Programs

Undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree require a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit. These programs lead to the Virginia Collegiate Professional Teacher Certificate or to a specific educational career. The licensure and degree requirements for all programs offered by the School of Education may be revised due to the Virginia Department of Education's regulations, Norfolk State University requirements, or regional and national accreditation standards. Please contact the Office of the Dean for the most current program information.

Undergraduate

Teacher Licensure Programs (CAEP Accredited-2022 and VDOE Approved-2022)

Bachelor of Science Education (BSED) in Elementary Education K-6
Bachelor of Science Education (BSED) in Special Education K-12
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (BS.EXE.HPE) Health Physical Education K-12

Teacher Licensure Endorsement in Secondary Education

Biology
Chemistry
English
History and Social Science
Mathematics
Music/Instrumental
Music/Vocal
Physics

Non-Teacher Licensure Programs

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science-Concentration (BS.EXE.KIN) Kinesiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science-Concentration (BS.EXE.HWR) Health Wellness Rehabilitation
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science-Concentration (BS.EXE.HFI) Health Fitness Instructor
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Child Care (Non-Teaching Certification Option)

Graduate

Educator Endorsement Programs (CAEP Accredited-2022 and VDOE Approved-2022)

Master of Arts in Urban Education-Concentration Professional School Counseling (K-12)
Master of Arts in Urban Education-Concentration Principal Preparation Online
Master of Arts in Teaching-Concentration Elementary Education (P-6)
Master of Arts in Teaching-Concentration Special Education
Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary Education

Non-Educator Endorsement Programs

Master of Arts in Urban Education-Concentration Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Urban Education-Subject Area Concentrations of Biology, Chemistry, English, and Mathematics (Online)