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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, Virginia · IPEDS 232937

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Norfolk, VA
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Programs 88

ProgramAwardCIPCreditsEditionSource
Admission Criteria142025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Associate of Science in Architectural DraftingAssociate of Science15.0101282025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelor of Arts45.10012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelor of Arts45.11012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Science Electrical and Electronics Engineering (General)14.1001182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Science in AccountancyBachelor of Science2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Science in BusinessBachelor of Science52.01012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Science in Business - Entrepreneurship, ConcentrationBachelor of Science52.01012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Science in Business - Finance, ConcentrationBachelor of Science52.01012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Science in Business - Management, ConcentrationBachelor of Science52.01012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Science in Business - Marketing, ConcentrationBachelor of Science52.01012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Science in Information TechnologyBachelor of Science11.01032025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Bachelor of Science in Middle EducationBachelor of Science in Middle Education2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
BIO Engineering Track2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Certificate in African and African Diasporan StudiesCertificate272025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Certificate in Health Services ManagementCertificate51.0701132025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Certificate in International StudiesCertificate92025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Clinical PsychologyPh.D.42.28012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling ConcentrationM.A.42.28992025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
College of Science, Engineering, and TechnologyBachelor of Science14.99992025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Computer ScienceM.S.11.01012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Counseling EducationM.A.13.1209602025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Criminal JusticeM.A.43.0104362025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
CyberPsychologyM.S.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
CyberPsychologyCertificate2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
CybersecurityM.S.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Driver's Education Endorsement82025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Dual Degree in Mathematics262025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
EEE Engineering Restricted Elective122025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Electives2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Electronics EngineeringM.S.14.1001312025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Endorsement Requirements2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Gaming and Robotics Track2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
General Education Core Program282025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Healthcare Administration, M.H.A.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
History and Interdisciplinary Studies2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
List of Notes for Business Degree Programs2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Mass Communications and Journalism2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Mastery Option 2: Certification OptionM.S.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Materials ScienceM.S.11.010192025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Materials Science and EngineeringPh.D.40.1001752025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Mathematics with Teacher Certification Track2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Media and CommunicationM.A.09.9999122025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Meeting the Praxis Requirement82025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Mental Health Counseling ConcentrationM.A.51.07012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Microelectronics and Photonics Track2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in AccountancyMinor2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Africana StudiesMinor62025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in AstronomyMinor182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in BiologyMinor26.0101172025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Biomedical EngineeringMinor182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in BusinessMinor182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in ChemistryMinor382025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Computer ScienceMinor182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Criminal JusticeMinor182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Electrical and Electronics EngineeringMinor14.1001152025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in EnglishMinor182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Fine ArtsMinor182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Game Design and DevelopmentMinor2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in HistoryMinor54.0101182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Interdisciplinary StudiesMinor30.9999182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Mass CommunicationsMinor152025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in MathematicsMinor162025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Optical EngineeringMinor152025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in PhysicsMinor182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in Political ScienceMinor212025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in PsychologyMinor182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in SociologyMinor152025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Minor in SpanishMinor182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
MusicM.M.50.09012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Non-Thesis OptionM.A.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Political Science2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Professional School Counseling ConcentrationM.A.42.28992025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Public Health, M.P.H.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
School of Business182025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Secondary Education and School Leadership302025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Social WorkPh.D.44.0701152025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Special EducationM.A.13.1209392025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Teacher Certification in Physics2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Teacher Licensure Endorsement in Chemistry2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Teacher Licensure Endorsement in English and Foreign Language272025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Teacher Licensure Endorsement in Fine Arts2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Teaching, M.A. - Secondary EducationM.A. - Secondary Education13.1209122025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Thesis OptionM.A.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Urban AffairsM.A.45.1201362025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Urban EducationM.A.45.12012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Visual and Performing Arts50.0101162025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Visual StudiesM.F.A.50.01012025-2026catalog.nsu.edu

Checklists 81

ChecklistAwardEditionRequirements
Admission CriteriaAdmission Criteria2025-202611 groups · 37 items
Associate of Science in Architectural DraftingAssociate of Science2025-20269 groups · 23 items
Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelor of Arts2025-20265 groups · 25 items
Bachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelor of Arts2025-20269 groups · 55 items
Bachelor of Science Electrical and Electronics Engineering (General)Bachelor of Science Electrical and Electronics Engineering (General)2025-20264 groups · 23 items
Bachelor of Science in AccountancyBachelor of Science2025-202612 groups · 137 items
Bachelor of Science in BusinessBachelor of Science2025-20263 groups · 8 items
Bachelor of Science in Business - Entrepreneurship, ConcentrationBachelor of Science2025-202612 groups · 137 items
Bachelor of Science in Business - Finance, ConcentrationBachelor of Science2025-202612 groups · 137 items
Bachelor of Science in Business - Management, ConcentrationBachelor of Science2025-202612 groups · 137 items
Bachelor of Science in Business - Marketing, ConcentrationBachelor of Science2025-202612 groups · 137 items
Bachelor of Science in Information TechnologyBachelor of Science2025-20261 groups · 11 items
BIO Engineering TrackBIO Engineering Track2025-20261 groups · 3 items
Certificate in African and African Diasporan StudiesCertificate2025-20268 groups · 23 items
Certificate in Health Services ManagementCertificate2025-20261 groups · 4 items
Certificate in International StudiesCertificate2025-20264 groups · 20 items
Clinical PsychologyPh.D.2025-20266 groups · 20 items
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling ConcentrationM.A.2025-20261 groups · 13 items
Computer ScienceM.S.2025-20268 groups · 61 items
Counseling EducationM.A.2025-20268 groups · 59 items
Criminal JusticeM.A.2025-20269 groups · 39 items
CyberPsychologyCertificate2025-20267 groups · 14 items
CyberPsychologyM.S.2025-20262 groups · 15 items
CybersecurityM.S.2025-20269 groups · 30 items
Driver's Education EndorsementDriver's Education Endorsement2025-20263 groups · 9 items
Dual Degree in MathematicsDual Degree in Mathematics2025-20263 groups · 16 items
EEE Engineering Restricted ElectiveEEE Engineering Restricted Elective2025-20261 groups · 13 items
ElectivesElectives2025-20264 groups · 15 items
Electronics EngineeringM.S.2025-202612 groups · 57 items
Endorsement RequirementsEndorsement Requirements2025-20262 groups · 11 items
Gaming and Robotics TrackGaming and Robotics Track2025-20261 groups · 6 items
General Education Core ProgramGeneral Education Core Program2025-202619 groups · 55 items
Healthcare Administration, M.H.A.Healthcare Administration, M.H.A.2025-20265 groups · 12 items
History and Interdisciplinary StudiesHistory and Interdisciplinary Studies2025-20262 groups · 7 items
List of Notes for Business Degree ProgramsList of Notes for Business Degree Programs2025-202612 groups · 137 items
Mass Communications and JournalismMass Communications and Journalism2025-20261 groups · 7 items
Materials ScienceM.S.2025-20262 groups · 25 items
Materials Science and EngineeringPh.D.2025-20266 groups · 32 items
Mathematics with Teacher Certification TrackMathematics with Teacher Certification Track2025-20261 groups · 6 items
Media and CommunicationM.A.2025-202611 groups · 21 items
Meeting the Praxis RequirementMeeting the Praxis Requirement2025-20262 groups · 10 items
Microelectronics and Photonics TrackMicroelectronics and Photonics Track2025-20261 groups · 6 items
Minor in AccountancyMinor2025-20263 groups · 6 items
Minor in Africana StudiesMinor2025-20263 groups · 19 items
Minor in AstronomyMinor2025-20262 groups · 7 items
Minor in BiologyMinor2025-20264 groups · 7 items
Minor in Biomedical EngineeringMinor2025-20264 groups · 12 items
Minor in BusinessMinor2025-20263 groups · 9 items
Minor in ChemistryMinor2025-20266 groups · 10 items
Minor in Computer ScienceMinor2025-20261 groups · 6 items
Minor in Criminal JusticeMinor2025-20261 groups · 12 items
