Certificate code CTAPSU

College of Health Sciences and Professions  
Department of Social and Public Health  
Grover Center W324
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4675
sph@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chsp/social-public-health

Tiffany Arnold, contact person
arnoldt2@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Certificate in Appalachian Studies offers students in multiple disciplines a foundation in Appalachian issues. A greater understanding of the culture, challenges, and opportunities of Appalachia is especially important for those seeking careers in public administration, government, education, arts, or any of the health-related fields. The certificate especially benefits students who might stay in the region for their careers. Place-based study such as this certificate gives students transferable skills for examining the impact of community characteristics on a range of important issues including health outcomes, economic opportunities, and policy options.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program:

• Students will be able to identify strengths of the Appalachian region.
• Students will be able to discuss events, such as a single industry based economy, that have helped to create the Appalachian region.
• Students will be able to explain reasons for health and other disparities that are related to environmental, economic, and social conditions in the region.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The Appalachian Studies certificate will benefit graduates in multiple programs. Specifically students who earn the certificate and choose to stay in the region to work and be more competitive regardless of their profession. This will not only benefit the student, but will benefit those organizations, institutions, and other professional settings in which the student might work. Students who choose to leave the Appalachian region will also benefit from the certificate in that it is an indicator of cultural awareness that could open additional career opportunities, especially for those who are seeking careers in public administration, government, education, arts, or any of the health-related fields.

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