Appalachian Studies Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies is a 10-hour transdisciplinary certificate in which students may enroll independently or concurrently with another graduate program. The graduate certificate will train students in multiple disciplinary perspectives to support students’ research, engagement and career goals with a focus on the Appalachian region.

The curricular strengths of the Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies are in social, economic, environmental and health justice and in considering diverse histories, experiences, voices, environments and possible futures of the 13-state Appalachian region. There is existing demand for the graduate certificate among both current graduate students across colleges at UK active in the Graduate Appalachian Research Community and among practicing professionals who would like additional analytical and interpretive skills focused specifically on the Appalachian region.

The Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies may be earned concurrently with graduate degrees across colleges at the University of Kentucky or independently with enrollment through the Graduate School. Course work for the graduate certificate must be taken in at least two colleges of the University of Kentucky (for example, the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Social Work). The curricular strengths of the Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies are in social, economic, environmental and health justice with an emphasis on diverse histories, experiences and voices in the Appalachian region. APP 700 - APPALACHIAN STUDIES TRANSDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR  facilitates a transdisciplinary cohort in the Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies, including discussions with Appalachian Studies faculty from across colleges.