Appalachian Studies Graduate Certificate

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Scope and Sequence

The certificate in Appalachian Studies consists of 18 graduate credit hours chosen from among those courses listed below. Other courses may be added to the list with the approval of the Appalachian Studies Committee. Courses do not have to be taken in a particular sequence since each is a complete entity within itself. Therefore, students may begin the curriculum in any semester.

Courses Include

ENGL 590 - Summer Workshop
A two week summer institute – Appalachian writing and culture. Students may enroll twice (2 summers), as the course content changes.

RU graduate evening courses, taught fall and spring semesters.
ENGL 648 - Studies in Oral and Written Literature of Appalachia
Students may enroll twice, as long as the content differs.
APST 560 - Seminar in Appalachian Studies
Students may enroll twice, as long as the content differs.
APST 680 - Appalachian Studies Internship
Each hour of credit will require 40 hours on the job. The course is a onesemester internship with a public or private agency in Appalachia. Student will receive academic and agency supervision. The course will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
APST 698 - Directed Study

Appalachian Studies Graduate Certificate

Scope and Sequence

Courses Include

Total Credits: 18 hrs.