Minor in Electrical and Electronics EngineeringMinor2025-20261 groups · 5 items
Minor in EnglishMinor2025-20263 groups · 6 items
Minor in Fine ArtsMinor2025-20261 groups · 6 items
Minor in Game Design and DevelopmentMinor2025-20261 groups · 6 items
Minor in HistoryMinor2025-20261 groups · 2 items
Minor in Interdisciplinary StudiesMinor2025-20261 groups · 6 items
Minor in Mass CommunicationsMinor2025-20264 groups · 11 items
Minor in MathematicsMinor2025-20263 groups · 10 items
Minor in Optical EngineeringMinor2025-20264 groups · 4 items
Minor in PhysicsMinor2025-20263 groups · 11 items
Minor in Political ScienceMinor2025-20262 groups · 7 items
Minor in PsychologyMinor2025-20261 groups · 5 items
Minor in SociologyMinor2025-20268 groups · 12 items
Minor in SpanishMinor2025-20263 groups · 4 items
MusicM.M.2025-202641 groups · 98 items
Political SciencePolitical Science2025-20261 groups · 25 items
Public Health, M.P.H.Public Health, M.P.H.2025-20265 groups · 19 items
School of BusinessSchool of Business2025-20262 groups · 22 items
Secondary Education and School LeadershipSecondary Education and School Leadership2025-20265 groups · 42 items
Social WorkPh.D.2025-20261 groups · 5 items
Special EducationM.A.2025-202612 groups · 25 items
Teacher Certification in PhysicsTeacher Certification in Physics2025-20261 groups · 7 items
Teacher Licensure Endorsement in ChemistryTeacher Licensure Endorsement in Chemistry2025-20261 groups · 5 items
Teacher Licensure Endorsement in English and Foreign LanguageTeacher Licensure Endorsement in English and Foreign Language2025-20261 groups · 6 items
Teacher Licensure Endorsement in Fine ArtsTeacher Licensure Endorsement in Fine Arts2025-20261 groups · 9 items
Teaching, M.A. - Secondary EducationM.A. - Secondary Education2025-20269 groups · 39 items
Urban AffairsM.A.2025-20269 groups · 31 items
Urban EducationM.A.2025-20269 groups · 53 items
Visual and Performing ArtsVisual and Performing Arts2025-20261 groups · 19 items
Visual StudiesM.F.A.2025-20261 groups · 2 items

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ACC14
APS8
AST4
BIO76
BUS69
CED1
CET13
CHM64
CJS49
CLM1
CMET17
COED27
CPS9
CSC98
CYS20
DRM30
ECE9
ECN5
ECS1
EDU15
EED24
EEN64
EET17
ENG59
EXS21
FDM12
FIA96
FRN5
FSN14
GEO11
GST4
HCA12
HED6
HIS61
HRP5
HSM17
HUM4
IMT7
INT20
ITE4
JRN12
MATS5
MCM67
MHI6
MSE23
MSL18
MTH75
MUS229
NSC18
NUR39
OEN32
PED54
PHY38
POS32
PSY70
REL3
SCI5
SED13
SEM5
SOC34
SPE48
SPN12
SWK112
THM23
TMD6
UAF16
UED41
URP4

Policies 43

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credit_by_examStudents who attain a score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Examinations administered by the College Board are eligible to receive credit on the basis of these tests.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
credit_by_exam​Students who attain a score of 4 or higher on International Baccalaureate Examinations (IB) are eligible to receive credit on the basis of these tests.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
prior_learningAdvanced Standing Students The Advanced Standing program is a two semester program. International students are required to meet all admissions requirements and show equivalent qualifications. Application Deadline May 1 is the deadline for fall semester admissions to the Advanced Standing and Advanced Generalist Programs.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditAdvanced Standing Students This admission category is in recognition of superior academic performance during prior education in a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited undergraduate Social Work/Social Welfare program. Application to the Advanced Standing Program must be within five (5) years of graduation. Transfer Students (only for Advanced Generalist and Extended Programs) Transfer students applying to the School of Social Work may receive a maximum of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours for work completed in an accredited graduate school of social work. Courses must have been completed within the past five (5) years and a grade of “B” or above must have been received in each course for which transfer credits are requested. Transfer credits will be awarded for field practicum to students who have completed their first year practicum requirements. Courses completed at Norfolk State University or other accredited institutions may be considered for transfer credit provided that the credits have not been applied toward another degree, the grade earned in each course is “B” or above, the courses are approved by the School of Social Work, and courses are completed within 5 years of admission to the MSW program.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_credit2. The applicant should have completed a minimum total of 22 units distributed as follows: Code Title Cred English Mathematics ** (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (required) Science History and Social Sciences Health and Physical Education Electives Fine Arts or Practical Arts Total Credits 3. Students with a high school equivalency diploma will be considered upon successful completion of the General Education Development (GED) test with a minimum score of 530. Information about transfer credit is provided in the next section. 4. SAT/ACT scores, if applicant is under the age of 21 and fewer than 12 ity semester hours are transferred. Guaranteed Admission Students who have completed an associate’s degree and are transferring from a Virginia community college to Norfolk State University may be granted junior status. 4 Transfer Credit 3 Transfer credit is acceptable for coursework with a grade of “C” or 3 better from regionally accredited institutions of higher learning. Courses 3 taken on a pass/fail basis may be considered for transfer credit if the 2 official college or university transcript or official attachments indicate 1 that a passing grade is equivalent to a grade of “C” or better. No more than 30 pass/fail semester credit hours may be considered for transfer 6 credit. Two copies of the Certificate of Advanced Standing (CAS) will 22 be generated for all accepted transfer students. Other Sources of Transfer Credit Additional transfer credits may be obtained in the following ways:2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditStudents transferring courses to NSU may be granted advanced standing. (See Transfer Credit below.) Curriculum Regulations All freshman and sophomore-level (lower division) courses in the curriculum must be completed before enrolling in junior and senior-level (upper division) courses. Code Title Credits ENG 101 College English I 3 ENG 102 College English II 3 MTH 131 Pre-Calculus for Business Majors 3 MTH 132 Calculus for Business Majors 3 ENG 285 Public Speaking 3 SEM 101 Spartan Seminar 101 3 & SEM 102 and Spartan Seminar 102 & SEM 201 and Spartan Seminar 201 Total Credits 18 Transfer Credit Credits transferred to Norfolk State University from other AACSB- International accredited colleges or universities may be accepted as substitutes for equivalent courses in a School of Business curriculum, without restriction. Credits transferred to NSU from colleges or universities not accredited by AACSB may be accepted as substitutes only for those courses determined to be equivalent to lower division courses. Credits transferred to NSU from the Virginia Community College g in System (VCCS) will be accepted as substitutes for equivalent courses, according to the Norfolk State University/Virginia Community College its System Transfer Guide.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditGrade Quality Points Description A 4.000 A- 3.700 B+ 3.300 B 3.000 B- 2.700 C+ 2.300 C 2.000 C- 1.700 F 0.000 I None Incomplete W None Official Withdrawal Transfer credits from institutions where the pass/fail grading system prevails will be interpreted as “B” unless the awarding institution submits2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_credit2 Academic Information with the transfer credits, a copy of its policies that would justify the interpretation of the transfer credits otherwise. Course Substitutions Course substitutions involve Norfolk State University courses and should not be confused with the awarding of transfer credits.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditStudents who do not complete their degree requirements within the r allowable time limit will be deactivated from their program and must re- apply for admission if they wish to continue their program (see the Re- admission Procedures under Admissions) Transfer of Credit Up to 40% of credit hours of graduate work completed at another accredited institution may be accepted as transfer credit, provided that 1. the credits have not previously been used or applied to a degree at another institution; 2. the grade earned in the course is “B” or above; 3. the courses are comparable to those offered in the program to which the applicant is applying; 4. approval is granted by the graduate program area; and 5. the credits were earned within five (5) years prior to registration. Transfer credits are not included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average. For clarification regarding the transfer of credit for specific courses, applicants should consult the Graduate Program Coordinator.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_credit2 Office of the Provost · Current NSU students and transfer students are required to have a minimum 3.5 GPA and apply, along with a letter of recommendation from an NSU professor. · Honors scholars who transfer into Honors College with an associate degree are required to earn 18 Honors credits (approximately six (6) 3- hour Honors courses) while in Honors College. Transfer Honors credits from an accredited college or university with an Honors College of its own may be substituted for no more than 9 hours of the required 18 hours, or 15 hours of the required 30. In order to graduate with an Honors College special diploma (that includes the Honors College seal), a student must meet the following criteria: 1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.4. Graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to participate in the Exchange Program. Courses taken at ODU under this program will be considered the same as Norfolk State University courses; all other courses taken at ODU are subject to Transfer Credit Policy limitations.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditCurriculum Regulations Mass Communications and Journalism students must earn “C” or better in every departmental course and in: Code Title Credits SEM 101 Spartan Seminar 101 1 SEM 102 Spartan Seminar 102 1 SEM 201 Spartan Seminar 201 1 ENG 101 College English I 3 ENG 102 College English II 3 ENG 203 Advanced Communication Skills 3 ENG 285 Public Speaking 3 Transfer Credit Policy The Department will accept no more than 12 hours credit in a comparable undergraduate major taken at another institution. It shall accept credits for courses outside the major when approved by the Office of Admissions and the Registrar’s Office.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit A maximum of six (6) credit hours may be allowed as transfer credit for students who have completed graduate courses at Norfolk State University and other accredited institutions. The Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Urban Affairs will make decisions regarding transfer of credit.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditPersons seeking additional information or forms should call or write to Admission Committee Chair Master of Music Program Norfolk State University 700 Park Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23504 Phone: (757) 823-9112 Transfer of Credit A maximum of twelve credit hours may be approved by the Admissions Committee as transfer credit from another institution if the work represents courses comparable to those offered in the Master of Music curriculum in which the student has earned either "A" or "B" grades. Decisions regarding transfer of credit will be made by the Admissions Committee.