APPALACHIAN STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Center for Appalachian Studies coordinates the following degree options:
B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Appalachian Studies. (See the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies for complete listing of requirements.) Checksheet
Undergraduate minor in Appalachian Studies
Undergraduate minor in Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences
Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies
Master of Arts degree in Appalachian Studies:
The Master of Arts Degree in Appalachian Studies offers three interdisciplinary concentrations:
A. The Appalachian Culture Area concentration focuses on scholarship and research in the social sciences, humanities, and fine and applied arts, seeking to deepen understanding of the Appalachian socio-cultural and historical experience.
B. The Sustainable Development concentration is based on applied research and interdisciplinary course work spanning the social and natural sciences as well as the humanities. It provides a foundation for those students who seek to develop the means for meeting the legitimate needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. For students interested in Appalachian and other highland and rural peoples, as well as other peoples threatened by the results of unsustainable practices and patterns, this course of study provides the background in the search for sustainable solutions.
C. The Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences concentration provides instruction and opportunities for scholarship on the varieties of traditional music traditions that intersect in the southern Appalachian region.
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Additional courses (up to 15 hours maximum) may be required if so indicated by the student's deficiencies.
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
Cumulative GPA: 3.0
GRE Verbal Score: 500 or higher
GRE Writing Score: 3.5 or higher
Other Criteria for All Applicants
3 letters of reference addressing applicant's academic potential
2-page statement of intent explaining applicant's academic and professional goals in chosen concentration (Appalachian Culture Area, Sustainable Development, Appalachian Music or all) and the value of regional studies to the contemporary world.
Deadline
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Requirements:
A. Appalachian Culture Area (Code: 204B)
Hours: 36 semester hours
Required Courses:
1. Core Courses:
AS 5000 Bibliography & Research (3)
AS 5020 Colloquium in Appalachian Studies (3)
ANT 5410 Qualitative Research Methods (3)
OR
SOC 5110 Research Problems I (Quantitative Methods) (3)
OR an appropriate research methods substitution (with approval of student's advisor)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 9
2. Regional Courses: Choose four courses, from 4 different disciplines (12 hours):
ANT 5120 Appalachian Culture & Social Organization (3)
BIO 5530-5549 Selected Topics: Biogeography of the Southern Appalachians (3)
ENG 5710 Advanced Folklore (3)
ENG 5720 Appalachian Literature (3)
HIS 5208 Seminar in Appalachian History (3)
REL 5400 Religion in Appalachia (3)
PS 5130 Appalachian Political Perspectives (3)
SOC 5300 Appalachia in Social Context (3)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 12
3. Electives: Choose 3-4 courses (9-12 hours) from Regional courses above or list below (with approval of student's advisor)
ANT 5200 Sustainable Development: Theory, Method and Case (3)
ANT 5530-5549 Selected Topics: Appalachian Prehistory (3)
ANT 5565 Agrarian Studies and Rural Development (3)
ANT 5600 Medical Anthropology (3)
ANT 5610 Ethnographic Field School (2-6)
AS 5110 Ethnographic Field Study (1-6)
AS 5500 Independent Study (3)
AS 5530-5549 Selected Topics (3)
ENG 5100 Composition Theory, Practice, and Pedagogy (3)
ENG 5640 Cultural Studies (3)
ENG 5650 Gender Studies (3)
GHY 5400 Planning Process (3)
HIS 5002 Seminar in Public History (3)
HIS 5206 Studies in American History (when content is appropriate) (3)
HIS 5575 Introduction to Public History (3)
HIS 5610 Management of Museums (3)
HIS 5640 Interpretation in Museums (3)
HIS 5660 Topics in Public and Applied History (3)
PLN 5450 Planning Sustainable Communities (3)
PLN 5700 Project Management (3)
PS 5060 Seminar in Public Administration (3)
PS 5330 Problems in State and Local government (3)
SD 5050 Foundations of Sustainable Development (3)
SD 5300 Issues in Global Systems Science (3)
SOC 5750 Social Stratification (3)
TEC 5638 Contemporary Problems in Appropriate Technology (3)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 9-12
NOTE: Other electives may be selected upon approval of student's academic advisor. No more than twenty-five percent of the student's degree program may be taken in a combination of selected topics and independent studies.
