The Appalachian Mountains are one of the oldest mountain ranges on the planet. The culture is also one of the most unique. Get started toward your bachelor’s degree at Southwest, with classes offering a focus on Appalachia.
Get the credits you need to transfer to pursue a bachelor’s degree, with a specialized focus on Appalachian culture. Contact us today to get started!
A QUALITY EDUCATION
The Appalachian Studies, General Studies specialization program provides a perspective on the uniqueness of Appalachia and a broad foundation of skills you can build on. Improve your abilities in writing, critical thinking, and math, while earning credits that are equivalent to the freshman and sophomore years of a bachelor’s degree.
The program allows students to gain a broader knowledge of the varied cultures of the Appalachian region through specialized studies in Literature, History, and Sociology.
By earning those credits in Southwest Virginia Community College’s general studies associate degree program, you’ll get more personal attention than you would at a large university, while paying lower tuition and getting strong academic guidance.
Program Details
Appalachian Studies, Liberal Arts (AA)
CIP 24.0101
Degree: Associate of Arts (AA – Transfer)
Program Code: 697-08
Program Length: 2 year – 4 Semesters
Minimum Credits: 61
Distance Learning Option Available
AA Transfer Resources – Transfer & Articulation Agreements, Guaranteed Admission Agreements
Program Advisor
First Semester
- ENG 111: College Composition I 1
- SDV 100: College Success Skills
- HIS 121: United States History I
- OR
- HIS 111: History of World Civilization I
- MTH 154: Quantitative Reasoning 1 **
- OR
- MTH 161: Precalculus I 1 **
- Natural Science with Lab 4 credit *
- HIS 293: Studies In
Semester Total
- Lecture Hours: 16
- Lab Hours: 3
- Course Credits: 17
Second Semester
- ENG 112: College Composition II
- HIS 122: United States History II
- OR
- HIS 112: History of World Civilization II
- MTH 155: Statistical Reasoning **
- OR
- MTH 162: Precalculus II **
- Natural Science with Lab 4 credit *
- Health or Physical Education 1 credit ***
Semester Total
Lecture Hours: 12
Lab Hours: 5
Course Credits: 14
Third Semester
- PSY 200: Principles of Psychology
- ENG 278: Appalachian Literature
- Elective: Elective 3 credit ***
- Elective: Elective 3 credit ***
- ENG Literature Option 3 Credit
Semester Total
- Lecture Hours: 15
- Lab Hours: 0
- Course Credits: 15
Fourth Semester
- ENG Literature Option 3 Credit
- SOC 200: Principles of Sociology
- SOC 295: Topics in Appalachian Social Problems
- CST 100: Principles of Public Speaking
- Elective: Elective 3 credit ***
Semester Total
- Lecture Hours: 15
- Lab Hours: 0
- Course Credits: 15
Total Minimum Credits: 61
1 Developmental coursework may require additional semesters to complete program.
BIO 101, BIO 102, CHM 111, CHM 112, PHY 201, PHY 202, GOL 105, GOL 106 may be used to fulfill requirements.
**Determine transfer institution’s requirements prior to selection of Math or Literature course.
***Determine transfer institution’s requirement prior to selection from the list below.
Humanities Electives:
- ART 101: History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic
- ART 102: History of Art: Renaissance to Modern
- ENG 245: British Literature
- ENG 246: American Literature
- ENG 255: World Literature
- ENG 278: Appalachian Literature
- MUS 121: Music in Society
- MUS 122: Music Appreciation II
- SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish I
- SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II
- FRE 201: Intermediate I
- FRE 202: Intermediate II
- REL 230: Religions of the World
Social Science Electives:
- ECO 201: Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECO 202: Principles of Microeconomics
- GEO 200: Introduction to Physical Geography
- GEO 210
- PLS 135: American National Politics
- PLS 136: State and Local Government and Politics
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Southwest Virginia Community College has options to help you pay for a degree or certificate. A high percentage of students receive assistance through financial aid.
Learn about paying for college and current tuition-free programs here.
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