Appalachian Studies, Minor
Appalachian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that offer courses taught by faculty from the Arts, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Justice Studies, and Social Sciences. The program awards an undergraduate minor 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 Essential Education 4B or Flex Elective) | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose from 15 hours of the following: | 15 | |
| Environmental 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 | |