4. Final Project:
AS 5900 Internship (3-6)
OR
AS 5999 Thesis (3-6)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 3-6
TOTAL HOURS 36
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: A reading knowledge of a foreign language is required. Demonstrated competency in statistics and/or computer science may be substituted upon approval of the student's advisor. The standards by which proficiency is determined are listed in the current Graduate Bulletin (under Degree Requirements, pg. 41).
Comprehensive: A comprehensive examination is required.
Product of Learning: None required.
Capstone/Capstone Experience: Thesis or Internship
Seminar: AS 5020, Colloquium in Appalachian Studies
B. Sustainable Development (Code: 204C)
Hours: 36 semester hours
Required Courses: (12 hours)
1. Core Courses:
AS 5000 Bibliography and Research (3)
SD 5050 Foundations of Sustainable Development (3)
SD 5300 Issues in Global Systems Science (3)
ANT 5200 Sustainable Development, Theory, Method, and Case (3)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 12
2. Regional Courses: Choose three courses from three disciplines (9 hours). (Regional courses can be selected to fulfill list A & B requirements below.)
ANT 5120 Appalachian Culture and Social Organization (3)
BIO 5530-5549 Selected Topics: Biogeography in the Southern Appalachians (3)
ENG 5720 Appalachian Literature (3)
ENG 5710 Advanced Folklore (3)
HIS 5206 Studies in American History (when applicable) (3)
HIS 5208 Seminar in Appalachian History (3)
REL 5400 Religion in Appalachia (3)
PS 5130 Appalachian Political Perspectives (3)
SOC 5300 Appalachia in Social Context (3)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 9
3. Electives. In consultation with the program director and thesis committee, choose a total of 9 hours from list a and b. A minimum of 3 hours from list a and a minimum of 3 hours from list b is required; courses should be chosen from different disciplines.
a. Natural Sciences and Technology: Select 3-6 credit hours from this list or the Regional Courses listed above.
BIO 5202 Organismal Ecology (4)
BIO 5212 Population Ecology (4)
BIO 5222 Communities and Ecosystem Ecology (4)
BIO 5250 Topics in Ecology (2)
BIO 5502 Freshwater Ecology (4)
BIO 5504 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (3)
BIO 5508 Biogeography (3)
GHY 5100 Seminar in Physical Geography (3)
GHY 5110 Seminar in Spatial Analysis (3)
GHY 5530-5549 Selected Topics: GIS for Environmental Sciences (3)
GLY 5630 Hydrogeology (3)
SD 5100 Agroecology Practices, Systems and Philosophies (4)
TEC 5000 Research in Technology (3)
TEC 5119 Industrial Leadership, Organization, and Communication (3)
TEC 5139 Technology and Culture (3)
TEC 5608 Renewable Electricity Technology (3)
TEC 5618 Sustainable Building Design and Construction (3)
TEC 5628 Solar Thermal Energy Technology (3)
TEC 5638 Contemporary Problems in Appropriate Technology (3)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 3-6
b. Social Sciences and Humanities: Select 3-6 credit hours from this list or the Regional Courses listed above.
ANT 5565 Agrarian Studies and Rural Development (3)
ANT 5610 Ethnographic Field School (2-6)
AS 5110 Ethnographic Field Study (1-6)
ECO 5530-5549 Selected Topics: Environmental Economics (3)
ENG 5640 Cultural Studies (3)
ENG 5650 Gender Studies (3)
GHY 5130 Seminar in Human Geography (3)
GHY 5400 Planning Process (3)
HIS 5002 Seminar in Public History: CRM (3)
HIS 5306 Studies in Latin American History (3)
HIS 5610 Management of Museums (3)
HIS 5640 Interpretation in Museums (3)
HIS 5660 Topics in Public and Applied History (3)
MBA 5650 Law for Business Managers (3)
MBA 5700 Organizational Behavior (3)
MGT 5770 Social Responsibilities of Management (3)
PLN 5450 Planning Sustainable Communities (3)
PLN 5700 Project Management (3)
PS 5060 Seminar in Public Administration (3)
PS 5665 Public Management (3)
PS 5722 U.S. Foreign Policy (3)
PS 5744 Government and Politics of the Middle East (3)
PS 5748 Latin American Politics (3)
SOC 5560 Race and Minority Relations (3)
SOC 5750 Social Stratification (3)
SOC 5950 Population and Globalization (3)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 3-6
Note: Other electives may be selected upon approval of the student's academic advisor. No more than twenty-five percent of the student's degree program may be taken in a combination of selected topics and independent studies.
4. Final Project
AS 5900 Internship (3-6)
OR
AS 5999 Thesis (3-6)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 3-6
TOTAL HOURS 36
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: A reading knowledge of a foreign language is required. Demonstrated competency in statistics and/or computer science may be substituted upon approval of the student's advisor. The standards by which proficiency is determined are listed in the current Graduate Bulletin (under Degree Requirements, pg. 41).
Comprehensive: A comprehensive examination is required.
Product of Learning: None required.
Capstone/Capstone Experience: Thesis or Internship
Seminar: AS 5020, Colloquium in Appalachian Studies
C. Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences (Code: 204D)
Hours: 36 semester hours
Required Courses:
1. Core Courses:
A S 5000 Bibliography and Research (3)
A S 5020 Colloquium in Appalachian Studies (3)
ANT 5410 Qualitative Research Methods (3)
OR
SOC 5110 Research Problems I (Quantitative Methods) (3)
OR an appropriate research methods substitution (with approval of student's advisor)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 9
2. Regional Courses: Choose 4 courses, from 4 different disciplines (12 hours):
ANT 5120 Appalachian Culture and Social Organization (3)
BIO 5530-5549 Selected Topics: Biogeography of the Southern Appalachians (3)
ENG 5710 Advanced Folklore (3)
ENG 5720 Appalachian Literature (3)
HIS 5208 Seminar in Appalachian History (3)
REL 5400 Religion in Appalachia (3)
P S 5130 Appalachian Political Perspectives (3)
SOC 5300 Appalachia in Social Context (3)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 12
3. Electives: Choose 3-4 courses (9-12 hours) from elective list below:
A S 5015 Old Time Music Traditions (3)
A S 5030 Bluegrass Traditions (3)
HIS 5207 Research Seminar in American History: Country Music & American Culture (3)
MUS 5530-5549 Selected Topics: Writing About Popular and Folk Music (3)
MUS 5530-5549 Selected Topics: History of Country Music (3)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 9-12
4. Final Project
A S 5900 Internship (3-6)
OR
A S 5999 Thesis (3-6)
SUBTOTAL HOURS 3-6
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: A reading knowledge of a foreign language is required. Demonstrated competency in statistics and/or computer science may be substituted upon approval of the student's advisor. The standards by which proficiency is determined are listed in the current Graduate Bulletin (under Degree Requirements, page 41).
Comprehensive: A comprehensive examination is required.
Product of Learning: None required.
Capstone/Capstone Experience: Thesis or Internship
Seminar: AS 5020, Colloquium in Appalachian Studies
Consult the Graduate Bulletin for additional requirements and course listings.
Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies
Admissions Criteria:
Completion of Graduate Certificate Application (Certificate Application); Baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution; 3.0 undergraduate GPA; 500 on the Verbal portion of the GRE; 3.5 on the Writing portion of the GRE. Applicants who already have earned a graduate degree or who have been accepted into another graduate program at Appalachian are not required to retake the GRE. Consideration will be given to alternate credentials based on substantial documented work experience in related fields. Applicants may be asked to submit a resume and statement of purpose.
This 18 hour interdisciplinary program is grounded in the social sciences and humanities, and is designed to provide candidates with in-depth exposure to regional scholarship, research resources, and appropriate methods of inquiry. The program allows some flexibility in direction of study.
Hours: 18 semester hours
1. An appropriate research methods course, chosen in consultation with the certificate
program director, e.g. AS 5000 Bibliography and Research (3), ANT 5530
Qualitative Methods (3)
2. Choose 4 courses from at least 3 departments (12 SH)
ANT 5120 Appalachian Culture and Social Organization (3)
BIO 5530-5549 Selected Topics: Biogeography of the Southern Appalachians (3)
ENG 5710 Advanced Folklore (3)
ENG 5720 Appalachian Literature (3)
HIS 5208 Seminar in Appalachian History (3)
REL 5400 Religion in Appalachia (3)
PS 5130 Appalachian Political Perspectives (3)
SOC 5300 Appalachia in Social Context (3)
3. An elective course chosen in consultation with the certificate program director (3 SH)
TOTAL HOURS: 18
Graduate minor in Appalachian Studies
Students will elect a total of 9 semester hours from the following:
AS 5000 Bibliography and Research (3)
ANT 5120 Appalachian Culture and Social Organization (3)
BIO 5530-5549 Selected Topics: Biogeography of the Southern Appalachians
ENG 5XXX Course with Appalachia as the central focus (e.g. ENG 5710 Advanced Folklore; ENG 5720 Appalachian Literature)
GHY 5530-5549 Selected Topics: Biogeography of the Southern Appalachians
HIS 5208 Seminar in Appalachian History
REL 5400 Religion in Appalachia
PS 5130 Appalachian Political Perspectives
SOC 5300 Appalachia in Social Context
Undergraduate minor in Appalachian Studies
Checksheet
Courses cannot be used for the minor if fulfilling core curriculum requirements.
1. Required: (3 s.h.)
AS/IDS 2410 Introduction to Appalachian Studies, Humanities
OR
AS/IDS 2411 introduction to Appalachian Studies, Social Sciences
2. Core: Select 3 courses from the following: (9 s.h.)
ANT 4120 Appalachian Culture
AS/MUS 2016 Appalachian Music
ENG 4720 Appalachian Literature
GHY 3320 Environmental Issues in Appalachia
HIS 3726 History of the Appalachian Region
REL 3530-3549 Selected Topics: Southern Appalachian Religion
PS 3630 Appalachian Politics
3. Electives: Choose 2 courses from the following: (6 s.h.)
Courses listed in the core above
BIO 5512 Local Flora (with permission)
OR
BIO 4550 Nature Study
ENG 3050 Studies in Folklore
ENG 4810 Advanced Folklore
FDN 4810 Education in Appalachian America
HIS 4575 Introduction to Public History
HIS 4660 Topics in Public and Applied History
REL 3050 Religion in America
Selected topics courses (3530-3549) with Appalachia as the subject (with the consent of an Appalachian Studies advisor).
Undergraduate minor in Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences
Checksheet
A student may earn a minor in Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences by successful completion of an interdisciplinary program of 18 hours.
1. Required (3 hours)
A S/MUS 2016 Appalachian Music (3)
2. Select 5 courses from the following (15 hours)
A S 2025 Appalachian Strings (3)
A S 4015 Old Time Music Traditions (3)
A S 4030 Bluegrass Traditions (3)
ENG 3050 Studies in Folklore (3)
HIS 5207 Research Seminar in American History: Country Music & American Culture (3)
MUS 2014 Jazz Music in American Society (3)
MUS 2015 History of Rock Music (3)
MUS 3530-3549 Selected Topics: Writing About Popular and Folk Music (3)
MUS 3530-3549 Selected Topics: History of Country Music (3)
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