Principal Preparation Pre-K-12
Dr. Denelle Wallace, Program Coordinator
dlwallace@nsu.edu
757-823-8590
The Principal Preparation program is designed to prepare the candidate to be an effective school administrator. Candidates must have at least three years of certified teaching experience. They must submit three evaluation forms in which one must be from the appropriate school leader, documenting the applicant’s ability and potential to be an effective principal or assistant principal. Applicants already holding a master’s degree may receive the endorsement without pursuing the research option or the pre-requisite research course. However, they will need to complete all other courses. The program is offers courses in theory, practice, and research with a primary goal to prepare students to become competent, compassionate, collaborative, and committed leaders in urban environments. All individuals will be required to take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA), a requirement in Virginia.
Prerequisites:
Certification as a Teacher and 3 years of teaching experience
This program is offered as an accelerated online program designed to be completed in 18 - 24 months.
mental health counseling (naval base program)
Dr. Keesha Kerns, Graduate Program Coordinator
kmkerns@nsu.edu
(757) 823-8036 or (757) 489-8516
Norfolk State University’s Mental Health Counseling Program is designed to train and prepare candidates who plan to pursue careers in community agencies (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 and state licensure. The Masters 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.
Professional School Counseling
Dr. Keesha Kerns, Graduate Program Coordinator
(757) 823-8036
kmkerns@nsu.edu
Norfolk State University’s School Counseling Program is designed to prepare candidates in the specialty of professional school counseling. The school counseling courses cover the common core areas of
- professional counseling orientation and ethical practice,
- social and cultural diversity,
- human growth and development,
- career development,
- counseling and helping relationships,
- group counseling and group work,
- assessment and testing, and
- research and program evaluation which represents knowledge areas that are fundamental to the counseling profession and essential for candidates seeking careers in school counseling and related educational settings at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND SUPERVISION (online)
The Leadership and Supervision degree program is designed for in-service teachers and/or school staff personnel who wish to be endorsed as curriculum leaders, specialists, and supervisors.
MA in Urban Education in Subject Area Concentrations
Dr. Cynthia Nicholson, Program Coordinator
csnicholson@nsu.edu
757-823-2325
The Master of Arts in Urban Education in subject area concentration is a (36) thirty-six credit hour degree program that serves the needs and interests of teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). This degree program is designed to allow teachers to meet Virginia recertification guidelines in the current content area while earning an advanced degree. Ideal for working educators, this graduate degree program offers 7-week coursework that is totally online.
Candidates will be required to take (15) fifteen graduate credit hours of professional education courses and graduate credit hours in their respective subject concentration area.
For more information regarding the subject-specific courses, applicants should consult with the coordinator or call the office of Secondary Education and School Leadership for a curriculum sheet. The number for that office is (757) 823-2926.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
SESL Academic Good Standing Requirements
The student is responsible for knowing the academic standards of his/her academic unit and of the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale and make satisfactory progress towards degree completion to remain in good academic standing. The Secondary Education and School Leadership Student Handbook states that more than two (2) grades of “B-” are permitted in a student’s academic program. A grade of “B-” or below is interpreted as a failing grade and a student will be required to repeat the course.
Students must:
- Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA;
- Repeat any required course that they receive a “B-”.
- Students obtaining three (3) grades below a “B-” will be reviewed for academic fit for the program. The outcome of the review will determine continuation in the program.
- Students obtaining two (2) or more incomplete grades (“I”s) will be prohibited from enrolling in courses until the incomplete grades have been removed.
SESL Exit Requirements
Students must:
- Successfully complete course of study;
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Curricula for each concentration is below.
