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Rural
Studies is one of the most innovative academic programs
in America.
The Rural Studies program serves three major areas and
will include internships as well as traditional classes.
The Rural Studies degree addresses the social, economic,
demographic, political, and cultural aspects of rural
development in North America and educates students about
solving rural problems and how best to meet the needs of
the changing rural landscape.
You can choose from three areas of
concentration:
Graduates of this
program will be prepared for work in areas such as:
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private
sector organizations that deal with rural issues
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public
service organizations for local agriculturalists and homeowners
- non-profit
organizations
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government
agencies
- rural
development
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For more information about the Rural Studies
Program email:
ruralstudies@abac.edu
or call Mr. Paul Willis, at
(229) 391-4906
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A Rural Studies degree will also prepare you to enter
graduate programs in areas such as:
- historic preservation
- rural history
- global studies
- journalism
- public administration
- public relations
- law
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Internship plays vital role in
curriculum
Internships often lead to
important connections with prospective employers. The
interdisciplinary Rural Studies program provides unique
internship opportunities with government agencies,
non-profits, and private businesses. There's nothing
like hands-on experience, and the Rural Studies program
internship will provide that.
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Spring classes being offered
- COMM 3325 Intercultural Communication
- ECON 4710 Rural Economic Development
- ENGL 3300 Literature of Rural America
- ENGL 4760 Survey of Southern Literature
- HIST 4000 History of Slavery in North Am
- RELG 3000 Religion in Rural America
- RLST 3070 Intro Issues in Rural Health
Read more testimonials
about Rural Studies!
"I am delighted to hear about the Rural
Studies program that ABAC has started"...
Trisha Yearwood
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