Appalachian Studies, Minor
Appalachian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that brings together courses taught by a diverse group of faculty from the Arts, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The program awards an undergraduate minor and a certificate in Appalachian Studies.
Students may select a group of courses tailored to their personal and academic goals in consultation with the Director.
Program Requirements
The minor in Appalachian Studies requires a minimum of 18 credit hours as indicated below:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| APP 200 | Introduction to Appalachia (also fulfills General Education 5B or 6) | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose from 15 hours of the following: | 15 | |
| Enviornmental Economics | ||
| Special Topics:__ | ||
| Rural Crime and Justice | ||
| Media Images of Appalachia | ||
| Appalachian Literature | ||
| Social Change in Appalachia | ||
| Politics of Development in Appalachia | ||
| Appalachian Religion | ||
| Appalachia in U.S. History | ||
| Sustainability in Appalachia | ||
Other Appalachia-specific courses from other programs with departmental approval | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |