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Master of Appalachian Studies

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Interdisciplinary master's degree on Appalachian culture and society.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop academic knowledge of Appalachian Studies
Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.

Career outcomes

Education
Local and regional planning
Economic development
Service organizations
Cultural and arts organizations
Health-related careers

Curriculum

Interdisciplinary study of Appalachian culture
History and society. Credit hours
Courses and thesis rules are not stated on the programme page
The graduate coordinator handles enquiries.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree with course-by-course NACES-approved evaluation of international transcripts
International minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (some programmes differ)
Some programmes require GMAT/GRE
Portfolio
Interview or a teaching licence.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with course-by-course NACES-approved evaluation of international transcripts (8+ weeks), International minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, Some programmes require GMAT/GRE.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

Degree Certificate
Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,116 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Johnson City
Faculty or school	Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of Appalachian Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
52 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
52 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.