Overview

The Teaching American History and Government program at Ashland University combines the study of the people, ideas and events that make up the American experience with the latest theories in curriculum design and pedagogy. This dual approach provides teachers with the expertise they need to effectively deliver college-level instruction at the high school level.

Key Facts

Available online, hybrid or in person.
Integrates the study of American history, American government and the latest theories in curriculum design and delivery.
Designed for the professional and curricular needs of secondary social studies teachers.
Motivated students can finish in 22 months.
A distinguished graduate faculty of scholars, including full-time AU history and political science faculty, as well as visiting professors from other universities across the nation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

Democracy in Education

Social and Historical Foundations

School and Society

Educational Psychology and Human Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 22 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

Admission to the graduate certificate programs is conducted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Ashland, United States

Disciplines

History American and Australasian studies Teaching View 132 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Ashland University Application for Graduate Admission.

Official, original academic transcripts from accredited institutions of higher education documenting all undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded (bachelor's degree level and higher). Additional transcripts may be requested at the discretion of the program chair.

A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale, or a minimum graduate grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (a minimum of 12 graduate semester hours are required).

A $30 application fee. The application fee is waived for applicants who have previously applied to another master's degree program at Ashland University.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12276 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12276 USD / year

≈ 12276 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12276 USD / year

≈ 12276 USD / year

Living costs

Ashland

United States

1078 - 1787 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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