The Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program at the Norfolk Naval Base is designed for students who have completed most of their general education requirements. In support of these students, Norfolk State accepts a wide variety of transfer credits from both traditional and nontraditional courses. In fact, Norfolk State will accept up to 60 semester hours of nontraditional transfer credit. Such credit usually derives from Advanced Placement Examinations, College Level Examination Program, credit for military service and credit for military schools. These may have already been fulfilled through previously accrued credit or will be pursued by taking courses at the Norfolk Naval Base, the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center or on the campus.
Most students combine elements of both options.
For military members and their spouses, this means that once 30 semester hours of credit have been earned at Norfolk State, students who have signed a SOC agreement may continue working toward their degree, even following transfer or separation from the service. Norfolk State University provides opportunities for higher education for all people regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, sex, age, religion, or national origin. The Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program at the Norfolk Naval Base is open to both military and civilian students. The Master of Art Degree program in Guidance and Counseling seeks to address the professional development needs of individuals interested in agency and community counseling. It is designed to offer students high-level counseling skills in which teacher certification is not a requirement, such as in community service, substance abuse, family service counseling, and other similar agencies.