Department Programs
The Department of Teacher Education has a comprehensive logistical plan established in accordance with national and state standards in order to ensure the effectiveness of graduates. This conceptual framework identifies three focus areas for teacher education: knowledge, practice, and professionalism. Using the knowledge acquired in classrooms and in fieldwork, students of the Teacher Education Program will mold themselves into life-long learners and scholars who thrive in the pursuit of knowledge and who can recognize their own areas of needed improvement and work to remedy them. Candidates will practice a variety of instructional and classroom management skills and master ways to enhance learning for all students through technology, differentiated lessons, and data using formative and summative assessments. Chowan University Candidates will demonstrate Professionalism through fair, respectful appreciation for diverse learners, reflect on ways to improve instruction, engage in professional opportunities, and collaborate with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
All education majors must successfully complete the University and the Department of Teacher Education requirements and pass the Foundations of Reading Test and the Praxis II as required for North Carolina Teaching Licensure. All other content area education majors must take and pass Praxis II for their content area as required for North Carolina Teaching Licensure. All education majors must also take and pass edPTA as required for North Carolina Teaching Licensure.
Chowan University’s Teacher Education Programs is fully approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Residency License
Chowan University’s Residency License is a fast-track cohort model designed to assist residency candidates in meeting residency licensure requirements. Participants can complete coursework in as few as six courses with continuous enrollment. To learn more about our program, please view our information packet or contact at admissions@chowan.eduor 252-398-6230.
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Studying Abroad in Spain and Portugal
Story and photos by Zoe Beale ’18 Chowan University, English Professors Dr. Timothy Hayes and Catherine Vickers led 29 Chowan University students, staff, faculty, and friends to explore the countries of Portugal and Spain. The ten-day itinerary featured over a dozen historical landmarks in nine different cities. From stepping off the plane, the group embarked.
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Chowan Announces Retirement of Disabilities Services Coordinator, Deborah Hinton
On May 31, Deborah Hinton will retire from Chowan University. Hinton, an elementary education major, graduated from Chowan in 2000. She came to Chowan in 2017 in a full-time capacity as the Disabilities Services Coordinator after retiring as a teacher at Willis Hare Elementary in Northampton County. For several years, she worked during Chowan’s Upward.
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Chowan Congratulates Debbie Joyner on her Retirement
Debbie Joyner has faithfully served Chowan University for over twelve years in multiple departments and is now retiring as the Secretary to the Dean of the School of Business & Design and Administrative Assistant to the Department of Sport Science. Joyner is known throughout campus for her patience, kindness, and attention to detail. During the.
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Secretary, Dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies
