Department of General Education

Humanities Studies

Department Programs

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Educational Studies
Educational Studies
Education Studies is a flexible program that allows students to participate in and learn from Education courses as well as exploring other interests. 
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General Studies
General Studies
General Studies allows students to create a specialized major devoted to their individual plans and needs.
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Integrative Studies
Integrative Studies
Integrative Studies provides students with the opportunity to pursue an interdisciplinary program that is not offered as part of the university curriculum.
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History, Pre-Law
Pre-Law Advisory Program
This program is a means of assisting students in meeting the requirements to get into law school.
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Social Sciences
Social Sciences
A degree in Social Science combines courses that study human behavior and relationships in a variety of social contexts
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Learn by Doing

By going above and beyond the traditional boundaries of higher learning set in stone at most other educational institutions, Chowan can offer students individualized opportunities that they cannot find anywhere else.

Students of the Department of General Studies will graduate with a wide array of skills and experiences that will prepare them to prosper in a variety of situations with a broad range of academic skills essential to a rapidly changing and culturally diverse global society.


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Academics

A Welcoming Space for Academic Success: Chowan’s Writing and Tutoring Centers

The fear of struggling through an assignment alone or asking for help from a stranger—common concerns for students—fades the moment they step into Chowan University’s Writing Center. A quiet, inviting space with cozy couches, soft chairs, and small companionable tables greets them, along with a team of friendly tutors ready to assist. Along one wall,.

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Academics, Faculty Features

Chowan Adjunct Professor Alice Lyons Receives NC SHAPE Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Health and Athletics

NC SHAPE, a leading organization dedicated to empowering North Carolinians to lead active and healthy lives, recently recognized an outstanding contributor to the field of athletics and health education. The organization, which brings together athletic directors, coaches, university faculty and students, health educators, physical education teachers, and sports management professionals, presented its prestigious Lifetime Achievement.

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Academic Success
Academics

Academic Success at Chowan: A Support System for Every Student

Academic Success, under the direction of Frances Cole, serves as a safety net for students facing various challenges—whether academic, personal, or related to mental health. For students dealing with attendance issues, falling grades, illness, family matters, or other personal struggles, Academic Success provides guidance, resources, and unwavering support. Through a network of dedicated advisors and.

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David Ballew
Dr. David Ballew Professor of History; Coordinator for Chowan Tutoring 252-398-6266

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Jill Awuni
Jill Awuni
Assistant Professor of Religion and Business Administration; Director of International Students
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David Ballew
Dr. David Ballew
Professor of History; Coordinator for Chowan Tutoring
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Timothy Hayes
Dr. Timothy Hayes
Associate Professor of English; Chair, Department of English
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Chad McGill
Adjunct Instructor, Music
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Sam Miller
Dr. Samuel Miller
Associate Professor of Mass Communication
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James Truesdell
Visiting Instructor in Mathematics
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Catherine Vickers
University Copywriter
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Dr. Thomas Whitaker
Professor of Mathematics; Chair, Department of Mathematics; Director of the Honors College
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