Academic Catalog

Appalachian Studies, Departmental Certificate

EKU Campus

Program Requirements

The certificate in Appalachian Studies requires a minimum of 12 credit hours as indicated below.

Certificate Requirements
Core Courses
APP 200Introduction to Appalachia (also fulfills General Education 5B or 6)3
Electives
Choose from nine hours of the following:9
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 Hours12

Note: Average GPA of courses applied to the minor or certificate must be 2.25 or better.