Graduate Bulletin and Course Catalog
Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies
Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies
Graduate Minor in Appalachian Studies
Center for Appalachian Studies
University College
Patricia D. Beaver, Center Director and Professor of Anthropology
BeaverPD@appstate.edu
Edwin Arnold, Program Director and Professor of English
ArnoldET@appstate.edu
http://www.appstudies.appstate.edu/
The Center for Appalachian Studies coordinates curriculum offerings, projects, and research relating to the Appalachian region. The Center offers the following programs:
Master of Arts degree program in Appalachian Studies (204*/05.0199), with concentrations in
Appalachian Culture Area (204B)
Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences (204D)
Sustainable Development (204C)
Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies (200A/05.0199)
Graduate Minor in Appalachian Studies (203/05.0199).
The Appalachian Studies MA program qualifies for Academic Common Market status, and students from the southeastern states outside of North Carolina may qualify for a reduction to in-state tuition. Currently, the Appalachian Studies program is open in the following states: Arkansas, Delaware, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Students should contact their home state’s ACM coordinator to request consideration. The complete list of coordinators is available on the Southern Regional Education Board website: http://www.sreb.org.
The Appalachian Culture Area concentration (204B) 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.
The Appalachian Music: Roots and Influence concentration (204D) focuses on scholarly treatment of regional music traditions, including ballads, shape-note songs, traditional string bands, bluegrass, gospel, and country, including the African-American as well as European-American traditions.
The Sustainable Development concentration (204C) 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.
PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE GRADUATE MINOR IN APPALACHIAN STUDIES (203/05.0199)
Course Requirements for the Graduate Minor in Appalachian Studies (203) |
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Required Courses |
Choose 9 semester hours from the following list (9)
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9 |
Total Semester Hours Required for the Graduate Minor in Appalachian Studies (203) |
9 |
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PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN APPALACHIAN STUDIES (Major Code: 200A/05.0199)
Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, official GRE general exam scores, and official transcripts for all college-level work.
Location: On Campus
Course Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies (200A) |
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Required Courses |
An appropriate research methods course, e.g., AS 5000 or equivalent (3)
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15 |
Elective Courses |
A graduate elective course chosen in consultation with the program director (3) |
3 |
Total Semester Hours Required for the Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies (200A) |
18 |
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PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN APPALACHIAN STUDIES WITH A CONCENTRATION IN APPALACHIAN CULTURE AREA (Major Code: 204*/05.0199; Concentration Code: 204B)
Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GRE general exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended; two-page statement of intent explaining applicant’s academic and professional goals in chosen concentration and the value of regional studies to the contemporary world; additional courses (up to 15 hours maximum) may be required if so indicated by the student’s deficiencies.
Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: Cumulative GPA: 3.0; GRE Verbal score: 500; GRE Writing score: 3.5.
Location: On Campus
Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies with a Concentration in Appalachian Culture Area (204B) |
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Required Courses |
AS 5000: Bibliography and Research (3)
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9 |
Regional Courses |
Choose four of the following courses, from four different disciplines
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12 |
Electives |
Choose 3-4 courses from the list below, or from the Regional Courses listed above (with approval of the student’s advisor). No more than 25% of the student’s degree program may be taken in a combination of selected topics and independent studies.
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9 to 12 |
Final Project (CHOOSE ONE) |
AS 5900: Internship (3-6) |
3 to 6 |
Total Semester Hours Required for the Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies with a Concentration in Appalachian Culture Area (204B) |
36 |
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Other Requirements for the Appalachian Culture Area Concentration (204B):
Thesis: Optional
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.
Comprehensive: A comprehensive examination is required
Product of Learning: None required
PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN APPALACHIAN STUDIES WITH A CONCENTRATION IN APPALACHIAN MUSIC: ROOTS AND INFLUENCES (Major Code: 204*/05.0199; Concentration Code: 204D)
Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GRE general exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended; two-page statement of intent explaining applicant’s academic and professional goals in chosen concentration and the value of regional studies to the contemporary world; additional courses (up to 15 hours maximum) may be required if so indicated by the student’s deficiencies.
Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission:Cumulative GPA: 3.0; GRE Verbal score: 500; GRE Writing score: 3.5.
Location: On Campus
Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies with a Concentration in Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences (204D) |
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Required Courses |
AS 5000: Bibliography and Research (3)
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9 |
Regional Courses |
Choose four of the following courses, from four different disciplines
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12 |
Electives |
Choose 9-12 s.h. of courses from the list below, or from the Regional Courses listed above (with approval of the student’s advisor). No more than 25% of the student’s degree program may be taken in a combination of selected topics and independent studies.
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9 to 12 |
Final Project (CHOOSE ONE) |
AS 5900: Internship (3-6) |
3 to 6 |
Total Semester Hours Required for the Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies with a Concentration in Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences (204D) |
36 |
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Other Requirements for the Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences Concentration:
Thesis: Optional
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.
Comprehensive: A comprehensive examination is required.
Product of Learning: None required
PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN APPALACHIAN STUDIES WITH A CONCENTRATION IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (Major Code: 204*/05.0199; Concentration Code: 204C)
Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GRE general exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended; two-page statement of intent explaining applicant’s academic and professional goals in chosen concentration and the value of regional studies to the contemporary world; additional courses (up to 15 hours maximum) may be required if so indicated by the student’s deficiencies.
Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: Cumulative GPA: 3.0; GRE Verbal score: 500; GRE Writing score: 3.5.
Location: On Campus
Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies with a Concentration in Sustainable Development (204C) |
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Required Courses |
ANT 5200: Sustainable Development: Theory, Method and Case (3) |
12 |
Regional Courses |
Choose three of the following courses, from three different disciplines
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9 |
(a) Natural Sciences and Technology |
In consultation with the program director and the thesis committee, choose a total of 9-12 s.h. from lists (a.) and (b.) or the regional courses listed above. A minimum of 3 s.h. from list (a.) and a minimum of 3 s.h. from list (b.) is required; courses should be chosen from different disciplines. Other electives may be selected upon approval of student’s academic advisor. No more than 25% of the student’s degree program may be taken in a combination of selected topics and independent studies.
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3 to 6 |
(b) Social Sciences and Humanities |
In consultation with the program director and the thesis committee, choose a total of 9-12 s.h. from lists (a.) and (b.) or the regional courses listed above. A minimum of 3 s.h. from list (a.) and a minimum of 3 s.h. from list (b.) is required; courses should be chosen from different disciplines. Other electives may be selected upon approval of student’s academic advisor. No more than 25% of the student’s degree program may be taken in a combination of selected topics and independent studies.
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3 to 6 |
Final Project (CHOOSE ONE) |
AS 5900: Internship (3-6) |
3 to 6 |
Total Semester Hours Required for the Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies with a Concentration in Sustainable Development (204C) |
36 |
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Other Requirements for the Sustainable Development Concentration (204C):
Thesis: Optional
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.
Comprehensive: A comprehensive examination is required.
Product of Learning: None required
Related Course Listings
- Anthropology (ANT)
- Appalachian Studies (AS)
- Biology (BIO)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Economics (ECO)
- English (ENG)
- Geography (GHY) and Planning (PLN)
- Geology (GLY)
- Political Science (PS) and Public Administration (PA)
- History (HIS)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)
- Management (MGT)
- Music (MUS)
- Religious Studies (REL)
- Sociology (SOC)
- Sustainable Development (SD)
- Technology (TEC)
