Department of General Education

Humanities Studies

Department Programs

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Ciara Ortega
Diversity Studies
Chowan University offers an 18-credit hour diversity studies minor.
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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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Criminal justice
Academics

Chowan University Criminal Justice Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Local Law Enforcement Partnerships

Chowan University’s Criminal Justice 305 class recently had the opportunity to visit the Franklin Police Department (FPD) and gain firsthand knowledge of the inner workings of law enforcement. The visit included a tour of the 911 dispatch area, where the students were able to witness the crucial role played by dispatchers in emergency situations. During.

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Nucor
Academics

Chowan University Business Students partner with Nucor Hertford for Business Strategy Course

 Last week, students in the Chowan University Business Department had the unique opportunity to tour the mill at Nucor Hertford and engage with Nucor teammates over lunch. In the days following the tour, they put their newfound knowledge to the test by participating in Nucor’s Dollars & Tons simulation, where they had the chance to.

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Gregg Hechimovich
Academics, Campus News

Gregg Hecimovich Delivers Lecture on Hannah Crafts, the first female African American Novelist

On Monday, March 25th, Chowan University had the privilege of hosting Gregg Hecimovich, a professor of English at Furman University. Hecimovich delivered a captivating lecture on his highly acclaimed biography, “The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts: The True Story of the Bondwoman’s Narrative.” This remarkable work has garnered significant recognition, including being selected as.

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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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Steve Harders
Steve Harders
Professor of Communication and Drama
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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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Greg Taylor
Dr. Gregory Taylor
Distinguished Professor of History
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Truesdell James
James Truesdell
Visiting Instructor in Mathematics
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Catherine Vickers
Instructor of English
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Dr. Thomas Whitaker
Professor of Mathematics; Chair, Department of Mathematics; Director of the Honors College
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