{"id":411,"date":"2011-08-15T19:26:43","date_gmt":"2011-08-15T19:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/graduatehumanities\/?page_id=411"},"modified":"2025-08-10T12:16:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T16:16:15","slug":"appalachian-studies-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/graduatehumanities\/degree-and-certificate-programs\/appalachian-studies-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Appalachian Studies Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Graduate Humanities Program is home for the Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies, an all virtual certificate program<\/strong> of 16 hours composed of foundation courses, electives to meet specific educational goals, and a capstone research experience.<\/p>\n

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Courses in the Program are conducted in a synchronous, virtual graduate-level seminar format, characterized by challenging readings, involved discussion, and mentored research and application. Importantly, the virtual delivery format allows the Program to engage with scholars and practitioners across the region, who work with students to undertake dynamic, collaborative explorations of Appalachian Studies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Please note<\/strong> that many of our courses require fieldwork in the region.\u00a0 The Certificate’s final project often involves engaging with local organizations within Appalachia.\u00a0 Contacting the Director of the Graduate Humanities Program<\/a> is strongly encouraged before making an application to the Appalachian Studies Certificate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Appalachia<\/h2>\n

\"\"As defined in legislation, Appalachia is a region of 200,000 square miles following the contour of the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to northern Mississippi. West Virginia is the only state to lie entirely within the region. Parts of twelve other states are included: New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.<\/p>\n

Marshall University commits faculty and resources to Appalachian Studies. In addition to faculty and library resources, the University houses the office of the Appalachian Studies Association<\/a>, and the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Gender in Appalachia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies allows students and professionals to focus on the region in which they live and work. The interdisciplinary approach ensures that issues and subjects are covered from different perspectives. Individuals may select courses to meet personal educational goals. Lifelong learners are invited to select individual courses for information and enrichment.<\/p>\n

Certificate Curriculum – 16 hours<\/h2>\n

Interdisciplinary Core Classes (3 hours). Choose One: <\/strong><\/p>\n