Appalachian Studies

BA/BS Social Science – Appalachian Studies Major

General Studies (48 cr)

Social Science Core (30 cr)

ECON 101 – Principles of Macroeconomics
GEO 205 – Intro to Geography
GEO 206 – World Regional Geography
HIST 104 – History of Civilization II
HIST 211 – History of US Since 1865
POLS 101 – Basic Concepts of Politics and Government
POLS 201 – National Government
SOC 150 – Introduction to Sociology
SS 250 – Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
SS 251 – Qualitative Research Methods
SS 480 – Social Science Capstone

Appalachian Studies Major (24 cr)

  • ENG 230 – Appalachian Literature
  • HIST 302 – West Virginia and the Appalachian Region
  • GEO 307 – Environmental Issues in Appalachia
  • GEO 310 – Geography of the US and Canada
  • POLS 315 – State Constitutions in Appalachia
  • SWK 316 – Social Welfare in Appalachia
  • SOC 350 – Social Stratification
  • Upper-Elective in Social Sciences or Humanities

Addition electives to total 120 cr

For information, please contact Dr. Robert Kruse, Assistant Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences