NSU Elementary Education BSEd Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education
Catalog Year 2025-2027
Based on VCCS Curriculum for ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
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Community College Course |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 |
1-2 |
SEM 101, SEM 102, SEM 201 |
Students may need SEM 201 or additional credits at NSU. |
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ENG 111 College Comp I |
3 |
ENG 101 |
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ENG 112 College Comp II |
3 |
ENG 102 |
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ART 101, 102, MUS 121, 221, 222, 226, CST 130, 151 |
3 |
Art or Humanities requirement |
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Any UCGS Literature, ENG 250 preferred |
3 |
Literature requirement |
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HIS 121 or 122 |
3 |
History requirement |
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ECO 150, 201, 202, GEO 200, 210, 220, 225, PLS 135 |
3 |
Economics, Geography, or Political Science requirement |
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BIO 101, 106, GOL 105, 106, 110 |
4 |
First Science and Lab requirement |
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MTH 154 preferred, MTH 161-162/167 |
3 |
MTH 102 or MTH 105 |
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CST 100 or 110 Public Speaking or Human Comm |
3 |
ENG 285 |
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PSY 230 or EDU 207 Dev Psych or Human Growth & Dev |
3 |
EDU 202 |
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EDU 200 |
3 |
EDU 100 |
20 hour Field Placement required |
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EDU 250 |
3 |
Elective |
Foundations of Exceptional Education |
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EDU 204 |
3 |
INT 350 |
20 hour Field Placement required |
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BIO 101, 106, CHM 101, ENV 121, GOL 105, 106, 110, PHY 100, 141, 142 |
4 |
Second Science and Lab requirement |
2nd science different subject than first |
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MTH 155 or 245 Statistical Reasoning or Statistics |
3 |
MTH 103 |
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HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, 122, 141, 281, World Languages, Sciences, Math, EDU courses, ASL 125 |
6 |
HIS 102 and HIS 103 |
HIS 121 and HIS 122 are both required. |
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Select course from previous list |
3 |
EED 233 |
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Computer literacy course |
3 |
CSC 150 |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60-62 |
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Complete at Norfolk State University |
Credits |
Notes |
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ENG 203 or ENG 286, FIA 370 |
6 |
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Major Coursework |
30 |
EDU 201, SPE 321, EED 360, EDU 381, EED 450, EDU 420, EED 461, EED 490, EED 470, EED 465 |
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EDU 499 Directed Teaching & Seminar |
12 |
One semester student teaching with two separate placements |
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General Electives |
12 |
Students may choose coursework to satisfy 12 hours |
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Cultural elective |
3 |
MUS 234/HIS 335/HIS 336/HRP 320/HIS 371 (Choose one) |
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RVE, PRAXIS II |
Must pass all state licensure assessments prior to student teaching |
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Child Abuse & Neglect, Dyslexia Certification |
Must complete VDOE modules and submit with application |
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First Aid, CPR, AED Certification |
Must complete during student teaching |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
60 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements
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Earn a transfer associate degree based on the Elementary Education curriculum.
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Earn a minimum of 2.0 GPA for the associate degree.
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A maximum of 63 credits will transfer.
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Submit your transfer application for admission by March 1, including an unofficial transcript.
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No letter of intent is required to apply for guaranteed admission.
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: Transfer Admissions & Services https://www.nsu.edu/transfer
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Admission Application: By May 1 at https://www.nsu.edu/Admissions-Aid/Apply-Online
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FAFSA: By October 1 at studentaid.gov
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered.
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Connect with an advisor at your community college and Norfolk State University within your first year.
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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The Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Elementary Education program provides students the opportunity to develop the required knowledge, skills and dispositions to obtain licensure to teach in PreK-6th grade school settings.
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The broad curriculum is embedded with research-based teaching practices.
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The program focuses on equipping preservice teachers with skills to meet the needs of diverse PreK-6 students.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion of a transfer-level associate degree satisfies all lower-division general education requirements.
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Credit for Prior Learning: All course credits awarded for equivalent prior learning experiences will transfer.
Is This College Right For Me?
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NSU has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Top 20 HBCUs in the nation.
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On-campus housing is available.
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NSU is a military-friendly institution.
Did You Know That…
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Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements.
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Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits means you may have exhausted your financial aid.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org
Program Successes & Highlights
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The School of Education benefits from support from local school districts in the tidewater and peninsula areas.
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Partnerships have been established to allow candidates to provide experiential learning opportunities.
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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NSU accepts close to 90 percent of students who complete an application.
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The average GPA of students admitted is 2.9.
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Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org
Do More With Your Degree!
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Students are prepared to meet the Virginia Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and CAEP Standards and Assessments.
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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Once admitted to the Teacher Education program, candidates are expected to maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
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Students must pass additional state licensure assessments including RVE and PRAXIS II.
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Additional state certifications include Child Abuse & Neglect and Dyslexia certifications.
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First Aid, CPR, AED certification is required for state licensure.