Overview

While the B.A. in Appalachian Studies is ideally suited for students who may choose to continue graduate studies, pursue a law degree or MAT teaching certification, the B.S. in Appalachian Studies, with its second minor and no language requirement, is appropriate for students moving directly into positions of leadership or professions in the community.

Both liberal arts degree tracks at Shepherd University have the flexibility to prepare students for problem solving, innovation, understanding the region and the ever-changing and evolving working world of today.

Curriculum for a Bachelor of Arts Major in Appalachian Studies

Required courses, 36-38 + 12 Language Hours: In addition to the 36-38 required APST credits, students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts track in Appalachian Studies must satisfy the B.A. Foreign Language Requirement. Students will take APST Core classes and the required interdisciplinary electives or the alternative Celtic Roots Global Appalachia semester abroad. They must also satisfy the Community Service engagement requirement, as well as the required capstone in their senior year of study. Students choosing the Interdisciplinary BA degree in Appalachian Studies must select one of the discipline specific minors or an approved minor: Aging Studies Minor, Anthropology Minor, Education Minor, Business Administration Minor, Economics Minor, English Minor, Environmental Studies Minor, Entrepreneurship Minor, Innovation Minor, Gender and Women’s Studies Minor, Health and Fitness Minor, History Minor, Hospitality Management Minor, Journalism Minor, Marketing Minor, Nutrition Minor, Recreation and Sport Studies Minor, Sociology Minor, and Political Science Minor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Appalachian Culture
West Virginia and the Appalachian Region
Appalachian Literature
Appalachian Music and Ethnomusicology
Appalachia in Time, Place, and People
Celtic Roots and Global Appalachia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shepherdstown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete the online international application.
Submit your academic record(s).
Freshman applicants should submit their secondary (high school) transcript. Students who have completed college/university coursework should submit all post-secondary transcripts.
For coursework completed outside of the United States, applicants must order an official course-by-course evaluation from any current member of NACES. Evaluations must include a statement of U.S. high school or degree equivalency.
Course descriptions may be required for the award of specific credit.
All non-US citizens/permanent residents must provide proof of English language proficiency for admission.

Tuition Fees

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16248 USD / year

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16248 USD / year

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In-State

6904 USD / year

≈ 6904 USD / year

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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