Online Degrees and Courses

AS 5000. Bibliography and Research/(3).F. Instruction and study in bibliographical problems and types of source materials available in Appalachian topics; methods used in locating and evaluating the sources and in reporting of research. Required in the first semester of beginning graduate students.

AS 5015. Old Time Music Traditions/(3).F. Alternate years. A multi-cultural study of old time music and its roots, with interdisciplinary approaches from the humanities and social sciences. Lecture three hours. [Dual-listed with AS 4015.]

AS 5020. Colloquium in Appalachian Studies/(3).On Demand. A team-taught interdisciplinary colloquium which will examine contemporary regional, state, and national issues that affect the Appalachian region. The course is designed to help students understand the Appalachian region from a multidisciplinary perspective. The course should be taken by the student during the last semester of residence in the program.

AS 5030. Bluegrass Traditions/(3).F Alternate years. The genesis of bluegrass music from its beginnings to its major redefinition in the mid-1970s. Lecture three hours. [Dual-listed with AS 4030.]

AS 5110. Ethnographic Field Study/(1-6).On Demand. Variable content. Course involves immersion in a field setting either in the U.S. or through study abroad. Topics, approach, and field sites will be indicated on course syllabi and semester schedules. May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.

AS 5500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.

AS 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.

AS 5900. Internship/(3-6).F;S. Graded on an S/U basis.

AS 5989. Graduate Research/(1-9).F;S. This course is designed to provide access to University facilities for continuing graduate research at the master’s and specialist’s levels. Graded on an S/U basis. AS 5989 does not count toward a degree.

AS 5999. Thesis/(3-6).F;S. Graded on an S/U basis.

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Courses For Interdisciplinary Studies at Appalachian State University

IDS 5500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S. IDS 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).F;S.On Demand.

Courses For Production Operations Management at Appalachian State University

POM 5500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S. POM 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).F;S.

Special Programs at Appalachian State University

Appalachian Transition to Teaching Program Non-traditional teacher population, lateral entry teachers, and licensure-only candidates College Awareness Programs Support for accessing higher education Extension and Distance Education Off-campus credit programs Graduate Certificate Programs Specialized training ranging from 12

Courses For Industrial Design at Appalachian State University

IND 5557. Design for Manufacture/(3).F. The design, development, and mass production of a manufactured product. To include market survey, design selection, prototype construction, development of jigs and fixtures, and implementation

Colleges and Departments at Appalachian State University

College of Arts & Sciences Anthropology Biology Chemistry Computer Science English Foreign Languages and Literatures Geography and Planning Geology Government & Justice Studies History Mathematical Sciences Philosophy and Religion Physics and Astronomy Psychology Social Work Sociology Special Areas of Study: German Studies, Gerontology, Internet Studies, Latin American Studies,

Programs List at Appalachian State University

Accounting (MS) Appalachian Studies (MA, Minor, Certificate) Biology (MS) Business Administration (MBA) Child Development (MA) College Student Development (MA) Community Counseling (MA, Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate, Addiction Counseling Certificate) Computer Information Systems (Certificate) Computer Science (MS) Criminal Justice (MS) Curriculum

Courses For General Science at Appalachian State University

GS 5500. Independent Study/(1-4).On Demand. GS 5510. Environmental Problems/(3).S. A study of environmental problems: their historical and cultural origins, their scientific background, and their possible solutions. Designed for students with limited

Courses For Philosophy at Appalachian State University

PHL 5500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S. PHL 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand. PHL 5649. Seminar/(3).F;S. An intensive study of special problems, topics, or issues related to the study of philosophy. The subject matter of this

Courses For Religious Studies at Appalachian State University

REL 5400. Religion in Appalachia/(3).S. An examination of the origins, history, contemporary practices, and beliefs of the people of the Southern Appalachia region. Attention will be given to religion within

Courses For Finance, Banking and Insurance at Appalachian State University

FIN 5020. Applied Financial Analysis/(3).On Demand. The purpose of this course is to instruct the student in the use of electronic spreadsheets for the purpose of financial analysis. Financial models

Courses For Dance at Appalachian State University

DAN 5460. Somatics/(3).F. This is a survey course exploring several different approaches to body-centered learning. A broad overview of current conditioning and therapeutic bodywork methods will be introduced and explored.

Courses For Theatre at Appalachian State University

DAN 5460. Somatics/(3).F. This is a survey course exploring several different approaches to body-centered learning. A broad overview of current conditioning and therapeutic bodywork methods will be introduced and explored.

Courses For Recreation Management at Appalachian State University

RM 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand. RM 5560. Leisure and Aging/(3).On Demand. This course focuses on the leisure needs and characteristics of the senior citizen. Programs and resources designed to service the

Courses For Communication at Appalachian State University

COM 5312. Advanced Crisis Communication/(3). On Demand. A course designed to help students understand the role of communication in the overall management of an organizational crisis. Students will study how

Courses For Anthropology at Appalachian State University

ANT 5120. Appalachian Culture and Social Organization/(3).F. Exploration of dominant cultural principles and values and their relationship to historical, economic, and political themes, and to social organization and social dynamics;

Masters Degrees & Graduate Certificates Program at Appalachian State University

Accounting (MS) Accounting Walker College of Business Addiction Counseling Graduate Certificate Human Development and Psychological Counseling Reich College of Education Appalachian Studies (MA) and Graduate Certificate Appalachian Studies University College Appropriate Technology see Industrial Technology Biology (MS) Biology The College of

Courses For Economics at Appalachian State University

ECO 5150. Business Economics/(3).F. Intensive study of economic decision techniques for management. Topics include estimation of demand and cost function, analysis of economic forecasts and business cycles, analysis of price

Undergraduate Majors Program at Appalachian State University

Major (link to checksheet) Department College Accounting (BSBA) Accounting Walker College of Business Actuarial Sciences (BS) Mathematical Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Anthropology (BS) (BA) Anthropology College of Arts and Sciences Appalachian Studies (BA) Appalachian Studies University College Apparel

Courses For Marketing at Appalachian State University

MKT 5045. Marketing Research and Information Systems/(3).On Demand. An examination of the techniques and procedures involved in the collection, processing, analysis and organization of marketing information both in the U.S.

Courses For Geology at Appalachian State University

GLY 5500. Independent Study/(1-3).On Demand. GLY 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand. GLY 5630. Hydrogeology/(3).S. The occurrence of groundwater resources; factors governing groundwater movement through aquifers; and an analysis of techniques for measuring a