Mental Health Counseling (Naval Base Program)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Common Counseling Courses | ||
| UED 606 | Multicultural Concepts and Perspectives | 3 |
| COED 612 | Counseling for Human Growth & the Lifespan | 3 |
| COED 620 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| COED 622 | Counseling Theories and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| COED 623 | Counseling Techniques & Skills | 3 |
| COED 632 | Group Counseling Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| COED 640 | Family Systems | 3 |
| COED 644 | Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| COED 645 | Testing and Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| COED 650 | Diagnosis and Treatment | 3 |
| COED 677 | Foundations of Career Development & Counseling | 3 |
| COED 680 | Intro to Counseling Supervision | 3 |
| UED 692 | Research Methods | 3 |
| COED 700 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| COED 720 | Crisis and Trauma Intervention | 3 |
| Mental Health Counseling Core Courses | ||
| COED 631C | Introduction Into Professional Counselin | 3 |
| COED 630C | Community and Agency Counseling | 3 |
| COED 710C | Counseling Practicum I | 3 |
| UED 793C | Internship I | 3 |
| UED 794C | Internship II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING pre-K -12
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Common Counseling Courses | ||
| UED 606 | Multicultural Concepts and Perspectives | 3 |
| COED 612 | Counseling for Human Growth & the Lifespan | 3 |
| COED 620 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| COED 622 | Counseling Theories and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| COED 623 | Counseling Techniques & Skills | 3 |
| COED 632 | Group Counseling Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| COED 640 | Family Systems | 3 |
| COED 644 | Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| COED 645 | Testing and Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| COED 650 | Diagnosis and Treatment | 3 |
| COED 677 | Foundations of Career Development & Counseling | 3 |
| COED 680 | Intro to Counseling Supervision | 3 |
| UED 692 | Research Methods | 3 |
| COED 700 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| COED 720 | Crisis and Trauma Intervention | 3 |
| Professional School Counseling Core Courses | ||
| COED 621 | Principles of Counseling | 3 |
| UED 626 | Program Evaluation and Development | 3 |
| COED 638 | Classroom Management for School Counselors | 3 |
| UED 793 | Internship (300 hours at elementary, grades PreK-5) | 3 |
| UED 794 | Internship II (300 hours at secondary, grades 6-12) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Principal Preparation Pre-K -12 (Offered as an Accelerated Online Program Only)
Summary of Graduation Requirements
| Subject Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 24 |
| Other Requirements | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours | 39 |
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UED 600 | Introduction to Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| UED 603 | School Leadership Issues and Trends | 3 |
| UED 606 | Multicultural Concepts and Perspectives | 3 |
| UED 630 | School and Community Relations | 3 |
| UED 637 | Curriculum Development and Technology | 3 |
| UED 641 | Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction | 3 |
| UED 681 | Pesonnel Management and Staff Development | 3 |
| UED 626 | Program Evaluation and Development | 3 |
| UED 670 | School Law | 3 |
| UED 671 | School Finance | 3 |
| UED 692 | Research Methods | 3 |
| UED 793 | Internship | 3 |
| UED 794 | Internship II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| 1 | SLLA exam must be passed prior to internship. |
Leadership and supervision (online program)
Summary of Graduation Requirements
| Subject Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 30 |
| Electives | 0 |
| Other Requirements | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours | 39 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 605 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| UED 617 | Organization Behavior in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
| UED 630 | School and Community Relations | 3 |
| UED 637 | Curriculum Development and Technology | 3 |
| UED 641 | Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction | 3 |
| UED 670 | School Law | 3 |
| UED 671 | School Finance | 3 |
| UED 681 | Pesonnel Management and Staff Development | 3 |
| UED 793 | Internship | 3 |
| UED 794 | Internship II | 3 |
| Research Component Courses | ||
| UED 691 | Research/Writing | 3 |
| UED 791 | Applied Research I | 3 |
| UED 792 | Applied Research II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Ma in Urban Education Subject Area Concentration
Summary of Graduation Requirements
| Subject Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | 21 |
| Subject Area Courses | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPE 510 | Introduction to Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| UED 600 | Introduction to Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| UED 606 | Multicultural Concepts and Perspectives | 3 |
| UED 617 | Organization Behavior in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
| UED 637 | Curriculum Development and Technology | 3 |
