Appalachian Studies
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 48,930 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Appalachian Studies

    About

    This minor offers students with a serious interest in Appalachian regional studies an opportunity to pursue a minor concentration to complement a major in one of the university professional or liberal arts programs. This interdisciplinary program enables students to comprehend more fully the historical, environmental, social, economic, health and political context of the Appalachian region in relation to its diverse residents, challenges, contributions, and possible futures.

    Disciplines

    College of Arts & Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
    • Transfer Admission : Applicants who have attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
    • Non-degree Admission: Applicants who are exchange or visiting students.
    • Conditional Admission: Applicants who meet UK’s academic requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum language proficiency requirement or the departmental specific requirements (such as certain SAT/ACT math scores for Engineering and Nursing).
      • Students who are offered conditional admission because of English may either resubmit a higher TOEFL/IELTS score or enroll in UK's Center for English as a Second Language program. The duration of these courses will depend on placement test results and individual student progress. Upon successful completion of the English language course(s), the student will move seamlessly into a degree program at UK. This means no TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required if students complete CESL.
      • Students who require a higher math score for Engineering may submit a higher score or switch their intended major to a program that does not have specific requirements.
      • No additional application is required for Conditional Admission.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply

    1. Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application

    2. $60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)

    3. Official transcripts in English

    4. English proficiency directly from testing center:

    • TOEFL: 71 iBT, 543 IPT (UK administered)
    • TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
    • IELTS: 6.0
    • Duolingo: 105

    5. Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores

    • ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837
    • Required for engineering programs and scholarships

    Priority Deadline:

    • December 1 for Fall semester (August start)
    • October 15 for Spring semester (January start)

    *Scholarship deadline for freshmen international undergraduate students is December 1.

    Appalachian Studies

    University of Kentucky

    University of Kentucky

    United States of America

    United States of America, Lexington