A certificate program in Appalachian Studies is a convenient way for individuals to add a consistent study of Appalachian topics to their undergraduate credentials.  The Appalachian Studies program provides students with courses from various colleges and disciplines across the university.  The program allows students to advance their study of Appalachian history: culture: language: and society and will serve as a preparation for a variety of careers and graduate school options.

Process:

• Students who believe they have met the requirements for the Appalachian Studies Certificate should initiate the awarding of the certificate in the College of Liberal Arts office.  Once certified, a student must pay a $15 certificate fee in the Office of the Bursar, ask for a receipt, and bring the receipt back to the College office.
• The Certificate is awarded at the same time as the students' graduation date.
• The student will receive in the mail a diploma-quality certificate in Appalachian Studies.
• The student's transcript will also show the award of a Certificate of Appalachian Studies. 

For complete information, contact:
Dr. Kevin Barksdale
Harris Hall 115
304.696.2956
barksdale@marshall.edu

The certificate can meet the needs of these students:

• Students anticipating graduate work in a professional program (Law: Business: Medicine: Social Work: etc.) in which they intend to have an Appalachian focus.
• Students anticipating graduate work in an academic field (History: Geography: Literature: Religious Studies: etc.) in which they intend to have an Appalachian focus.
• Students anticipating graduate work in Appalachian Studies
• Students anticipating employment in a field that requires (or would benefit from) a background knowledge of Appalachian culture and society.
• Students who want to pursue a knowledge of Appalachian society and culture for their own interests.

Admission Requirements

• Core Courses: At least 9 of the 15 hours must come from the list of core courses. 
• Optional Courses: Up to 6 hours can be selected from the list of optional courses. 
• Courses may be taken in any order and in any discipline as long as the above requirements are met.