well as interested in re-certification in their content area. Students interested in Math and English can apply for the accelerated online program. This program can be completed in as few as 12 months. Applicants must submit a copy of their teaching license as well as complete the Certification of Preliminary Endorsement form in the application portal.
Learn more about our M.A. in Urban Education programs.