Why study Appalachian Studies at MC?

Located in the heart of the Appalachian region, Maryville College offers an ideal spot in which to study one of the richest and most distinctive cultural regions in the United States. The Southern Appalachians are home to a historic and vibrant musical tradition, distinctive religious practices, and an astonishing biodiversity. With faculty who have expertise in all of these areas, Maryville College can provide you with the knowledge and experiences that will enable you to understand this marvelous place.

Students who pursue the Minor in Appalachian Studies would take courses in its social systems, its history and culture, its religions, and its biology. They also receive a rich immersion in the region through these courses and other experiential offerings.

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Dr. Aaron Astor
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A minor in Appalachian Studies would make a great complement to many majors and would be especially useful to students who plan to work in this region in the fields of education, law, business, or in non-profits.

The Minor in Appalachian Studies consists of at least 15 credit hours and involves coursework from a variety of fields. Course descriptions can be found in the Course Listings section of this Catalog.

Required courses include:

Minor and Minor-Related Courses

SOC 222: Sociology of Appalachia(3 hrs)
HIS 248: Appalachian Cultural and Social History(3 hrs)
REL 209: Religion in the Southern Appalachians(3 hrs)
BIO 311: Natural History of the Great Smoky Mountains(4 hrs)

An appropriate experiential or special topics offering, including but not limited to the following options (3 hrs.):

OST 205: Food Traditions of Appalachia(3 hrs)
OST 302: Sustainable Tourism and Development(3 hrs)
OST 303: Sustainable Tourism and Local Culture(3 hrs)
PHR 125: Mountain Challenge I(1 hrs)
PHR 126: Mountain Challenge II(1 hrs)
PHR 127: Mountain Challenge III(1 hrs)

With approval of the Appalachian Studies Coordinator and the appropriate academic division chair, various special topics courses (designated 149, 249 0r 349) and Internship courses (designated 337) may satisfy requirements of the minor.

In addition to required courses for majors and minors, Maryville College students take classes in the Maryville Curriculum, a core program of general education. Consisting of 51 credit hours, the Maryville Curriculum ensures that students see their major in a wider context and develop the basic communication, quantitative, and critical thinking skills that are needed for success in college and career.

You may also be interested in:

American Studies

Appalachian Studies

History

Political Science

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