Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies

The Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies is an interdisciplinary graduate degree designed to provide a comprehensive study of the Appalachian region, including its history, environment, culture, and current challenges. The program is designed to meet the needs of three types of students:Students for whom a graduate degree in the discipline of Appalachian Studies would improve their qualifications for the job market;Students who are already in the workforce but can profit from and perhaps advance in their careers with deeper knowledge of the region; andStudents who are interested in understanding the region from a variety of historical, cultural, and global perspectives; who will profit from concentrated study and research; and who may plan to enter doctoral programs upon the completion of the degree.

Students must have the minimum equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree with at least a “B” average based on the home country’s grading scale. Acceptable GPA (3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred).