| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.51 |
| Liaison | Josh Nease |
| Submission Date | May 10, 2022 |
Radford University
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.50 / 3.00 |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
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Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
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The graduate certificate in Appalachian Studies builds on the foundations of our undergraduate interdisciplinary minor.
The certificate is based in the Appalachian studies program in the College of Education and Human Development. It is supported by the School of Teacher Education and Leadership, the English Department, the Department of Sociology and other departments having graduate-level courses with Appalachian content.
The certificate serves community college and K-12 teachers, community organizers, healthcare professionals, nonprofit organizational leaders, policy analysts, government officials, and business professionals seeking to understand the Appalachian region and its residents.
The master’s program in education regularly attracts students wishing to focus on Appalachian topics and is a big reason why there will be an Appalachian studies concentration beginning this Fall 2015. The certificate may stand alone as a non-degree curricular unit, or it may become a corollary to a master’s degree in a related field.
Scope and Sequence:
The certificate in Appalachian Studies consists of 18 graduate credit hours chosen from the courses listed below. Other courses may be added to the list with the approval of the Appalachian Studies Committee. Some courses are required and are designated with an asterisk.
Courses
APST 610. Foundations of Appalachian Studies *
APST 620. New Perspectives in Appalachian Studies *
APST 630. Political Economy and Community Development in Appalachia
APST 640. Community-based Research and Grant Writing
APST 560. Current Issues in Appalachian Studies
APST 590. Highland Summer Conference Writers’ Workshop
APST 595. Research in Appalachia
APST 680. Internship in Appalachia
APST 698. Directed Study/Capstone in Appalachian Studies *
ENGL 590. Highland Summer Conference Writers’ Workshop
ENGL 648. Studies in Oral and Written Literature of Appalachia
ENGL 698. Directed Study, when topic relates to Appalachian theme
ENGL 699. M.A. Thesis when topic relates to Appalachian theme
SOCY 511. Appalachian Cultures
SOCY 586. Engaging the Community
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