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Department of Engineering, Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, Virginia 23504 USA
| Phone: | 1-757-823-2692 | | Fax: | 1-757-823-2698 |
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 Program Overview
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The Department of Engineering at Norfolk State University (NSU) was established in 2002 with the intent of becoming a "powerhouse" among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in science and technology. The Department of Engineering is housed within the School of Science & Technology, and offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electronics Engineering and Optical Engineering. The B.S. in Electronics Engineering offers curricular emphases in microelectronics, system science and controls, and digital and analog electronic networks. The B.S. in Optical Engineering offers curricular emphases in optical materials, photonics, optoelectronics, and optical communications. In order to expand students' knowledge beyond the classroom, students are encouraged to participate in internships in industry, national laboratories, and partnering universities including the opportunity to work abroad.
The mission of the NSU Department of Engineering is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for successful professional careers in engineering; to encourage innovation, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit; to instill a sense of community responsibility; and to develop leaders for a technology-driven global society.
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
The Electronics Engineering curriculum gives students a thorough knowledge in the methods of design, application, and analysis of electronic systems. The Electronics Engineering program educational objectives are to provide a state-of-the art electronics engineering education capable of producing engineers that can:
• apply knowledge in science and engineering disciplines to make sound scientific decisions and devise innovative solutions to contemporary issues
• clearly communicate their ideas to the technical community and to broader audiences
• function successfully in multidisciplinary and diverse professional environments
• be successful in leadership and in team-oriented settings
• be ethically responsible and cognizant of societal implications of their actions
• continue their education in graduate school programs and pursue life-long learning
Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering program is one of just a few in the country; it is the only program in Optical Engineering on an HBCU campus. The Optical Engineering program was established to meet the future needs of government and industry research, and features strengths in optical materials, photonics, optoelectronics, and optical communications. A five-year B.S./M.S. in Optical Engineering is available. The Optical Engineering faculty has committed to program educational objectives that will produce graduates who:
• are competitive in the market place and prepared to continue their education beyond the undergraduate level
• have the knowledge and skills to achieve leadership positions in a technological and global society
• exhibit strong analytical and engineering design skills
• possess effective team skills and a team-oriented perspective
• demonstrate strong communication skills in technical and public arenas
• have a strong sense of professional and ethical responsibility
• have respect for and appreciation of diversity with a global perspective.
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| Highlights
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- Small student-to-faculty ratio, dedicated faculty
- Outstanding laboratory facilities
- Women comprise 31% of Department of Engineering faculty
- African–Americans comprise 46% of Department of Engineering faculty; the other 54% are of African, Asian, and European origins
- The faculty, department, and the school provide students with high caliber internship and research opportunities at NSU, around the country, and abroad
- Recently established optical engineering program is one of just a few in the United States
- Five-year B.S./M.S. in Optical Engineering is offered
- Can admit students to the Optical Engineering program from Delaware, Maryland and South Carolina at in-state tuition rates through the Academic Common Market
- Integrated first–year curriculum in math, physics, communications, and introduction to engineering is available
- University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
- National Weather Service has ranked Norfolk's climate as "one of the most desirable in the nation"
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| Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 2002 | | Program Length | 4 yrs | | Degrees Offered | BS, MS; PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (Department of Physics) | | Postgraduate Opportunities | yes |
Calendar Year:
fall semester (Aug–Dec)
spring semester (Jan–May)
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| Disciplines
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electronics engineering, optical engineering
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| Study Options
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| Recognition
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- Norfolk State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | – | | Students Accepted/yr | – | | Students Enrolled/yr | – | | Total Program Enrollment | 124 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 22 | | Senior Level | 22 |
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| University and Location
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Norfolk State University (NSU) was founded in 1935 as Norfolk State College, and was granted university status in 1979. Today, the university is proud to be one of the largest predominantly black institutions in the nation, and continues to serve the people of the Hampton Roads region. NSU is a public, state-supported institution in Norfolk, Virginia, which is the cultural, educational, business and medical center of Hampton Roads, and one of Virginia's largest cities. The university is organized into five schools: Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Science & Technology, and Social Work. The School of Science & Technology has over 1,700 students and presently comprises 28 percent of the university's total student enrollment. Undergraduate students can select from courses in nine academic departments: allied health, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, nursing, physics and technology. Graduate programs in the School include the M.S. degree in electronics engineering; optical engineering; computer science; and materials science. A Ph.D. in materials science and engineering is offered through an interdisciplinary approach of the departments of chemistry, engineering, and physics and the University's Center for Materials Research.
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| Admissions
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Applicants to the Department of Engineering must submit their completed application along with a $25 nonrefundable fee; an official high school transcript forwarded by the applicant's high school; SAT or ACT scores; an official report of test results issued by the General Education Development (GED) testing center; and two letters of recommendation. Applications for admission are evaluated on a regular basis. International students are also encouraged to apply and should contact Admissions for detailed information.
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| Support for International Students
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The Office of International Student and Scholar Services assists international students and scholars with all matters related to immigration. It also promotes international education and intercultural understanding throughout the campus community.
The office disseminates information and acts as a referral source for students, staff, faculty and the community. It offers advice and education to students, scholars and faculty, processes immigration petitions, and serves as a liaison between the student or scholar and governmental agencies.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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The Department of Engineering enjoys a newly renovated home at the Robinson Technology Center building, and the department also enjoys a close affiliation with the Marie V. McDemmond Center for Applied Research.
The McDemmond Center is the first building of the planned multi-building Research Innovations to Support Empowerment (RISE) campus that will facilitate innovation through effective government–industry–university–partnerships. The McDemmond Center is six stories with a 128,000 square foot plan and houses a 6,000 square foot modern Class 100/1000 clean room facility. The McDemmond Center supports research in nanotechnology, sensors, photonics, advanced material science, massively networked systems, insulation evaluation in electrical power apparatus, gaming and simulation, and information assurance. The RISE Campus also hosts an ultrahigh bandwidth, redundant path, private SONET connection (RISE SuperNode) with reliable back–up power facilities.
The newly renovated Robinson Technology Center building features all–new classroom facilities, including a high–tech electronic classroom and an undergraduate clean room micro–device fabrication laboratory. The Robinson Technology Center also features new laboratory facilities to support the undergraduate engineering programs.
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| Institute at a Glance
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| Total Enrollment | 6,100 | | Private vs Public | public | | Campus Setting | urban | | # in College Housing | – |
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| Location at a Glance
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| City Population | 234,000 (2000 census) | | Climate Range | Temperate – mid-Atlantic |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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Minimum Academic Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED; 2.3 GPA; SAT or ACT scores. A score of 800 (critical reading and math) on SAT or composite score of 17 on the ACT is required.
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 173 (cbt) or 500 (pbt); or 400 + SAT 1/17 ACT; or three semester hours+ of English; or deg from English institution
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
rolling
International Student Application Deadlines:
fall semester: May 31
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| International Students
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| Institute Enrollment | 62 | | Program Enrollment | 3 | | % of Program Enrollment | 2.4% | | Admitted/yr to Program | – |
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| Countries of Origin:
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47 different countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Trinidad, Canada, China, Czech Republic and South Korea are represented at the University
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $2,661 | | Out-of-State Tuition | $8,121 | | Int'l Student Tuition | $8,121 | | Int'l Student Fees | – | | Co-op Term Fees | – | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $10,644 | | Out-of-State Students | $32,484 | | International Students | $32,484 | | Books | $1,200–1,500 | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $6,908 | | Private | – | | Homestay | n/a |
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