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credit Transfer credit will be considered at the time of admission. Applicants desiring graduate transfer credit must submit a written request along with transcripts of the courses for which transfer credit is desired and the request must accompany the initial entry application. A maximum of 12 credit hours may be transferred into the program. Should the student apply for formal admission into the program, credit for courses already taken will be treated the same as transfer credit. A maximum of 12 hours is transferable.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Generally, a maximum of nine (9) credit hours of graduate work at another accredited institution may be accepted as transfer credit, provided that the conditions of the Graduate School are met. Transfer students should consult the Program Coordinator for further information regarding transfer credits.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits The program for students who enter the program after completion of a M.S. Transfer students should consult the Program Coordinator for further information regarding transfer credits.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_credit4. Resume Transfer Credits No more than 12 graduate credits may be transferred from other graduate schools.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditTransfer 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.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditThe 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. 9. CV/Resume 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.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Transfer students are students who have been enrolled in a doctoral program in a college or university other than Norfolk State University. A maximum of 9 transfer credit hours may be granted for coursework completed in a doctoral program, located in a CSWE accredited School of Social Work and upon approval of the PhD Program Director. Courses considered for transfer credit must satisfy the following criteria: Completed in a doctoral program at an accredited institution; • Completed with a minimum grade of “B”; • Compatible with the student’s program of study; • Not completed through correspondence or an examination; • Completed within three years of the initiation of the request for the transfer credit, and • Credits have not been applied toward another degree.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Admission to Nursingtransfer_creditA cumulative NSU grade point average of 3.0, and a “C” or above in the listed below prerequisite courses or credit by examination (CLEP or ACT), all of which must be completed before the start of the program.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Advanced Standing Studentsprior_learningAdvanced Standing Students The Advanced Standing program is a two semester program. This program is Fall and Spring semester with a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours total. Maintenance of a minimum average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all academic courses taken. Maintenance of a grade of at least 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale for each field practicum and all practice courses. Completion of all degree requirements within four (5) years of matriculation. Adherence to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. All financial obligations to the University and to the School of Social Work must be met before degrees are conferred. On This Page2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Applying as a Transfer Studenttransfer_creditInformation about transfer credit is provided in the next section. SAT/ACT scores, if applicant is under the age of 21 and fewer than 12 semester hours are transferred.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Business Coretransfer_creditStudents transferring courses to NSU may be granted advanced standing. (See Transfer Credit below.)2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Healthcare Administration, M.H.A.transfer_creditResume Transfer Credits No more than 12 graduate credits may be transferred from other graduate schools.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Inter-Institutional Exchange Program with Old Dominion Universitytransfer_creditGraduate and undergraduate students are eligible to participate in the Exchange Program. Courses taken at ODU under this program will be considered the same as Norfolk State University courses; all other courses taken at ODU are subject to Transfer Credit Policy limitations.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Non-Degree Statustransfer_creditShould the student apply for formal admission into the program, credit for courses already taken will be treated the same as transfer credit. A maximum of 12 hours is transferable.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Non-Matriculating Studentstransfer_creditAll prospective students are required to have a baccalaureate degree and meet specific prerequisite course requirements . International students are required to meet all admissions requirements and show equivalent qualifications. Application Deadline May 1 is the deadline for fall semester admissions to the Advanced Standing and Advanced Generalist Programs. Advanced Standing Students This admission category is in recognition of superior academic performance during prior education in a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited undergraduate Social Work/Social Welfare program. Application to the Advanced Standing Program must be within five (5) years of graduation. Transfer Students (only for Advanced Generalist and Extended Programs) Transfer students applying to the School of Social Work may receive a maximum of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours for work completed in an accredited graduate school of social work. Courses must have been completed within the past five (5) years and a grade of “B” or above must have been received in each course for which transfer credits are requested. Transfer credits will be awarded for field practicum to students who have completed their first year practicum requirements. Courses completed at Norfolk State University or other accredited institutions may be considered for transfer credit provided that the credits have not been applied toward another degree, the grade earned in each course is “B” or above, the courses are approved by the School of Social Work, and courses are completed within 5 years of admission to the MSW program.