General Program Information
Graduate School Contact:
Rickie Carter; carterrh@etsu.edu; (423) 439-6165
Ron Roach, Ph.D., Chair
222 Nicks Hall
Box 70556
(423) 439-7494
e-mail: roachr@etsu.edu
Lee Bidgood, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator
304C Memorial Hall (Brooks Gym)
Box 70435
(423) 439-9594; FAX (423) 439-7070
e-mail: bidgood@etsu.edu
Faculty: Roy Andrade, Lee Bidgood, Daniel Boner, Rebecca Fletcher, Theresa Lloyd, Jane MacMorran, Ted Olson, Ron Roach, Fred Sauceman, and additional faculty in other academic units who teach Appalachian-related courses.
The department offers financial support in the form of Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships. Decisions on offers of support are initiated at the end of March for the following academic year. In order to receive full consideration, applicants seeking funding from this department are encouraged to submit all materials by February 15th.
Deadline for Spring admission - November 1
Deadline for Fall admission - March 1
Admission Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to the general admission, retention, and graduation requirements of the School of Graduate Studies:
- The personal essay (required by the School of Graduate Studies) should address the student’s reasons for choosing an Appalachian studies program;
- Acceptable GPA (3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred);
- GRE scores (students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies or who have previously earned a graduate degree may be admitted without the GRE scores);
- Three letters of recommendation; and
- A writing sample, such as a paper previously submitted for credit in an undergraduate or graduate course.
A student who completes the Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies may transfer all 18 credits into the Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies, with the approval of the APST graduate coordinator. All transfer credit, however, must meet GPA requirements and must be within the six-year matriculation limit.
Appalachian Studies, M.A. Degree Requirements: 30-33 credits
| Core Requirements |
9 credits |
| Concentration |
9 credits |
| Advisor Approved Electives |
9-15 credits |
| Thesis or Non-Thesis Option |
0-3 credits |
| TOTAL |
30-33 credits |
Thesis: The thesis option requires 30 total credits. This includes 9 credits of advisor approved electives.
Non-Thesis: The project option requires 33 total credits.This includes 15 credits of advisor approved electives.
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