Ashland University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of American History and Government (MAHG)

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Designed with teachers in mind, Ashland’s Master of American History and Government is a unique summers-only graduate program. Unlike traditional programs for social studies teachers, coursework is in the substance of history and government, rather than in teaching methodology. And each course is built around the study of original historical documents.

Students may pursue the MAHG degree, or take individual courses for continuing education credit. The courses and the degree program are open to any qualified student, including community college faculty, non-teachers, and those seeking credit for transfer to another university.

Each course in the program is offered as an intensive week-long course during the summer, making it convenient for teachers nationwide to participate in the program. Lodging on campus in Ashland’s residence halls and meals from our award winning Student Dining are available. This program is the only content-based summer Master's program for social studies teachers in the nation.

Accreditation:

Ashland University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools .

Eligibility Requirements:

-A completed Ashland University Graduate School Admission Form with application fee;

-Official academic transcript(s) from accredited institutions of higher education documenting all undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded. Additional transcripts, if applicable, may be requested at the discretion of the Program Chair.

-A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or a minimum graduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (a minimum of 12 graduate semester hours are required).

-Conditional Admission to the Graduate School

A student may be admitted provisionally with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.25 - 2.75, or a graduate grade point average of 2.50 - 3.0 (a minimum of 12 graduate semester hours are required). A student accepted provisionally will be monitored over a period of the first 12 semester hours of course work in order to determine the student's eligibility for continuation in the program.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

515 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Fringe Town

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999