Appalachian Studies

Assistant Professor Aaron Astor, Coordinator

The Minor in Appalachian Studies consists of at least 15 credit hours and involves coursework from a variety of fields. Sociology 222 is required of all minors, and the additional twelve hours may be chosen from the following list of courses. Descriptions of these courses can be found under respective departmental listings, except for January term experiential courses, which are described in yearly pre-registration materials.

  • History 248: Appalachian Culture and Social History
  • Religion 209: Religion in the Southern Appalachians
  • Biology 311: Natural History of the Southern Appalachians
  • Appropriate January Term Experiential Offering

With approval of the Appalachian Studies Coordinator and the appropriate academic division chair, various special topics courses (designated 349) and Practicum courses (designated 343) may satisfy requirements of the minor.