| UED 670 | School Law | 3 |
| UED 692 | Research Methods | 3 |
Subject Area Courses
Fine Arts
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIA 513 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| FIA 514 | Fine Arts Methods | 3 |
| FIA 515 | Fine Arts Units | 3 |
| FIA 599 | Graduate Seminar Art Education | 3 |
| FIA XXX | Restricted Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Biology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 501 | History of Biological Concepts | 3 |
| BIO 502 | Modern Biology | 3 |
| BIO 510 | Experience Biology | 3 |
| BIO 520 | Special Problems in Biology | 3 |
| BIO XXX | Restricted Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 521 | Chemical Demonstration | 3 |
| CHM 531 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHM 532 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHM 581 | Special Topics | 3 |
| CHM XXX | Restricted Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
English (Offered as an Accelerated Online Program Only)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 519 | Contemporary American English Grammer | 3 |
| ENG 560 | Assessment and Evaluation of Writing | 3 |
| ENG 648 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ENG 654 | Professional Writing | 3 |
| ENG XXX | Restricted Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
History
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 516 | America and the Rise of a City | 3 |
| HIS 610 | Topics Urban Hist | 3 |
| GEO 510 | Urban Geography | 3 |
| UAF 611 | Urban Problems in Contemporary America | 3 |
| HIS XXX | Restricted Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Mathematics (Offered as an Accelerated Online Program Only)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 500 | Advanded Geometry | 3 |
| MTH 510 | Discrete Mathematiccs | 3 |
| MTH 520 | Mathematical logical and Set theory | 3 |
| MTH 530 | Mathematical Models and Applications | 3 |
| MTH XXX | Restricted Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 650 | Choral Techniques | 3 |
| or MUS 651 | Band Management | |
| MUS 680 | History and Philosophy of Music Education | 3 |
| MUS 681 | Current Trends in Music Education | 3 |
| MUS 682 | Administration and Supervision in Music Education | 3 |
| MUS XXX | Restricted Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Mathematics Specialist
The Mathematics Specialist concentration focuses on leadership and mathematics instructional delivery including best practices. It requires nine (9) credits of Educational Leadership courses for a total of 39 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 500L | Geometry and the Middle School Teacher | 3 |
| MTH 500S | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MTH 501J | Numbr syst & oper | 3 |
| MTH 501K | Alg & functions mid sch teache | 3 |
| MTH 501L | Rational Numbers & Proportional Reasoning | 3 |
| EED 551 | Education Leadership I | 3 |
| EED 552 | Education Leadership II | 3 |
| EED 553 | Educational Leadership III | 3 |
| UED 617 | Organization Behavior in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
| UED 637 | Curriculum Development and Technology | 3 |
| UED 691 | Research/Writing | 3 |
| UED 791 | Applied Research I | 3 |
| UED 792 | Applied Research II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Admissions
Requirements
For admission to any of the degree or non-degree-seeking programs in the Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership, each applicant should apply online at www.nsu.edu and include the following:
- Graduate application
- An official transcript for each regionally accredited college or university attended
- Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a current principal.
- An active teaching license (only for Teacher Education in Subject Area Concentration, Principal Preparation and Curriculum Development and Supervision Program candidates).
- Three (3) years of teaching experience (only for Principal Preparation and Curriculum Development and Supervision Program candidates).
- A personal statement.
- An interview is required for applicants to the Mental Health and School Counseling concentrations.
- All candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work and a cumulative GPA between 2.50 – 3.0 (depending on the degree sought)
- A non-refundable application processing fee.
Transfer Credit
Students who are admitted with prior graduate study may transfer a maximum of six credit hours or the equivalent in quarter credit hours. Those courses submitted for transfer must have a grade of “B” (3.0) or better, must have similar course descriptions as those offered in the curriculum, and must be no more than four years old. Students wishing to receive transfer credits must do so within the first semester following acceptance. Requests submitted after the first semester may not be accepted.
Background Verification
If admitted, a current criminal background check is required. Please understand that you may have difficulty receiving an additional endorsement to your education license in the Commonwealth of Virginia if you have been convicted of any felony. If anytime during the duration of your graduate program you receive a criminal charge or proceedings pending against you, you must notify your advisor and the department chair immediately.