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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    40%
  • Majors Available
    47
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Retention Rate
    70%

AP Credit Policy

Students who attain scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement Exams are eligible to recieve credit. Scores must be forwarded prior to enrollment from the College Board.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design43FIA 114
3-D Art and Design43FIA 140
African American Studies33INT-290
Biology34BIO 100 & BIO 100L or BIO 110 & BIO 110L
Calculus AB43MTH 184 OR MTH 132
Calculus BC43MTH 184 OR MTH 132
Chemistry33CHM 221
46CHM 221 & CHM 222 OR CHM 231
56CHM 221 & CHM 222 or CHM 231 & 232
Chinese Language and Culture33CHI 111
46CHI 111 & CHI 112
Computer Science A43CSC-295
Computer Science Principles33CSC-169
Drawing43FIA 120
English Language and Composition33ENG 101
46ENG 101 & ENG 102
English Literature and Composition33ENG 207
French Language and Culture46FRN 111 & FRN 112
59FRN 111 & FRN 112 & FRN 211
33FRN 111
German Language and Culture46GRN 111 & GRN 112
59GRN 111& GRN 112 & GRN 211
33GRN 111
Human Geography43GEO 130
Japanese Language and Culture33JPN 111
46JPN 111 & JPN 112
Latin33LAT 111
Macroeconomics33ECN 212
Microeconomics33ECN 211
Music Theory32MUS 145
Physics 133PHY 152
Physics 233PHY 153
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34PHY 161
Physics C: Mechanics34PHY 160
Pre-Calculus33MTH 151 or 131
Psychology56PSY 210 & 211
33PSY 210
Spanish Language and Culture59SPN 111 & SPN 112 & SPN 211
33SPN 111
46SPN 111 & SPN 112
Spanish Literature and Culture59SPN 220 & SPN 321 & SPN 322
33SPN 220
46SPN 220 & SPN 321
Statistics33MTH 250 or BUS 270
United States Government and Politics33POS 100
United States History43HIS 102
World History: Modern56HIS 100 & HIS 101
43HIS 100
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Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
    • Art/Art Studies, General
    • Atomic/Molecular Physics

  • B

    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
    • Business/Commerce, General

  • C

    • Chemistry, General
    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
    • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
    • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
    • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

  • D

    • Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

  • E

    • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
    • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Engineering, Other
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Exercise Science and Kinesiology

  • F

    • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other

  • H

    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
    • History, General

  • I

    • Information Technology

  • J

    • Journalism

  • K

    • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

  • M

    • Materials Science
    • Mathematics, General
    • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
    • Music Performance, General
    • Music, General

  • P

    • Physics, General
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Psychology, General

  • R

    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  • S

    • Social Work
    • Sociology
    • Special Education and Teaching, General

  • T

    • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

  • U

    • Urban Studies/Affairs

  • V

    • Visual and Performing Arts, General

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Army
  • ROTC, Navy
  • Teacher Certification

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