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Other Sources of Transfer Credittransfer_creditOther Sources of Transfer Credit Additional transfer credits may be obtained in the following ways: Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) Students who attain a score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Examinations administered by the College Board are eligible to receive credit on the basis of these tests. Scores should be forwarded directly from the College Board to the University. Information concerning the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, or from high school counselors and teachers. All AP scores must be sent to the Office of Admissions prior to enrollment. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Students who attain satisfactory scores on the Subject Examinations College Level Examination Program (CLEP) under the auspices of the College Entrance Examination Board are eligible to receive course credit on the basis of such tests. However, the CLEP examination must be completed prior to or during enrollment at Norfolk State. Academic advisors should be consulted to determine whether credits can be applied to the curriculum. Students applying for CLEP credit must have scores sent directly to the Office of the Registrar, Norfolk State University, 700 Park Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504. (Military service veterans who were administered CLEP through the DANTES program must have CLEP scores reported directly to the University from DANTES.) Selected CLEP Subject Examinations are offered at nationwide test centers on a monthly basis. CLEP registration information may be obtained from the NSU website. American College Testing Proficiency Examination Program (ACT PEP) Students seeking admission to the Baccalaureate Program in Nursing for Registered Nurses and who are not recent graduates of an articulating institution may receive 34 hours of lower level nursing credit through ACT PEP. These examinations are offered at test centers throughout the nation. For more information, contact the Department of Nursing at (757) 823- 9013. Credit for Military Service Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces may be granted credit for military science and certain courses in health and physical education upon presentation of the Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD 214) to the Admissions Office. These forms should be submitted prior to the first day of enrollment. International Baccalaureate Exams ​ Students who attain a score of 4 or higher on International Baccalaureate Examinations (IB) are eligible to receive credit on the basis of these tests. All IB scores must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions prior to enrollment.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Programs of Studytransfer_creditStudents transferring courses to NSU may be granted advanced standing.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Requirementstransfer_creditCV/Resume 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.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit Transfer credit is acceptable for coursework with a grade of “C” or better from regionally accredited institutions of higher learning. Courses taken on a pass/fail basis may be considered for transfer credit if the official college or university transcript or official attachments indicate that a passing grade is equivalent to a grade of “C” or better. No more than 30 pass/fail semester credit hours may be considered for transfer credit. Two copies of the Certificate of Advanced Standing (CAS) will be generated for all accepted transfer students. The CAS must be submitted to the academic advisor for review and approval during the transfer orientation session. Academic departments will make the final determination of credits accepted toward the chosen curriculum.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit Credits transferred to Norfolk State University from other AACSB-International accredited colleges or universities may be accepted as substitutes for equivalent courses in a School of Business curriculum, without restriction. Credits transferred to NSU from colleges or universities not accredited by AACSB may be accepted as substitutes only for those courses determined to be equivalent to lower division courses. Credits transferred to NSU from the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) will be accepted as substitutes for equivalent courses, according to the Norfolk State University/Virginia Community College System Transfer Guide. Exceptions to this policy could result from testing or other validation procedures established by the Dean of the School of Business. At least 50 percent of business course credits must be earned at NSU.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit Up to nine (9) hours of graduate-level transfer credit coursework may be approved by the Master of Arts in Media and Communications Graduate Admissions Committee. Students must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for each hour of transfer credit accepted.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit A maximum of six (6) credit hours may be allowed as transfer credit for students who have completed graduate courses at Norfolk State University and other accredited institutions. These credits should have been taken during the last five years and should not have been previously applied to a degree at another institution. The Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Urban Affairs will make decisions regarding transfer of credit.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer Credit Transfer credit will be considered at the time of admission. Applicants desiring graduate transfer credit must submit a written request along with transcripts of the courses for which transfer credit is desired and the request must accompany the initial entry application. A maximum of 12 credit hours may be transferred into the program.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer Credittransfer_creditTransfer 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.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer Credit Policytransfer_creditTransfer Credit Policy The Department will accept no more than 12 hours credit in a comparable undergraduate major taken at another institution. It shall accept credits for courses outside the major when approved by the Office of Admissions and the Registrar’s Office.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer Creditstransfer_creditTransfer Credits Generally, a maximum of nine (9) credit hours of graduate work at another accredited institution may be accepted as transfer credit, provided that the conditions of the Graduate School are met. However, under unusual circumstances, the Materials Science Graduate Committee may recommend that additional credits be accepted toward degree requirements. Transfer students should consult the Program Coordinator for further information regarding transfer credits.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer Creditstransfer_creditTransfer Credits The program for students who enter the program after completion of a M.S. in Materials Science or related disciplines, from NSU or any other accredited physical science or engineering program, consists of a minimum of 3 hours of professional development courses, 6 hours of research and 9 hours in additional elective courses, 27 credit hours of Ph.D. research, and 9 credit hours for preparation and oral defense of the dissertation. A minimum of 54 credit hours must be taken at NSU. Transfer students should consult the Program Coordinator for further information regarding transfer credits.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer Creditstransfer_creditTransfer Credits Transfer students are students who have been enrolled in a doctoral program in a college or university other than Norfolk State University. Transfer students must meet the same general admissions requirements. A maximum of 9 transfer credit hours may be granted for coursework completed in a doctoral program, located in a CSWE accredited School of Social Work and upon approval of the PhD Program Director. Courses considered for transfer credit must satisfy the following criteria: Completed in a doctoral program at an accredited institution; Completed with a minimum grade of “B”; Compatible with the student’s program of study; Not completed through correspondence or an examination; Completed within three years of the initiation of the request for the transfer credit, and Credits have not been applied toward another degree.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Transfer of Credittransfer_creditTransfer of Credit A maximum of twelve credit hours may be approved by the Admissions Committee as transfer credit from another institution if the work represents courses comparable to those offered in the Master of Music curriculum in which the student has earned either "A" or "B" grades. No work completed at another institution more than five years prior to the student's registration at Norfolk State University can be transferred to this program. Decisions regarding transfer of credit will be made by the Admissions Committee.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu
Withdrawal from Coursestransfer_creditGrading Systems Grade Quality Points Description A 4.000 A- 3.700 B+ 3.300 B 3.000 B- 2.700 C+ 2.300 C 2.000 C- 1.700 F 0.000 I None Incomplete W None Official Withdrawal Transfer credits from institutions where the pass/fail grading system prevails will be interpreted as “B” unless the awarding institution submits with the transfer credits, a copy of its policies that would justify the interpretation of the transfer credits otherwise. Readmission Applications are available at http://www.nsu.edu/applyonline . Course Substitutions Course substitutions involve Norfolk State University courses and should not be confused with the awarding of transfer credits. Students who do not complete their degree requirements within the allowable time limit will be deactivated from their program and must re-apply for admission if they wish to continue their program (see the Re-admission Procedures under Admissions) Transfer of Credit Up to 40% of credit hours of graduate work completed at another accredited institution may be accepted as transfer credit, provided that the credits have not previously been used or applied to a degree at another institution; the grade earned in the course is “B” or above; the courses are comparable to those offered in the program to which the applicant is applying; approval is granted by the graduate program area; and the credits were earned within five (5) years prior to registration. Transfer credits are not included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average. For clarification regarding the transfer of credit for specific courses, applicants should consult the Graduate Program Coordinator.2025-2026catalog.nsu.edu

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TitleTypeEffectiveSource
Inter-Institutional Exchange Program with Old Dominion Universityexchangecatalog.nsu.edu
Navy College Distance Learning Program Partnership (NCDLP) Interdisciplinary Studies Program (120 credits) A program designed for military and civilian students.partnershipcatalog.nsu.edu
Other Sources of Transfer Creditarticulationcatalog.nsu.edu
Partnership for Academic and Student Success (PASSport) Norfolk State University and several Virginia Community Colleges have created Thepartnershipcatalog.nsu.edu

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Master of Music Programmapping-guidecatalog.nsu.edu

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