Appalachian Studies Certificate

Appalachian Community Studies Certificate Program Studying Appalachia makes sense for all students-those born in Appalachia and those new to it. The Appalachian Community Studies Certificate Program is a professional certificate program designed to explore images of the region and its inhabitants, nurturing an awareness of the rich diversity of life in the area: its history, culture and its people. A professional certificate program indicates that the student has completed a course or a series of courses that provide extensive preparation in the designated field. In order to earn the Appalachian Community Studies Certificate, candidates must successfully complete 4 core courses and 4 electives within a 24 month period.   *Click Here to see Complete List of Spring 2010 ASC Certificate Program Clasess and Registration Deadlines.   What You Can Expect To Learn You'll learn about history, about culture, about the region's challenges, about health, and about sustainability within the region. The question often comes up among students interested in exploring Appalachian Studies: "What can I do with an Appalachian Studies Certificate?" The answer truly is, "Whatever you want." Appalachia has characteristics and challenges that are similar to many areas of the world, and while most of us like to think that Appalachia is completely distinct, more often than not, the region probably has as many, if not more, similarities to the rest of the world than are commonly considered. The great poet and novelist James Still referred to the sense of place in Appalachia as "earth loved more than any other earth," but a strong sense of place is shared by many people around the world-both rural and urban. Learning about these characteristics and challenges is incumbent upon all students, and horizons can be expanded by studying regionalism. Courses of study are not limiting; they widen one's horizons. Courses of study enhance opportunities, not restrict them.   Application Process You must complete an application to be accepted into the certificate program. There are no enrollment criteria beyond completion of the application to enroll. There is no additional cost to enroll in the certificate program. Click here to download application form. Please complete and print the application and return it to: North Georgia Continuing Education Attention: ACS Certificate 82 College Circle Dahlonega, Georgia 30597 For more information or to request a copy of the application be sent to you, please call 706-864-1918 or e-mail conted@northgeorgia.edu.   Program Costs Note: Because students choose electives during the certificate program, costs will vary. The approximate cost of the 8-course certificate program is $500 - $1000.     Certificate Requirements Students complete the following four core courses and choose four additional courses from the set of electives. All coursework must be completed within 24 months. Note: Courses are continually being developed - continue to check the website for the most current choices.   Certificate Program Courses: Core Courses   Appalachian Landscape Appalachia Today History of Appalachia Introduction to Appalachia Traditional Arts in Appalachia     Electives Appalachian Basket Weaving Appalachian Egg Basket Variations Appalachian Dancing Appalachian Storytelling Geography of Southen Appalachia Georgia Appalachian Trail Gardening Yesterday & Today Heirloom Seeds & Pass-Along Plants Herbal Mountain Remedies History of Gold Mining in Lumpkin County Mountain Blacksmithing Native Appalachians Oral History Recording Story of Bluegrass Stories of an Appalachian Christmas Walking Stick Yahoola Creek Trail System   Please Note: Courses are continually being developed - continue to check the website for the most current choices. Note: Course electives are for information purposes only. North Georgia Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel, change or reschedule any class, course curriculum or textbook without notice to any individual.   Discounts (on classes for certificate): •  North Georgia College & State University Faculty, Staff, and Students: 10% •  Friends of the Appalachian Studies Center at North Georgia College & State University : 10% •  Senior Citizens over the age of 62: 10% Note: Please show proper ID at time of registration to receive your discount         Spring 2010 Certificate Courses:     Native Appalachians   Feb. 24 (Wed) 1:00pm - 4:00pm Appalachian Egg Basket Weaving   Feb. 27 (Sat) 10:00am - 5:00pm History of Appalachia   April 7 & 14 (2 Wed) 6:00pm - 9:00pm Story of Bluegrass   April 10 (Sat) 9:00am - 1:00pm Storytelling of Appalachia   1: April 27 & 29 2: June 8 & 10 1: 6:00pm - 7:30pm 2: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Intro to Appalachia   May 5 & 12 (2 Wed) 6:00pm - 9:00pm Appalachia Today   May 11 & 13 (Tue/Thu) 1:00pm - 4:00pm Traditional Arts in Southern Appalachia   June 15 & 17 (Tue/Thu) 6:00pm - 9:00pm   Register Now!