Appalachian Studies (Minor)

The Appalachian Studies minor is a multidisciplinary program that includes courses from a variety of departments. The curriculum will provide students with a deeper understanding of the region, its environment, history, economy, politics, and cultural traditions. Students who complete their minor will be able to enhance their major field of study by addressing contemporary issues particular to Appalachia and its relationship to mainstream America.

Appalachian Studies Minor Requirements:

15 Hours

Core Courses (6 Credit Hours)
APST 101 Introduction to Appalachian Studies (3)
HIST 307 West Virginia History, Geography, and Government (3)
Choose three courses from at least two (2) categories noted below (minimum of 9 credit hours):

1. Environment and Natural Resources
BIOL 213 Field Natural History (3)
BIOL 265 Local Flora (3)
GEOG 200 Physical Geography (3)
GEOG 210 Natural Disasters (3)
GEOL 101 Earth Processes, Resources, and the Environment (4)
GEOL 140 Geology of West Virginia and the Appalachian Region (3)
2. Arts, Traditions, and Skills
APST 1020 Introduction to the Folk Music of Appalachia (1)
APST 1023 Appalachian Traditional Dances (1)
APST 2010 Introduction to the Collection of Oral History (1)
APST 3302 Appalachian Trails (1)
RTM 220 Special Topics (2)
3. People and Society
APST 102 Appalachian Literature (1)
APST 220 Special Topics (1-3)
APST 3503 Appalachian Writers (1)
GEOG 255 Regional Studies (3)
POSC 202 State and Local Government (3)
SOC 201 Social Problems (3)