Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE exam scores; 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.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Location: On Campus

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies

Concentration Requirements (15 Hours)

Choose 15 Hours of Coursework from the List Below:

• A S 5015 - Old Time Music Traditions (3)
• A S 5030 - Bluegrass Traditions (3)
• A S 5035 - Local Music Traditions (3)
• ENG 5710 - Advanced Folklore (3)
• ENG 5720 - Appalachian Literature (3)
• HIS 5209 - Research Seminar in Appalachian History (3)
• REL 5400 - Religion in Appalachia (3)
• SOC 5300 - Appalachia in Social Context (3)

Electives (9 Hours)

Choose 9 hours of interdisciplinary coursework from the list below or from the courses listed above with the approval of the advisor. Other courses with related topics from other departments, such as those in Anthropology, Appalachian Studies, Business, English, Geography, History, Planning, Public Administration, and Technology may be selected with permission of the advisor.

Other Requirements for the MA in Appalachian Studies

• Thesis: Optional
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
• Comprehensive: A written examination is required
• Product of Learning: Not required