Appalachian Studies | ACTC

Appalachian Studies

Discover the unique history and culture of our region.

Program Contact
Laura L. Tussey, M.A.
Associate Professor, Humanities Division
606.326.2208
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WHAT IS APPALACHIAN STUDIES?

The Appalachian Studies certificate will provide students a wide variety of academic directions to follow. The key components for each option, Humanities 202, 203, and 204, will form the core for the Appalachian Studies certificate and will provide a basic overview of all aspects of Appalachian studies. Given this core, students can then select a more focused aspect of Appalachian culture to study.

Career Path

ACTCs Appalachian Studies Certificate is meant to augment career paths in Communications, Creative Writing, Music, Social Science, and Science, thereby making the successful graduate particularly marketable to employers in the Appalachian region.

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